Tehran Times

By Shahrokh Saei

Waterloo on the horizon: Israeli military on brink of collapse

TEHRAN- The fundamental reason behind Israel’s inability to avert the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has remained the major elephant in the room.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will US, co-conspirators force Israel to leave from Lebanon’s lands after appointing Aoun?

SOUTH LEBANON - On his first working day after being elected president, President Joseph Aoun called for binding parliamentary consultations next Monday to name the prime minister-designate to form the next government.
By Wesam Bahrani

Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi faces smear campaign

TEHRAN – Amid fluid regional developments, a media-driven propaganda campaign has been waged against Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU).
Iran-Russia agreement to include new emphasis on territorial integrity

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, announced on Saturday that the new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Iran and Russia explicitly includes respect for each other’s territorial integrity.
Resistance remains indispensable in Lebanon, says Iranian envoy

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, has dismissed claims that the election of Joseph Aoun as Lebanon’s president signifies a defeat for the Resistance.

Politics

Should Iran move its capital? examining the potential for relocation

MADRID – As part of the debate on relocating the political capital of Iran, Mohammad Saleh Jokar, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Councils and Internal Affairs, gave an interview to a local newspaper. During the conversation, Jokar emphasized that the idea of moving the political capital from Tehran has been under discussion for over two decades.
Iran Army launches ‘Eqtedar 1403’ air defense drill

TEHRAN – Iran’s Army began the "Eqtedar 1403" air defense drill on Saturday night, a major military exercise aimed at bolstering the country’s defense capabilities.
IRGC unveils new underground missile base used during Operation True Promise II

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled an advanced underground missile base, referred to as a “missile city,” amidst escalating tensions with the Israeli regime.

Young Iranian basketballer Fallah: A tale of patience

TEHRAN - Parsa Fallah has consistently showcased his impressive basketball skills this season, demonstrating why he's a vital asset for Oregon State.
I knew that my time would come: Ali Gholizadeh

TEHRAN – Lech Poznan Iranian winger Ali Gholizadeh is happy to be in the Polish team and says that he knew that this would come.
Iran’s Safdarian wins gold at 2025 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup

TEHRAN – Mohammadreza Safdarian of Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2025 International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) Ice Climbing World Cup.

“Yahya's Prophecy” exhibit showcases stories of resilience in war refugee camps

TEHRAN- A photo exhibition titled "Yahya's Prophecy" has opened in Qazvin, offering a unique and immersive experience that combines imagery, text, and sound.
Iran's Resistance Theater can become artistic reference for Muslim nations, Iraqi expert says

TEHRAN- Iran’s Resistance Theater Festival has established significant ties with Muslim countries, Iraqi theater scholar and expert Abdul Karim Abboud has said.
Renowned Iranian composer Fereydoun Shahbazian passes away at 82

TEHRAN- Fereydoun Shahbazian, a celebrated Iranian composer and musician, passed away in a Tehran hospital on Saturday, due to severe respiratory issues. He was 82.

Iran exports non-oil goods worth $9.4b to Iraq in 9 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $9.4 billion to Iraq during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-December 21, 2024), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
70 companies partaking in Iran steel structures exhibition

TEHRAN - More than 70 domestic and foreign companies are showcasing their latest products, achievements, and services at the second International Exhibition of Steel Structures, Related Engineering Industries and Services (Iran Steel FAB).
Iran, Turkey pave the way for $30b in bilateral trade

TEHRAN - Hossein Pirmoazzen, deputy head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), announced the preparation of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a joint Iran-Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industries following the visit of an Iranian trade delegation to Ankara.

Iran announces readiness to help victims of LA wildfires

TEHRAN –The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has announced the country’s readiness to dispatch humanitarian aid to assist the people affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.
National Clean Air Week to be marked

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to observe National Clean Air Week from January 18 to 22, with the theme of ‘National determination for clean air with renewable energy’.
MOU signed for using AI in medical treatment

TEHRAN – The Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and Tehran University of Medical Sciences have signed a memorandum of understanding to use artificial intelligence for medical treatment purposes.

First vice president highlights private sector’s role in tourism development

TEHRAN - Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President, stressed the critical role of the private sector in fostering tourism growth during a meeting with hoteliers and investors in the tourism sector on Saturday.
Zayandeh-Rood’s revival underlined as national heritage

TEHRAN – Isfahan province’s deputy governor-general for political and social affairs, Ayoub Darvishi, has reaffirmed efforts to restore the Zayandeh-Rood River as a national and tourism heritage site.
Makkoran Coast is a potential platform for Iran’s development, tourism minister

TEHRAN - The Makkoran Coast, which is located in Sistan-Baluchestan province, stands among the finest coastal regions in the world and serves as a significant platform for Iran’s development, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, on Thursday.

Waterloo on the horizon: Israeli military on brink of collapse

TEHRAN- The fundamental reason behind Israel’s inability to avert the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has remained the major elephant in the room.
Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi faces smear campaign

TEHRAN – Amid fluid regional developments, a media-driven propaganda campaign has been waged against Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU).
Will US, co-conspirators force Israel to leave from Lebanon’s lands after appointing Aoun?

SOUTH LEBANON - On his first working day after being elected president, President Joseph Aoun called for binding parliamentary consultations next Monday to name the prime minister-designate to form the next government.