Tehran Times

By Matin Jamshidi

Israel enjoys absolute impunity in committing genocide

TEHRAN - Israel’s genocidal machine sees no limit in the Gaza Strip.
By Wesam Bahrani

Yemen targets Tel Aviv, downs spy drone

TEHRAN – Yemeni Armed Forces on Saturday announced military operations targeting Tel Aviv and the downing of an enemy drone.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Why is Washington seeking to break Turkey’s wings in Syria?

BEIRUT — The struggle between regional and international powers is raging in Syria. Ankara is among those powers seeking to strengthen its hegemony in Syria. This puts Turkey in a confrontation with Tel Aviv, which sees Turkish policy as a direct threat to its interests.
‘US threats undermine dialogue’, Pezeshkian says Iran open to fair talks

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly criticized the U.S. approach toward Tehran, particularly the language of threats combined with calls for negotiation, emphasizing that Iran is willing to engage in talks "on equal footing."
Tehran will not start war, but will retaliate powerfully: IRGC chief

TEHRAN — Major General Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), delivered an address to senior military officials on Saturday, reiterating Iran’s defensive posture while warning adversaries of catastrophic consequences.

Politics

Senior Russian diplomat rebukes Trump's military threats against Iran

TEHRAN – Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, has issued a scathing critique of U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed threats against Iran, calling for an immediate return to diplomacy.
Why did President Pezeshkian fire his parliamentary deputy?

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed the Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs, Shahram Dabiri, after confirming that Dabiri took a luxury trip to Antarctica during the Nowruz holidays—an action the president deemed incompatible with the values of modesty expected from government officials.
Veteran Iranian judge Hossein-Ali Nayyeri laid to rest in Tehran

TEHRAN – A funeral ceremony was held on Saturday morning at Tehran’s historic Ark Mosque for Hojjatoleslam Hossein-Ali Nayyeri, a long-serving and senior figure in Iran’s judiciary, who passed away on April 3 following a lengthy illness.

Persepolis held by Esteghlal Khuzestan: PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team suffered a major setback in their hunt for the 2024/25 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) title after being held by Esteghlal Khuzestan on Saturday.
Iran, Japan share spoils at SAT Women's Futsal Championship 2025

TEHRAN – Iran and Japan shared the spoils in a goalless draw in the SAT Futsal Championship Thailand 2025 on Saturday.
Iran learn fate at 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran discovered their fate at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025.

Iranian ambassador in Armenia honors Tjeknavorian for staging “Rostam and Sohrab” opera in Yerevan

TEHRAN-The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Mehdi Sobhani, expressed his appreciation to the renowned Iranian-Armenian musician and conductor Loris Tjeknavorian for the successful performance of the “Rostam and Sohrab” opera in Yerevan.
Aydin Aghdashloo’s new sculptures on display in Tehran

TEHRAN-A solo exhibition featuring works from various periods of Aydin Aghdashloo’s career, including paintings, sculptures, and other creations, is currently on display at B Gallery in Tehran after a decade.
“Metaphysical Horror” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Metaphysical Horror” written by the distinguished Polish philosopher and historian of ideas Leszek Kołakowski has been released in the Iranian book market.

Drilling of 100 oil, gas wells completed in a year

TEHRAN - National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) completed the drilling and finalization of 100 oil and gas wells across onshore and offshore fields in the Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), the company’s head said, bringing the total number of wells drilled since its inception to 5,154.
Daily gasoline output reaches 120m liters amid push to curb energy imbalance

TEHRAN - Iran's total daily gasoline production—including refinery output and reserves—has reached approximately 120 million liters, a senior oil official said, as the country pushes to bridge the growing gap between supply and consumption.
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $2.2b to Afghanistan in 11 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $2.2 billion to Afghanistan during the 11-month period from March 20, 2024 to February 18, 2025, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.

Fostering regional co-op key to overcome environmental challenges: official

TEHRAN – Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has highlighted the significance of expanding environmental ties among regional countries to be able to address environmental issues.
Knowledge-based companies attend UzMetalMashExpo

TEHRAN –Iranian knowledge-based companies participated in the 16 edition of the International UzMetalMashExpo, held from April 2 to 4 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Iran, Serbia to develop educational ties

TEHRAN – Minister of Education, Alireza Kazemi, and his Serbian counterpart, Slavica Dukic Dejanovic, have agreed to expand educational cooperation.

UN headquarters in Geneva hosts Nowruz celebration led by Iran

TEHRAN - A special celebration marking Nowruz -- the Persian New Year -- was held at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva on Friday, April 4.
40% of Iranians travel during Nowruz holidays, tourism minister says

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri on Friday said 40 percent of the country’s population traveled during the Nowruz Holidays.
Iranian embassy in Budapest holds Nowruz celebration

TEHRAN - A special celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, was held at the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Budapest, coinciding with the arrival of spring and the 1404 solar year.

Trump’s Repression Machine Targets Pro-Palestine Voices in Colleges

TEHRAN - In his second presidential term, Donald Trump has implemented a series of policies that significantly impact students in the United States who support Palestine and Gaza in particular. These measures, framed under the guise of combating anti-Semitism, have raised substantial concerns regarding freedom of speech, academic freedom, and the targeting of pro-Palestine activists.
Israel enjoys absolute impunity in committing genocide

TEHRAN - Israel’s genocidal machine sees no limit in the Gaza Strip.
Yemen targets Tel Aviv, downs spy drone

TEHRAN – Yemeni Armed Forces on Saturday announced military operations targeting Tel Aviv and the downing of an enemy drone.