Tehran Times

By Najah Mohammed Ali

From the mountains of Saada to the Red Sea... a force reshaping the equations of conflict

LONDON - Once again, Ansarallah proves itself to be an influential force that cannot be ignored in creating a new map for the region, whether in the Yemeni scene or within the framework of the Axis of Resistance that has redrawn the equations of conflict in the region.
31 killed after US fighter jets bomb Yemen

US fighter jets have carried out a series of air raids across Yemen, killing at least 31 people, Al Jazeera reported.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hamas agrees to release U.S. captive

“Significant gap still exists between Hamas and Israel”

TEHRAN – Hamas has agreed to release an Israeli captive with U.S. citizenship but “major gaps” remain with the Israeli regime on phase 2 of the ceasefire.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Why demarcate the Lebanon-occupied Palestine border now!

SOUTH LEBANON — In preparation to impose normalization, the anti-Hezbollah media is promoting the initiation of negotiations between Lebanon and the Israeli occupation regime on demarcating the land border.
By Professor Hossein Askari

World leaders could learn a lesson from Ayatollah Khamenei

Don’t negotiate with Trump!

PORTLAND - How can a rational person seriously negotiate with an American president:

Politics

Tehran says it prioritizes constructive engagement with Europe based on mutual respect

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to fostering strong diplomatic ties with other nations, emphasizing that the Iranian government prioritizes constructive engagement with European countries based on mutual respect and shared interests.
Iran will stay in the oil market, sanctions won’t work: government

TEHRAN – Donald Trump's latest attempt to move towards eliminating Iran's oil exports met with a rebuke from government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani, who declared that Iranians would continue to sell their oil as they had for the past decades, undeterred by Washington's unrelenting sanctions.
IAEA chief: Iran's nuclear situation ‘relatively controlled’ despite tensions

TEHRAN – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that the situation in Iran remains "relatively controlled."

Iran come third at Karate 1-Premier League

TEHRAN – Iranian athletes captured one gold medal, two silvers, and two bronzes at the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League in Hangzhou.
Hassan Yazdani: I want 2028 Olympics gold medal

TEHRAN - Prominent freestyle wrestler Hassan Yazdani is determined to win a gold medal at the upcoming Olympic Games.
Iran runners up at Shiraz handball tournament

TEHRAN – Iran finished in second place in the Shiraz handball four-team tournament.

Iran's “Mahfel” Quranic program kicks off in Indonesia

TEHRAN-The popular Iranian Quranic program "Mahfel" is currently taking place in Indonesia.
Iranian filmmaker to judge at Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival

TEHRAN-An Iranian filmmaker will serve as a juror in the upcoming edition of the Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival (SDFF), set to be held in California, the U.S., from March 27 to 30.
Lars Svendsen’s “A Philosophy of Freedom” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “A Philosophy of Freedom” written by the Norwegian author and philosopher Lars Svendsen has been released in bookstores across Iran.

Iran says its oil exports cannot be stopped

TEHRAN - Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says Western sanctions cannot halt Iran’s oil exports, as the country is determined to protect its share of the global energy market.
Iran’s greenhouse farming expands 161% over past decade

TEHRAN – Iran's greenhouse farming sector has expanded by 161 percent over the past ten years, according to the head of the Statistical Center of Iran, who emphasized the importance of utilizing the results of the country’s 2024 agricultural census to enhance food security.
Iraq says waiver on gas purchases from Iran still in place

TEHRAN – The United States has maintained its sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to continue purchasing natural gas from Iran, an advisor to the Iraqi prime minister said.

Environmental award for students slated for April

TEHRAN –The 9th edition of the national environmental award for university students is scheduled to be held concurrent with World Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22.
17 Iranian universities in QS ranking 2025 by subject

TEHRAN –The 15th edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2025 has included 17 Iranian universities in 21 subject entries, compared to 17 Iranian universities in 17 subject entries in 2024.
Police seize 19 tons of narcotics in Tehran in a year

TEHRAN –Iran anti-narcotics police have seized some 19 tons of narcotics and arrested 555 smugglers in Tehran province in the current Iranian calendar year, which will end on March 20.

All artifacts in Dafineh Museum Group re-organized and catalogued

TEHRAN - The Dafineh Museum Group, managed under the Mostazafan Foundation, has completed a re-organization, authentication, classification, and documentation of all its historical artifacts.
Ancient city of Rey prepares to welcome tourists during Nowruz

TEHRAN - The ancient city of Rey, now part of Tehran, is set to host travelers and holidaymakers during the two-week Nowruz vacation, officially starting on March 21.
Limestone cave discovered in rural yard due to land subsidence

TEHRAN - A burst water pipe in the yard of a rural house in Barzok, near the ancient city of Kashan, led to an unexpected discovery of a limestone cave.

Beijing building bridges: The role of Diaoyutai State Guest House in global diplomacy

BEIJING- The strategic partnership between Iran and China has once again gained prominence following the discussions held between high-ranking officials from both nations in Beijing on Friday.
Hamas agrees to release U.S. captive

TEHRAN – Hamas has agreed to release an Israeli captive with U.S. citizenship but “major gaps” remain with the Israeli regime on phase 2 of the ceasefire.
Why demarcate the Lebanon-occupied Palestine border now!

SOUTH LEBANON — In preparation to impose normalization, the anti-Hezbollah media is promoting the initiation of negotiations between Lebanon and the Israeli occupation regime on demarcating the land border.