Tehran Times

2025-04-13 21:26
Maximum preparedness of Armed Forces must be maintained: Leader

TEHRAN – A number of commanders from the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Armed Forces met with their Commander-in-Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution holds meetings with military officials around the same time each year to mark the new Iranian calendar year.
- Operation 'True Promise' manifested willpower of Iranian people in international arena
- Iran unveils new missile with 1,450 kilometers range

Iran says no direct talks while threats persist; US discussions ‘positive so far’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said Iran did not reject direct negotiations with the U.S. so it could skirt such engagement based on ideology. Rather, it made no sense for it to talk face-to-face while Washington continues to sanction, threaten, and try to intimidate Iran.
Regional countries endorse diplomatic path as Iran, U.S. engage in indirect talks in Muscat

TEHRAN – The launch of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States in the Omani capital has drawn widespread praise from regional powers, who hailed the diplomatic initiative as a constructive step toward de-escalation and long-term regional stability.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israelis bomb critical Gaza hospital

TEHRAN – Israeli military bombs a hospital in Gaza, marking another war crime in the ongoing assault on the besieged territory.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

AUB hosts companies funding Israel

BEIRUT — The American University of Beirut (ABU) transformed its Career Fair 2025 (held from April 7–11) into an event promoting normalization with the Israeli occupation regime by hosting companies that support the enemy, while it is supposed to enhance its students’ job prospects.
UN human rights mandates are politically motivated: Iranian expert

TEHRAN – In an interview with the Tehran Times, Dr. Hesamuddin Boroumand, a human rights expert and scholar, challenged the legitimacy of the UN’s Special Rapporteur and fact-finding mission on Iran, noting their politicized agendas and Western bias.

Politics

Oman talks remain indirect, exposing Trump’s propaganda attempt

TEHRAN – President Trump's claim last week that the U.S. and Iran would hold direct talks in Oman on April 12 turned out to be false, leading many to believe it was a clumsy attempt at psychological manipulation.
Iran mourns Pakistani workers killed in terror attack

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in Islamabad has issued a strong condemnation of what it called a "cowardly and inhumane attack" that claimed the lives of eight Pakistani citizens in Iran's southeastern Sistan-and-Baluchestan province.
Bilateral dialogue in focus as Iran, Norway deputy FMs hold talks

TEHRAN – On the sidelines of the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh met with his Norwegian counterpart, Andreas Kravik, for talks on key regional and international developments.

Sports

Iran vs. N. Korea match to be played in Mashhad: official

TEHRAN – Mehdi Taj, head of the Iran Football Federation, announced that the match against North Korea in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) will take place in Mashhad.
Iran determined to shine in 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup, goalkeeper Dastan says

TEHRAN – Beach soccer goalkeeper Mohammad Dastan expressed hope that Iran’s impressive performance in the 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup will be repeated in the 2025 World Cup in Seychelles.
Iran fall short against Indonesia in 2025 IIHF World Championship Division IV

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Indonesia 2-1 (1-0, 0-1, 1-0) in the 2025 IIHF World Championship Division IV on Sunday.

Culture

Iranian short on screen at Chicago Palestine Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian director Mohammad Lotfali’s short animated movie “The Sound of Clouds” is competing at the 24th edition of the Chicago Palestine Film Festival, which is underway at the Gene Siskel Film Center in downtown Chicago, the U.S.
First National Conference on Islamic Revolution Art kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN- The inaugural National Conference on Islamic Revolution Art commenced on Sunday at the Iranian Academy of Arts in Tehran.
Iran Film Week opens in Hanoi

TEHRAN-Iran Film Week in Hanoi was launched on Friday at the National Cinema Center in the capital of Vietnam in the presence of Ali Akbar Nazari, Iran’s ambassador to Vietnam, and Quang Dong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam.

Economy

Iran private sector favors talks between Tehran, Washington

TEHRAN - Iran’s private sector has expressed strong support for the beginning of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington, citing the potential for improving the country’s economic landscape.
Iran, Turkey to establish joint free trade zone

TEHRAN - Iran is pursuing the creation of a joint free trade zone with Turkey, as part of broader efforts to resolve long-pending investment challenges and boost cooperation with neighboring countries, the secretary of Iran’s Free Trade and Special Economic Zones High Council said.
Iran Oil Show offers golden opportunity for intl. cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran’s Deputy Oil Minister for International Affairs and Trade emphasized the importance of energy diplomacy, highlighting the unique opportunities for expanding international cooperation in the oil industry at the upcoming Tehran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025).

Society

FAO workshop on pistachio safety, trade underway

TEHRAN – A specialized workshop titled “Pistachio Safety and Trade: Navigating Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and Codex Standards”, is currently being held in Tehran and will run until April 16.
Iranian, Italian universities ink MOU to broaden scientific ties

TEHRAN – Allameh Tabatabai University of Tehran and the University of Salento, Italy, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance scientific collaborations in social and human sciences.
Some 300,000 kids getting vaccinated against polio in spring

TEHRAN –In line with the polio eradication campaign that kicked off in winter, around 300,000 more children under five years of age are getting vaccinated in two phases in high-risk areas in the country's northern half in spring, according to the health ministry.

Tourism

Iran advances cultural diplomacy at UAE investment forum

TEHRAN – Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, has emphasized the strategic significance of Iran’s participation in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2025, held last week in the United Arab Emirates. In a recent statement, the minister described the event as a vital platform for advancing Iran’s cultural diplomacy and promoting the country’s rich civilizational identity on the global stage.
Fahraj recognized as Iran’s first accessible tourism village

TEHRAN - The historic village of Fahraj in Yazd province has been officially recognized as Iran’s first accessible tourism village.
Memoir writings will be removed from Si-o-Se Pol face in Isfahan

TEHRAN - Si-o-Se Pol cleanup has been started by Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department, said Hadi Allahyari, an official responsible for monitoring Isfahan’s historical bridges.

International

Israelis bomb critical Gaza hospital

TEHRAN – Israeli military bombs a hospital in Gaza, marking another war crime in the ongoing assault on the besieged territory.
AUB hosts companies funding Israel

BEIRUT — The American University of Beirut (ABU) transformed its Career Fair 2025 (held from April 7–11) into an event promoting normalization with the Israeli occupation regime by hosting companies that support the enemy, while it is supposed to enhance its students’ job prospects.
Protestors across the world demand arms embargo on Israel, end to Gaza blockade

TEHRAN - People in major cities across the world organized demonstrations to demand an immediate arms embargo against Israel and termination of the blockade on the Gaza Strip.