Tehran Times

2025-04-18 01:24
Hostile motives against Iran-Saudi ties must be overcome: Leader

Saudi defense minister delivers King Salman’s message to Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN – On Thursday, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in Tehran.
- Saudi king, crown prince receive letters from Iranian president
- Iran envoy to Saudi Arabia to arrive in Riyadh soon

By Dr. Mahdi Khanalizadeh

Tehran-Riyadh axis against Israel’s genocide

TEHRAN - "Years ago, right where you are sitting now, your uncle, King Abdullah, was seated. I told him that we see close relations with Saudi Arabia as beneficial for ourselves. If you also see it as beneficial for yourselves, these ties can grow stronger."
Iran, Saudi Arabia could serve as model for regional cooperation: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the potential of Iran and Saudi Arabia to serve as a model for regional cooperation during a meeting with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Thursday evening in Tehran.
By Xavier Villar

Saudi defense minister's Tehran visit signals strategic realignment in Persian Gulf

MADRID – Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister, Khalid bin Salman, landed in Tehran this week on an official visit that further cements the ongoing diplomatic thaw between the two principal powers of the Persian Gulf.
By Seyed Hossein Mousavian

A nuclear deal with Iran is possible—but only if the U.S. learns from history

As the second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran gets underway this weekend, suspicion and distrust between the two sides remain high. U.S. President Donald Trump continues to make threats against the country I served for years as a policymaker and a diplomat. Understandably, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei remains cautious. “We are very pessimistic about the other side, but we are optimistic about our own capabilities,” he said recently.
Global protests in solidarity with Gaza heat up

TEHRAN - In a growing wave of global condemnation against Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza, demonstrators across multiple cities rallied over the weekend, voicing unwavering support for the Palestinian people and calling for an immediate end to the war and siege.

Politics

Iran FM discusses bilateral cooperation, regional issues in Moscow

MOSCOW - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a two-day visit to Moscow on Thursday with the primary aim of delivering a letter from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Rubio blames Iran for JCPOA collapse, overlooks U.S. withdrawal from the deal

TEHRAN – Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, has said European nations need to make a decision on whether to reinstate sanctions against Iran, accusing Tehran of not complying with the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
U.S. airstrikes on Yemen fueling regional instability: Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has strongly condemned U.S. airstrikes in Yemen that targeted a key fuel port, resulting in the deaths of at least 58 people and injuring 126 others.

Sports

Iran’s women’s basketball captain Issaeian announces retirement

TEHRAN – Edna Issaeian, the captain of Iran’s women’s basketball team, has announced her retirement from national duty.
Iran’s Kamareh claims a gold in Asian U18 Athletics Championships

TEHRAN – Iranian athlete Mohammadsaleh Kamareh seized a gold medal in the 6th Asian U18 Athletics Championships on Friday.
Iran’s Parsa Fallah joins to Oklahoma State basketball

TEHRAN - Former Oregon State forward Parsa Fallah is transferring to another Oklahoma State basketball team.

Culture

Hormozgan to host Iran’s Regional Music Festival

TEHRAN- The 17th edition of the Iran’s Regional Music Festival will take place in the southern province of Hormozgan, with participation from 32 groups representing 22 provinces across the country.
Peter Dear’s “Revolutionizing the Sciences” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Revolutionizing the Sciences” written by Peter Dear has been released in the Iranian bookstores.
What’s in Tehran art galleries

Paintings by Vahid Beikverdi are on display in an exhibition at Doost Gallery. Entitled “Lonely Bodies”, the exhibit will be running until May 6 at the gallery, which can be found at No. 4, 4th St. off Eshqyar St., Khorramshahr Ave.

Economy

Iran, India set to expand agricultural trade ties beyond $1b

TEHRAN – Iran and India are poised to enhance their agricultural trade volume beyond the current $1.0 billion, as announced by Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh following a meeting with India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during the BRICS agriculture ministers’ summit in Brazil.
Iran’s annual steel output reaches 30.2m tons despite energy constraints

TEHRAN – Iran produced 30.2 million tons of steel in the Iranian year 1403 (ended on March 20), according to data released by the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA).
IMIDRO launches mining, mineral industry projects worth $2b in a year

TEHRAN – The Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) commissioned $2.0 billion worth of mining and mineral industry projects in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), according to Mohammad Aghajani, head of the organization.

Society

National clean earth day to highlight renewables

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) will observe the national clean earth day under the theme ‘clean energy, clean earth’, highlighting the critical role of renewable energies in saving the planet.
Which countries are main buyers of Iranian nanotech products?

TEHRAN – Iran’s investment in nanotechnology research and development has led to the rise of the country as a global leader in nanotechnology, producing and exporting products to different countries across the world.
UNHCR releases strategy, vision account for Iran 2025-2027

TEHRAN –The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released its vision for Iran by the end of 2027.

Tourism

Iran sets goal of €6 billion annual revenue from medical tourism

TEHRAN – Iran has set a target to generate €6 billion in annual revenue from medical tourism, according to a new policy document approved and announced by the government.
Tehran, Moscow working toward full visa waiver, Lavrov says

TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Iran and Russia are actively working toward abolishing visa requirements between the two countries, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and boosting tourism.
Iran celebrates Intl. Day for Monuments and Sites amid rich cultural legacy

TEHRAN - Each year on April 18, many countries across the globe celebrate the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS) — a date dedicated to recognizing and protecting the cultural treasures that connect us to the past.

International

Aoun’s statements cause diplomatic crisis with Baghdad

BEIRUT — During an interview with the Qatari Al-Araby Al-Jadeed (New Arab), Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said, “We will not replicate the experience of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in absorbing Hezbollah into the [Lebanese] army, nor will it be an independent unit within this army,” stressing that “the decision was made to restrict arms to the state.”
US wages deadliest attack on Yemen

TEHRAN – American warplanes raid the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, killing scores of civilians.
Germany, Israel, and the struggle for diplomatic recognition

TEHRAN – The Luxembourg Agreement in 1952 was a critical moment in the relationship between Germany and Israel, by which they began a complex and multi-faceted partnership.

Saudi defense minister delivers King Salman’s message to Ayatollah Khamenei