Tehran Times

2025-05-23 21:17
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Nuclear talks get one more chance

Iran, US will look into Omani proposals after ‘professional’ and ‘logical’ fifth round

TEHRAN – Iran and the United States put an end to a fifth round of indirect nuclear talks in Rome on Friday, after a week of high tensions spurred skepticism among Iranians about the American side’s sincerity and commitment to reaching a genuine agreement.
- U.S. sanctions signal hostility, not diplomacy: Iran foreign ministry
- Iran does not need anyone's permission to enrich uranium

Tehran Times chief blasts Western media’s Gaza 'moral failure' at SCO forum in China

URUMQI, China — “When we rely on media frameworks hostile to our realities, we surrender our regional narrative to those who seek to fragment us,” declared Mr. Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief of the Tehran Times, during his keynote speech at the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media Cooperation Forum on Friday.
By Dr. Sasan Karimi

The legitimacy of running the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism

An analysis of E3 compliance and Iran’s responsive measures

TEHRAN – The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed in 2015, incorporates a Dispute Resolution Mechanism (DRM), commonly referred to as the “snap-back mechanism,” to enforce compliance.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Trump’s war on Harvard

Trump targets academic freedom, civil discourse and viewpoint diversity

TEHRAN - Since the beginning of his second term, President Trump has stepped up his war against elite American universities, claiming that they foster antisemitism and leaning toward certain ideologies.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Municipal elections in southern Lebanon on birthday of Resistance and Liberation

SOUTH LEBANON — After sporadic attacks over the past two weeks, the Israeli occupation regime launched a series of violent raids on Lebanese regions on Thursday.
By Wesam Bahrani

Yemen targets Ben Gurion Airport, sends millions into hiding

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces persist in striking the Israeli regime with hypersonic missiles in response to its genocidal war on Gaza.

Politics

‘An army built on drones,’ top commander affirms as Iran unveils new UAV technologies

TEHRAN – The Iranian Army has unveiled three advanced, domestically developed drones designed to meet the demands of modern and future battlefields.
Khorramshahr: The Liberation that defined a nation

TEHRAN – The echoes of battle may have faded, but the significance of Khorramshahr's liberation remains resonant. On Saturday, May 24th, Iran marks the 43rd anniversary of the city's recapture from the foreign-backed Iraqi Baathist regime, a victory that continues to shape Iranian identity and national pride.
Top general says Iran will respond to any threats proportionately

TEHRAN -- Chairman of Iran’s Armed Forces warned on Thursday that the Islamic Republic will respond to any threats proportionately.

Sports

Yazdani to miss 2025 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Hassan Yazdani will not participate in the 2025 World Wrestling Championships.
Tehran to host Iran, N. Korea match in 2026 WC qualifier

TEHRAN –The match between Iran and North Korea football teams in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) will be held in Tehran.
Malavan edge Gol Gohar in 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup semifinals

TEHRAN – Malavan football team defeated Gol Gohar 1-0 on Friday to secure their place in the final of the 2024/25 Iran Hazfi Cup.

Culture

Renowned Armenian author’s work celebrated in Tehran session with prominent cultural figures

TEHRAN – The unveiling and analysis of the Persian translation of the book "The Great Silence" (“Mec Irutyune” in Armenian) by the renowned Armenian author Perch Zeytuntsyan was held at Tehran’s City Theater Complex on Wednesday.
23rd Tehran Auction realizes $2.2 million

TEHRAN - The 23rd Tehran Auction, titled “Modern and Contemporary Iranian Art,” was held on Thursday at the Parsian Azadi Hotel in Tehran, realizing 1.75 trillion rials (approximately $2.2 million).
What’s in Tehran art galleries

A collection of paintings by Ali Akbar Sadeqi is on view in an exhibition at Iranshahr Gallery. The exhibit named “Holy Demons” will run until June 10 at the gallery that can be found at 69 Sepand St., off Karim Khan Ave.

Economy

President, transport minister inaugurate, launch over 4,000 projects in country

TEHRAN- During an online ceremony at the place of Iran’s Ministry of Transport and Urban Development on Saturday, 4,219 projects in the fields of transportation, housing, and meteorology were inaugurated or launched in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian and Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh.
‘Government’s strategy for renewable energies development continuously followed up’

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian referred to the government's strategy for expanding renewable energies, and stated that the movement in this direction has begun and is being followed continuously and regularly in daily and weekly government meetings.
Sponge iron production rises 7% in a month on year

TEHRAN – Production of sponge iron in Iran rose seven percent in the first month of the current Iranian calendar year, Farvardin (March 21-April21), as compared to the first month in the previous year, As reported, 4.075 million tons of sponge iron was produced in Farvardin of this year, while the figure was 3.807 million tons in the same month of the past year.

Society

Iran’s services to refugees are commendable: UNHCR Commissioner

TEHRAN – Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has appreciated Iran’s efforts in providing services to refugees in different fields, such as health, education, and employment.
Strategic plan to be developed for preserving endangered species

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order, obligating the Department of Environment (DOE) to develop a strategic plan to preserve endangered species in the country.
Indigenized technology contributes to Iran’s key role in AI: COMSTECH official

TEHRAN –Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, the coordinator general of the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), has said Iran plays a critical role in artificial intelligence (AI), relying on indigenized technology.

Tourism

Reviving roots: a new chapter in Iran’s rural tourism

KERMAN - On May 21, the first-ever national celebration of ecolodges brought together some 600 ecolodge managers, travel insiders, and media personnel from across the country.
Registration documents for ‘Sacred Defense’ elements unveiled

TEHRAN - On the 43rd anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr, Iranian authorities unveiled official national registration documents for 12 sites and elements in Khuzestan province linked to the country’s eight-year war with Iraq, known domestically as the Sacred Defense (1980–1988).
Global registration of Gorgan Great Wall on Cultural Heritage Ministry’s agenda

TEHRAN - Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage Ali Darabi announced that preparing a comprehensive dossier on the Great Wall of Gorgan is underway, aiming for its potential inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

International

Trump’s war on Harvard

TEHRAN - Since the beginning of his second term, President Trump has stepped up his war against elite American universities, claiming that they foster antisemitism and leaning toward certain ideologies.
Municipal elections in southern Lebanon on birthday of Resistance and Liberation

SOUTH LEBANON — After sporadic attacks over the past two weeks, the Israeli occupation regime launched a series of violent raids on Lebanese regions on Thursday.
Yemen targets Ben Gurion Airport, sends millions into hiding

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces persist in striking the Israeli regime with hypersonic missiles in response to its genocidal war on Gaza.