Tehran Times

2025-04-28 21:54
On the path to friendship

President Pezeshkian’s one-day visit to Baku results in seven cooperation agreements and commitment to strategic relationship program

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian concluded a one-day visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday, marking a significant step towards revitalizing and strengthening relations between the two neighboring nations.
- Iran’s President calls Azerbaijan ‘second home’ as he urges deeper Tehran-Baku ties

Iran’s President calls Azerbaijan ‘second home’ as he urges deeper Tehran-Baku ties

TEHRAN – In a recent interview with Azerbaijani Television (AzTV), President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran articulated Iran's unwavering commitment to the principles of international law, particularly the respect for the rights and territorial integrity of all nations, calling it "the first and foremost principle of international law."
By Sahar Dadjoo

Between the East and West: Azerbaijan’s playbook for strategic pragmatism

TEHRAN - Azerbaijan's foreign policy is characterized by a strategic balance between major global powers and its regional neighbors. This approach allows Azerbaijan to keep its independence and use its geopolitical position as leverage.
By Garsha Vazirian

Diplomatic dawn in the Caucasus: How Iran-Azerbaijan unity exposes Israel’s fraying playbook

TEHRAN – When Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian landed in Baku on Monday, his visit did more than yield seven signed cooperation agreements—it exposed the cracks in a decades-old foreign strategy to Balkanize the Caucasus.
By Ebrahim Fallahi

Azerbaijan: a rising star in regional trade and global energy markets

TEHRAN - Azerbaijan stands at the crossroads of continents, cultures, and commerce. Today, the country is fast transforming from a regional player into a pivotal hub for international trade and energy, driven by a dynamic economy, strategic partnerships, and visionary infrastructure development.
By Mahnaz Abdi

New chapter opens in Iran-Azerbaijan trade, transport, energy ties

TEHRAN- Trade relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have seen remarkable growth in recent years. By leveraging their cultural, historical, and geographical commonalities, the two countries have worked to expand their economic cooperation through joint projects, border trade exchanges, and the development of transit corridors.

Politics

No military cargoes at site of deadly port blast in South of Iran: Defense Ministry

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Defense has firmly dismissed rumors suggesting the presence of military-related cargo at Shahid Rajaee Port at the time of a powerful blast that rocked the port of Shahid Rajaee in Hormozgan Province on Saturday.
Iran pays overdue membership fees to international organizations despite sanctions

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran has settled its overdue membership fees to international organizations, following sustained efforts by the Supreme Audit Court.
Iran offers itself as mediator amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan

MADRID – The relations between India and Pakistan are experiencing one of their most delicate moments in years. A terrorist attack on Monday in the Kashmir region administered by India, which resulted in 26 deaths, has significantly increased tensions in one of the world's most volatile areas.

Sports

Iran drawn with Japan in AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026

TEHRAN – Iran are drawn with six-time champions Japan in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026.
Iran face challenges in IV BFA Women’s Baseball Asian Cup Qualifiers

TEHRAN - The Iranian women’s baseball team encountered difficulties during their participation in the IV BFA Women’s Baseball Asian Cup Qualifiers, held recently in Bangkok, Thailand.
Iran must develop infrastructure: Engin Fırat

TEHRAN – Turkish-German football coach Engin Fırat emphasizes that Iran needs to focus on developing its infrastructure, similar to what Saudi Arabia has begun to do.

Culture

Iran’s Regional Music Festival kicks off in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN- On Friday, the 17th edition of Iran’s Regional Music Festival kicked off in Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan province, attracting individuals adorned in colorful clothing, speaking various dialects, and gathering to experience the diverse music of different ethnic groups across the country.
Schmitt’s “Frederick” to go on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN- An adaptation of the play “Frederick” by Belgian playwright Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt will be staged at Vahdat Hall in Tehran on May 5.
Iran, Russia to expand cultural, cinematic cooperation

TEHRAN-On the second day of the Iranian cultural delegation’s visit to Moscow, the Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova met and held talks with the Deputy Minister of Culture and Head of the Iranian Cinema Organization Raed Faridzadeh, Ambassador of Iran to Russia Kazem Jalali, and the accompanying delegation in Moscow.

Economy

Iran Expo 2025 kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran Expo 2025, the seventh Exhibition of Export Capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, officially opened on Monday in Tehran, with President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighting the country’s economic potential and welcoming foreign investment.
Iran, Africa seek expansion of ties in a variety of areas

TEHRAN - Trade between Iran and Africa is experiencing significant growth, with both sides actively pursuing new opportunities in key sectors such as energy, industry, and agriculture. The Iranian government has emphasized its commitment to enhancing commercial relations with African nations, leveraging strategic initiatives aimed at boosting trade volumes.
‘Iran, Uzbekistan private sectors co-op to continue at an accelerated pace’

TEHRAN- Iranian industry, mining and trade minister said that the cooperation between the private sectors of Iran and Uzbekistan will continue at an accelerated pace.

Society

Iran, Turkey explore paths to beef up scientific ties

TEHRAN –Iranian and Turkish officials have conferred on ways to further scientific and technological collaborations, focusing on setting up a joint research center for digital economy.
Iranian schoolchildren succeed in Intl. Mathematics Olympiad

TEHRAN –Attending the second International Mathematics Olympiad for high school students in Turkmenistan, Iranian students managed to win seven bronze medals.
Tehran, Moscow hold talks on promoting health co-op

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and Russia’s deputy health minister Oleg Salagay have discussed ways of enhancing ties in the health sector.

Tourism

Iran, Pakistan urge for rise in direct flights

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni Bandpei and Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Aftab ur Rehman Rana urged on rise in number of direct flights between Iran and Pakistan, using health tourism capacities of Iran and holding sightseeing tours.
Inverted tulips blossom in Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province

TEHRAN--Inverted tulips are stunningly in tune with spring and are a delight in the lap of four-season nature of Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province and in slopes of Dena Mountain, Sarchenar, Margoon, Kakan, and Sisakht.
100 artisans take part at IRAN EXPO 2025

TEHRAN--Farzad Ojani, an official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, said 100 artisans and producers of handicrafts have taken part at the 7th Exhibition of Export Capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, IRAN EXPO 2025.

International

New segment of Israel’s pressure on Lebanon

BEIRUT — In a flagrant violation of the ceasefire and the Lebanese sovereignty, and in continuation of the U.S.-Israeli strategy pursued since the ceasefire agreement last November, the Israeli regime launched an aerial attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday evening.
U.S. airstrike kills scores in Yemen

TEHRAN – U.S. airstrike kills and injures scores of African migrants in Yemen, marking the latest civilian casualties in America’s aggression.
Yemeni forces target Israeli base twice

TEHRAN – Yemen launches second hypersonic missile strike on an Israeli airbase in 24 hours.

President Pezeshkian’s one-day visit to Baku results in seven cooperation agreements and commitment to strategic relationship program