Tehran Times

2025-04-21 22:14
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Where do Arabs stand on Iran-US talks?

It appears that Persian Gulf states are no longer opposed to a potential agreement

TEHRAN – Regional Arab states have taken the public stage in recent weeks to welcome the ongoing indirect talks between Iran and the United States. But this is a clear swerve from their stances during previous Iran-US negotiations in the 2010s, when the region seemed to believe a less contentious state of relations between Tehran and Washington was something they had to steer through, rather than gain from.
- Time for change
- Israeli-instigated Iranophobia project thwarted by Iran-Saudi détente: Lebanese MP

By Sondoss Al Asaad

The curse of betraying Palestine won’t spare Arabs

BEIRUT — Since October 7, 2023, the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation has foiled the normalization plot heralded by the former Egyptian president, Muhammad Anwar Sadat.
By Professor Zahid Munir Amir

Iqbal Lahori on Palestine: A test for courage and pride

TEHRAN - The Palestine problem has entered its 8th decade. The international powers have been ignoring this issue for seventy years. During the first half of the previous century, when British imperialism gave birth to this issue, no one could imagine how much it would affect international peace and that the Palestinians would have to pay such a heavy price for their independence.
Tehran reaffirms sanctions removal as ‘unwavering priority’ in indirect nuclear talks with US

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei underscored Tehran’s unwavering demand for the complete removal of “illegal and oppressive” sanctions as the cornerstone of indirect nuclear talks with Washington.
Araghchi to visit China ahead of third round of indirect talks with U.S.

TEHRAN – The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to China on Tuesday.
By Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment

A future intertwined with the fate of our planet

TEHRAN - That spinning, spherical stone, glowing from afar with its marbled blue and green hues, is the very place we know intimately.

Politics

Iran’s top officials hail Pope Francis as voice for global peace in posthumous tribute

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid tribute to the late Pope Francis in a statement on Monday, honoring the pontiff’s lifelong dedication to advancing the teachings of Jesus Christ and his steadfast advocacy for global peace.
Iran FM briefs Swiss, Pakistani counterparts as indirect talks with U.S. progress

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held separate phone conversations with his Swiss and Pakistani counterparts to brief them on the latest developments in ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and the lifting of U.S. sanctions.
Putin signs strategic comprehensive pact with Iran, cementing long-term alliance

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin ratified the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Iran and Russia on Monday, completing Moscow’s legislative process for the agreement.

Sports

Iran names squad for 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran head coach Ali Naderi has named his team for the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
Iran's blind football determined to qualify for 2028 LA: coach

TEHRAN — Iran’s blind football team head coach, Javad Felfeli, has expressed the team’s determination to secure a spot in the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
Saipa out of 2025 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran’s Saipa were defeated by Vietnamese club VTV Binh Dien Long An 3-1 (22-25, 25-15, 25-20, 25-15) in the 2025 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship on Tuesday.

Culture

Composer Karen Homayounfar named Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year

TEHRAN- Renowned composer Karen Homayounfar has been awarded the title of Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year. He received this honor, along with a special award, on Sunday evening at the closing ceremony of the 11th Islamic Revolution Art Week, an annual festival organized by the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization (IIDO).
Da Theater Hall to host Neil Simon’s “The Prisoner of Second Avenue”

TEHRAN-The 1971 comedy drama play “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” written by Neil Simon, will be staged at the Da Theater Hall in Tehran from April 24.
Shiraz to host artworks by film professionals

TEHRAN-The second edition of the group exhibition “Fragments of a Mirror,” featuring visual works by more than 20 film professionals, will open at the Sarvenaz Gallery in Shiraz, Fars Province, on April 24.

Economy

Iran seeks closer agricultural ties with BRICS members

TEHRAN - Iran's Agriculture Minister said the country’s relations with BRICS members are set to deepen, following Tehran’s active participation in the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers Meeting, IRIB reported.
Over 1,300 idle industrial units revived in a year

TEHRAN – Iran revived 1,344 idle industrial units across the country in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20) as part of efforts to boost production capacity and bring workers back to factories, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade.
Tehran, Tashkent eye joint investment fund to boost economic ties

TEHRAN – A senior Uzbek delegation welcomed Iran's proposal to establish a joint investment fund during a high-level meeting with the National Development Fund of Iran, as both countries explore broader economic cooperation spanning energy, infrastructure, and mining.

Society

Intl. Urban Search and Rescue training course underway

TEHRAN – Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization is hosting an international Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) course, which kicked off on Monday and will conclude on Thursday.
National population week to be marked

TEHRAN – The national population week will be observed from May 14 to 20 under the theme ‘children, life assets’.
UNDP official elaborates on activities in Iran

TEHRAN – Currently, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) activities in Iran are centered around four key areas, including social and economic welfare, health, environment, and disaster risk reduction, Ayshanie Medagangoda-Labé, the resident representative ad interim for UNDP in Iran, has said.

Tourism

Yazd recognized as world city of traditional jewelry by World Crafts Council

TEHRAN – The historic city of Yazd has been officially designated as the world city of traditional and handcrafted jewelry by the World Crafts Council (WCC), marking another significant international cultural achievement for Iran.
Yazd to host first intl. academy for handwoven textile

TEHRAN - An international academy dedicated to the art of traditional handwoven textiles and carpets is set to open soon in the historical city of Yazd, marking a significant step toward the revival and preservation of Iran’s rich textile heritage.
Neolithic and Chalcolithic archaeological site discovered in Mahallat, central Iran

TEHRAN– Iranian archaeologists in Markazi province have uncovered a prehistoric settlement site which dates back to the late Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, according to provincial heritage officials.

International

The curse of betraying Palestine won’t spare Arabs

BEIRUT — Since October 7, 2023, the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation has foiled the normalization plot heralded by the former Egyptian president, Muhammad Anwar Sadat.
Iqbal Lahori on Palestine: A test for courage and pride

TEHRAN - The Palestine problem has entered its 8th decade. The international powers have been ignoring this issue for seventy years. During the first half of the previous century, when British imperialism gave birth to this issue, no one could imagine how much it would affect international peace and that the Palestinians would have to pay such a heavy price for their independence.
The day Americans march against authoritarianism

TEHRAN—The nationwide "50501" protests held on April 19 represent a significant and multifaceted grassroots mobilization against President Donald Trump's policies and governance style during his second term.

It appears that Persian Gulf states are no longer opposed to a potential agreement