Tehran Times

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.
IRGC: Iran will give devastating response to any Israeli foolish act

A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran will give a devastating response to any foolish act by Israel, stressing that the Tel Aviv regime is incapable of grasping the power of the Iranian nation in supporting the Islamic Republic in times of war.

Politics

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.
Iranian Parliament ratifies strategic partnership treaty with Russia

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament has approved a landmark treaty on a comprehensive strategic partnership with the Russian Federation, marking a pivotal step in deepening ties between the two countries across a wide range of sectors.
Former interior minister appointed Iran’s new ambassador to China

TEHRAN – Iran has named former Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli as its new ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.

Iran learn fate in 2025 IHF Women’s World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran are drawn in Pool B of the 2025 International Handball Federation (IHF) Women’s World Championship.
Mohammad Rabiei takes charge of Kheybar

TEHRAN – Mohammad Rabiei has been appointed as the new head coach of Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) club Kheybar on Friday.
Asian Youth Para Games a chance to know new talents, official says

TEHRAN - With 200 days left until the start of the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games, Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Technical Deputy, Saeid Solgi, says that the Games is an opportunity to find young talented athletes.

“Servants of the Nation" exhibition inaugurated in Tehran

TEHRAN – An exhibition of poster and typography on the occasion of the first anniversary of the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions was inaugurated at the Aali Gallery of Tehran's Art Bureau on Tuesday.
Iranian short film “Khalil” to participate in 23rd Plein la Bobine

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Khalil” directed by Seyed Payam Hosseini has been selected for the 23rd Plein la Bobine International Film Festival in La Bourboule, France, from June 8 to 13.
IAF to show Jean-Luc Godard’s “Our Music”

TEHRAN – Jean-Luc Godard’s 2004 film “Our Music” will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Friday.

Iran’s acting economy minister meets Islamic Development Bank president in Algiers

TEHRAN - Seyed Rahmatollah Akrami, Iran’s acting Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, met with Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) President Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, expressing Tehran’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in pursuit of shared development goals.
Tehran urges ECO members to share water efficiency expertise to tackle regional crises

TEHRAN - Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, has called on member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to exchange experiences and strategies to boost water resource efficiency amid growing regional challenges such as climate change and water scarcity.
Iran, Russia advance free trade as Eurasian union finalizes roadmap with Iran

TEHRAN - The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has finalized a roadmap to implement its newly effective free trade agreement with Iran, aimed at boosting direct business engagement and resolving regulatory hurdles.

Iran, Russia underline development of environmental ties

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, and the deputy chairmen of the Federation Council of Russia, Konstantin Kosachev, have explored the potential of enhancing joint efforts in environmental fields.
WHO ready to support Iran in providing healthcare to refugees

TEHRAN – Recognizing the heavy burden imposed by Afghan refugees on Iran's health system, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has announced readiness to support the country despite the organization’s limited budget.
Tehran, Ashgabat to expand ties on data transit, artificial intelligence

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and the director general of Turkmenistan’s Agency for Transport and Communications, Chakyev Mammethan Berdimyradovich, have discussed ways to broaden ties between the two countries in digital economy, artificial intelligence, space technologies, and data transit.

Iran holds first national celebration of ecolodges to promote sustainable tourism

KERMAN — The city of Kerman hosted Iran’s first-ever National Celebration of Ecolodges on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31), highlighting the country's growing commitment to sustainable and community-based 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.

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.