Tehran Times

2025-03-14 12:38
By Shahrokh Saei

Iran, China and Russia: Sanctions, threats not a solution to Tehran nuclear issue

Moscow and Beijing stress the need to fully respect Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy as a signatory to NPT

BEIJING – Deputy foreign ministers from Iran, China, and Russia held a trilateral meeting in Beijing on Friday to discuss the pressing issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, stressing that “sanction, pressure, or threat of force” are not a solution to the Iran nuclear issue.

UN report: Israel committed 'genocidal acts' in Gaza Strip

An investigation by a special UN commission has declared that Israel perpetrated acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip through the systematic destruction of reproductive healthcare facilities during its bloody onslaught on the territory.
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.
‘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.
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?
Syrian Druze leader calls HTS "extremist government in every sense of the word"

The spiritual leader of Syria's Druze minority launched a scathing tirade against the new authorities in Damascus on Thursday, calling the government "extremist, wanted men", a day after a deal was signed to integrate the sect's militias into the state apparatus.

Politics

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.
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.

Sports

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).
Iran win gold medal at FIVB Snow Volleyball World Tour

TEHRAN - Iranian men teams won a gold and bronze medal at the FIVB Snow Volleyball World Tour debut.
Iran’s Akbari, Mirjalili ambassadors of 2025/26 BSWW

TEHRAN - Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW) have officially announced their 2025/26 Ambassadors which is compiled of 36 men’s and women’s players, and also contains some new faces.

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

Iranian economy grows 3.7% in 9 months: CBI

Tehran - The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) announced that the country's economy has experienced a 3.7 percent growth in the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 20 - December, 20 2024), IRNA reported.
Iran's oil output rises by 34,000 barrels in February 2025

TEHRAN – Iran's crude oil production increased by 34,000 barrels per day (bpd) in February 2025, reaching 3.308 million bpd, according to OPEC's latest monthly report.
Iran-Eurasian free trade agreement to take effect in 60 days

TEHRAN – Iran's embassy in Moscow reported that the free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will come into effect in 60 days.

Society

Iran urges Italy, Switzerland to play active role in anti-drugs fight

TEHRAN – The Secretary General of Iranian Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ), Brigadier General Hossein Zolfaqari, in separate meetings with the central director for Italy’s Anti-Drug Services DCSA (Central Directorate for Anti-Drug Services), General Pierangelo Iannotti, and the head of the International Affairs Division of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) of Switzerland, Barbara Schedler Fischer, has called for expanding cooperation to play a more effective role in combating drug-related issues.
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.
Special traffic plan to be implemented during Nowruz

TEHRAN – Some 22,000 traffic police officers and 3,000 unmarked police will be on duty to implement a special traffic plan that aims to lower road accidents and ensure the safety of the roads during Nowruz holidays, which start on March 21.

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

UN report: Israel committed 'genocidal acts' in Gaza Strip

An investigation by a special UN commission has declared that Israel perpetrated acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip through the systematic destruction of reproductive healthcare facilities during its bloody onslaught on the territory.
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.

Moscow and Beijing stress the need to fully respect Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy as a signatory to NPT

Ayatollah Khamenei’s reaction to Trump’s letter: