Tehran Times

2025-04-22 22:11
By Soheila Zarfam

Will hawks get to sacrifice American interests for Israeli ambitions?

Figures like Rubio and Waltz looking to undermine diplomacy with Iran

TEHRAN – Analysts suggest that Donald Trump's promises to prioritize the concerns of the American people and end U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts were key factors in his return to the office. However, his purported pursuit of domestic recovery and diplomacy may be jeopardized by individuals within his own inner circle.
- Fractured alliances: Trump's divided coalition on Iran
- Does Trump’s firing of Brian Hook signal a change in his Iran policy?

By Shahrokh Saei

China and Iran to mark "golden year" in bilateral relations

BEIJING- The official one-day visit of the Iranian foreign minister to China has underscored the strong and amicable relations between the two nations, as Tehran gears up for a new round of indirect negotiations with Washington regarding its nuclear issue.
By Matin Jamshidi

World must be held accountable for failing to prevent the Gaza genocide

TEHRAN - Much has been said about Israeli cruelty in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, but the world has proven incapable of ending this 21st-century tragedy.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Art that glorifies genocide and is sponsored by Washington is decadent

BEIRUT — The U.S. spy den (embassy) in Beirut concluded the so-called “Thread of Hope” exhibit featuring 68 works of art by Lebanese artists over the course of a year.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hamas attacks the Israeli military

TEHRAN – Hamas kills and injures more Israeli occupation forces as the regime expands its genocide against civilians.
Iran rejects fabricated names for Persian Gulf, affirms sovereignty over strategic islands

TEHRAN – In a letter to the United Nations Security Council, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir-Saeid Iravani, denounced recent attempts to challenge Iran’s sovereignty over the Persian Gulf and its three strategic islands, calling such claims “a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter.”

Politics

Iran FM arrives in Beijing to reaffirm Iran-China's strategic partnership

BEIJING - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran continues to “consult and update” China about the country’s talks with the United States over its nuclear issue.
Justice upheld against convicted terror operative responsible for 2017 border attack

TEHRAN – Iranian Judicial authorities have finalized the legal process against Hamid Hosseinnejad, a resident of Chaldoran County, for his role in a 2017 terrorist attack that claimed the lives of eight Iranian border guards.
Iran, Tajikistan sign landmark security pact amid growing bilateral ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has arrived in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, on a two-day official visit aimed at boosting security cooperation and expanding bilateral ties.

Sports

Esteghlal part ways with Miodrag Bozovic

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club have parted ways with Miodrag Bozovic due to the Montenegrin's poor performance as head coach.
Coaches for Iran wheelchair basketball teams confirmed

TEHRAN - Behrouz Soltani and Azadeh Moeini were named as head coaches of Iran’s national men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams, respectively on Thursday.
Foolad Sirjan sign N'Gapeth and Concepcion for 2025 AVC Champions League

TEHRAN – Iranian volleyball club Foolad Sirjan have completed the signing of French outside hitter Earvin N'Gapeth and Cuban middle blocker Javier Octavio Concepcion Rojas.

Culture

36th TIBF to present over 31,000 titles for children, young adults

TEHRAN-Two weeks to the 36th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), 230 publishers have registered to participate in the children's and young adult section, a board member of the Cultural Association of Children and Youth Book Publishers said.
Adaptation of Sadi’s “Gulistan” anecdote on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN- A loose adaptation of one of the anecdotes from the renowned Persian poet Saadi's "Gulistan" is currently being performed at Tehran's Sangelaj Hall.
Stephen King’s “Under the Dome” published in Persian

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of American author Stephen King’s novel “Under the Dome” has been published in Tehran.

Economy

Iran, Russia discuss bolstering INSTC, trade, energy co-op

TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to Russia said Tehran and Moscow are determined to deepen bilateral ties across several sectors, including the International North–South Transit Corridor (INSTC), transit projects, and gas transfers. He stressed the need to strengthen trade and complete joint initiatives to enhance Iran's international standing and security.
IMF forecasts economic improvement for Iran by 2026

TEHRAN - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a modest improvement in Iran’s economic outlook, with the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expected to grow by 1.1 percent in 2026.
Tehran, Bangkok push for closer trade ties via joint chamber, financial mechanisms

TEHRAN - Iran and Thailand are looking to strengthen bilateral trade through the establishment of a joint chamber of commerce and the creation of mutual financial mechanisms, officials from both countries said during a recent meeting in Tehran.

Society

Tehran, Bishkek discuss boosting environmental ties

TEHRAN – Hamid Zohrabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), and Meder Mashiev, Kyrgyz Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, met on Friday to enhance bilateral relations.
Tashkent underscores promoting ties with Sharif University of Technology

TEHRAN – Daliv Shahrukh Khozhakbarovich, Uzbekistan’s First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, has called for enhancing cooperation between Sharif University of Technology and the top universities of Uzbekistan.
507 earthquakes occur in a month

TEHRAN –A total of 507 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the past calendar month that ended on April 20, indicating a 13.7–percent decrease compared to 588 earthquakes recorded in the last Iranian calendar month, Esfand, (February 19 – March 20), according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

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

US hegemony versus China's cooperative diplomacy: A tale of two philosophies

BEIJING - China's call on the United States for the elimination of unilateral tariffs and the resolution of trade conflicts through dialogue highlights Beijing's diplomatic philosophy which emphasizes win-win cooperation. This stance sharply contrasts with Washington's focus on maintaining its hegemony.
World must be held accountable for failing to prevent the Gaza genocide

TEHRAN - Much has been said about Israeli cruelty in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, but the world has proven incapable of ending this 21st-century tragedy.
Ex‑minister Gallant says Israel faked Gaza tunnel image to stall truce deal

Former Israeli minister of military affairs, Yoav Gallant, has admitted that a widely circulated photo of a large tunnel near the Gaza-Egypt border, released last year, was fabricated to delay a prisoner swap with Hamas and exaggerate threats against Israel.

Figures like Rubio and Waltz looking to undermine diplomacy with Iran