By Afshin Majlesi

Breaking bread and borders: a taste of Italy in Tehran

TEHRAN - On Thursday, Rome’s embassy in Tehran organized a culinary event that went beyond just taste to the realms of craftsmanship, memory, cultural heritage, and novelty.

By M.A. Saki

Israel’s Eliyahu is criminally insane: nuclear physicist

‘Suggesting to nuke Gaza refugees wouldn’t significantly increase Israel’s deterrence’

TEHRAN – A senior nuclear physicist describes Israeli far-right minister Amihai Eliyahu who proposed using nuclear arms against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip as “criminally insane”.

By Mehdi Soltani

Russian professor proposes free trade regime and common technological space with Iran 

Bezrukov believes ‘Western sanctions are expediting the global redistribution of power’ 

MOSCOW - Russian Professor Andrey Bezrukov suggests establishing a free trade agreement and a common economic and technological space between Russia and Iran.

United front needed to stop genocide against Palestinians: Trudeau's former parl. sec.

TEHRAN – Urging for an international united front to stop Israel including sanctioning Tel Aviv, Celina R. Caesar-Chavannes says what is happening in Gaza is genocide against the Palestinian people.

By Ali Karbalaei 

The humanity of General Soleimani 

TEHRAN - The martyr Iranian lieutenant general was known around the world for his bravery on the battlefield. He played a critical role as a top military advisor to help Iraq and Syria emerge victorious in their battle against the Daesh terrorism. 

By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

Bridging cultures: the art and impact of translation in Iran

TEHRAN-International Translation Day, celebrated annually on September 30, serves as a tribute to the art of translation and the invaluable role it plays in fostering cross-cultural communication and understanding. On this occasion, the Tehran Times explored the state of translation in Iran, which is historically known for its vast and diverse literary heritage.

By Eshrat Mardi

We are happy to have Iran as a strategic partner: Zimbabwean ambassador

Kupemba says there is “political will” to implement all projects between Harare and Tehran

TEHRAN - The Zimbabwean ambassador to Tehran tells the Tehran Times that his country is happy that it has established a “strategic” partnership with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

By Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

'New corridor' US political ploy, unlikely to succeed: Prof. Askari

TEHRAN– Prof. Askari says the success of the new corridor connecting India to Europe depends on political alliances and the willingness of Arabs to come up with the financing and forgetting the plight of their Palestinian brethren.

By Afshin Majlesi

Interview: Indian adventurer tells of epic journey on 73-year-old car

Indian adventurer Daman Thakore has kindly taken time out of his transcontinental journey to share us a little bit of information about the amazing expedition in a 73-year-old car!

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Through the lens of a war photographer: capturing the history and heroes of Iran-Iraq war

TEHRAN - The role of photography in shaping our perception of the world is undeniable, and one particular domain where it has wielded immense influence is in the documentation of conflicts and wars. 

By M.A. Saki

BRICS does not want to be under U.S. thumb: American professor

‘Countries want to join BRICS to escape from Western economic and financial hegemony’

TEHRAN – An American professor says BRICS does not to be “under the thumb of the U.S.” and believes that de-dollarization is a “crucial goal” that the BRICS countries are seeking.

By Mohammad Hassan Nikbin

American-Zionist powers have adopted massive racism in Europe since WWII: law expert

TEHRAN - The fatal shooting of Nahel Merzouk, a 17-year-old boy of Moroccan and Algerian descent, in a suburb of Paris on June 27 by a policeman prompted protests in France with many accusing the government of allowing a culture of institutional racism in the police force to fester. 

By Martin Love

One notable Palestinian sees no changes for now but “samud” will prevail…

I have been to Jenin in the West Bank. This was in winter 2006. I visited the cemetery there and saw the graves of Palestinians, many who died from an earlier attack on the Jenin Refugee Camp somewhat similar to the one this summer. My host was the Palestinian Red Crescent in Tubas, some 30 miles to the southeast.

By Sommayeh Ebrahim Khalili

Arab Leaders know their attempt to oust Assad failed 

TEHRAN - Khaled Manzlawi, the Assistant Secretary-General for International Political Affairs at the Arab League, just recently met with Syria’s permanent representative to the Arab League at the pro-Arab headquarters in Cairo.  

By Mohammad Sarfi

Everyone said this is a mission impossible 

Iran navy chief speaks about Iran maritime achievements in interview with the Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Shahram Irani, commander of the Iranian Navy, has praised the Iranian navy group which sailed around the world in a historic mission. Rear Admiral Irani said everyone doubted the mission but Iranian sailors traveled around the world successfully. 

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Be your own tour guide in Tehran

TEHRAN – Tehran, being a metropolitan and historical city, boasts a myriad of attractions that are simply must-sees.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Ex-Iran player Ashoubi not interested in 2023 CAFA

TEHRAN - Iranian expert Farzad Ashoubi believes that Iran national football team's participation in the 2023 CAFA Nations Cup cannot help Team Melli prepare for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

By Mahnaz Abdi

‘Iran’s free trade, special economic zones, safe haven for investment’

TEHRAN- The establishment of free trade zones (FTZs) in Iran dates back to the Iranian calendar year 1368 (March 1989 - March 1990) following the fall in the country’s oil income in the preceding year which prompted the government to promote non-oil exports.

Market for Australian companies in Iran is wide open: SBI Markets

TEHRAN - Australia has had continuous bilateral relations with Iran since it opened an embassy in Tehran in 1968. Similarly, Iran opened its embassy in Australia in 1971. For much of the period following the 1968 opening of Australia's embassy in Tehran, Iran was Australia's largest trading partner in the Middle East and the ninth largest overall.

By Mohammad Hassan Nikbin

Iran-Saudi Arabia deal: Many winners and few losers

Christopher Hoerstel, German journalist and political activist, tells the Tehran Times winners are all friends and partners, including Iraq and Oman, will be the winners of reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia.