Tehran Times

2025-03-21 16:15
Leader warns US will face 'severe blows' for any malicious act

TEHRAN - On the first day of the year 1404 in the Iranian solar calendar [March 21, 2025], the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, met with thousands of people from various walks of life.
- Leader names 1404 the year of "Investments for Production"

FM says Iran’s refusal to negotiate with US is due to experience, not stubbornness

JCPOA can still serve as a model for nuclear talks, Araghchi suggests

TEHRAN - Stressing Tehran's commitment to diplomacy, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran acts based on its own interests regardless of what U.S. President Donald Trump expects.
Iran urges UN Security Council to take immediate step to stop Israeli raids on Lebanon

TEHRAN – Iran on Sunday strongly condemned Israel’s extensive military strikes on various parts of Lebanon in violation of the ceasefire agreement, saying it is the responsibility of the international community, especially the UN Security Council and the guarantors of the ceasefire agreement, to take immediate and effective step to halt the Zionist regime’s military strikes.
Iran insists ready to return to nuclear commitments if its rights are restored

TEHRAN – A top Iranian nuclear official has reiterated Tehran’s long-held position that the Islamic Republic is ready to return to its commitments under the 2015 nuclear agreement if the other parties honor its rights.
By Batool Subeiti

Connection between the regional fronts in West Asia

LONDON - Under Trump, the U.S. initially sought to pause the war on Gaza in hopes of reaching a negotiated settlement and assessing possible solutions. However, when it became clear that the Palestinian resistance remained strong and could not be sidelined, the U.S. recognized that the Western position in negotiations was weak.
By Najah Mohammed Ali

The decision is not in Washington… but in Sanaa

After the “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation and the sudden attack launched by the Palestinian resistance against the occupying entity on October 7, 2023, it became clear to everyone that the war was no longer just a conflict between two sides. Rather, it marked the beginning of a new phase in the region—one in which Western influence has declined in an unprecedented manner.

Politics

French paper exposes Maryam Rajavi's lavish lifestyle, says terrorist's husband dead since 2003

TEHRAN - Maryam Rajavi, the ringleader of the Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) terror organization enjoys a lifestyle of opulent luxury far removed from the humble existence of her followers, according to a recent exposé in the French weekly Le Canard enchaîné.
Iran, UAE express deep concern over fatal Israeli, US raids against Gaza, Yemen

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a phone call on Friday expressed deep concern over the Israeli regime’s resumption of Tel Aviv’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip and the United States' deadly pro-Israeli attacks against Yemen.
US envoy Witkoff claims Trump wants to ‘build trust’ with Iran

US President Donald Trump is attempting to build trust with Iran to avoid an armed conflict, Washington's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said in an interview released late on Friday.

Sports

Iran down Afghanistan in 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup

TEHRAN - Iran put in another commanding performance in defeating Afghanistan 14-0 on Sunday to book their spot in the quarter-finals of AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025.
Hyundai Steel Red Angels beat Bam in AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 quarter-finals

TEHRAN - Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women's edged past Iran’s Bam Khatoon 1-0 in their AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 quarter-final on Saturday.
Iran start 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup on high

TEHRAN - Iran kicked off their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 campaign with an emphatic 12-2 victory over Indonesia in Group C at the Jomtien Beach Arena on Friday.

Culture

"Dreams on a Pillow": tap to journey through Nakba

TEHRAN-In the world of mobile games, where quick reflexes and high scores often take center stage, some experiences go beyond mere entertainment. "Dreams on a Pillow" is one such game—a mobile adventure that not only challenges your skills but also immerses you in a powerful emotional journey through one of the most defining moments in Palestinian history: the Nakba of 1948.
Ariana Neumann’s “When Time Stopped” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains” written by Ariana Neumann has been released in the bookstores across Iran.
Veteran Iranian graphic designer, painter Kamran Katouzian passes away

TEHRAN-The veteran Iranian graphic designer and painter Kamran Katouzian passed away in Tehran on Saturday at 83.

Economy

Iran exports non-oil goods worth $6.4b to Turkey in 11 months

TEHRAN – Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $6.4 billion to Turkey during the 11-month period from March 20, 2024-February 18, 2025, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
Energy Ministry to implement 14 mega projects to tackle energy imbalance

TEHRAN- The minister of energy announced the implementation of 14 mega projects by the Energy Ministry to address electricity imbalance in the country in the new Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).
PGSR’s daily gasoline production up 4m liters in H2

TEHRAN- The daily production of gasoline in Iran’s Persian Gulf Star Refinery (PGSR) has risen by four million liters in the second half of the past Iranian calendar year (March 20-Septemeber 20, 2024), the managing director of Persian Gulf Star Oil Company announced.

Society

Tehran to host first symposium on AI in health

TEHRAN –The first symposium on artificial intelligence in health, with a focus on smart hospitals, is planned to be held in Tehran in the summer.
Shiraz, St. Petersburg universities conducting joint research projects

TEHRAN –Shiraz University and St. Petersburg University are conducting ten collaborative research projects.
Rainfall drops by 36% in current water year

TEHRAN – From the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2024) till March 14, precipitations across the country amounted to 96.6 mm, indicating a 36-percent decrease compared to 152.4 mm recorded in the same period last year, according to the Metrological Organization.

Tourism

Nowruz in Tehran embraces tranquility amidst urban splendor

TEHRAN - As Nowruz approaches, Tehran’s hustle and bustle gives way to serene tranquility, offering visitors a unique perspective on the Iranian capital.
Kish Island to host new museum dedicated to Islamic heritage

TEHRAN - A historical building on Kish Island is set to be converted into a museum dedicated to showcasing Islamic-era relics and arts following a newly signed agreement between the Dafineh Museums Group and the Kish Free Zone Organization.
UNESCO-listed Nowruz celebrated at Persepolis with Central Asian diplomats

TEHRAN – A multinational Nowruz remembrance was held at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Persepolis, bringing together ambassadors from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan to celebrate the ancient Persian New Year.

International

Yemen, symbol of resistance against oppression and aggression

TEHRAN – The Yemenis have proven to the world that they decide on their own in their support for the Palestinian people and in the face of pro-Israel aggression recently intensified by the United States and its allies.
No nation in history has endured oppression as profoundly as Jewish people

This is my sincere and unfiltered perspective as a Muslim in the Middle East: No other people have suffered so tragically from mass atrocities, the slaughter of women and children, and the collective loss of both life and dignity throughout world history.
Over 400 killed as Israel resumes war on Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday’s air attacks that killed hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza are “only the beginning” and Israel will press ahead until it realizes all its war goals, destroying Hamas and freeing all captives held by the group.

JCPOA can still serve as a model for nuclear talks, Araghchi suggests