Former Iran goalkeeper Zelli dies

TEHRAN – Former goalkeeper of Iran national football team Faramarz Zelli passed away on Tuesday.

EU has ‘strong plan’ to respond to Trump’s tariffs, bloc’s chief says

European Union executive head Ursula von der Leyen has said the bloc has a “strong plan” to retaliate against United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs, although its preference is a “negotiated solution”.

S. Arabia, UAE and Kuwait refuse to let US use air bases for possible Iran attack: i24NEWS

TEHRAN - Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait secretly told Tehran that they will not allow the US to use their air bases to strike Iran, a Saudi source told i24NEWS early on Monday.

Israeli targets residential building in Beirut suburb, three killed

President Aoun denounces the air raid as 'a serious warning of hostile intentions'

An Israeli airstrike targeted a multistory building in the southern suburb of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, early on Tuesday, Al Mayadeen reported.

Tehran tells UN it will respond decisively in case of US attack on Iran

TEHRAN – On Monday, Iran filed an official protest at the United Nations Security Council against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to conduct military strikes against the Islamic Republic, warning Washington and Tel Aviv of a swift and decisive response in case of any act of aggression.

Iran will be forced to build nuclear arms if it is bombed: top politician

TEHRAN - Ali Larijani, a top Iranian politician, says Iran has the capability to build nuclear weapon but the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a fatwa (religious decree) banning its production, but if the United States or Israel attacks Iran then the Islamic Republic will be pushed toward building nuclear weapons under public pressure at home.

Minister underlines job creation at opening of 5-star hotel in northern Iran

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced that a private sector investment of $150 million in a newly built five-star hotel in Nowshahr has led to the creation of 900 jobs in Mazandaran province, northern Iran. 

Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era

The State Council Information Office (SCIO) of the People's Republic of China has published a white paper detailing the successful strategies implemented to enhance the economy and elevate the living standards of residents in the Xizang Autonomous Region.

Gilan sees surge in Nowruz tourism with over six million visitors

TEHRAN - Gilan province in northern Iran has experienced a considerable boost in tourism in line with the Nowruz holidays, with over six million travelers visiting the region.

Pezeshkian talks to Egyptian president, calls for greater unity against oppression

TEHRAN - In a telephone conversation on Monday afternoon with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated him and the Egyptian people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and called for effective position against oppression though more unity.

Proud Naderi lauds Iran’s history makers

TEHRAN – Ali Naderi was beaming with pride after Iran rewrote the history books by retaining the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup title on Sunday.

“One who sits in a glass house, does not throw stones at others,” IRGC commander

‘50,000 American forces’ in 10 military bases are within Iran’s reach: IRGC

TEHRAN - A high-ranking commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned on Monday that the U.S. forces in the region are sitting in a “glass house” and should avoid “throwing stones at others.”

Iran says bullying is the reason for “indirect negotiations” with US

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the fact that Iran does not negotiate directly with the United States is that Washington acts like a bully.

Hakim ccalls for Iraq's exemption from sanctions on Iranian gas and electricity imports

Sayyed Ammar Hakim, leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, has called for Iraq to be exempted from sanctions affecting the import of Iranian gas and electricity.

Leader says 'strong blow' will ensue any vicious act by US or Israel

TEHRAN - Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, led the Eid al-Fitr prayers this morning at Imam Khomeini’s Musalla in Tehran, attended by a large congregation of the Iranian nation.

Iran warns US through Swiss embassy it will act swiftly to aggression

TEHRAN - Given the ongoing malicious acts of the Zionist regime aimed at creating insecurity in the region coupled with U.S. President Donald Trump’s military threats against Iran, the acting head of the Swiss embassy in Tehran was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

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China’s Hainan Island: A must-visit for tourism and investment

HAINAN, China - Hainan Island is rapidly establishing itself as one of China's most attractive locations for tourists and investors from around the globe.

Tourism minister highlights Eid al-Fitr as opportunity for unity in Islamic World

TEHRAN – Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, extended his congratulations to the Iranian people and Muslims worldwide on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, describing it as a chance to strengthen civilizational and religious ties within the Islamic world.

Trump’s open threat to ‘bomb’ Iran is a shocking affront to global peace, Tehran warns

“Violence breeds violence, peace begets peace," Iran advises Trump

TEHRAN - U.S. President Donald Trump’s open threat of “bombing” Iran is an “affront” to global peace and security, the Iranian Foreign Ministry warned on Monday.

Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era

‪The following is the full text of a white paper on human rights in Xizang in the new era.‬ ‪The white paper was released by the State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China at a press conference in Lhasa, capital city of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Friday.‬

Iran win 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup

TEHRAN - Iran reigned supreme again at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup after they defended their title with an 8-1 win against Oman in the Thailand 2025 final on Sunday.

Iran champions of Asian U20 Water Polo Championships

TEHRAN – Iran won the title of the 2025 Asian U20 Water Polo Championships on Sunday.

Fars province leads in culture tourism during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN – The province of Fars has emerged as the leading destination for culture tourism in Iran during the Nowruz holidays, with historical and cultural landmarks attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. Official statistics indicate a significant surge in domestic travel, reaffirming the province’s status as a cornerstone of Iranian cultural heritage.

Bodies of 14 missing Gaza health workers killed by Israel found

The Palestine Red Crescent Society says it has recovered 14 bodies of health workers in Rafah after its personnel came under heavy Israeli fire last week, Al Jazeera reported.

Iran and Egypt discuss situation in Gaza and the wider region

TEHRAN - During a phone conversation on Sunday night, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atti and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragchi exchanged congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and discussed regional developments, particularly the Israeli war on Gaza.

Netanyahu revives prospect of Palestinians being forced to leave Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to increase military pressure on Hamas. He said the tactic would pave the way for Israel to take control of Gaza and implement “the Trump plan" for evicting Palestinians from the enclave.

Exclusive: Iran has readied missiles for potential response amid Trump's escalating threats

TEHRAN - The Tehran Times has learned that Iran's armed forces have readied missiles with the capability to strike US-related positions, amid ongoing threats of military action from President Donald Trump if Tehran does not agree to a new nuclear agreement on his terms.