Tehran Times

2025-03-01 21:38
By Soheila Zarfam

Small events won’t change big realities

Ankara creates unnecessary friction with Iran over Syria, mimicking past mistakes and ignoring own conduct

TEHRAN - Ankara appears to be riding a wave of euphoria following the unexpected fall of Bashar al-Assad's government last year. The country, sometimes prone to hasty and uncalculated foreign policy decisions when perceiving victory, is now targeting one of its most important neighbors – and regional rival –Tehran. In doing so, it is ignoring the blunders it has made in the past decade and sidelining the help Iran offered during times of desperation.
- Iran-Turkey relations intertwined: envoy
- 'Terrorism in Syria will affect neighbors'

By Narges Pakdel

Does Israel see the new Syria as prey?

TEHRAN - After the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government in December, Israel expanded its occupation of the Syrian Golan Heights by seizing the demilitarized buffer zone, a move that violated the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria. It also intensified airstrikes targeting Syrian military positions across the country.
By Soheila Zarfam

US backing of notorious terrorists

Over 150 American lawmakers say they’ll help MEK terrorists destabilize Iran

TEHRAN – Among younger generations in Iran, the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) is largely unknown. For those in their teens and twenties, social media is a primary source of information, where influencers, celebrities, and brands often dominate the landscape, and an aging group of terrorists – many now well into their 60s and 70s – hold little appeal.
By Wesam Bahrani

Gaza ceasefire talks break down

TEHRAN – A Palestinian leader has confirmed that negotiations in Cairo have reached a deadlock.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Resistance community won’t give up national principles

SOUTH LEBANON – Following the failure of the US-led Israeli aggression to achieve its strategic goals in Lebanon, the American embassy in Beirut continues to impose the defeat narrative on the collective conscience of Lebanon’s pro-resistance community in a bid to convince them that fighting Israel is in vain.
Tehran committed to enhancing cooperation with UAE: deputy FM

TEHRAN – In a high-level diplomatic meeting held in Abu Dhabi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi emphasized Tehran’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) based on shared interests and regional stability.

Politics

Iran eyes closer Latin American ties as it welcomes Uruguay's new FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has extended formal congratulations to Mario Lobotkin, Uruguay’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to deepening ties with Latin America.
‘Guardians of the Persian Gulf:’ IRGC Navy chief vows crushing response to threats

TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, issued a stark warning to adversaries on Saturday, pledging a “decisive and crushing answer” to any threats against Iran’s territorial integrity.
Two Basij members killed in terrorist attack in SE Iran

TEHRAN – The Public Relations Office of the Quds Base of the IRGC Ground Forces has confirmed the martyrdom of two members of Iran’s Basij voluntary forces in Saravan County following a terrorist attack.

Sports

Taj retains presidency of Iran’s football federation

TEHRAN – Mehdi Taj was re-elected as the head of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) for a four-year term on Saturday.
Iran mourns on fifth anniversary of Siamand Rahman’s death

TEHRAN – Five years ago today, Siamand Rahman’s heart stopped beating. The world’s strongest Paralympian passed away at the age of 32.
Iran fail to reach 2025 Asian Water Polo Championship final

TEHRAN – Iran lost to China and failed to reach the final of the 2025 Asian Water Polo Championship on Saturday.

Culture

Resistance Film Festival introduces new award for documentaries

TEHRAN- The 18th edition of the International Resistance Film Festival has announced the introduction of a new award, the Morteza Badge, as stated by the festival secretary.
Iranian feature film “Barren” attending 1st Janakpur International Film Festival in Nepal

TEHRAN-The Iranian feature film “Barren” directed by Mansour Vosoughi is taking part in the 1st Janakpur International Film Festival (JIFF), which is underway in the historic and culturally rich city of Janakpur, Nepal.
27 Iranian publishers attend 10th Istanbul Publishing Fellowship

TEHRAN-Publishing and translating books, as well as promoting new publications, are among the objectives of cultural diplomacy of Iran, the Cultural Attaché of the Consulate General of Iran in Istanbul said at the 10th Istanbul Publishing Fellowship in Turkey.

Economy

Iran’s foreign trade reaches $117b in 11 months

TEHRAN - Iran’s non-oil foreign trade reached $117 billion in the first 11 months of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024 – February 19, 2025), marking an 11.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to Foroud Asgari, Deputy Economy Minister and Head of Iran’s Customs Administration.
Ports of Iran handle 215m tons of cargo in 11 months

TEHRAN - The total volume of cargo handling at Iran’s ports reached 215.33 million tons in the first 11 months of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024 – February 19, 2025), according to the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO).
‘Iranian goods competitive in Russian market’

TEHRAN – Russian Consul General in Iran Andrei Zhiltsov said Iranian products offer competitive pricing, quality, and variety, making them strong contenders against Chinese and Turkish goods in the Russian market.

Society

Healthy diet in Ramadan: the synergy of nutrition and traditional medicine

TEHRAN - Considering its several thousand years of history and its emphasis on improving lifestyle and maintaining health, Iranian traditional medicine has a rich capacity to promote self-care, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
Rare disease patients to get medical aid during Nowruz

TEHRAN – The ministry of health will provide services to patients who are suffering from hard-to-treat and rare diseases during the Nowruz (New Year) holidays, starting March 21.
National week on natural resources and watershed management to be held

TEHRAN – The natural resources and watershed management week will start on March 5 with the theme “consensus and empathy for preserving natural resources”.

Tourism

New museums dedicated to automobiles, textiles, and hunting inaugurated across Iran

TEHRAN – On Saturday, Iran celebrated the opening of three new museums dedicated to automotive history, traditional textiles, and hunting culture.
Brick walls around UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan undergoes restoration

TEHRAN - The damaged brick walls, outer surfaces of arched arcades, and passageways surrounding the UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan have undergone restoration.
Shush prepares to welcome Nowruz vacationers

TEHRAN - The historical city of Shush, home to the ancient city of Susa and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is gearing up to host Nowruz travelers with a range of cultural, historical, and religious attractions.

International

Does Israel see the new Syria as prey?

TEHRAN - After the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government in December, Israel expanded its occupation of the Syrian Golan Heights by seizing the demilitarized buffer zone, a move that violated the 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria. It also intensified airstrikes targeting Syrian military positions across the country.
Gaza ceasefire talks break down

TEHRAN – A Palestinian leader has confirmed that negotiations in Cairo have reached a deadlock.
Trump and Vance attack Zelensky in remarkable Oval Office exchange

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington optimistic that signing President Donald Trump’s desired minerals deal would stabilize their relationship and keep the U.S. on his side.

Ankara creates unnecessary friction with Iran over Syria, mimicking past mistakes and ignoring own conduct

Over 150 American lawmakers say they’ll help MEK terrorists destabilize Iran