Tehran Times

2025-05-25 21:51
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Prepared for battle

Army commander tells Tehran Times that any source of aggression will be ‘razed to the ground’

TEHRAN – The Army (Artesh) Ground Force held a ceremony on Sunday to mark the conference on the founding and achievements of its Evaluation and Growth Centre for Human Capital.
- Army accelerates smart drone base network
- Army deploys 11 brigades at Iran’s borders as it awaits completion of extensive border walls

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Mahmoud Abbas’ Beirut visit: Zero results for the Palestinian cause

South Lebanon — Although President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas’s visit to Lebanon does not merit analysis or serious consideration, the treatment he received from Lebanon’s anti-Resistance camp was highly ridiculous.
By Sahar Dadjoo

From indifference to moral posturing: Europe’s betrayal of Gaza’s civilians

History will evaluate Europe based on its actions rather than words

TEHRAN – As the Gaza war reaches its most horrific crescendo, the last-minute diplomatic machinations and rhetorical condemnations of the European Union are being hailed in some quarters as a “watershed moment” in its relationship with Israel.
By Wesam Bahrani

Extermination through planned starvation

‘Consequences of starvation on the entire Gaza population will be profound’

TEHRAN – The United Nations has led urgent global condemnation against the Israeli regime over the escalating hunger crisis in Gaza.
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Army Aviation still stands guard 43 years after Khorramshahr’s liberation, cmdr. tells Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Iranians call the eight-year war against Saddam Hussein’s Iraq the Sacred Defense. For them, it was a time of immense hardship but also great pride. Thousands lost their lives fighting against Saddam’s forces, which were far better equipped and backed by major military powers, including the United States, the UK, and Germany.
IRGC vows crushing response to any hostile act, citing readiness ‘beyond imagination’

TEHRAN —Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) declared on Saturday that it remains at peak readiness and will deliver a powerful and “regret-inducing” response to any act of aggression, stressing that its deterrent capability exceeds what enemies could anticipate.

Politics

Two-state solution is ‘unachievable promise’ for Gaza, FM says in Vatican

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly dismissed the so-called “two-state solution” as a viable path to peace in Palestine, arguing that the decades-old proposal has done little more than exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinian people.
Martyr Raisi’s final, historic visit to Pakistan despite strong U.S. opposition

ISLAMABAD – The mujahid scholar, servant of Imam Reza (peace be upon him), and devoted servant of the Islamic Ummah—Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi—passed away in a manner akin to martyrdom.
Iran endorses any efforts aimed at eliminating terrorism in the region, says envoy to Turkey

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Turkey, Mohammad-Hassan Habibzadeh, reiterated Tehran’s commitment to regional stability, emphasizing that Iran supports any initiative aimed at eliminating terrorism and enhancing security among neighboring countries.

Sports

Iran discover fate in 2025 Asian Men's U16 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran discovered their fate in the 2025 Asian Men's U16 Volleyball Championship to be held in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
Iran learn rivals in 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran learned their opponents for the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup.
Iran’s Golshadnezhad takes gold in 2025 AKF Senior Championships

TEHRAN – Atousa Golshadnezhad of Iran claimed a gold medal in Tashkent in the 2025 AKF Senior Championships on Saturday.

Culture

Iranian author, translator Hassan Kamshad passes away at 100

TEHRAN – The Iranian author, translator, and scholar of Persian literature Hassan Kamshad passed away on Thursday at the age 100.
Tehran Symphony Orchestra performs at Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress

TEHRAN – The Tehran Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Nasir Heidarian, showcased the "Falak-ol-Aflak" Symphony at the centuries-old Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress in Khorramabad on Thursday night, captivating an audience of nearly 2,000 attendees in the western province of Lorestan.
Hilaj Theater to host Michael Frayn’s “Noises Off”

TEHRAN – The play “Noises Off” written by Michael Frayn and directed by Arash Bagheri and produced by Shayan Asadian will be staged at the Hilaj Theater in Tehran on May 28.

Economy

Transport minister visits Iraq to advance Shalamcheh-Basra railway

TEHRAN - Iran’s minister of transport and urban development has arrived in Iraq to strengthen bilateral transport cooperation, follow up on the Shalamcheh-Basra railway project, and coordinate maximum facilitation for Arbaeen pilgrims.
‘Algeria offers strategic gateway for expanding Iran’s trade with Africa, Europe’

TEHRAN - Algeria’s strategic position as a gateway to both Europe and Central Africa makes it an ideal platform for expanding Iran’s trade ties, said Saeed Zare’ Haghighi, head of Iran’s Trade Office in Algeria.
Train carrying solar panels from China arrives at Iran’s Aprin dry port

TEHRAN - The first train carrying solar panels from China arrived at Iran’s Aprin rail dry port on Saturday, marking a new phase in bilateral trade and renewable energy cooperation.

Society

Iran a regional leader in health system, universal health coverage: WHO official

TEHRAN –The World Health Organization’s (WHO) director for the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) has said Iran is a leading country in expanding its healthcare system and providing access to universal health coverage.
Over 300 migrant families with ‘labour children’ deported

TEHRAN – Following the implementation of a national campaign to organize and support children engaged in child labour in Tehran, more than 300 children were identified and sent back to their home country along with their families, an official with the Welfare Organization has said.
Knowledge-based companies attend Hospitalar 2025

TEHRAN – Supported by the vice-presidency for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, nine Iranian knowledge-based firms participated in 30th edition of Hospitalar, the biggest health event in Latin America, held from May 19 to 22 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Tourism

Land subsidence threatens Achaemenid sites in southern Iran

TEHRAN - Experts have raised alarms over accelerating land subsidence near two of Iran’s most iconic archaeological sites – Naqsh-e Rostam, the necropolis of the Achaemenid kings, and Persepolis, the UNESCO-registered ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire – as unsustainable agricultural practices continue in the fertile plains of Fars province.
Symbolic Chogan match held in Naqsh-e Jahan Sq. to celebrate Cultural Heritage Week

TEHRAN - A symbolic match of Chogan, the ancient Iranian horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling, was held inside the gigantic UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan on Saturday.
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.

International

From indifference to moral posturing: Europe’s betrayal of Gaza’s civilians

TEHRAN – As the Gaza war reaches its most horrific crescendo, the last-minute diplomatic machinations and rhetorical condemnations of the European Union are being hailed in some quarters as a “watershed moment” in its relationship with Israel.
Mahmoud Abbas’ Beirut visit: Zero results for the Palestinian cause

South Lebanon — Although President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas’s visit to Lebanon does not merit analysis or serious consideration, the treatment he received from Lebanon’s anti-Resistance camp was highly ridiculous.
Extermination through planned starvation

TEHRAN – The United Nations has led urgent global condemnation against the Israeli regime over the escalating hunger crisis in Gaza.