Tehran Times

By Shahin Radfar

The deepening security dilemma facing Israel

TEHRAN - The Sunday missile strike by Yemen's Ansarallah movement on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport marks a significant and alarming breach of security inside Israel.
By Wesam Bahrani

Genocide against Gazans goes on unabated

TEHRAN – Dozens have been killed and injured, including women and children, amid relentless Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Shiite duo wins Beirut southern suburb elections

BEIRUT — With a voter turnout of 44.59% and in an environment of excellent security and competitiveness, the Lebanese government successfully organized the first round of municipal and mayoral elections in Mount Lebanon Governorate.
Pezeshkian reaffirms national unity as top priority in meeting with Assembly of Experts

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized national unity as a top priority during a meeting with members of the Assembly of Experts.
Yemen support for Palestine motivated by solidarity, not Iranian direction: foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected allegations that it is behind the recent actions by Yemen’s Resistance movement Ansarullah, calling the claims “baseless” and “an insult” to the Yemeni people.

Politics

Iran unveils cutting-edge missile, says U.S. bases are targets if attacked

TEHRAN — Iran unveiled its latest domestically developed ballistic missile, the Qasem Basir, on Sunday, as Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh issued a stark warning to the United States and the Israeli regime: "We hold no animosity toward neighboring states, but U.S. bases are our targets if war is imposed on us."
More contradictions from Trump on Iran’s nuclear program as talks postponed

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump told American media that he wants indirect talks with Iran to lead to a “total dismantlement” of the country’s nuclear program, but he would still muse an agreement that acknowledges Iran’s right to pursue “civilian nuclear energy”.
Leader’s charter on clergy to mark turning point in seminary discourse, says senior cleric

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Alireza A’rafi, Director of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries, said the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s upcoming Charter on Clergy will mark a significant turning point in religious and academic developments, aligning with the legacy of the Founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini’s original vision.

Yazdani claims gold in 2025 World Youth Weightlifting Championships

TEHRAN – Hossein Yazdani of Iran snatched a gold medal in the 2025 World Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships on Monday.
Mohammadpour: Mirjalili is the world’s best goalkeeper

TEHRAN - Goalkeeper Mehdi Mirjalili discusses his goalscoring ability, while Movahed Mohammadpour insists Iran’s only target is to win this FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
Fasihi to miss 2025 Asian Athletics Championships

TEHRAN – Iranian woman sprinter Farzaneh Fasihi may miss the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships due to a foot injury.

“Melodies of the East” concert highlights Iran-Japan cultural ties

TEHRAN- The “Melodies of the East” concert, a cultural event featuring the collaborative artistry of renowned Iranian musician Keivan Saket and Japanese violinist Nagayo Tsumuzi, was held on Saturday at the Japan’s Embassy in Tehran.
Iran-France joint play “Hope” performed in Clermont-Ferrand

TEHRAN-A joint theater production from Iran and France titled “Hope” (“L’espoir” in French) was recently performed in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Book on first Somali-American Muslim woman elected to U.S. Congress published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “This Is What America Looks Like” by Ilhan Omar and Rebecca Paley has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Tehran Chamber of Commerce hosts Iran-China business development forum

TEHRAN - The Iran-China Business Development Forum convened at the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA), with the participation of China’s ambassador to Iran, the head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), the chair of the Iran-China Parliamentary Friendship Group, and senior officials from the Tehran Chamber.
Iran invites Sweden to revive joint investment programs in auto, power sectors

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s private sector authority has invited Sweden to revive previous joint investment initiatives in the country’s automotive and electricity industries, saying there is ample opportunity for cooperation in sectors not subject to international sanctions, with the government ready to guarantee the return of foreign capital and profits.
Monthly auto output inches up

TEHRAN – Iran’s three major carmakers produced a total of 46,703 vehicles in the first Iranian calendar month of Farvardin (March 21-April 20), showing a modest increase from 45,916 units in the same month last year, according to data published on the Codal system.

Welfare Organization develops plan to improve elderly’s quality of life

TEHRAN – The Welfare Organization is planning to implement a forty-day training program for old people to improve their quality of life.
Average age of first-time mothers in Iran is 27.5: report

TEHRAN –The average age of women in Iran giving birth to their first child stood at 27.5 years in the past Iranian calendar year that ended on March 20, according to a report by the National Organization for Civil Registration.
Iranian-made pentavalent vaccines to be distributed nationwide

TEHRAN –The health ministry will start distributing domestically made pentavalent vaccines across the country on Tuesday, the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.

Minister says cultural diplomacy holds key to stronger ties between Iran and Egypt

TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has described cultural diplomacy as the cornerstone of strengthening relations between Iran and Egypt.
Legend of ‘Mina and Panther’ chosen as global brand for Kandelous village

TEHRAN – The local legend of “Mina and the Panther” has been selected as a symbolic brand for Kandelous, a scenic village nestled at the foot of the Alborz Mountains of northern Iran.
Hasanlu Golden Bowl festival added to Iran’s national tourism calendar

TEHRAN – The annual Hasanlu Golden Bowl Festival, held in Naghadeh, West Azarbaijan province, has been officially registered in the calendar of national tourism events of the Islamic Republic of Iran, an official announced.

The deepening security dilemma facing Israel

TEHRAN - The Sunday missile strike by Yemen's Ansarallah movement on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport marks a significant and alarming breach of security inside Israel.
Genocide against Gazans goes on unabated

TEHRAN – Dozens have been killed and injured, including women and children, amid relentless Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
Shiite duo wins Beirut southern suburb elections

BEIRUT — With a voter turnout of 44.59% and in an environment of excellent security and competitiveness, the Lebanese government successfully organized the first round of municipal and mayoral elections in Mount Lebanon Governorate.