Tehran Times

Trump and Vance attack Zelensky in remarkable Oval Office exchange

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington optimistic that signing President Donald Trump’s desired minerals deal would stabilize their relationship and keep the U.S. on his side.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

US embassy in Beirut justifies Israeli aggression, pushes for civil war

BEIRUT – During the meeting of the regional councils in the occupied Palestinian territories, Israeli war minister Israel Katz announced that its occupying troops would remain in southern Lebanon indefinitely.
By Wesam Bahrani

Crucial Gaza ceasefire talks begin

TEHRAN – The Egyptian General Information Authority reports that Hamas and Israeli delegations are in Cairo to negotiate the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire.
By Xavier Villar

Gaza according to Trump: Ethnic cleansing disguised as real estate development

MADRID - No one is surprised anymore by Donald Trump’s theatrics, his evident narcissism, or his continuous out-of-place statements. However, his latest remarks on the Gaza Strip have reached such a level of extravagance that it is impossible not to question the former president’s mental state.

Politics

IRGC Navy unveils advanced warship and high-speed fleet in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy unveiled a domestically designed warship and a fleet of high-speed missile craft during a ceremony in Bandar Abbas, blending Iran’s historical defiance against foreign intervention with cutting-edge naval capabilities.
Leader’s envoy visits families of Hezbollah martyrs in Beirut

TEHRAN – Hojjatoleslam wal-Muslimeen Mohammad Hassan Akhtari, representing the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, visited the homes of families of Hezbollah martyrs in Beirut on Thursday night.
Iran not opposed to talks but won’t give in to ‘bullies’, Pezeshkian says

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran is open to negotiations but will not succumb to "bullies”, while reiterating that the country seeks peace and tranquility in the West Asia region.

Iran to play China at 2025 Asian Water Polo Championship semis

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Singapore 14-7 on Friday and will play powerhouses China in the 2025 Asian Water Polo Championship semifinals on Saturday.
Iran freestyle team champions of Albania event

TEHRAN - The men’s freestyle competition is now completed at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Event in Tirana, Albania and Iran won the team title with 135 points, with the U.S. second with 97 points and Japan third with 93 points.
Zob Ahan defeat Foolad in PGPL

TEHRAN – Foolad’s league title challenge suffered a massive blow as the team lost to Zob Ahan 3-0 on Friday.

Iranian, Qatari culture ministers emphasize expansion of cultural cooperation

TEHRAN-The culture ministers of Iran and Qatar met during Iran's Cultural Week in Doha and discussed aspects of cultural cooperation between the two countries and ways to develop them.
Iranian feature “Bruise-Lips Tulip” wins at Xposure International Film Awards

TEHRAN-Iranian filmmaker Mehrshad Karkhani won an award at the Xposure International Film Awards, held during the 9th International Photography Festival, which was held from February 20 to 26 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
“Persia and the Enlightenment” available at bookstores

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Persia and the Enlightenment” by Cyrus Masroori, Whitney Mannies, and John Christian Laursen has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Iran’s export to EAEU up 22% in 10 months on year

TEHRAN – The value of Iran’s export to the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) increased by 22 percent during the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to the spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House of Industry, Mining, and Trade.
Iran, Brazil agree to enhance financial and banking ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Brazil have agreed to expand their financial and banking relations, with a focus on using national currencies in bilateral trade and leveraging banking infrastructure for economic cooperation.
In contrast to European allies, Iran creates mutually beneficial partnerships

KHARTOUM - Earlier, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef conducted an indefinite visit to the Iranian capital Tehran, during which he met with his counterpart Abbas Araqchi and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

Iran, Belarus to set up joint scientific committee in spring

TEHRAN –Farhad Yazdandoost, an official with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, and Dmitry Koltsov, the Belarusian ambassador to Iran, have agreed on establishing a joint scientific committee in the upcoming spring.
Tehran, Belgrade ink MOU in ICT sector

TEHRAN –Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, and his Serbian counterpart, Dejan Ristic, have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster cooperation in the information and communication technology sector.
Over 130 earthquakes occur in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 133 earthquakes were recorded across the country from February 15 to 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Rudbar, a hub of Iranian civilization, must attract more foreign tourists: tourism minister

TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized the importance of attracting foreign tourists to Gilan province, calling Rudbar a key center of Iranian civilization.
Iran’s handicraft exports reach $224 million in year

TEHRAN - Iran has exported $224 million worth of handicrafts during the current Persian calendar year (started on March 20, 2024), with an equal amount estimated to have been exported through suitcase trade, according to the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
Iranian tourism minister, German ambassador discuss cultural ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has met with the German ambassador to Iran to explore avenues for strengthening cultural relations between the two nations.

Trump and Vance attack Zelensky in remarkable Oval Office exchange

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington optimistic that signing President Donald Trump’s desired minerals deal would stabilize their relationship and keep the U.S. on his side.
US embassy in Beirut justifies Israeli aggression, pushes for civil war

BEIRUT – During the meeting of the regional councils in the occupied Palestinian territories, Israeli war minister Israel Katz announced that its occupying troops would remain in southern Lebanon indefinitely.
Crucial Gaza ceasefire talks begin

TEHRAN – The Egyptian General Information Authority reports that Hamas and Israeli delegations are in Cairo to negotiate the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire.