Tehran Times

Leader stresses media's key role in modern warfare

TEHRAN – In a message delivered to a media conference in Tehran on Tuesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei emphasized the crucial role of media in today's global conflicts.
By Shahrokh Saei

Bloodied and bruised: Israeli troops suffer heavy losses in Gaza

TEHRAN- Palestinian resistance groups continue to inflict heavy casualties on the Israeli army on the Gaza battlefield.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Al-Jolani grants high ranks to non-Syrian mercenaries

BEIRUT - Days after reaching an agreement to dissolve the armed factions and merge them under the umbrella of Syria’s Ministry of Defense, the General Command has granted former fighters high ranks in the new army that is to be formed. , sparking widespread controversy in the Syrian streets.
President Pezeshkian outlines economic priorities in meeting with Leader

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shared insights from his recent meeting with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, emphasizing a shared commitment to tackling inflation, controlling prices, and addressing critical livelihood issues affecting Iranian citizens.
Iran’s nuclear doctrine has not changed, declares security chief

TEHRAN – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Ahmadian, has reiterated that the country’s nuclear doctrine remains unchanged, despite various media speculations.

Politics

Tehran intensifies judicial efforts to address Israeli crimes in Gaza

TEHRAN – Iran's Judiciary spokesperson, Asghar Jahangir, has strongly criticized the Israeli regime for its continued breaches of international law and emphasized the country's determination to hold Israeli officials accountable for their actions.
Tehran rebukes US, UK allegations over Red Sea tensions at UN

TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly denied allegations by the United States and the United Kingdom linking Tehran to rising tensions in the Red Sea region, calling them "unfounded and politically motivated."
Leader honors al-Muhandis ahead of meeting with families of Kerman attack victims

TEHRAN – The family of the late Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis, a key figure in Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the eve of the fifth anniversary of his martyrdom.

Taekwondo captain Mardani announces retirement

TEHRAN – Iran national taekwondo team captain Sajad Mardani announced the end of his professional career at the age of 36.
Jaloliddin Masharipov extends deal with Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Esteghlal midfielder Jaloliddin Masharipov penned a two-year deal extension Tuesday night.
AFC inspectors to visit Azadi Stadium

TEHRAN - The delegation of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will travel to Tehran, capital of Iran to examine Azadi Stadium’s readiness to host the competition.

“Resistance Day” commemorates Martyr General Soleimani's fifth anniversary

TEHRAN- In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of Hajj Qassem Soleimani’s martyrdom, the "Resistance Day" event was held at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran on Monday.
“The Reborn” published in Persian

TEHRAN- “The Reborn”, a novel by Armenian Author Zara Babayan has recently been published in Persian.
Tehran Symphony Orchestra to perform at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN-The first winter concert of the Tehran Symphony Orchestra titled “White Lands” will be held on January 7 and 8, 2025 at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall.

Iran exports non-oil goods worth $1.2b to India in 8 months

TEHRAN – Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $1.2 billion to India during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
Kish Expo 2025 to host over 300 foreign participants

TEHRAN- Over 300 foreign participants will attend Kish Expo 2025, which is planned to be held at the Kish International Exhibition Center on Kish Island in the south of Iran during January 18-24, the executive secretary of the exhibition announced.
National Housing Movement loan increased

TEHRAN- Iranian transport and urban development minister announced about the increase in the amount of loan for the National Housing Movement units.

Students, teachers help free female prisoners

TEHRAN –Students and teachers of a school in Tehran have contributed to the release of two women who had been imprisoned for financial issues.
Rainfall declines by over 40% compared to long-term average

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2024), precipitations have dropped by 42 percent compared to long-term average, according to Metrological Organization.
Wild goat population in private protected areas up by 21%

TEHRAN –The number of wild goats (Capera aegagrus) in private protected areas across the country has grown by 21 percent compared to the past Iranian year (March 2023-March 2024), an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

Preservation initiatives underway for ancient Istakhr

TEHRAN - The ancient city of Istakhr, once a royal residence for the Sassanid kings of Persia and located near the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, is undergoing significant preservation efforts, according to the tourism chief of Fars province.
Photo exhibit celebrates 70 years of restoration at Soltanieh Dome

TEHRAN – A photo exhibition commemorating seven decades of restoration efforts at the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of Oljaytu, better known as the Soltanieh Dome, was inaugurated at the Faculty of Architecture and Art of Zanjan University on Tuesday.
200 restoration projects conducted on Isfahan’s historical monuments in nine months

TEHRAN - Over 200 restoration projects aimed at preserving the historical monuments of Isfahan province were implemented during the first nine months of the current Iranian year (starting March 20, 2024), with a total expenditure of two trillion rials, according to the provincial cultural heritage department spokesperson.

Yemen: The endless nightmare of child-killer regime

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces on Monday night announced a series of complex military operations against Israel as part of their ongoing solidarity front with the besieged Palestinians in Gaza.
Bloodied and bruised: Israeli troops suffer heavy losses in Gaza

TEHRAN- Palestinian resistance groups continue to inflict heavy casualties on the Israeli army on the Gaza battlefield.
Al-Jolani grants high ranks to non-Syrian mercenaries

BEIRUT - Days after reaching an agreement to dissolve the armed factions and merge them under the umbrella of Syria’s Ministry of Defense, the General Command has granted former fighters high ranks in the new army that is to be formed. , sparking widespread controversy in the Syrian streets.