Tehran Times

2025-03-31 01:18
Exclusive: Iran has readied missiles for potential response amid Trump's escalating threats

TEHRAN - The Tehran Times has learned that Iran's armed forces have readied missiles with the capability to strike US-related positions, amid ongoing threats of military action from President Donald Trump if Tehran does not agree to a new nuclear agreement on his terms.
- Iran's missile power is a major challenge for Israel
- Iran does not need to extend range of missiles over 2000 kilometers: IRGC chief

Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah patience not endless

‘If Israel does not comply, we will have no choice but to resort to other options’

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem stressed on Saturday that International Al-Quds Day is a day of solidarity with the occupied Al-Quds and all the oppressed all over the world against the tyrants.
Iran and Egypt discuss situation in Gaza and the wider region

TEHRAN - During a phone conversation on Sunday night, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atti and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragchi exchanged congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and discussed regional developments, particularly the Israeli war on Gaza.
14 Palestinian rescuers ‘executed’ by Israeli forces

Israel admits firing at ambulances and fire trucks

Other than the sounds of heavy artillery fire and constant buzz of attack drones, people in Gaza are also dealing with a heart-wrenching story of a missing rescue team who disappeared seven days ago.
Palestine a litmus test for Western hypocrisy, says Iran’s parliament speaker

TEHRAN - – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has declared that Palestine serves as a measure of Western hypocrisy, exposing the contradiction between the West’s proclaimed values and its actions.
By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Venezuelans express solidarity for Palestine during Quds Day observance

Caracas- The Quds Day ceremony was held in the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, on Friday evening, receiving a warm welcome from the people of Venezuela, local Muslims, as well as Iranian and Palestinian residents.

Politics

Iran to UN: No military solution to the current situation in Yemen

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi suggested on Saturday that there is “no military solution” to the current situation in Yemen.
Venezuelan ambassador, Cuban diplomat participate in Tehran’s Quds Day demonstrations

TEHRAN - The Venezuelan Ambassador to Iran and the Chargé d’Affaires of the Cuban Embassy took part in this year’s Quds Day demonstrations in Tehran, joining thousands of Iranians and international representatives in expressing solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
US intelligence says Iran not building nuclear bomb

TEHRAN - Iran is not seeking a nuclear weapon, despite assessments by the International Atomic Energy Agency that Tehran has rapidly increased enrichment of uranium to levels sufficient to build several weapons, The National reported.

Sports

Iran advance to AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025 final

TEHRAN - Iran stayed on course to retain their title after defeating Saudi Arabia 6-0 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 semi-final on Saturday.
Iran into 2025 Asian Water Polo U20 Championship semis

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Uzbekistan 32-7 and advanced to the 2025 Asian Water Polo U20 Championships semi-finals.
Iran learn fate in 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN - Teams hoping to earn passage discovered their opponents following the conclusion of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Culture

"The Storm Still Rages” launches in Caracas, showcasing global artistic solidarity

CARACAS- The international poster and illustration exhibition titled “The Storm Still Rages” has arrived in the city of Caracas, Venezuela.
Venezuelans express solidarity for Palestine during Quds Day observance

Caracas- The Quds Day ceremony was held in the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, on Friday evening, receiving a warm welcome from the people of Venezuela, local Muslims, as well as Iranian and Palestinian residents.
"Traces of Resistance" opens in Caracas

Caracas – The cultural-artistic event "Traces of Resistance," featuring works by prominent artists from Iran and Latin America, was inaugurated during a ceremony at the National Art Museum of Caracas on Tuesday in Venezuela.

Economy

Iran, Turkmenistan discuss expansion of economic, transport ties

TEHRAN- During the trip of Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadeq to Turkmenistan, officials from the two countries discussed the expansion of relations in different economic and transport areas.
Building small refineries with public investments on agenda: oil minister

TEHRAN- Oil minister emphasized prioritizing refining projects based on the available financial resources, and stated that attracting public investments for implementing small-scale refining projects is on the agenda.
Petrochemical industry to support new investments

TEHRAN- The acting head of Investment Management Department at the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced that attracting new investments in the new Iranian calendar year (began on March 21), aimed at boosting production and completing the value chain, is a key strategy.

Society

Iran, FAO hold workshops to enhance pistachio safety, export potential

TEHRAN –Under a project entitled “Improving Pistachio Production and Export through Establishment of Integrated Product Management,” the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Iran in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture has organized a series of workshops to strengthen the pistachio safety and export potential.
IRCS ready to assist quake-hit Myanmar

TEHRAN – The director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, Razieh Alishvandi, has announced the IRCS's readiness to dispatch rescue forces and relief supplies to help people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar.
Intl. Day of Zero Waste 2025 focuses on zero waste in fashion, textiles

TEHRAN –The International Day of Zero Waste is observed annually on March 30 promoting zero-waste initiatives to help advance all the goals and targets in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Tourism

Nowruz in Tehran embraces tranquility amidst urban splendor

TEHRAN - As Nowruz approaches, Tehran’s hustle and bustle gives way to serene tranquility, offering visitors a unique perspective on the Iranian capital.
Khorasan Razavi earns $4.5 billion annually from intl. tourism

TEHRAN – Khorasan Razavi generates some $4.5 billion annually from international tourism, according to Seyyed Javad Mousavi, the director-general of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts for the northeastern Iranian province.
Kish Island to host new museum dedicated to Islamic heritage

TEHRAN - A historical building on Kish Island is set to be converted into a museum dedicated to showcasing Islamic-era relics and arts following a newly signed agreement between the Dafineh Museums Group and the Kish Free Zone Organization.

International

Why Do We Celebrate Quds Day?!

LONDON - The issue of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, Palestine, and the crimes of the Zionist occupation in the occupied Palestinian territories have occupied the minds of all freedom advocates worldwide, especially Muslims and lovers of freedom in the Islamic world, ever since the Zionist regime settled in al-Quds and other Palestinian cities, seizing the land by force, displacing people from their homes, and invading Palestinian territories and neighboring countries.
China's modernization journey: Jueying Lite 3 smart robotic dog steals the show

HAINAN- A group of domestic and international journalists participated in a media exchange event in the Chinese province of Hainan on Saturday to gain direct insights into the country’s progress in new quality productive forces.
China’s President Xi meets global business leaders, Bangladeshi Chief Adviser

HAINAN - Chinese President Xi Jinping reassured global investors about the Asian nation’s economic prospects as he met with world's top business leaders in Beijing on Friday.

‘If Israel does not comply, we will have no choice but to resort to other options’

Israel admits firing at ambulances and fire trucks