Tehran Times

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Hezbollah able to turn challenges into opportunities

BEIRUT - Throughout the past decades of conflict with the Israeli occupation regime, Syria has been a strategic ally for all Palestinian and Lebanese resistance movements in West Asia.
By Shahrokh Saei

Palestinians’ enduring resilience forces Israel to seek truce

TEHRAN- Israel’s failure to eliminate Hamas has prompted the regime to intensify efforts to finalize a ceasefire deal with the resistance movement amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israel now occupies “370km2” of Syria

TEHRAN - Hebrew media has confirmed that the Israeli military has expanded its occupation of Syria to more than 370 square kilometers.
Eslami: Iran's nuclear progress is unstoppable

TEHRAN – In a speech delivered in the country's central province of Isfahan on Monday, Mohammad Eslami, the Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), asserted that the country's advancements in nuclear technology “will never be curtailed.”
Assad refused to share power with opposition despite Iranian suggestion, Araghchi says

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Islamic Republic expected the ousted Syrian government to show some flexibility and involve the opposition in the governing system but it refused.

Politics

US attempts to frame Iran for Jordan drone attack as it files federal charges against two citizens

TEHRAN – The U.S. Justice Department announced on Monday that two citizens are facing federal charges in connection to a January attack by Iraqi Resistance groups against an American base at the Syria-Jordan border.
Sixth Iran-Kuwait consular commission meeting successfully concludes in Tehran

TEHRAN – The sixth session of the joint consular commission between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Persian Gulf State of Kuwait was successfully concluded in Tehran.
JCPOA no longer relevant, says IAEA chief

TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has said that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is no longer viable, appearing to place sole responsibility for the 2015 nuclear deal's lame-duck state on Iran.

Azadi Stadium to reopen on Dec. 29

TEHRAN – Minister sports Ahmad Donyamali has confirmed that the Azadi Stadium will reopen on Dec. 29.
Iran start Water Polo World Cup 2025 Division 2 on high

TEHRAN – Iran defeated South Africa 21-4 in Group A of the Men's Water Polo World Cup 2025, Division 2 on Wednesday.
Tractor steal the show in Iran football league

TEHRAN - Tabriz-based Tractor have continued their impressive start to the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL), defeating Malavan away to maintain their position at the top of the table.

Tehran photo exhibition showcases Palestinian resilience

TEHRAN- A photo exhibition titled "Keys That Last Longer Than Israel" is currently underway at the Palestine Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran.
Persian edition of “The Little Prince” republished

TEHRAN- The 82nd edition of the Persian translation of French writer and military pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 1943 novella “The Little Prince” has recently been published.
Tehran’s Cinéma Vérité honors global documentary talent

TEHRAN - The 18th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, known as Cinéma Vérité, concluded in Tehran on Sunday, celebrating the winners in both national and international competitions.

Iran’s Energy Imbalance: challenges and solutions

TEHRAN – Iran is tackling with significant energy imbalances as cold weather drives up demand, exacerbating fuel shortages and straining the country’s power plants. The government has responded with systematic power outages across several provinces, highlighting deep-rooted challenges in the country’s energy infrastructure.
Iran, China sign cooperation MOU on sidelines of Indian Ocean forum

TEHRAN – Iran and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for development cooperation on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Rim Development Cooperation Forum, IRNA reported.
Iran among top 5 countries with largest maritime fleets

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran is among the world's top five countries possessing the largest maritime fleets, according to the head of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO).

4th Persian Medicine Festival to be held in February

TEHRAN –The fourth Persian Medicine Festival is planned to be held in February with the theme of ‘integration of Persian medicine into the healthcare system’.
Iran's transition into an aging country seems inevitable

TEHRAN – Considering the fact that the fertility rate in Iran is stabilized at around 1.6 children per woman, which is much lower than the rate required to replace its aging population, the transition of society from young to middle-aged has become inevitable.
UNESCO, KOICA to update Iran's technical, training centers

TEHRAN –The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in collaboration with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has started a project to modernize and update the Instructor Training Center (ITC) and the Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO) of the country.

Windcatchers in Iran: a cooling marvel of ancient ingenuity

Imagine living in an oasis house during the scorching summer heat. It might sound unbearable, but thanks to the ingenuity of ancient engineers, towering windcatchers transformed these homes into havens of comfort!
Four restoration projects undertaken to preserve Isfahan mosque

TEHRAN - Four major restoration projects have been completed to address the emergency structural issues facing the Seyyed Mosque in Isfahan.
Tourism minister attends Ancient Civilizations Forum in Yerevan

TEHRAN – The Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, traveled to Yerevan, Armenia, on Tuesday morning to attend the 8th Ministerial Meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum.

Hezbollah able to turn challenges into opportunities

BEIRUT - Throughout the past decades of conflict with the Israeli occupation regime, Syria has been a strategic ally for all Palestinian and Lebanese resistance movements in West Asia.
Palestinians’ enduring resilience forces Israel to seek truce

TEHRAN- Israel’s failure to eliminate Hamas has prompted the regime to intensify efforts to finalize a ceasefire deal with the resistance movement amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Israel now occupies “370km2” of Syria

TEHRAN - Hebrew media has confirmed that the Israeli military has expanded its occupation of Syria to more than 370 square kilometers.