Tehran Times

2025-04-04 21:56
By Soheila Zarfam

Neither intimidated nor giving concessions

While standing firm against threats, Iran doesn’t reject indirect talks

TEHRAN – In recent weeks, the conflict between Iran and the United States has greatly escalated, with Iran’s peaceful nuclear program at the heart of the issue.
- Iran condemns new US sanctions as 'hostile' and calls for international accountability
- Trump wants to reopen talks with Iran, but is the West ready to change its approach?

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanon is caught between a rock and a hard place:

Either to forcibly disarm Hezbollah or resume aggression

South Lebanon —Following the recent bombing of two residential buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, fears have grown of Israeli adventurism that would increasingly violate the Lebanese sovereignty as part of a military-political process aimed at the final elimination of Hezbollah.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli massacres leave hundreds of casualties

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime has carried out multiple massacres in Gaza, killing and injuring hundreds of civilians.
By Shahrokh Saei

Wang Yi's Russia visit highlights China’s commitment to multilateralism, global stability

BEIJING - The three-day trip of Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Russia has highlighted China's involvement in promoting global peace and stability, especially regarding the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
By Xavier Villar

A year of geopolitical challenges: where is Iran heading in 1404?

MADRID - The year 1403 in the Persian calendar came to an end, leaving behind a whirlwind of political events that have reshaped the landscape of Iran and its surroundings. The intensity of these developments has been such that it is hard to believe they all took place within just 12 months.
Visits to Iran’s historical sites soar 28 percent y/y during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN - During the two-week Nowruz holidays, which officially began on March 20, visitor numbers to Iran’s cultural heritage sites, museums, and historical landmarks saw a remarkable 28% year-on-year increase.

Politics

Iran demands global rebuke of US military posturing at SCO summit in Moscow

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, launched a potent diplomatic campaign at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Moscow on Thursday, demanding collective condemnation of Washington’s threats against Tehran.
Political agendas behind Europe’s support of UN anti-Iran resolution: foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, has called on European nations to refrain from aligning with the U.S. in imposing illegal sanctions against the Iranian people.
Tehran condemns UNHRC resolution as politically motivated and discriminatory

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Ali Bahraini, has sharply criticized the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for adopting a politically driven and discriminatory resolution against Iran.

Sports

Iran learn fate at 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran discovered their fate at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025.
Tractor take a step closer to winning PGPL title

TEHRAN – Tractor football team defeated Esteghlal 2-1 to cement their place at top of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Draw: Iran opt for Pot 2

TEHRAN - Iran have opted to be placed in Pot 2 for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Draw scheduled to be held in Jeddah the coming Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Culture

Iranian ambassador in Armenia honors Tjeknavorian for staging “Rostam and Sohrab” opera in Yerevan

TEHRAN-The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Mehdi Sobhani, expressed his appreciation to the renowned Iranian-Armenian musician and conductor Loris Tjeknavorian for the successful performance of the “Rostam and Sohrab” opera in Yerevan.
Aydin Aghdashloo’s new sculptures on display in Tehran

TEHRAN-A solo exhibition featuring works from various periods of Aydin Aghdashloo’s career, including paintings, sculptures, and other creations, is currently on display at B Gallery in Tehran after a decade.
“Metaphysical Horror” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Metaphysical Horror” written by the distinguished Polish philosopher and historian of ideas Leszek Kołakowski has been released in the Iranian book market.

Economy

Iran, Turkmenistan agree to launch pilot passenger train service

TEHRAN – Iran and Turkmenistan have reached an agreement to launch a pilot passenger train service and increase rail freight capacity to 400 wagons, Iran’s transport minister said upon returning from Ashgabat.
Major contracts signed in Iran’s oil, gas industry in a year

TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Ministry subsidiaries recorded a strong performance in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20) by signing notable medium- and large-scale contracts, marking a significant step toward expanding the country’s hydrocarbon industry.
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $2.2b to Pakistan in 11 months

TEHRAN – Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $2.2 billion to Pakistan during the 11-month period from March 20, 2024 to February 18, 2025, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.

Society

Fostering regional co-op key to overcome environmental challenges: official

TEHRAN – Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has highlighted the significance of expanding environmental ties among regional countries to be able to address environmental issues.
Knowledge-based companies attend UzMetalMashExpo

TEHRAN –Iranian knowledge-based companies participated in the 16 edition of the International UzMetalMashExpo, held from April 2 to 4 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Iran, Serbia to develop educational ties

TEHRAN – Minister of Education, Alireza Kazemi, and his Serbian counterpart, Slavica Dukic Dejanovic, have agreed to expand educational cooperation.

Tourism

Iranian tourism ministry seeks to expand international outreach

TEHRAN– Iran’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey, has highlighted ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts to enhance tourism and facilitate travel for Iranian expatriates and foreign visitors.
Visits to Iran’s historical sites soar 28 percent y/y during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN - During the two-week Nowruz holidays, which officially began on March 20, visitor numbers to Iran’s cultural heritage sites, museums, and historical landmarks saw a remarkable 28% year-on-year increase.
Efforts underway to restore historical relics in Mazandaran

TEHRAN - Experts from Mazandaran province’s Cultural Heritage Department are working diligently to restore and preserve historical and cultural artifacts in a dedicated laboratory and workshop at a museum in Sari, the provincial capital.

International

Lebanon is caught between a rock and a hard place:

South Lebanon —Following the recent bombing of two residential buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, fears have grown of Israeli adventurism that would increasingly violate the Lebanese sovereignty as part of a military-political process aimed at the final elimination of Hezbollah.
Israeli massacres leave hundreds of casualties

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime has carried out multiple massacres in Gaza, killing and injuring hundreds of civilians.
Wang Yi's Russia visit highlights China’s commitment to multilateralism, global stability

BEIJING - The three-day trip of Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Russia has highlighted China's involvement in promoting global peace and stability, especially regarding the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

While standing firm against threats, Iran doesn’t reject indirect talks

Either to forcibly disarm Hezbollah or resume aggression