Tehran Times

Ahead of Oman talks, Pezeshkian says Iran will not cede its achievements
2025-04-09 21:04
By Soheila Zarfam
TEHRAN – As Iran and the United States prepare to hear each other’s gripes during indirect Oman-mediated negotiations on Saturday, President Masoud Pezeshkian told a number of officials gathered to celebrate Iran’s nuclear achievements that the country has no intention of developing nukes but won’t relinquish its impressive progress in the field either.

Musk vs. Navarro: Economic turmoil and political dispute

By Sahar Dadjoo
TEHRAN - By April 9, the United States faced significant political and economic turbulence due to a heated dispute between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, a senior trade adviser to President Donald Trump. The conflict, rooted in Trump’s assertive tariff policies, revealed internal discord within the administration, raised concerns about its economic approach, and ignited extensive discussions about the potential effects on both domestic and international economies.
Geagea is standing against Aoun and Salam

By Sondoss Al Asaad
BEIRUT — Despite having four ministers in the Lebanese cabinet, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea is waging a “battle” against President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to secure major gains ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections and to avoid being treated as a non-partisan party in any domestic or regional settlement.
Pricey war, minimal gains in Yemen

By Wesam Bahrani
TEHRAN – Yemeni forces have launched new, advanced military operations as American media shifts focus to the mounting costs of America’s bombing campaign.
Iranian FM convenes with Algerian intellectuals, calls for Islamic solidarity on Palestine

TEHRAN – During a two-day visit to Algeria, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reinforced Tehran’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and addressing critical international issues, including Palestine’s liberation and indirect negotiations on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.
Iran calls Tehran-Moscow-Beijing nuclear talks ‘productive’

TEHRAN —Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs has announced that the senior experts from Iran, Russia, and China convened in Moscow on Tuesday for a productive round of technical and expert-level discussions focused on the future of nuclear negotiations, sanctions relief, and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

Politics

The B-2’s big swing falls short in Yemen—and Tehran’s taking notes

SANAA – By all accounts, the United States unleashed its most formidable weapons. The B-2 Spirit bombers, those trillion-dollar shadows of American might, roared over Yemen in late March 2025, dropping bunker-busting bombs on Ansarallah strongholds with the drama of a Hollywood blockbuster.
Tehran protest condemns Israel's 'unprecedented bloodbath' in Gaza, decries global silence

TEHRAN – Thousands gathered in Tehran’s Palestine Square on Wednesday to protest the Israeli regime’s ongoing atrocities in Gaza, condemning its “unprecedented genocide” and repeated ceasefire violations.
Army accelerates smart drone base network

TEHRAN — In an address at the 20th National Conference of Major Army (Artesh) Ground Force Commanders, Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari outlined ambitious plans to expand Iran’s network of drone bases, emphasizing their critical role in countering "cross-border threats" and securing the nation’s frontiers.

Sports

Foolad crowned Iran volleyball league champions

TEHRAN – Foolad Sirjan defeated Shahdab Yazd 3-2 (25-15, 22-25, 25-16, 25-22) to win title of the 2024/25 Iran Volleyball Super League on Thursday.
Iran defeat Kuwait in SAT Futsal Championship Thailand 2025

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s futsal team defeated Kuwait 5-0 in the SAT Futsal Championship Thailand 2025 on Thursday.
Iran U23 football teams coach candidates revealed

TEHRAN – Four coaches have been shortlisted to lead Iran’s U23 football team.

Culture

“With Al-Aqsa Storm: From Beginning to Final Victory” photo exhibition opens in Tehran

TEHRAN- The photo exhibition titled “With Al-Aqsa Storm: From Beginning to Final Victory” was officially opened in Gallery No. 1 of the Iran Photographers House in Tehran on Tuesday.
100 years of diplomatic relations between Iran, Czech Republic celebrated with naqqali performance

TEHRAN-On the occasion of the global celebration of Nowruz and the beginning of the new solar year, as well as the centenary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Iran and the Czech Republic, a special ceremony featuring naqqali (traditional Persian storytelling) and traditional Iranian music was held in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
Iranian animations to compete in Annecy festival

TEHRAN-Two short animated movies from Iran will take part in the 49th Annecy International Animation Film Festival, set to be held from June 8 to 14 in Annecy, France.

Economy

Annual non-oil trade with neighbors rises 21% to over $74b

TEHRAN - Iran's non-oil trade with 15 neighboring countries grew 21 percent in the Iranian year 1403 (ended March 20, 2025), reaching $74.3 billion, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
Iran, Belarus sign rail pact to boost north-south transit

TEHRAN - Iran and Belarus have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen international rail transport and expand the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC), according to Iran’s state broadcaster.
China's March Iranian oil imports surge: Reuters

TEHRAN- As reported by Reuters, China's imports of Iranian oil surged in March.

Society

Iran to foster scientific ties with China, Russia in line with strategic partnership

TEHRAN – Iranian universities are exploring the potentials for developing scientific and research collaborations with Chinese and Russian institutions under the strategic partnership with the two countries.
Researchers warn against mangrove loss in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – According to a study by researchers at National Institute of Oceanography, mangrove ecosystems in the northern Persian Gulf are facing a range of environmental and anthropogenic pressures.
Blood donation rises by 1.5% yr/yr

TEHRAN – Some 2.36 million Iranians donated blood over the past Iranian calendar year (March 2024-March 2025), indicating an increase of 1.5 percent compared to the year earlier.

Tourism

Tehran, Astana agree on joint exhibitions and museum collaborations

TEHRAN - National Museum of Iran Director Jebrael Nokandeh and his Kazakh counterpart have arranged to expand joint exhibitions and museum collaborations.
Takht-e Rostam was once on Caspian Sea’s southern edge

TEHRAN – Rounds of paleontological research in Iran have uncovered significant evidence of the Caspian Sea's shoreline dating back over 31,000 years, suggesting that the sea once extended much further than its current boundaries.
Iran’s tourist villages introduced for possible global registration

TEHRAN - The director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office, Mostafa Fatemi, said a list of 130 tourist villages has been prepared. He added that given the prerequisites declared by the UN Tourism, eight villages were shortlisted as final candidates for the Best Tourism Villages, IRNA reported.

International

How the Trumps learned to stop worrying and love the bomb

Six decades after Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove satirized Cold War paranoia, its chilling themes resonate anew. Today’s global stage features leaders echoing the film’s unhinged characters—Netanyahu as a reckless strategist, Musk as a techno-utopian whisperer, and Trump as a hapless figurehead. The bomb is no longer feared but coveted, a symbol of ego-driven dominance. As humanity teeters on the edge, this article explores how moral voids and unchecked ambition fuel a modern-day Strangelove story.
Musk vs. Navarro: Economic turmoil and political dispute

TEHRAN - By April 9, the United States faced significant political and economic turbulence due to a heated dispute between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, a senior trade adviser to President Donald Trump. The conflict, rooted in Trump’s assertive tariff policies, revealed internal discord within the administration, raised concerns about its economic approach, and ignited extensive discussions about the potential effects on both domestic and international economies.
Geagea is standing against Aoun and Salam

BEIRUT — Despite having four ministers in the Lebanese cabinet, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea is waging a “battle” against President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to secure major gains ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections and to avoid being treated as a non-partisan party in any domestic or regional settlement.

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