Tehran Times

2025-03-11 22:29
By Wesam Bahrani

Syrian Alawites left abandoned to horrific crimes

TEHRAN – Monitoring groups report that despite the Syrian Defense Ministry declaring its security operation over, armed groups still target civilians.
- Over 400 civilians killed near Syria’s coast
- “Entire Families” killed in Syria

Iran’s special envoy condemns ‘shocking’ Syria atrocities, demands justice for minorities

TEHRAN – Iran’s Special Envoy for Syrian Affairs, Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheybani, has condemned escalating violence in Syria’s coastal regions, labeling the atrocities against civilians as “shocking” and calling for international accountability.
By Batool Subeiti

A new vision for US global power under Trump

TEHRAN - Trump’s approach to global affairs diverges sharply from the American establishment’s traditional strategy. Trump does not see America as a "police state." He is skeptical of NATO, does not support war with Russia, and believes the U.S. military presence in West Asia primarily serves to protect Arab allies. In his view, they should bear the financial burden of that protection.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanon quite prone to sectarian violence in Syria

BEIRUT — The massacres that are taking place against the Syrian civilians, especially against the Alawite sect, have exposed the hypocrisy of claims by the HTS-led regime that it is seeking to provide security, peace, dignity and justice for the Syrian people.
‘The West can no longer lecture others on human rights:’ Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi delivered a harsh rebuke to Western nations on Tuesday, asserting that Tehran will never submit to external pressure or abandon its principles under the weight of sanctions.
Gaza poetry collection published in English, Arabic, Russian

TEHRAN- Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults – Kanoon has recently released three titles from its Gaza poetry collection in English, Arabic, and Russian.

Politics

Maritime Security Belt-2025: Iran showcases naval prowess in alliance with China, Russia

TEHRAN – Iran has reaffirmed its pivotal role in regional security by leading the seventh iteration of the Maritime Security Belt-2025 joint naval exercises alongside China and Russia, held March 10–13 near the strategic port of Chabahar.
Iran UN envoy affirms support for Afghan migrants, asks intl. community to play its part

TEHRAN – Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, emphasized Iran's longstanding commitment to sheltering Afghan migrants and refugees during a UN Security Council briefing on the "Situation in Afghanistan."
Trump's Iran policy punishes Iraq

MADRID – The information office of the President of the Economic Commission of the Iraqi Parliament announced that Atwan al-Atwani met with Daniel Rubinstein, the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Embassy, and his delegation.

Sports

Iran beach soccer lose to Russia on penalties

TEHRAN –Iran beach soccer team lost to Russia 4-3 in penalty shootout in a friendly match Tuesday night.
Al Taawoun beat Tractor to advance to 2024/25 ACL Two semis

TEHRAN - Al Taawoun football club booked their spot in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 after a 4-2 penalty shootout win against Tractor at Wolves Park on Tuesday.
Esteghlal must rebound from setback

TEHRAN - Esteghlal Football Club, one of Iran's most prestigious football teams, faced a heartbreaking exit from the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite under the stewardship of head coach Miodrag Božović.

Culture

Gaza poetry collection published in English, Arabic, Russian

TEHRAN- Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults – Kanoon has recently released three titles from its Gaza poetry collection in English, Arabic, and Russian.
Isfahan Contemporary Art Museum to reopen after renovations, celebrating 30 years of art

TEHRAN- The Isfahan Contemporary Art Museum, one of the treasures of Iranian art and history, is set to reopen on Saturday following the completion of its restoration work.
Four Iranian short films to vie at BUFF International Film Festival

TEHRAN-Four short films from Iran will participate in the 42nd BUFF International Film Festival that is set to be held from March 15 to 21 in Malmö, Sweden.

Economy

MME signs co-op agreement with leading Chinese steelmakers

TEHRAN - Iran’s Mines and Metals Engineering Company (MME), the executive arm of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), has signed a cooperation agreement with major Chinese steel manufacturers.
Iraq seeks to maintain gas and electricity imports from Iran amid sanction challenges

TEHRAN - Iran's exemption for exporting gas and electricity to Iraq was lifted on March 8, 2024, prompting the Chairman of the Economic Committee of the Iraqi Parliament to meet with the U.S. Charge d'Affaires in Baghdad.
Iran Air secures EU, ICAO certification for fuel management in international flights

TEHRAN – Iran Air has received certification from the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for fuel management in its international flights, the airline’s deputy director of operations announced.

Society

Tehran hosting exhibition on women’s achievements

TEHRAN – An exhibition of Iranian women’s achievements, titled ‘Iranian women, unwritten stories’, commenced at Iran house of innovation and technology (iHiT) in Tehran on Monday.
Marriage 2.3 times divorce in autumn

TEHRAN – Over the autumn season, some 118,450 marriages and 49,738 divorces were registered across the country, according to the Civil Registration Organization.
‘Unilateral sanctions hinder counter-narcotics measures’

TEHRAN –Imposing unfair sanctions against Iran not only increases the costs of implementing treatment and harm reduction programs but also challenges developing effective strategies for combating drug trafficking, the Secretary General of Iranian Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) has said.

Tourism

Arg-e Rayen: ‘world’s second-largest adobe citadel’

TEHRAN - Arg-e Rayen stands as one of Iran’s most magnificent historical landmarks and is famed as the “second-largest adobe citadel in the world” after the UNESCO-designated Arg-e Bam.
Museum of Persian pottery to open soon in Tehran

TEHRAN - The CEO of the Dafineh museum group has announced the repurposing of a historic building into a new museum, stating that the Iranian Pottery Museum (“Mouzeh Sofalineha-ye Iran”) will soon be inaugurated in Laleh Street, downtown Tehran.
Excavation work starts on ruins of Valerian’s Palace in Bishapur

TEHRAN - A new phase of archaeological excavations has commenced on the ruins of Valerian’s Palace in the ancient city of Bishapur, located in Kazerun county of Fars province. The palace is believed to have once served as a residence for the captured Roman Emperor Valerian during the Sassanid era.

International

Syrian Alawites left abandoned to horrific crimes

TEHRAN – Monitoring groups report that despite the Syrian Defense Ministry declaring its security operation over, armed groups still target civilians.
A new vision for US global power under Trump

TEHRAN - Trump’s approach to global affairs diverges sharply from the American establishment’s traditional strategy. Trump does not see America as a "police state." He is skeptical of NATO, does not support war with Russia, and believes the U.S. military presence in West Asia primarily serves to protect Arab allies. In his view, they should bear the financial burden of that protection.
Lebanon quite prone to sectarian violence in Syria

BEIRUT — The massacres that are taking place against the Syrian civilians, especially against the Alawite sect, have exposed the hypocrisy of claims by the HTS-led regime that it is seeking to provide security, peace, dignity and justice for the Syrian people.