Tehran Times

2025-02-10 22:17
By Soheila Zarfam

People's commitment to revolution

Millions of Iranians celebrate 46th anniversary of Islamic Revolution in hundreds of cities across the country

TEHRAN – Millions of Iranians from all walks of life took to the streets on Monday to mark the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, an event that shaped modern Iranian identity and enabled the population of the world’s oldest nation to determine their own fate after decades of foreign control.
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Trump says he would ‘bomb the hell out of Iran’ if it doesn’t agree to his demands

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump made shocking statements on Saturday, suggesting in remarks to an American media outlet that he would first attempt to secure a deal requiring extreme military concessions from Iran, but if unsuccessful, he would "bomb the hell” out of the country.
By Batool Subeiti

Trump’s ‘New Middle East’ vision

LONDON - "The (Israeli occupation) entity is so tiny and needs fattening up." This was a statement made by Trump during the late days of his election campaign. Netanyahu announced Plan A at the UN, calling it the “New Middle East”.
By Shahrokh Saei

Chasing rainbows: Trump's quest to conquer Gaza will hit brick wall

TEHRAN - US President Donald Trump’s insistence on his proposal to take control of the Gaza Strip has made it crystal clear that he is developing Israel’s nefarious schemes for the Palestinian territory.
Saudi Arabia slams Netanyahu’s suggestion it should host Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s suggestion that the kingdom’s land be used to establish a Palestinian state, Al Jazeera reported.
By Wesam Bahrani

Deadly Israeli assaults on West Bank surge

TEHRAN – The Israeli military has intensified its assault in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the death of more civilians, including a 23-year-old pregnant woman.

Politics

Araghchi: Iran’s sovereignty defined by independence

TEHRAN – Speaking in Hamadan at the celebratory parades commemorating the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared, “The Islamic Revolution was founded to ensure no foreign power could dictate terms to Iran.”
Baqeri in Tehran: Armed forces ready to counter every threat

TEHRAN – Major General Mohammad Baqeri, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, stated, “Our military readiness surpasses all previous levels. We are ready to counter any threat that might come our way.”
Qalibaf: Iran stands firm in defense of Islamic values

TEHRAN – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, speaking at a rally in West Azerbaijan Province at the celebratory parades commemorating the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution on Monday, emphasized the nation's defense of the Islamic Republic, inspired by Imam Khomeini and Ayatollah Khamenei.

Sports

Iranian women skier Baher happy to participate at 2025 Asian Winter Games

TEHRAN - Samaneh Beyrami Baher of Iran completed the women's 5km free cross-country skiing event at the Harbin Asian Winter Games in a state of excitement, celebrating as if she had won gold, despite finishing in 19th place.
Tractor beat Al Khaldiya at AFC Champions League Two

TEHRAN - Tractor will take a 2-1 lead into the second leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 Round of 16 meeting with Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya SC next week after the side from Iran fought back to claim a narrow victory in Riffa on Tuesday.
Holders Sepahan to meet Persepolis in Hazfi Cup Round of 16

TEHRAN - The draw for the 2025 Iran Hazfi Cup Round of 16 has set the stage for some thrilling encounters, with the highlight being a colossal clash between defending champions Sepahan and Persepolis at the Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium.

Culture

Global musicians to perform at Tehran’s Vahdat hall during 40th International Fajr Music Festival

TEHRAN-The 40th International Fajr Music Festival will kick off in Tehran on Tuesday afternoon, with six international musicians and bands performing during the week-long event.
17th Fajr Visual Arts Festival launches nationwide

TEHRAN- The 17th edition of the Fajr Visual Arts Festival was officially inaugurated at a ceremony held in Shiraz, Fars province, on Sunday.
Familiarizing foreign students with history, culture, and civilization of Iran

TEHRAN-The Iranology Foundation in Tehran is holding a knowledge-enhancement course on Iranology for a group of students from Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, who are all familiar with the Persian language.

Economy

Iran to showcase export capabilities at Eurasia exhibition

TEHRAN – Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) head announced that the upcoming Eurasia International Exhibition has garnered strong interest from member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), particularly Russia.
Tehran, Ashgabat emphasize expansion of gas cooperation

TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, the chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan have underscored the importance of strengthening gas cooperation and promoting peace and trust in the region.
'Unblocking Iran’s frozen funds key to strengthening ties with South Korea'

TEHRAN – A senior South Korean diplomat said resolving the issue of Iran’s frozen assets in South Korea has been a key factor in enhancing bilateral relations, along with high-level visits and diplomatic engagements between the two countries.

Society

Health ministry plans to prevent cancers by promoting healthy diets

TEHRAN— As nutrition contributes to 10-70 percent of cancers, the health ministry plans to promote healthy lifestyle habits, particularly healthy diets, to significantly protect individuals against cancers.
Russian official lauds Iran's progress as ‘role model for world’

TEHRAN – Russian Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko has lauded Iran's independence, self-sufficiency, progress, and achievements in different fields, saying that Iran is a role model for many countries and even the globe.
Women's share in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

TEHRAN –The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated every February 11 to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.

Tourism

Tehran tourism fair opens with great enthusiasm

TEHRAN - The 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition opened this morning amid a diverse crowd of high-ranking officials, business leaders, travel enthusiasts, and avid visitors. The grand opening ceremony was attended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, alongside tens of foreign diplomats and representatives from the travel industry.
Saudi ambassador lauds Isfahan as a desired travel destination

TEHRAN - The Saudi ambassador to Iran, Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, has highlighted the significant tourism potential of Isfahan, describing it as a city with vast cultural and historical attractions for international visitors.
Centuries-old Yazd passageway recreated at Tehran fair

TEHRAN - A model of a centuries-old passageway, which is located in the UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, has been installed at the Yazd’s pavilion during the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition, which opened in the Iranian capital on Tuesday morning.

International

Trump’s ‘New Middle East’ vision

LONDON - "The (Israeli occupation) entity is so tiny and needs fattening up." This was a statement made by Trump during the late days of his election campaign. Netanyahu announced Plan A at the UN, calling it the “New Middle East”.
Chasing rainbows: Trump's quest to conquer Gaza will hit brick wall

TEHRAN - US President Donald Trump’s insistence on his proposal to take control of the Gaza Strip has made it crystal clear that he is developing Israel’s nefarious schemes for the Palestinian territory.
Deadly Israeli assaults on West Bank surge

TEHRAN – The Israeli military has intensified its assault in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the death of more civilians, including a 23-year-old pregnant woman.

Millions of Iranians celebrate 46th anniversary of Islamic Revolution in hundreds of cities across the country