Tehran Times

2025-01-20 22:30
Soheila Zarfam

Traitors setting a war trap for Trump

Israeli campaign is telling the ignorant president to underestimate Iran, attack it, and face heavy consequences

TEHRAN – Since Donald Trump's November victory, American and Israeli media have zeroed in on Iran, its nuclear program, and how the president’s second administration should behave toward the West Asian country.
- Iran drill downs bunker busters over Natanz
- Zionists call for military and destabilizing measures against Iran in Trump’s first 100 days

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Iran testing combat robots, developing new models, Army tells Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Iran’s Army is currently engaged in the testing of combat robots, while simultaneously developing new models, Deputy Commander of the Army Ground Force Brigadier General Nozar Nemati told the Tehran Times.
By Shahrokh Saei

Hamas flexes military muscles, leaves Israeli leaders red-faced

TEHRAN- The strong presence of Hamas fighters dressed in their fatigues and balaclavas in the Gaza Strip has left the Israeli leadership with egg on its face.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Russia-Iran strategic partnership’s effects on the resistance front

BEIRUT — The comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Tehran and Moscow constitutes a remarkable geopolitical step, as it coincides with the resounding defeat of the US-led Israeli aggression on people in certain nations in West Asia.
By Wesam Bahrani

Resistance pays off: Palestinian women and children walk free from Israeli prisons

TEHRAN – Israel released 90 women and children as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Some were jailed for throwing stones or sending posts on social media.
By Batool Subeiti

The implications of defeat in the end of the war on Gaza

LONDON - Trump hastened to announce the end of the Gaza war before its official declaration, claiming it is an achievement. This proves it was a burden and undesirable, with its conclusion viewed as an accomplishment. Trump sought to end the war and distance himself from it before assuming office to avoid being associated with it or continuing to support it. The Gaza war became a burden and a source of shame for its supporters.

Politics

Attempts to exploit snapback will be met with Iran’s reciprocal response: foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has issued a warning regarding the potential misuse of the snapback mechanism relating to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which could reinstate suspended sanctions.
'Enhancing border cooperation is crucial,' Iran's top general tells Pakistani officials

TEHRAN – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, highlighted the importance of strengthening security at the borders between Iran and Pakistan during his official visit to Islamabad on Monday.
Resistance against oppression key legacy of Islamic Revolution: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the importance of resistance against oppression as one key legacy of the Islami Revolution.

Sports

Hossein Tavakoli retains Iran’s para powerlifting coach

TEHRAN – Hossein Tavakoli will continue his role as the head coach of Iran’s para powerlifting team.
We continue on Julio Velasco's path: Piazza

TEHRAN – Newly appointed head coach of the Iran volleyball team, Roberto Piazza, stated that they will continue to follow the path of former Team Melli coach Julio Velasco.
Esteghlal suffer home loss against struggling Shams Azar: PGPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team lost to Shams Azar 1-0 in 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) here on Monday.

Culture

Iranian “The Granny & Fishes” to compete in Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

TEHRAN-A documentary from Iran will take part in the 22nd Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, which will be held in Montana, the U.S., from February 14 to 23.
Audiobook of “Savushun” released

TEHRAN- The audio version of the bestselling novel “Savushun” by Iranian writer Simin Daneshvar has been released in Tehran.
Iranian films to compete in Santa Barbara Film Festival

TEHRAN- Three Iranian documentaries will go on screen at the 40th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which will be held in the U.S. city.

Economy

Iran's non-oil exports to South Korea surge 180% in 2024

TEHRAN - According to a report by the Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce, Iran's non-oil exports to South Korea surged by 180 percent in 2024, reaching $8.609 million.
Gas injection into national network hits new record high

TEHRAN – Iran has set a new daily record of 876 million cubic meters (mcm/d) in gas injection into the national grid, according to Saeid Tavakoli, Deputy Oil Minister and the head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).
Thermal power plants' output reaches 300m MWh

TEHRAN - A senior official announced that this year, thermal power plants' electricity generation grew by 1.9 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 300 million megawatt-hours (MWh), while fuel consumption increased by just 0.7 percent.

Society

Japan supports WHO in fight against malaria surge in Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN –Recognizing the urgent need for taking action to eradicate the surge in malaria cases in southeastern regions, the Government of Japan has provided a generous contribution to support the World Health Organization’s efforts.
National campaign to combat cancer being held

TEHRAN –A national campaign to fight against cancer is being held from January 20 to 26 across the country.
New rare diseases identified in Iran

TEHRAN –Five more rare diseases have been identified in the country, making the total number of rare diseases reach 456, according to the Rare Disease Foundation.

Tourism

Fars province’s sole Parthian stone relief restored

TEHRAN - The Fars province’s sole-surviving Parthian-era stone relief has recently been restored to preserve its historical significance, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.
Isfahan seeks to expand tourism ties with African nations

TEHRAN - The Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Isfahan province announced plans to enhance tourism cooperation between Isfahan and several countries in the African continent.
151 artifacts from Tehran museums to go on show in China

TEHRAN – A selection of 151 historical artifacts from some of Tehran’s most prominent museums is set to go on show in a special exhibition at Sichuan University Museum in Chengdu, China.

International

Hamas flexes military muscles, leaves Israeli leaders red-faced

TEHRAN- The strong presence of Hamas fighters dressed in their fatigues and balaclavas in the Gaza Strip has left the Israeli leadership with egg on its face.
Russia-Iran strategic partnership’s effects on the resistance front

BEIRUT — The comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Tehran and Moscow constitutes a remarkable geopolitical step, as it coincides with the resounding defeat of the US-led Israeli aggression on people in certain nations in West Asia.
New Damascus rulers’ passivity has strengthened Israel’s covetous eye on Syria

TEHRAN – For decades the Israeli regime has pursued specific military and strategic goals in Syria.

Israeli campaign is telling the ignorant president to underestimate Iran, attack it, and face heavy consequences