Tehran Times

2025-05-20 22:08
Martyr Raisi was honest and sharp: Leader

THERAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei held a gathering in Tehran on Tuesday to honor late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, late Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and a number of other officials who lost their lives during a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024.
- Raisi administration’s foreign policy was based on dignity
- Tehran marks first anniversary of former president Raisi’s martyrdom

By Ehsan Salehi

Raisi: The exemplary human of the Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN – On the anniversary of the martyrdom of Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted his exceptional qualities, emphasizing that recounting these traits serves as a lesson for all.
Ayatollah Khamenei's response to US ‘nonsense’:

Iran does not need anyone's permission to enrich uranium

TEHRAN – Iran has repeated its long-standing position that uranium enrichment cannot and will not stop within the country, with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei taking to the public stage this time to ask Americans to stop talking “nonsense”, after multiple warnings by lower-ranking officials seemingly failed to resonate during ongoing nuclear talks with the United States.
Ties with Iran good, will get even better, Turkmenistan’s FM tells Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, said in remarks to the Tehran Times that Tehran and Ashgabat are working on concrete steps to implement cooperation agreements signed in recent years.
Enrichment to continue with or without a deal: Iran FM

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Iran’s firm position on its rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), emphasizing that Tehran would not accept any compromise on a hard-earned scientific achievement.
By Mahnaz Abdi

‘Iran contributes to SCO’s capacity to strengthen peace, security, stability'

TEHRAN- Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev arrived in Tehran on Friday night to participate in the Tehran Dialogue Forum (TDF), and hold bilateral meetings with Iranian officials, including Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araqchi, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi, and Chairman of Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Ebrahim Azizi.

Politics

Marco Rubio and the threat to diplomacy in the Iranian nuclear conflict

MADRID – In recent weeks, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made a series of strong statements about Iran’s nuclear program that go beyond reaffirming a traditional stance within the American establishment.
High-profile attendance marks conclusion of Tehran Dialogue Forum

TEHRAN – The Tehran Dialogue Forum came to an end on Monday, with the second and final day involving a compelling mix of expert panels, probing interviews with influential voices, and keynote addresses from Iran's leading figures.
Iran summons UK charge d’affaires over unlawful detention of nationals

TEHRAN — Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the United Kingdom’s charge d’affaires on Monday in response to the “suspicious and unjustified” arrests of Iranian citizens in the UK, denouncing the allegations as “politically motivated fabrications.”

Sports

China's sports minister Zhidan meets Donyamali

TEHRAN – China's Sports Minister Gao Zhidan met with his Iranian counterpart, Ahmad Donyamali, during his visit to Harbin.
Iran need generation change in women’s futsal

TEHRAN – Iran secured their spot in the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup by finishing in third place at the 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup. However, to achieve greater success, the team needs a generation change.
Payam Niazmand signs for Persepolis

TEHRAN – Sepahan goalkeeper Payam Niazmand joined Persepolis football team on Monday.

Culture

“With the World of Dali” exhibition underway at Niavaran Cultural Historical Complex

TEHRAN – The Niavaran Cultural Historical Complex in Tehran is hosting the art exhibition “With the World of Dali,” showcasing Salvador Dali's artworks preserved in Niavaran Palace treasures.
"The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” appears at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by American writer Victoria Elizabeth Schwab has been published in Persian by Milkan Publications.
Musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN – A musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play “King Lear” is currently on stage at Tehran's City Theater Complex.

Economy

Iran, Turkmenistan to expand energy cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran’s Oil Minister and Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister have emphasized deepening bilateral cooperation in the oil and gas sector and discussed avenues to broaden energy collaboration.
Tehran, Moscow eye $10b trade target amid push for banking, logistics reforms

TEHRAN – Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has called for financial and regulatory reforms to unlock a surge in bilateral trade with Russia, as the two countries seek to deepen economic ties following the signing of a 20-year strategic cooperation pact.
Iran offers to share mineral exploration, processing expertise with Afghanistan

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Seyed Mohammad Atabak has announced Tehran’s readiness to transfer technical expertise and experience in mineral exploration, extraction, and processing to Afghanistan.

Society

UNHCR lauds medical services provided to refugees in Isfahan

TEHRAN – Following a visit to Al-Zahra hospital in Isfahan province, Yumiko Takashima, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran, has commended the medical services provided to Afghan refugees.
Iran discusses expanding health ties with Switzerland, Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN – Holding separate meetings with his Swiss and Saudi counterparts, Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has discussed the potential of expanding cooperation in the health sector with the two countries.
UNESCO programs in Iran to include environmental education

TEHRAN –Environmental education is placed among the list of major programs of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Iran, aiming to develop sustainable solutions and international cooperation to address environmental challenges.

Tourism

WAC issues urgent statement on Gaza cultural heritage crisis

TEHRAN - The World Archaeological Congress (WAC), a leading international body of archaeologists committed to human rights and the protection of cultural heritage, has issued a powerful statement addressing the deepening humanitarian and cultural crisis in Gaza.
3,200-year-old Iron Age woman's skeleton discovered in northern Iran

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has uncovered the 3,200-year-old skeleton of a woman in a rural district in northern Iran.
Stolen artifacts from Shah Nematollah Vali Museum recovered, main suspect arrested

TEHRAN - Iranian authorities have announced the successful recovery of several stolen artifacts, including rare handwritten copies of the holy Quran, from the Shah Nematollah Vali Museum in Mahan, Kerman province.

International

Gaza media blackout deepens as Israeli strikes kill five more journalists

TEHRAN – The killing of journalists in Gaza has reached an unprecedented and alarming scale, as highlighted by the recent report from the Palestine Chronicle detailing the deaths of five more journalists in Israeli airstrikes, bringing the confirmed total to at least 219 Palestinian journalists and media workers as of May 19, 2025.
A pro-Resistance popular referendum

SOUTH LEBANON — Ballots closed in the third round of municipal and mayoral elections on May 18 in Beirut Governorate, Bekaa Governorate, and Baalbek-Hermel Governorate.
Undercover Israeli operation fails

TEHRAN – Undercover Israeli occupation troops launch a covert mission to recover Gaza captives, but the operation ends in failure.