Tehran Times

2025-04-09 21:04
By Soheila Zarfam

Ahead of Oman talks, Pezeshkian says Iran will not cede its achievements

TEHRAN – As Iran and the United States prepare to hear each other’s gripes during indirect Oman-mediated negotiations on Saturday, President Masoud Pezeshkian told a number of officials gathered to celebrate Iran’s nuclear achievements that the country has no intention of developing nukes but won’t relinquish its impressive progress in the field either.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Musk vs. Navarro: Economic turmoil and political dispute

TEHRAN - By April 9, the United States faced significant political and economic turbulence due to a heated dispute between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, a senior trade adviser to President Donald Trump. The conflict, rooted in Trump’s assertive tariff policies, revealed internal discord within the administration, raised concerns about its economic approach, and ignited extensive discussions about the potential effects on both domestic and international economies.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Geagea is standing against Aoun and Salam

BEIRUT — Despite having four ministers in the Lebanese cabinet, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea is waging a “battle” against President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to secure major gains ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections and to avoid being treated as a non-partisan party in any domestic or regional settlement.
By Wesam Bahrani

Pricey war, minimal gains in Yemen

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces have launched new, advanced military operations as American media shifts focus to the mounting costs of America’s bombing campaign.
Iranian FM convenes with Algerian intellectuals, calls for Islamic solidarity on Palestine

TEHRAN – During a two-day visit to Algeria, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reinforced Tehran’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and addressing critical international issues, including Palestine’s liberation and indirect negotiations on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.
Trilateral nuclear talks between Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing ‘productive’: deputy FM

TEHRAN —Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs has announced that the senior experts from Iran, Russia, and China convened in Moscow on Tuesday for a productive round of technical and expert-level discussions focused on the future of nuclear negotiations, sanctions relief, and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

Politics

The B-2’s big swing falls short in Yemen—and Tehran’s taking notes

SANAA – By all accounts, the United States unleashed its most formidable weapons. The B-2 Spirit bombers, those trillion-dollar shadows of American might, roared over Yemen in late March 2025, dropping bunker-busting bombs on Ansarallah strongholds with the drama of a Hollywood blockbuster.
Tehran protest condemns Israel's 'unprecedented bloodbath' in Gaza, decries global silence

TEHRAN – Thousands gathered in Tehran’s Palestine Square on Wednesday to protest the Israeli regime’s ongoing atrocities in Gaza, condemning its “unprecedented genocide” and repeated ceasefire violations.
Army accelerates smart drone base network

TEHRAN — In an address at the 20th National Conference of Major Army (Artesh) Ground Force Commanders, Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari outlined ambitious plans to expand Iran’s network of drone bases, emphasizing their critical role in countering "cross-border threats" and securing the nation’s frontiers.

Sports

Iran U23 football teams coach candidates revealed

TEHRAN – Four coaches have been shortlisted to lead Iran’s U23 football team.
Iran fall short against Oman in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025

TEHRAN - Oman came from behind twice to defeat Iran 3-2 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 Group D clash at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium Tuesday night.
Iran lose to Russia in SAT Futsal Championship 2025

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s futsal team lost to Russia 2-1 in the SAT Futsal Championship Thailand 2025 opening match on Wednesday.

Culture

“With Al-Aqsa Storm: From Beginning to Final Victory” photo exhibition opens in Tehran

TEHRAN- The photo exhibition titled “With Al-Aqsa Storm: From Beginning to Final Victory” was officially opened in Gallery No. 1 of the Iran Photographers House in Tehran on Tuesday.
“It's On Me” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Canadian psychotherapist Sara Kuburic’s book “It's On Me: Accept Hard Truths, Discover Your Self, and Change Your Life” has recently been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran.
Three Iranian films attending 52nd Athens International Film and Video Festival

TEHRAN-Three films from Iran are present at the 52nd Athens International Film and Video Festival (AIFVF), underway in Athens, Ohio, the United States.

Economy

Iran, Azerbaijan sign bilingual MOU at 16th joint economic committee meeting

TEHRAN – Iran and Azerbaijan signed Persian and Azeri versions of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday during the 16th Joint Economic Committee meeting, co-chaired by Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister.
Annual transit of goods via Iran rises 22.5% to nearly 22m tons

TEHRAN – Iran handled nearly 22 million tons of foreign transit cargo in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, 2025), marking a 22.5 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
Iran, Iraq eye joint industrial parks, stronger private sector ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have expressed interest in creating joint industrial parks along their shared border and boosting Iranian investment in the Iraqi market, during a meeting between the Iraqi ambassador to Tehran and the head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

Society

Iran, Japan underscore boosting technological ties

TEHRAN – The deputy minister for information, communications, and technology (ICT), Ehsan Chitsaz, and the Japanese vice-minister for international affairs and communications, Imagwa Takuo, have highlighted the need to expand technological cooperation in key sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), digital economy, and the development of sustainable communications infrastructure.
Tehran, Belgrade discuss ways to implement co-op in ICT

TEHRAN – Iranian and Serbian officials have discussed potential ways to implement the formerly reached agreements in the Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) sector.
WHO reps attend FDA meetings on regulatory system for biological drugs, blood products

TEHRAN – Adham Rashad Ismail Abdel Moneim, the World Health Organization (WHO) director of program management, and Rogério Gaspar, WHO director of regulation and prequalification, have participated in technical meetings hosted by the Iran Food and Drug Administration.

Tourism

Iranian minister highlights opportunities for stronger cultural cooperation with China

TEHRAN - Iran’s tourism minister has underscored the long-standing cultural and economic ties between the Islamic Republic and China, emphasizing their strategic partnership in heritage promotion and the potential for further collaboration.
Soheili mangrove forest: a harmony of community and conservation

TEHRAN - Nestled along the shores of Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf, southern Iran, the Soheili mangrove forest stands as a testament to nature’s resilience and human dedication.
ECO member states advance regional sustainable tourism standards for accommodation facilities

TEHRAN - Member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) came together virtually for the 6th Meeting of the ECO Working Group on Tourism Standardization (WGTS), focusing on finalizing a comprehensive set of sustainable tourism criteria for accommodation facilities across the region.

International

Musk vs. Navarro: Economic turmoil and political dispute

TEHRAN - By April 9, the United States faced significant political and economic turbulence due to a heated dispute between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, a senior trade adviser to President Donald Trump. The conflict, rooted in Trump’s assertive tariff policies, revealed internal discord within the administration, raised concerns about its economic approach, and ignited extensive discussions about the potential effects on both domestic and international economies.
Geagea is standing against Aoun and Salam

BEIRUT — Despite having four ministers in the Lebanese cabinet, Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea is waging a “battle” against President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to secure major gains ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections and to avoid being treated as a non-partisan party in any domestic or regional settlement.
Pricey war, minimal gains in Yemen

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces have launched new, advanced military operations as American media shifts focus to the mounting costs of America’s bombing campaign.