Tehran Times

2025-02-18 22:14
Leader meets with senior Islamic Jihad officials

Idiotic Gaza displacement plan by US will get nowhere

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution told a high-ranking Islamic Jihad delegation on Tuesday that Americans will not be able to push Palestinians out of Gaza, calling U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposed plan idiotic and doomed.
- Ayatollah Khamenei’s Prediction Comes True: Resistance Becomes Stronger

By Matin Jamshidi

Trump’s Gaza plot a prelude to depopulating Palestine from native Palestinians

Gaza takeover plot gives Netanyahu a free hand against the Palestinians

TEHRAN - Bibi Netanyahu reiterated in a statement on Monday that “there will be neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority” in Gaza after the war there ends. The statement came after reports that Hamas had agreed to hand over the ruling in Gaza to the Palestinian Authority.
By Shahrokh Saei

Recipe for occupation: Israeli soldiers will remain in the crosshairs

TEHRAN - Israel is cooking up excuses to justify its illegal presence in southern Lebanon after the deadline for its full withdrawal from the Mediterranean country expired on Tuesday.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

US keen to ignite a Lebanon–Iran diplomatic crisis

BEIRUT – Under direct American orders, and contrary to what has been the norm in successive governments since 2000, Nawaf Salam’s government approved its ministerial statement without the main clause related to the right of the Lebanese to resist the Israeli occupation, replacing it with “Lebanon’s right to self-defense in accordance with the United Nations Charter.”
Araghchi says ‘no negotiations under pressure’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated the country's position that talks with the U.S. are not of interest under the current circumstances, while no signs yet indicate that Washington may decide to drop its inflammatory and hardline approach toward Tehran.
By Mona Hojat Ansari

New generation of Iranian drones smaller and more dangerous

Tehran Times talks to IRGC as Iran unveils new micro-drones in ongoing military drills

TEHRAN – Iranian drones have made a name for themselves in recent years. They are fast, precise, cheap, and reportedly have many avid customers in different continents.

Politics

Threats, threats, and more threats…

MADRID – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Monday that Israel would "definitively resolve" the issue with Iran, with the backing of the United States. His remarks came after a meeting in the occupied al-Quds with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a context of growing tensions with Tehran.
Upgraded systems ready to counter any threat: Iranian air defense chief

TEHRAN – Iran's top air defense commander has declared the country fully prepared to counter any threat, emphasizing recent advancements in its defense capabilities.
Iran reaffirms support for Iraq as top security official meets with Hashd al-Sha’abi chief

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), met with Falih al-Fayyadh, the head of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, to discuss pressing regional developments and shared security concerns.

Sports

Esteghlal defeat Al Rayyan to advance to 2024/25 ACL Elite next stage

TEHRAN - Iran's Esteghlal football team were the final team to confirm their spot in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 West Zone's Round of 16 after defeating Al Rayyan 2-0 on Tuesday.
Tractor beat Al Khaldiya to advance ACL Two quarterfinals

TEHRAN - Tractor booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 following a 3-3 draw with Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya in their Round of 16, 2nd leg tie on Tuesday.
Iran to retire Hamed Haddadi's No. 15 jersey

TEHRAN - Iran's Basketball Federation has decided to retire Hamed Haddadi's jersey.

Culture

40th Fajr International Music Festival concludes at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN-The closing ceremony of the 40th Fajr International Music Festival was held on Monday at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.
Harold Bloom’s “The Anxiety of Influence” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Anxiety of Influence: A Theory of Poetry” written by Harold Bloom has been released in the Iranian book market.
Tehran’s City Theater hosting Jean-Michel Ribes’ “Theater Without Animals”

TEHRAN-The play “Theater Without Animals” by Jean-Michel Ribes is currently on stage at Tehran’s City Theater.

Economy

South Africa open to nuclear cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN - A senior South African official has said the country may seek assistance from Iran or Russia to expand its nuclear power capacity—a stance that analysts say could further strain relations with the United States.
Tehran, Moscow emphasize expanding oil co-op through joint projects

TEHRAN - The head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Russia’s deputy energy minister have stressed the expansion of bilateral cooperation through joint oil projects.
Top 50 production companies honored

TEHRAN - Iran’s House of Mining, Industries and Trade hosted the 22nd National Production, National Pride Festival, recognizing 50 leading manufacturing and industrial companies.

Society

Iran ready to boost health ties with Caspian states

TEHRAN –During the third Caspian Economic Forum, held in Tehran on February 17-18, the deputy health minister for international affairs voiced Iran's willingness to boost cooperation in the health sector with the Caspian Sea coastal states.
Mazandaran, Istanbul sci-tech parks to beef up ties

TEHRAN –Mazandaran’s science and technology park, and Istanbul’s Biruni Teknopark, have discussed ways to broaden their technological and scientific interactions.
Kids to get vaccinated against polio in high-risk areas

TEHRAN – The health ministry is planning to launch a campaign in the coming spring in high-risk areas to vaccinate children against polio.

Tourism

Tehran ready to establish more direct flights between Iranian and Chinese cities

TEHRAN - The Iranian ambassador to China has announced Tehran's readiness to develop the tourism industry between the two countries and also increase direct flights from different Iranian cities to different regions of China.
Fajr Festival of Handicrafts to showcase works from 20 countries

TEHRAN—The 9th Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, known as Sarv-e Simin, will take place in Tehran from February 20 to 24. It will feature a selection of works from 20 countries.
Indonesia seeks to boost Iranian tourist arrivals amid travel challenges

TEHRAN – Indonesia is aiming to attract more Iranian travelers as the number of Iranian tourists visiting the Southeast Asian nation continues to rise, despite challenges such as the absence of direct flights and high airfare costs

International

Recipe for occupation: Israeli soldiers will remain in the crosshairs

TEHRAN - Israel is cooking up excuses to justify its illegal presence in southern Lebanon after the deadline for its full withdrawal from the Mediterranean country expired on Tuesday.
Trump’s Gaza plot a prelude to depopulating Palestine from native Palestinians

TEHRAN - Bibi Netanyahu reiterated in a statement on Monday that “there will be neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority” in Gaza after the war there ends. The statement came after reports that Hamas had agreed to hand over the ruling in Gaza to the Palestinian Authority.
US keen to ignite a Lebanon–Iran diplomatic crisis

BEIRUT – Under direct American orders, and contrary to what has been the norm in successive governments since 2000, Nawaf Salam’s government approved its ministerial statement without the main clause related to the right of the Lebanese to resist the Israeli occupation, replacing it with “Lebanon’s right to self-defense in accordance with the United Nations Charter.”

Gaza takeover plot gives Netanyahu a free hand against the Palestinians

Tehran Times talks to IRGC as Iran unveils new micro-drones in ongoing military drills