Tehran Times

US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza captives

The United States is engaging in direct talks with Hamas as negotiations on a ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian armed group and Israel are hanging by a thread.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Syrian Druze between the pursuit of autonomy and Israeli threats

BEIRUT – Netanyahu’s statements regarding southern Syria reveal an explicit Israeli desire to establish a loyal Syrian Druze ally in order not to lose the support of the Palestinian Druze, who form an essential part of the Israeli border forces.
By Wesam Bahrani

Arab League endorses Gaza plan

TEHRAN – An emergency Arab summit in Cairo has approved Egypt’s plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip.
By Najah Mohammad Ali

The religious and moral duty of Muslim nations

Muslims should resist and denounce traitors and agents of the enemies of Islam

LONDON – The Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH) said: "Whoever among you sees a wrong should change it with their hand; if they cannot, then with their tongue; if they cannot, then with their heart, and that is the weakest level of faith."
European troika has no legal standing to invoke ‘snapback mechanism’: Iran

TEHRAN – Iran has strongly rejected attempts by the UK, France, and Germany to activate the snapback mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal, arguing that the three European countries have no legal or moral standing to do so after failing to uphold their own commitments.

Politics

Pashinyan says Armenia will never take part in actions that could harm Iran

TEHRAN – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has reaffirmed Yerevan’s commitment to not engaging in any actions against Iran, highlighting the strategic importance of their bilateral ties.
Cultural cooperation key to strengthening Iran-Austria relations: Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, underscored the importance of cultural cooperation in fostering stronger ties between Iran and Austria.
Iran says Turkey’s 'unconstructive rhetoric' harmful to regional stability

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, addressed relations with Turkey, U.S. policy shifts, and the Israeli regime’s occupation of Palestinian territories during a press conference on Monday.

Abdi a leading candidate for Iran U23 coaching role

TEHRAN – Hossein Abdi is a leading candidate to become the head coach of Iran's U23 football team.
Tabiat edge Sagesse for triumphant WASL debut

TEHRAN - Tabiat Basketball hung on to beat Sagesse, 88-87, for a successful debut in the 2024/2025 FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL), Tuesday night at the Nouhad Nawfal Stadium.
Tractor held by Al Taawoun in 2024/25 ACL Two quarter-final first leg

TEHRAN - Iran's Tractor and Saudi Arabia's Al Taawoun football teams played out an entertaining 0-0 draw in their AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 quarter-final first leg tie at the Yadegar-E-Imam Stadium on Tuesday.

3rd Palestine World Prize for Literature opens call for entries

TEHRAN – The secretariat of the Palestine World Prize for Literature has officially published a call for entries for its 3rd edition, Mehr reported on Tuesday.
Iranshahr Theater hosting Martin McDonagh’s “The Lonesome West”

TEHRAN-Iranshahr Theater Complex in Tehran is hosting the play “The Lonesome West,” written by British-Irish playwright Martin McDonagh.
“The Wife of Martin Guerre” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- American novelist and poet Janet Lewis’ novel “The Wife of Martin Guerre” has recently been published in Persian.

Iran-Kazakhstan Joint Chamber signs arbitration agreement with ICCIMA

TEHRAN – The Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber (ACIC) and the Iran-Kazakhstan Joint Chamber of Commerce have signed a cooperation agreement to promote commercial arbitration and mediation among joint chamber members and enhance arbitration services.
Tehran, Moscow agree to expand aviation cooperation

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Minister of Transport and head of the Civil Aviation Organization, Hossein Pourfarzaneh, met in Moscow with Dmitry Yadrov, Russia’s Deputy Minister of Transport and head of Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency.
Iran, Cuba discuss strengthening trade relations

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) met with Cuba’s ambassador to discuss expanding trade ties, emphasizing the need to update the preferential trade agreement’s product list and accelerate barter trade agreements between the two countries.

Tehran hosts Iran-China talks on promoting women’s scientific co-op

TEHRAN – Female Iranian and Chinese academicians held talks at Tehran’s Al-Zahra University on Wednesday, discussing ways to expand international and scientific cooperation among women.
Japan provides WFP with aid to enhance support for refugees in Iran

TEHRAN– The government of Japan has contributed $360,000 to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to help the organization in supporting the refugees in Iran.
Majlis approves membership in Intl. Solar Energy Society

TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament (Majlis) approved on Tuesday the country's membership in the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), ISNA reported.

Tehran to host 5th Intl. Conference on Nowruz Diplomacy

TEHRAN - Tehran is set to host the Fifth International Conference on Nowruz Diplomacy and the Nowruz Trophy on March 8 at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Center.
3,000 rarely-seen artifacts to go on show at museums in northeast Iran during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN - North Khorasan’s cultural heritage museums are set to display approximately 3,000 historical artifacts during the two-week Nowruz holidays, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the region’s rich history.
Ten Bronze Age artifacts from Kerman registered as national heritage

TEHRAN - Ten ancient artifacts from the Bronze Age have been officially registered in Iran’s National List of Movable Heritage, according to Nader Alidadi-Soleimani, head of the Registration Office for Cultural Heritage in Kerman province.

Syrian Druze between the pursuit of autonomy and Israeli threats

BEIRUT – Netanyahu’s statements regarding southern Syria reveal an explicit Israeli desire to establish a loyal Syrian Druze ally in order not to lose the support of the Palestinian Druze, who form an essential part of the Israeli border forces.
Arab League endorses Gaza plan

TEHRAN – An emergency Arab summit in Cairo has approved Egypt’s plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip.
A new security order: The Arab world’s opportunity to challenge ‘Greater Israel’

The world is changing rapidly. The rules-based system is breaking down, insecurity is growing, and major powers are once again competing with each other directly.