Tehran Times

2025-02-21 21:00
By Garsha Vazirian

Regional peace depends on Iran's security

Senior military officials warn tranquility in West Asia will be sacrificed if Iran is jeopardized

TEHRAN – After 16 months of relentless warmongering in Gaza and Lebanon, Israel continues to seek violence and mayhem. This time, however, with the help of one of the most pro-Israel administrations in recent American history, it seems the regime wants to take a much more dangerous step by attacking Iran's nuclear sites.

By Soheila Zarfam

Exclusive: Islamic Jihad says no dissent among Iranian officials on Palestine issue

TEHRAN – Nasser Abu Sharif, the Islamic Jihad's representative in Iran, said that recent meetings with various Iranian officials reaffirmed Iran's long-standing, unanimous commitment to the Palestinian cause across its political, diplomatic, and military establishment.
By Shahrokh Saei

Netanyahu’s revenge against Hamas: A desperate bid to save face

TEHRAN- Israel is making desperate attempts to put on a brave face in the wake of the repercussions of its failed military strategy in the Gaza Strip.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Preparations made for big Nasrallah–Safieddine funeral

BEIRUT – Anti–Hezbollah media has spared no effort to discourage the people from participating in the funeral ceremony on Sunday for two great martyrs, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine.
By Dr. Jin Liangxiang

America’s Middle East policy: Israel first

SHANGHAI - It is rarely disagreed that protecting Israel has stayed a top priority of U.S. policy toward the region. However, very few would have predicted that U.S. pro-Israel policy could go so far as what is demonstrated in the latest round of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
By Wesam Bahrani

How Israel took advantage of Lebanon ceasefire

BEIRUT – The Israeli regime bombed entire villages in southern Lebanon after the ceasefire agreement on September 27, 2024.

Politics

Iran urges IAEA chief to avoid repetitive political and unprofessional statements

TEHRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a statement on Thursday urging IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to stop his repetitive “political” and “unprofessional” remarks about Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities.
Iran-Europe talks continue as 'snapback' threat hangs over JCPOA

TEHRAN – Iran ruled out any talks with the United States earlier this month, five years after Washington withdrew from the deal—two years in the making—it signed in 2015, and as President Donald Trump seems unlikely to change his hawkish track.
Memorial ceremonies for martyrs Nasrallah, Safieddine to take place on Sunday across Iran

TEHRAN – Nationwide memorial ceremonies will be held on Sunday night, February 23, across Iran to honor the martyrs of the Resistance, Seyed Hassan Nasrallah and Seyed Hashem Safieddine.

Sports

Iran too strong for India at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifier

TEHRAN - Iran formalized their entry to the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 following a 106-55 drubbing of India at the Azadi Basketball Hall on Friday.
Sepahan provisionally reclaims top spot in Iran league

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team provisionally returned to the top of the Iran league table on Friday, securing a 4-1 victory over Zob Ahan in the Isfahan derby.
Iran’s NOC and Entrepreneurs Forum signs MoU

TEHRAN - The country's National Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Entrepreneurs Forum signed a memorandum of understanding this week to promote national sports in line with the mutual support of domestic productions as well as endorsement for federations, champions and Olympians.

Culture

Unseen Picasso works to be exhibited at TMoCA

TEHRAN-For the first time in Iran, the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) will host a major exhibition featuring over 60 works by Pablo Picasso, spanning different phases of the Spanish master’s career.
Voice actor Manoochehr Valizadeh laid to rest

TEHRAN-The funeral ceremony of Manoochehr Valizadeh, a celebrated Iranian voice actor, was held on Friday morning at the Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran.
Resistance Film Festival launches "Women and Resistance" workshop for global filmmakers

TEHRAN- The 18th edition of the Resistance International Film Festival is hosting a workshop titled "Women and Resistance," targeting international participants.

Economy

Iran, Afghanistan central bank chiefs agree to boost monetary, banking ties

TEHRAN – The governors of Iran and Afghanistan’s central banks met on the sidelines of a banking technology summit in Yekaterinburg, Russia, to discuss strengthening monetary and banking cooperation, Iran’s central bank said.
Iran’s oil exports to China expected to surge 86% in February

TEHRAN - Iran’s crude exports to China are expected to reach 1.74 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, marking an 86 percent increase from January, according to preliminary data from intelligence firm Kpler.
Tehran, Baku hold joint technical committee on hydropower projects

TEHRAN - Iran and Azerbaijan convened the 14th Joint Technical Committee on the construction and operation of Khoda Afarin and Qiz Qalesi dams and power plants, discussing completed measures and the development of related facilities.

Society

Tehran, Ankara hold joint health committee meeting

TEHRAN – The health ministries of Iran and Turkey held an online meeting for cooperation on Thursday with the presence of Mohammad-Hossein Niknam, the Iranian deputy health minister for international affairs, and Aziz Alper Biten, the Turkish health ministry’s director general for the European Union and Foreign Affairs.
Oman seeks to expand ties with Iran in dealing with narcotics

TEHRAN –Mohammed bin Saleh Al Gheilani, General Director of Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of Oman, has called for signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran to promote cooperation in combating drugs and narcotics.
Iran ready to further regional co-op to tackle SDSs

TEHRAN – Attending the first regional dialogue on enhancing inter-regional co-op on sand and dust storms (SDSs), Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has voiced Iran’s readiness to expand collaborations with regional countries to combat SDSs.

Tourism

Governor-general asks intl. tour operators to mirror Isfahan's peace and tranquility to the world

ISFAHAN – In a grand gathering aimed at enhancing global tourism relations, Isfahan province’s governor-general, Mehdi Jamalinejad, addressed an audience of over 100 tour operators and travel insiders from 25 countries on Wednesday evening.
Senior officials launch ‘Sarv-e Simin’ handicrafts festival in Tehran

TEHRAN – The 9th International Fajr Handicrafts Festival, known as Sarv-e Simin, has officially opened in Tehran with notable figures including Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, and Reza Salehi-Amiri, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
Uzbek ambassador explores ancient Noushijan Citadel on visit to Malayer

TEHRAN – Fariduddin Nasriyev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Iran, has visited the historic Noushijan Citadel in Malayer during a one-day trip to the city.

International

Netanyahu’s revenge against Hamas: A desperate bid to save face

TEHRAN- Israel is making desperate attempts to put on a brave face in the wake of the repercussions of its failed military strategy in the Gaza Strip.
America’s Middle East policy: Israel first

SHANGHAI - It is rarely disagreed that protecting Israel has stayed a top priority of U.S. policy toward the region. However, very few would have predicted that U.S. pro-Israel policy could go so far as what is demonstrated in the latest round of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
How Israel took advantage of Lebanon ceasefire

BEIRUT – The Israeli regime bombed entire villages in southern Lebanon after the ceasefire agreement on September 27, 2024.

Senior military officials warn tranquility in West Asia will be sacrificed if Iran is jeopardized