Tehran Times

2025-03-28 15:02
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 Najah Mohammed Ali

Quds Day in the Era of the Flood

LONDON - By declaring the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan as International Quds Day, Imam Khomeini (may Allah be pleased with him) aimed to revive the capabilities of the Islamic world in forming a comprehensive front against Zionism, laying the necessary foundations for the liberation of Palestine, and removing the cancer of occupation—thus establishing peace in the region.
Leader: Quds Day rally a demonstration of Iranian nation’s steadfastness

‘This year's International Quds Day rally will be the most honorable rallies of all past years’

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, delivered a message on the eve of the International Quds Day on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Iran has officially responded to Donald Trump’s letter

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Thursday that Iran has “officially” responded to Donald Trump’s letter, IRNA reported.
Kharrazi says Trump administration sending contradictory messages to Iran

'Iran has not closed doors for indirect talks with United States'

TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, head of state-run Strategic Council on Foreign Relations think tank, says Iran has not closed all doors for “indirect negotiations” with the United States in order to assess Washington’s views, declare its conditions and adopt a proper decision.
By Shahrokh Saei

Exclusive: Professor Jeffrey Sachs calls US trade war on China “self-defeating”

HAINAN- A prominent American economist has characterized the trade war initiated by President Donald Trump's administration against China as a counterproductive strategy that will have negative repercussions for the United States.

Politics

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.
Trump's retreat after repeated threats: Is it genuine?

LONDON - Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy for Middle Eastern [ West Asian] affairs, has taken many by surprise with his sudden change in tone. Not long ago, he was advocating for "maximum pressure" on Iran, but now he’s talking about "building trust" and "resolving misunderstandings." This stark contradiction in the Trump administration’s approach has once again come to light, this time in its dealings with Iran.
China’s five-point proposition on the Iran nuclear issue

Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, met ? on 14 March 2025 with Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov Sergey Alexeevich of the Russian Federation and Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi of the Islamic Republic of Iran?who attended the Beijing Meeting between China, Russia and Iran, and proposed the following five points on the proper settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue.

Sports

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.
Iran storm into 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup semis

TEHRAN - Iran stormed into the semi-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 with an 11-0 win over Bahrain in their quarter-final clash on Thursday.
Iran Greco-Roman team crowned champions of Asia

TEHRAN – Iran Greco-Roman team won the title of the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championship.

Culture

"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.
"Dreams on a Pillow": tap to journey through Nakba

TEHRAN-In the world of mobile games, where quick reflexes and high scores often take center stage, some experiences go beyond mere entertainment. "Dreams on a Pillow" is one such game—a mobile adventure that not only challenges your skills but also immerses you in a powerful emotional journey through one of the most defining moments in Palestinian history: the Nakba of 1948.
Ariana Neumann’s “When Time Stopped” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains” written by Ariana Neumann has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Economy

Annual steel production in Iran reaches 30m tons

TEHRAN – Iran’s steel production hit 30 million tons in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20, 2025), the chairman of the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA).
Iran's 11-month non-oil export to UAE stands at $6.6b

TEHRAN - Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $6.6 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the 11-month period from March 20, 2024 to February 18, 2025, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
‘Power plant industry being prepared for private sector investment’

TEHRAN- Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said that the country’s power plant industry is being prepared for the attraction of private sector investment.

Society

DOE to hold environmental protection courses for public employees

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) will hold environmental protection courses for all officials and managers working in the government sector.
Over 2,700 foreign nationals receive emergency medical services in Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN - The Emergency Medical Services Organization has provided healthcare services to 2,739 foreign nationals during the Nowruz holidays (March 15-24).
Self-sufficiency in medicine, medical equipment is a priority: health minister

TEHRAN - The issue of medicine and medical equipment production and self-sufficiency in these areas is one of the government's priorities, Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has said.

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

Quds Day in Mumbai

MUMBAI- Today, once again, the city of Mumbai burst out in support of the agonized people of Palestine. The Isna Ashari Youths Foundation organized a protest march that, in essence, was a plea to humandity. Palestine reaffirmed the strength of its supporters today as thousands of people came forward to support the cause.
BFA opening ceremony: China calls for promoting economic globalization, safeguarding free trade

HAINAN- The significant impact of Asia on the global economy has been highlighted with the commencement of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 in the Chinese province of Hainan.
Hainan Automobile Proving Ground: The gold standard of car testing

HAINAN- China's top vehicle testing facility in Hainan Province has welcomed foreign journalists to provide them with a comprehensive insight into its operations.

‘This year's International Quds Day rally will be the most honorable rallies of all past years’

'Iran has not closed doors for indirect talks with United States'