Tehran Times

By Garsha Vazirian

Iran’s air defense matrix: Blending indigenous innovation and geography to forge a fortress

TEHRAN – In a display of technological sovereignty, Iran’s defense sector has achieved a milestone that underscores its transformation from a pre-revolutionary dependency to a military innovator.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Meta's role in silencing Palestinian narratives

TEHRAN - The current digital age, where social media serves as the primary tool for global communication, is seeing recent revelations about Israel’s efforts to block pro-Palestine content on Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram), stirring widespread anxiety alongside heated discussions and anger.
By Wesam Bahrani

Yemen attacks Tel Aviv, US warships

TEHRAN – Despite increasing indiscriminate U.S. attacks on Yemen, the Arab nation has once again retaliated.
By Najah Mohammad Ali

Muscat: Trump’s test and Iran’s superiority

LONDON – Amid overlapping crises and competing interests of major powers—and in light of the far-reaching consequences of events following the “Al-Aqsa Storm”—Iran has emerged not as a country seeking to create crises but as a regional power that asserts its presence with confidence and authority.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

50 years after eruption of Lebanon’s infamous civil

BEIRUT — Those who witnessed the bloody events of Lebanon’s civil war, which was triggered on April 13, 1975, had no idea that it would spark a series of crises 50 years later!

Politics

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.
Palestine is the new taboo in U.S. academia

MADRID – In recent months, a wave of suspensions, dismissals, and disciplinary actions against academics and students linked to pro-Palestinian activism has shaken university campuses across the United States.
Pezeshkian highlights strategic ties with Baghdad in call with Iraqi counterpart

TEHRAN – In a phone call on Friday afternoon, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed the central importance of Iran’s relationship with neighboring Iraq, describing it as one of the most vital pillars of the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy.

Iran aim for the 2025 Women's Futsal Asian Cup title: Sara Shirbeigi

TEHRAN – Iconic futsal player Sara Shirbeigi is hopeful that the women’s national team can become champions of the Asian Cup for the third time.
Tabiat beat Sagesse, secure second place

TEHRAN - Tabiat Basketball secured a second-place finish in the 2024/2025 FIBA WASL-West Asia League after escaping past Sagesse SC, 75-73, at the Stade Nouhad Naufal Saturday night.
Lackluster U17 football team stun Iran football society

TEHRAN - In a stunning and deeply concerning turn of events, Iran's U17 national football team have been eliminated from the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 at the group stage, managing to secure a mere single point from their three matches.

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.
Tehran gallery hosting “Iranian Abstraction” painting exhibit

TEHRAN-Karchive Gallery in Tehran is playing host to a painting exhibition, showcasing a collection of works by prominent Iranian artists alongside a noteworthy American artist.
Sheena Iyengar’s “The Art of Choosing” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Art of Choosing” written by Sheena Iyengar has been released in the Iranian book market.

Iran exports non-oil goods worth $6.8b to Turkey in a year

TEHRAN – Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $6.8 billion to Turkey in the past Iranian calendar year, which ended on March 20, 2025, according to an official with the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
Iran to implement 26 economic growth packages in 2025

TEHRAN – Iran plans to implement 26 executive packages aimed at boosting economic growth in the current Iranian year (ending March 2026), following their development in 2024, a senior official at the Planning and Budget Organization (PBO) said.
Iran’s oil minister to visit Iraq for energy talks

TEHRAN - Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced plans to travel to Iraq in the coming days at the invitation of his Iraqi counterpart, highlighting strong bilateral ties across various sectors, particularly in the oil industry and joint petroleum projects.

First indigenous plasma therapy clinic inaugurated

TEHRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) in cooperation with Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, southern Fars province, has launched the first cold plasma therapy clinic for the treatment of wounds using indigenous technology.
Family Physician Program to restart this year: health minister

TEHRAN –Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has said the Family Physician Program is planned to kick off in the current Iranian year that started on March 21.
University of Tehran, Beijing Intl. Exchange Association ink MOU

TEHRAN – The Caspian International Campus of the University of Tehran and the Beijing International Exchange Association (BIEA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to foster scientific ties.

Dinosaur footprint discovered in Zarand becomes county’s top tourist attraction

TEHRAN - A recently discovered dinosaur footprint in the Deh-Alireza region of Dashtkhak, located in northern Zarand county in Iran’s Kerman province, has been identified as the area's most significant emerging tourist attraction, according to local heritage and academic officials.
Minister hails ‘successful’ Nowruz travel season, highlights growth in domestic tourism

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, praised the success of the 1404 (2025) Nowruz travel season, describing it as one of the most satisfying and least problematic in recent years.
4,000 visits registered for Rey historical attractions during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN - Over 4,000 Nowruz tourists visited historical attractions of the ancient city of Rey in Tehran province from March 15 to April 4, according to the Director of Rey National Heritage Base, Qadir Afrovand.

Meta's role in silencing Palestinian narratives

TEHRAN - The current digital age, where social media serves as the primary tool for global communication, is seeing recent revelations about Israel’s efforts to block pro-Palestine content on Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram), stirring widespread anxiety alongside heated discussions and anger.
Yemen attacks Tel Aviv, US warships

TEHRAN – Despite increasing indiscriminate U.S. attacks on Yemen, the Arab nation has once again retaliated.
50 years after eruption of Lebanon’s infamous civil

BEIRUT — Those who witnessed the bloody events of Lebanon’s civil war, which was triggered on April 13, 1975, had no idea that it would spark a series of crises 50 years later!