Tehran Times

2025-03-12 22:21
By Soheila Zarfam

Talks with US will ramp up pressure

Ayatollah Khamenei’s reaction to Trump’s letter:

TEHRAN – As a senior Emirati diplomat arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to deliver a letter from the U.S. President to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said for the third time in recent weeks that Iran will not be negotiating with Washington, pointing out once again that the U.S. has yet to uphold its previous commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), hence there is no reason for Iran to sit down with the Americans.

By Martin Love

America may survive, but not as it has been for decades…

NORTH CAROLINA - Masculine republics give way to feminine democracies which give way to tyrannies, claimed the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Is the U.S. there yet? Is the U.S. being overwhelmed by a Trump tyranny?
By Wesam Bahrani

Yemen reinstates Israeli ship ban

TEHRAN – Yemeni Forces have resumed a ban on Israeli ships from docking at the regime’s ports.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

US order to Lebanon: Normalization with Israel, first and last

SOUTH LEBANON — Following her previous provocative statement in Beirut that Hezbollah should have no share in the government, Morgan Ortagus, the deputy presidential special envoy to the Middle East, has said the outcome of current events is ultimately a “peace” agreement between Beirut and Tel Aviv.
By Batool Subeiti

A new vision for US global power under Trump

TEHRAN - Trump’s approach to global affairs diverges sharply from the American establishment’s traditional strategy. Trump does not see America as a "police state." He is skeptical of NATO, does not support war with Russia, and believes the U.S. military presence in West Asia primarily serves to protect Arab allies. In his view, they should bear the financial burden of that protection.
‘Do whatever the hell you want,’ Pezeshkian says in response to Trump's threatening language

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has repeated the country’s stance on talks with the United States, saying Tehran will not engage with Washington under any circumstances as long as President Donald Trump keeps sanctions in place and threatens Iran with military action.

Politics

Iran, China, and Russia to convene in Beijing to discuss nuclear issue, sanctions removal

TEHRAN – In a move to counter Western economic pressure and reinvigorate nuclear negotiations, Iran, China, and Russia are scheduled to hold trilateral talks in Beijing this Friday.
Senior Emirati diplomat arrives in Tehran with Trump’s letter

TEHRAN – Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, was received by Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran on Wednesday, as he carried a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Strategic military ties strengthened as Iran, Belarus ink defense agreement in Minsk

TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus solidified their partnership by signing a defense cooperation agreement on Wednesday, a move both nations described as critical to countering shared security threats and advancing a multipolar world order.

Sports

Iran beach soccer team named for 2025 Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran beach soccer coach head coach Ali Naderi announced his 12-man side for the 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup.
Iranian teams learn fate at AVC Men's and Women's Volleyball Champions League

TEHRAN - The draw for the 1st Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Men's and Women's Volleyball Champions League has been completed, and the Iranian teams have learned their opponents.
Iran beach soccer lose to Russia on penalties

TEHRAN –Iran beach soccer team lost to Russia 4-3 in penalty shootout in a friendly match Tuesday night.

Culture

Gaza poetry collection published in English, Arabic, Russian

TEHRAN- Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults – Kanoon has recently released three titles from its Gaza poetry collection in English, Arabic, and Russian.
Isfahan Contemporary Art Museum to reopen after renovations, celebrating 30 years of art

TEHRAN- The Isfahan Contemporary Art Museum, one of the treasures of Iranian art and history, is set to reopen on Saturday following the completion of its restoration work.
Four Iranian short films to vie at BUFF International Film Festival

TEHRAN-Four short films from Iran will participate in the 42nd BUFF International Film Festival that is set to be held from March 15 to 21 in Malmö, Sweden.

Economy

Iran seeks resumption of direct Tehran-London flights

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization has called for discussions on resuming direct flights between Tehran and London.
NISOC, NIOC sign cooperation agreement

TEHRAN – The National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) and the Exploration Directorate of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance collaboration in exploration, development, and production processes.
Iran’s non-oil export to Saudi Arabia rises 99 times

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Saudi Arabia increased by 99 times during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-December 21, 2024), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to Ruhollah Latifi, spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House of Industry, Mining, and Trade.

Society

Iranian, Polish universities to boost scientific ties

TEHRAN –Marcin Wilczek, the chargé d’affaires of Poland in Iran, and Elham Aminzadeh, the vice president of the University of Tehran for international affairs, have explored avenues for developing scientific interactions between the universities of the two countries.
Normal, less than normal precipitation forecast for a month

TEHRAN –Average rainfall is forecasted to be less than normal from March 10 to April 4 and normal from April 5 to 20, according to the Metrological Organization.
UNDP, DOE beef up ties to tackle air pollution

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance the country’s capacity to address air pollution using new technologies.

Tourism

Iran’s ‘Tourism Triangle’ showcased at cultural week in Qatar

TEHRAN – Iran’s renowned “Tourism Triangle”—the cities of Shiraz, Isfahan, and Yazd—was a major highlight of Iran Cultural Week in Qatar, where their rich cultural heritage and tourism potential were prominently showcased.
Seven historical sites in Isfahan added to Iran’s heritage list

TEHRAN – Seven historical monuments in Isfahan Province have been officially added to Iran’s National Heritage List, further cementing the region’s reputation as a cultural and historical treasure trove.
Historical caravanserai in Khuzestan set for restoration

TEHRAN – The historical Dehdez caravanserai, a centuries-old structure in the southwestern province of Khuzestan that has long stood abandoned, is set to undergo a major restoration, according to a county official.

International

America may survive, but not as it has been for decades…

NORTH CAROLINA - Masculine republics give way to feminine democracies which give way to tyrannies, claimed the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Is the U.S. there yet? Is the U.S. being overwhelmed by a Trump tyranny?
Yemen reinstates Israeli ship ban

TEHRAN – Yemeni Forces have resumed a ban on Israeli ships from docking at the regime’s ports.
US order to Lebanon: Normalization with Israel, first and last

SOUTH LEBANON — Following her previous provocative statement in Beirut that Hezbollah should have no share in the government, Morgan Ortagus, the deputy presidential special envoy to the Middle East, has said the outcome of current events is ultimately a “peace” agreement between Beirut and Tel Aviv.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s reaction to Trump’s letter: