Tehran Times

2025-03-14 22:12
By Shahrokh Saei

China, Russia affirm Iran's peaceful nuclear program

The three allies convene in Beijing to discuss JCPOA, sanctions and the West's threats

BEIJING – The tripartite talks held in Beijing on Friday regarding Iran’s nuclear program have thrown a spotlight on China’s unique role in advocating for political solutions to both regional and international challenges.
- Iran, China and Russia: Sanctions, threats not a solution to Tehran nuclear issue
- China supports efforts to preserve nuclear deal

By Najah Mohammed Ali

From the mountains of Saada to the Red Sea... a force reshaping the equations of conflict

LONDON - Once again, Ansarallah proves itself to be an influential force that cannot be ignored in creating a new map for the region, whether in the Yemeni scene or within the framework of the Axis of Resistance that has redrawn the equations of conflict in the region.
By Wesam Bahrani

“More than a human can bear”

UN finds Israelis waged systematic “genocidal acts” in Gaza

TEHRAN – The UN has found that the Israeli occupation regime committed “genocidal acts” in Gaza, including ongoing attacks on women’s healthcare.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Why is Israeli normalization with Lebanon a distant dream?

BEIRUT — Settlement, peace, normalization, and other terms in the imperialist lexicon are a continuation of the soft war aimed at further realizing Israel’s expansionist ambitions by undermining the resistance front and engaging it in internal conflicts.
'Portraying a war with Iran as low-cost is Israeli deception:' Leader's Advisor

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, emphasized that American officials must choose between engaging respectfully with Iran on the basis of shared economic interests or succumbing to the Israeli regime's deception by mistakenly perceiving conflict with Iran as low-cost.
Iranian-made HPV, flu vaccines to be manufactured in Indonesia

TEHRAN –The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (the virus that usually causes cervical cancer in women) and the recombinant influenza vaccine are projected to be produced in Indonesia, an official with the vice-presidency for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy has said.

Politics

The Halabja massacre: remembering a chemical genocide funded by the West

TEHRAN – On March 16, 1988, the town of Halabja in northern Iraq experienced unspeakable horror. It was the day Saddam Hussein unleashed the deadliest chemical attack in history against his own people—a crime born out of the brutal Iran-Iraq War; a conflict fueled with Western support.
Iran summons E3 envoys over ‘provocative’ closed-door UN security council session

TEHRAN - Tehran has summoned the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to express strong opposition to their role in convening a recent United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran's nuclear program.
Yale University suspends Iranian scholar in AI-backed crackdown on Palestinian solidarity

TEHRAN – USA’s Yale University has suspended Iranian scholar Helyeh Doutaghi, Deputy Director of the Law and Political Economy (LPE) Project, following a smear campaign by the AI-powered Israeli outlet Jewish Onliner.

Sports

Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals date revealed

TEHRAN – The kick-off time for the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarterfinals has been confirmed.
Iran team announced for Uzbekistan and UAE matches

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has named his 21-man squad for two matches against Uzbekistan and the UAE in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Persepolis move provisionally top: PGPL

TEHRAN - Persepolis football team defeated Malavan 2-0 on Friday to move top of 2024/25 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

Culture

18th Resistance International Film Festival slated for May

TEHRAN-The 18th Resistance International Film Festival will be held from May 17 to 24 in Iran.
“Legend of Sepehr” named best animation at New York International Film Awards

TEHRAN-The Iranian animated film “Legend of Sepehr” directed by Emad Rahmani and Mehrdad Mehrabi has won an award at the latest edition of the New York International Film Awards (NYIFA).
Tehran’s City Theater to host Albert Camus’ “Caligula”

TEHRAN-The play “Caligula” written by Albert Camus will go on stage at the City Theater in Tehran from March 27.

Economy

Iran says its crude oil exports meet global standards

TEHRAN - Iran's National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has dismissed claims in some media outlets about the production of low-quality crude, stating that Iran's oil exports meet global standards and urging "biased media" to prioritize national interests.
Persian Gulf Saba Steel launches €200m expansion project

TEHRAN – The National Pension Fund of Iran, the owner of Persian Gulf Saba Steel Company, which produces 1.3 million tons of steel briquettes annually, has launched a €200 million expansion project aimed at boosting production capacity.
Home appliance production estimated to reach 20m units this year

TEHRAN - The secretary of Iran’s Home Appliance Industries Association said domestic production of home appliances is expected to reach 20 million units by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (late March). The significant increase in production follows the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA and the exit of foreign brands from Iran, indicating an improvement in both quality and quantity of local products.

Society

Iran unveils national AI platform

TEHRAN –The first national artificial intelligence platform was unveiled on Saturday, a significant milestone in the country’s advancements in AI technology.
IRCS, ICRC explore avenues for boosting services in underprivileged areas

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have discussed ways for expanding collaborations to promote supportive and medical services, particularly rehabilitation services, in different provinces of the country.
Intl. Conference of Iranian Aerospace Society slated for May

TEHRAN – The 23rd International Conference of the Iranian Aerospace Society is scheduled to be held from May 20 to 22 in Tehran.

Tourism

Evidence of Neanderthal habitation discovered in Qamari Cave, western Iran

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has discovered some evidence of Neanderthal habitation during their recent survey conducted in Qamari Cave, located on the outskirts of Khorramabad in Lorestan province, western Iran.
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.
Healthcare without borders: Iran’s growing role in medical tourism

International

“More than a human can bear”

TEHRAN – The UN has found that the Israeli occupation regime committed “genocidal acts” in Gaza, including ongoing attacks on women’s healthcare.
From the mountains of Saada to the Red Sea... a force reshaping the equations of conflict

LONDON - Once again, Ansarallah proves itself to be an influential force that cannot be ignored in creating a new map for the region, whether in the Yemeni scene or within the framework of the Axis of Resistance that has redrawn the equations of conflict in the region.
Why is Israeli normalization with Lebanon a distant dream?

BEIRUT — Settlement, peace, normalization, and other terms in the imperialist lexicon are a continuation of the soft war aimed at further realizing Israel’s expansionist ambitions by undermining the resistance front and engaging it in internal conflicts.

The three allies convene in Beijing to discuss JCPOA, sanctions and the West's threats

UN finds Israelis waged systematic “genocidal acts” in Gaza