Tehran Times

2025-04-07 22:25
Pezeshkian: U.S. must prove commitment to genuine negotiations

TEHRAN – As calls for fresh nuclear negotiations resound in Western capitals, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stark reminder: diplomacy does not equate to surrender, and trust cannot be restored through intimidation.
- "Iran will not bow to intimidation": President asks Trump if he really wants diplomacy

‘Foreign Ministry sole authority on negotiations,’ Araghchi dismisses speculations around talks

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi categorically rejected rumors circulating in media and social platforms about alternative negotiators representing Iran in potential indirect talks with the United States.
Any realized U.S. threat will trigger swift reaction: Tehran

TEHRAN - Spokesperon for Iran’s Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baghaei has warned that any U.S. threats, if carried out, will be met with a rapid, decisive, and all-encompassing response from Iran.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Diplomatic armor: How Netanyahu uses Washington as a shield

TEHRAN - Netanyahu’s journey to Washington came on the heels of a four-day visit to Hungary, where he was hosted by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a vocal critic of the ICC. Hungary, despite being an EU member and theoretically obligated to enforce ICC warrants, openly defied the court’s authority, allowing Netanyahu to attend without risk of arrest.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Is Trump-Netanyahu summit geared toward escalation or de-escalation?

BEIRUT — Analysts have focused on the result of the Monday meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, given the convergence of interests between the two men in the next phase.
By Wesam Bahrani

“What victory are they talking about?”

TEHRAN – Settlers outraged after Hamas launches rockets at Israeli cities despite 18 months of genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Politics

Second round of Iran-Russia-China talks on nuclear issue set for Tuesday in Moscow

TEHRAN – Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China are scheduled to hold their second round of trilateral talks in Moscow on Tuesday, reinforcing collaborative efforts to address challenges surrounding Tehran’s civilian nuclear program and counter Western pressure.
IRGC dismantles Daesh terror cell in western Iran

TEHRAN – The Hamzeh Seyyed al-Shohada Headquarters of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the dismantling of a Daesh-affiliated terrorist cell in Kurdistan Province in the opening days of the Iranian New Year.
Iran top diplomat embarks on key diplomatic visit to Algeria

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departed for Algiers on Monday, leading a delegation to advance bilateral and regional discussions with Algerian officials.

Iran runners-up in 2025 SAT Futsal Championship

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s futsal team were held to a goalless draw by Thailand in the SAT Futsal Championship Thailand 2025 on Monday and finished in second place in the tournament.
Ex-Iran goalie Faramarz Zelli laid to rest

TEHRAN - Former Esteghlal and Iran national football team goalkeeper Faramarz Zelli was laid to rest on Monday at Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery in Tehran. Zelli passed away on April 1 at the age of 83.
Iran marks 27th death anniversary of Sirous Ghayeghran

TEHRAN - April 7 marks a special day in the history of Iranian sport – the anniversary of the tragic death of national football team hero Sirous Ghayeghran.

Book on martyr General Soleimani to be unveiled in Moscow

TEHRAN- An unveiling ceremony for the Russian novel "Jackals Cannot Defeat a Lion," inspired by the life of the martyr Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, will take place on Wednesday, at the Moscow Book House in Russia.
Iranian documentaries, jurors participating in 56th Visions du Réel

TEHRAN-Three documentaries and two jurors from Iran are present at the 56th Visions du Réel, underway in Nyon, Switzerland.
“Doubt: A Parable” on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN- An adaptation of American playwright and screenwriter John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt: A Parable” is currently on stage at Iranshahr's Samandarian Hall in Tehran.

Iran-China annual non-oil trade stands at $34.1b

TEHRAN - The value of non-oil trade between Iran and China stood at $34.1 billion 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).
Energy Ministry prepares 36 electricity consumption management packages

TEHRAN- Iran’s deputy energy minister announced the preparation of 36 consumption management packages in the electricity sector for the first time and said: "Consumption management is the front line of controlling and reducing the imbalances in the electricity industry; advancing this issue requires serious management and action."
Over 200 investment opportunities worth $137b to be introduced in oil industry

TEHRN- An official with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), announced the holding of an event for the transformation of investment and development in Iran's upstream oil and gas sector this spring, saying: "More than 200 investment opportunities in the field of the National Iranian Oil Company’s activities will be introduced in this event."

Iranians are into humanitarian activities: ICRC representative

TEHRAN – Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, has said people in Iran are highly interested in supporting and helping each other as exemplified by their participation in humanitarian and healthcare programs.
Over 6 million Afghan nationals residing in Iran

TEHRAN – According to the head of the National Organization for Migration, Nader Yar-Ahmadi, a total of 6.1 million authorized and unauthorized Afghan nationals are living in the country.
Benefactors help free some 11,400 prisoners of involuntary crimes

TEHRAN – Over the past Iranian calendar year (March 2024–March 2025), benefactors contributed to releasing 11,380 prisoners of unintentional crimes in the country.

Iran is world’s oldest country based on organized government

TEHRAN - In a newly revisited global ranking published by the World Population Review, Iran has been officially recognized as the oldest country in the world in terms of its earliest known organized government and sovereign identity, dating back to 3200 BC.
Restoration work resumes on Apadana Palace and tomb of Artaxerxes III in Persepolis

TEHRAN - Restoration efforts have officially resumed at several key heritage sites within Persepolis, a famed UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Iran, following a temporary pause during the Nowruz holidays.
Bangladeshi envoy calls for promotion of Ali-Sadr Cave

TEHRAN - Bangladesh's ambassador to Iran Manjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury has stressed the need for further promotion of Ali-Sadr Cave, one of the world's largest water caves, among foreign tourists.

Diplomatic armor: How Netanyahu uses Washington as a shield

TEHRAN - Netanyahu’s journey to Washington came on the heels of a four-day visit to Hungary, where he was hosted by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a vocal critic of the ICC. Hungary, despite being an EU member and theoretically obligated to enforce ICC warrants, openly defied the court’s authority, allowing Netanyahu to attend without risk of arrest.
Is Trump-Netanyahu summit geared toward escalation or de-escalation?

BEIRUT — Analysts have focused on the result of the Monday meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, given the convergence of interests between the two men in the next phase.
“What victory are they talking about?”

TEHRAN – Settlers outraged after Hamas launches rockets at Israeli cities despite 18 months of genocide in the Gaza Strip.