Tehran Times

2025-01-15 21:53
By Shahrokh Saei

Gaza ceasefire: Israel finally gives in to resistance

TEHRAN- Israel’s military failures have come to the forefront after reaching a ceasefire with Hamas that aims to end the regime’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

By Soheila Zarfam

Zionists call for military and destabilizing measures against Iran in Trump’s first 100 days

TEHRAN – An anti-Iran group based in the United States with close ties to pro-Israeli lobbies says it has turned in a comprehensive plan of aggressive measures to incoming U.S. President Donald Trump – a plan that the group says will force Iran into submission.
Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire agreement and prisoner deal, Qatar confirms

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani confirmed that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the Gaza war and release a number of hostages
By Ehsan Etesam

Was JFK assassinated by his successor, and is he the last one?

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian’s firm denial of Iran’s intention to assassinate Donald Trump, juxtaposed with recently surfaced claims linking Lyndon B. Johnson to the JFK assassination, prompts a significant question: does Iran know what Trump knows?
By M.A. Saki

Elon Musk driven by hyper-capitalism and techno-imperialism: philosopher

‘Palestine will constitute future of human rights and international law’

TEHRAN - Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, a professor in global thought and comparative philosophies, says tech billionaire Elon Musk who openly backs “extremist figures” in Europe is “facilitating extremism and misinformation”.
Pezehskian: US lacks commitment, dialogue is not the problem

TEHRAN – In an interview NBC aired on Wednesday based on its “independent translation” of Masoud Pezeshkian’s remarks, the Iranian president said Iran is always open to dialogue, but what obscures its efforts is Washington's lack of commitment to its agreements.

Politics

No direct talks with U.S. until JCPOA return: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Addressing the 2018 U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has made it clear that Tehran would not engage in direct nuclear negotiations with the U.S. until Washington returns to the deal and clarifies its policies.
Palestinian unity crucial in face of Zionist regime’s war crimes, Iran warns

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, has issued a strong condemnation of the Zionist regime's intensified military actions and human rights violations against the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, calling on all Palestinian groups to set aside internal differences and strengthen their unity to confront the ongoing aggression effectively.
Zagros: Iran's pioneering signal intelligence destroyer joins naval ranks

TEHRAN – In a ceremony on Wednesday, Iran's first signal intelligence destroyer, "Zagros," was officially welcomed into the Southern Fleet of the Navy in the Gulf of Oman.

Sports

Sepahan edge Persepolis to win Iran’s Super Cup

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team edged past Persepolis 1-0 to win Iran’s Super Cup for the first time.
Iran football president Taj visits his Turkish counterpart Hacıosmanoğlu

TEHRAN - Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran President Mehdi Taj held a meeting with Turkish Football Federation (TFF) President İbrahim Ethem Hacıosmanoğlu on Thursday.
Iran Super Cup clash: Sepahan vs. Persepolis

TEHRAN - The fans gear up for the upcoming Iran Super Cup showdown between Sepahan and Persepolis, scheduled for this Friday.

Culture

Ruholamin unveils new painting to mark Father’s Day

TEHRAN- Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin unveiled a new artwork on Tuesday to celebrate National Father's Day and the birthday anniversary of Imam Ali (AS), the first Shia Imam, which was observed on January 14 this year.
Rumi's art exhibition: a platform for cultural exchange between Iran, Turkey

TEHRAN- An art exhibition showcasing Persian poet and mystic Molana Jalal ad-Din Rumi's poetry through calligraphy, gilding, and miniature painting, was inaugurated in Ankara Music and Fine Arts University, Turkey on Monday.
New Tajik Persian culture research institute launched in Dushanbe

TEHRAN- The Tajik Persian Culture Research Institute was inaugurated in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by the Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, the Minister of Culture of Tajikistan Matlubakhon Sattoriyon and a number of Iranian and Tajik cultural and literary figures.

Economy

Iran-Qatar trade increases 53% in 9 months yr/yr

TEHRAN- The Iranian commercial attaché in Qatar referred to the development of trade interactions between Iran and Qatar, and announced a 53-percent increase in the value of trade between the two countries in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 – December 21, 2024), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.
Iran urges removal of barriers to agricultural exports to Russia

TEHRAN – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh met with Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Nikolaevna Lut in Moscow to discuss bilateral agricultural cooperation and emphasized the need to address barriers hindering Iran’s agricultural exports to Russia.
Iran, Tajikistan sign 23 cooperation agreements during president Pezeshkian’s visit

TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian concluded his two-day official visit to Tajikistan and departed for Moscow early Friday, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations with the signing of 23 agreements across various fields.

Society

Air pollution contributes to 16% increase in mortality

TEHRAN –According to national studies, exposure to air pollution is associated with a 16 percent increase in mortality increasing deaths from cardiovascular diseases, and lung cancers by 27 and 28 percent, respectively.
2nd Iran-Iraq Science Week to be held

TEHRAN –The second Iran-Iraq Science Week is scheduled to be held from January 18 to 20 in the city of Karbala, Iraq.
Over 1,000 individuals receive rescue services in a week

TEHRAN –A total of 1,004 individuals benefited from rescue services of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) over the past week.

Tourism

Discover ‘Alexander’s Prison’ and its fabled dungeon

TEHRAN - This 15th-century domed structure, better known as Zendan-e Iskandar (“Alexander’s Prison”), derives its name from a reference in a Hafez poem and legends surrounding its origins.
Iran plans to boost tourism ties with Tajikistan

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced extensive plans to strengthen ties with Tajikistan in tourism, trade, and cultural collaboration.
Tehran, Dushanbe discuss cultural and economic synergies

TEHRAN - In an economic forum between Iran and Tajikistan on Wednesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts emphasized the profound cultural and historical ties between the two nations and called for strengthening tourism and economic cooperation to enhance bilateral relations.

International

Gaza ceasefire: Israel finally gives in to resistance

TEHRAN- Israel’s military failures have come to the forefront after reaching a ceasefire with Hamas that aims to end the regime’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
Was JFK assassinated by his successor, and is he the last one?

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian’s firm denial of Iran’s intention to assassinate Donald Trump, juxtaposed with recently surfaced claims linking Lyndon B. Johnson to the JFK assassination, prompts a significant question: does Iran know what Trump knows?
Yemen strikes Tel Aviv and electricity plant

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces have kept up military pressure on the Israeli regime with more attacks targeting sensitive sites.

‘Palestine will constitute future of human rights and international law’