Tehran Times

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  • Great Wall 2025-03-18 18:15

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    Beyond the bricks: CIPCC's memorable expedition to the Great Wall of China 

    BEIJING- Imagine standing atop a structure that snakes across mountains as far as the eye can see. The Great Wall of China is more than just bricks and stones. It's a symbol of history, resilience, and human ingenuity. 

  • Panda painting 2025-03-17 10:53

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    CIPCC turns back the clock: Foreign journalists revisit childhood through panda painting

    BEIJING – In a vibrant initiative organized by the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC), a group of foreign journalists, including myself from the Tehran Times, gathered for a unique painting class in Beijing on Monday that transcended mere artistic expression. 

  • China 2025-03-09 10:15

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    Tehran Times interviews CGTN commentator on sidelines of Two Sessions 

    BEIJING- On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the NPC convened for its opening meeting of the annual Two Sessions.

  • Zarif in exclusive interview with Tehran Times 2025-02-26 22:28

    By Mohammad Javad Zarif, Vice President for Strategic Affairs 

    'Tehran Times a counterweight to corrosive trends'

    TEHRAN – In today’s fast-paced media landscape, credible journalism plays a vital role not only in fostering informed societies but also in holding power accountable. Politicians, policymakers, and leaders must “deeply listen” to the voices of their people - voices that are too often drowned out by sensationalism, partisan rhetoric, and orchestrated misinformation. 

  • Tehran Times 2025-02-26 22:26

    By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief

    15000 days with you

    Our readers today hold the 15,000th edition of the Tehran Times. Reaching this milestone is no small feat, especially for a newspaper whose language is not the mother tongue of its country. The lifespan of the Tehran Times is nearly as old as the Islamic Republic.

  • Nostalgic Iranian songs revived by Chakavak Orchestra at Fajr Music Festival 2025-02-15 15:15

    Photo: Bahman Vakhshour

    Nostalgic Iranian songs revived by Chakavak Orchestra at Fajr Music Festival

    Tehran – On Friday, the Chakavak Music Orchestra took the stage at the 40th Fajr International Music Festival, delivering a performance of nostalgic songs, some of which were presented for the first time in half a century. Led by conductor Reza Shayesteh, the Chakavak Music Orchestra brought to life beloved Iranian national and cultural pieces, celebrating Iran's rich musical heritage.

  • Government Spokesperson Visits Tehran Times 2025-02-12 14:34

    Photo: Foad Ashtari

    Government spokeswoman visits Tehran Times

    On Tuesday, February 12, Fatemeh Mohajerani, the government spokeswoman, visited the Tehran Times and met with Mohammad Mehdi Rahmati, the daily's managing director.

  • Islamic Jihad envoy 2025-01-21 22:36

    Islamic Jihad envoy talks Gaza ceasefire, future of enclave during Tehran Times visit

    TEHRAN - The Palestinian Islamic Jihad Resistance movement’s envoy to Tehran, Nasser Abu-Sharif, stated that the terms of the Gaza ceasefire agreement were consistent with the group’s initial demands since the start of the conflict. 

  • China exhibit 2024/12/25

    By Yi Sheng, commentator on international affairs at China Daily

    An Iranian journalist's travel to China: Chinese modernization amazes me

    BEIJING- "Seeing is believing." This is the takeaway I have after reading the dozens of reports filed by Mahnaz Abdi, a Tehran Times' journalist, about her visit to China in 2024.

  • tehran times 2024-11-03 23:25

    Capturing a victory

    The Tehran Times' coverage of the U.S. embassy takeover in Iran

    TEHRAN – On November 4, 1979, Iranian students took control of the U.S. embassy in Tehran in what many saw as a critical act of justice and defiance against decades of U.S. interference.

  • Marzieh Hashemi 2024-11-01 22:04

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi 

    Truth through art: amplifying revolutionary voices on global stage in Ammar festival

    TEHRAN- In a recent interview with the Tehran Times, Marzieh Hashemi, an American-Iranian journalist, television presenter, and the new secretary of Ammar Popular Film Festival, spoke passionately about the evolving role of the festival in showcasing revolutionary art and providing a platform for underrepresented voices. 

  • Marzieh Hashemi: Ammar festival expands to showcase revolutionary art globally 2024-11-01 17:07

    Photo: Bahman Vakhshour

    Marzieh Hashemi: Ammar festival expands to showcase revolutionary art globally

    In an interview with the Tehran Times, Marzieh Hashemi, the newly appointed secretary of the Ammar Popular Film Festival, shared her vision for the festival's transformative journey in the realm of revolutionary art. With a commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices, Hashemi emphasized the festival's goal of expanding its influence beyond regional confines to a broader, international audience.

  • Syrian media delegation visits Tehran Times office to discuss cooperation 2024-10-09 18:44

    Syrian media delegation visits Tehran Times office to discuss cooperation

    TEHRAN – A delegation of journalists from different Syrian media organizations paid a visit to the Tehran Times office in Tehran.

  • BRICS 2024-09-14 13:58

    7th BRICS Media Summit underway in Moscow

    TEHRAN-The 7th BRICS Media Summit is underway in Moscow, Russia, with representatives from Iranian media including the Tehran Times, Mehr, and IRNA in attendance. The summit was inaugurated on September 13 and will run until September 17.

  • Chinese envoy to Tehran Cong Peiwu 2024-08-14 20:59

    By Mona Hojat Ansari

    China ready to cooperate with new Iranian govt: Chinese envoy 

    TEHRAN – China is looking to strengthen its comprehensive partnership with Iran during President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration, according to the Chinese envoy to Tehran Cong Peiwu who has served in his role for the past three months.

  • Pakistan's ambassador in Iran visits Tehran Times for talks, interview 2024-07-10 20:53

    Photo: Bahman Vakhshour

    Pakistan's ambassador in Iran visits Tehran Times for talks, interview

    TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, visited the Tehran Times headquarters on Wednesday to explore potential collaborations. He met with the publication’s CEO and Editor-in-Chief and participated in an interview with a Tehran Times correspondent.

  • AVA 2024-07-05 23:15

    Tehran Times, Afghan Voice Agency ink MoU

    TEHRAN-Managing directors of Tehran Times International Daily and Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday in Tehran.

  • MoU 2024-06-12 20:55

    Tehran Times, Armenpress sign MOU for cooperation

    TEHRAN – The Tehran Times under the Mehr Media Group inked a memorandum of understanding with Armenia’s Armenpress News Agency on Wednesday to begin cooperation in different fields. 

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 2024-06-07 22:13

    Scoop on Bibi featured in documentary

    The Tehran Times’ scoop on Netanyahu›s mental health is featured in a documentary aired on national TV

    TEHRAN – On Friday, Iran Channel 3 released a highly anticipated documentary focusing on the influential Tehran Times newspaper and its groundbreaking exclusive article published on September 24, 2023.

  • manhanz abdi 2024-05-04 14:01

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    We have to support each other, have development together: Burundi’s ambassador

    BEIJING- I, as the representative of my country, and also my newspaper (the Tehran Times), along with over 100 journalists from more than 90 countries around the world, are participating in a training program, organized by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Beijing.

  • Zarif in exclusive interview with Tehran Times 2024-03-12 23:58

    Part 3:

    Zarif in exclusive interview with Tehran Times

  • zarif 2024-03-12 23:51

    Part 2:

    Zarif in exclusive interview with Tehran Times

  • zarif 2024-03-12 23:48

    Part 1:

    Zarif in exclusive interview with Tehran Times

  • Mohammad Sarfi 2024-02-23 22:16

    By Sadegh Fereydounabadi 

    White House is principal employer, Meta serves as contractor

    TEHRAN — Mohammad Sarfi, the editor-in-chief of the Tehran Times, has weighed in on Meta's decision to block KHAMENEI.IR's media activities, portraying it as a piece in a larger puzzle, noting, "Meta was a contractor for the White House."

  • Mehr News Agency 2024-02-20 14:45

    Mehr Media Group, TV BRICS forge strategic partnership at Iran Media Expo

    TEHRAN- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Mehr Media Group and TV BRICS at the Mehr Media Group pavilion during a session at the 24th Iran Media Expo on Monday.

  • Pejman Shirmardi 2024-02-19 17:19

    By Mona Hojat Ansari

    Iran’s nuclear activities transparent since day one: nuclear official

    TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, the Deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) rejected claims that the country’s nuclear program is not fully transparent.

  • kanaani 2024-02-19 13:10

    By Mona Hojat Ansari

    Iran slams West’s muzzling of free speech in support of Israel

    TEHRAN- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday criticized the removal of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s accounts from Instagram and Facebook, saying the move is the latest in a string of attempts to silence the critics of Israel.

  • Iran Media Expo inaugurated inTehran 2024-02-18 20:42

    Photo: Bahman Vakhshour

    Iran Media Expo inaugurated inTehran

    The 24th edition of the Iran Media Expo kicked off in Tehran on Sunday after a six-year hiatus, bringing together over 600 media outlets, creative groups, and knowledge-based companies to showcase the latest developments in the industry. The event will run until February 21 at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Mosalla.

  • Abbasali Kadkhodaei Talking to Tehran Times correspondent 2023-12-17 17:41

    Photo: Bahman Vakhshour

    Abbasali Kadkhodaei Talking to Tehran Times correspondent

    TEHRAN- Head of the Constitutional Council's Research Institute Abbasali Kadkhodaei shed more light on the activities of the Institute in an interview with the Tehran Times.

  • Tehran Times CEO Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati 2023-12-10 14:36

    By Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati

    Media’s gathering in the Land of the Red Dragon

    China shines as the host of the fifth World Media Summit

    The fifth World Media Summit took place in the Nansha district of Guangzhou, the central province of Guangdong, China, from December 1 to 6. Themed "Boosting Global Confidence, Promoting Media Development", the event brought together 450 media practitioners from around the world, representing nearly 170 media outlets.