Tehran Times

2025-05-10 22:45
Minds must not be diverted from Palestine: Leader

TEHRAN – On the occasion of National Workers’ Week in Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with a group of Iranian laborers on May 10, 2025, in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah.
- Leader warns US will face 'severe blows' for any malicious act
- Leader: Nothing more beneficial for Islamic world than unity

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Witkoff dims prospects for nuclear agreement as he demands concessions on Iran’s red lines

TEHRAN – President Donald Trump’s special West Asia envoy Steve Witkoff dampened hopes for a potential breakthrough in indirect nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington ahead of a fourth round of the discussions, as he told a U.S. news outlet that Iran should “dismantle” its uranium enrichment facilities and ship the material “far away”.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Why is Nasrallah’s mausoleum defamed!?

BEIRUT — A week has passed since Lebanon’s Al Jadeed channel aired an intelligence report aimed at defaming the mausoleum of Hezbollah’s martyr Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, without the Lebanese government lifting a finger at this seditious media outlet.
By Wesam Bahrani

Yemen to enforce Israeli airspace ban

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces launch operations to block commercial air travel in Israeli skies in solidarity with Gaza.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Trump’s looming Riyadh visit and regional power dynamics

TEHRAN- President Donald Trump is embarking on his first international trip of his second term, returning to Saudi Arabia—a symbolic echo of his 2017 debut on the world stage. The visit, however, unfolded against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions, including the ongoing Gaza conflict, the uphill Iran nuclear negotiations, and shifting alliances.
By Mohammad Khatibi

A response to claims of ‘imminent collapse’ in Iran

TEHRAN – Daniel M. Rosen, in his recent article for the Jpost, argues that Iran is on the brink of collapse, citing economic hardships posed by U.S. sanctions, evolving situation in the West Asia region, and what he calls internal discontent. However, predicting the Iranian government’s imminent downfall overlooks historical resilience, strategic recalibrations, and Tehran’s evolving regional posture.

Politics

Tehran prepares to host Uzbek PM for talks on expanding economic, political ties

TEHRAN – Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov is set to arrive in Tehran on Sunday, leading a high-level delegation at the invitation of Iran’s Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref.
Iran welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire, urges ‘lasting stability’ after recent tensions

TEHRAN – Iran has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, with Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei applauding the decision as a demonstration of "responsible and wise statesmanship" by both nations.
Iran condemns Stockholm embassy attack, demands Sweden ensure diplomatic security

TEHRAN – In a phone call on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the recent arson attack targeting Iran’s embassy in Stockholm, urging Swedish authorities to take “decisive measures” against those responsible.

Sports

Iran, Vietnam share spoils in 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup

TEHRAN - Iran and Vietnam shared the spoils in a goalless draw on Sunday evening in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 at the Hohhot Sports Centre.
Milad Vaziri: Future of Iran’s Para archery is bright

TEHRAN – Iran archery coach Milad Vaziri says that the future of the sport in the country is bright.
Foolad Sirjan struggle to beat Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C in AVC Champions League

TEHRAN – Foolad Sirjan Iranian struggled to beat Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC in dramatic five-setter 25-17, 22-25, 25-17, 19-25, 15-11 for first victory in Pool C in the inaugural AVC Men’s Champions League at Panasonic Arena here on Sunday.

Culture

Imam Reza festival concludes with honors for distinguished cultural figures

MASHHAD- The 21st Imam Reza (AS) International Festival concluded with a ceremony in Mashhad on Friday night, paying tribute to twelve distinguished individuals who have dedicated their lives to spreading the teachings and culture of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam.
“Exercises for Rebel Artists” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Exercises for Rebel Artists: Radical Performance Pedagogy” written by Guillermo Gomez Pena and Roberto Sifuentes has been released in the bookstores across Iran.
TMoCA to screen documentary on Picasso

TEHRAN-The 1956 French documentary film about the renowned Spanish painter Pablo Picasso titled “The Mystery of Picasso” directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot will be shown at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) in Tehran on Sunday.

Economy

Tehran, Tashkent aim for $2b in bilateral trade

TEHRAN – Senior officials from Iran and Uzbekistan convened in Tehran for the 16th session of the two countries’ Joint Economic Committee, aiming to expand bilateral ties and boost trade to $2 billion annually.
Over 427km of gas pipelines launched in a year

TEHRAN – Iran has brought 427 kilometers of gas pipelines online in the previous Iranian year 1403 (ended on March 20), with a total investment of €360 million, significantly boosting the country’s gas transmission capacity and infrastructure, according to Behnam Mirzaei, acting head of the Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company.
Petchem projects worth $6b to be inaugurated by next March

TEHRAN – As announced by the head of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC), 15 petrochemical projects worth $6 billion will be put into operation in the country by the end of current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2026).

Society

Strengthening co-op on AI essential for future: Chinese envoy

TEHRAN – The Chinese ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has underlined the need to boost cooperation in advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, calling it essential for the future.
FAO intl. expert visits Iran to help boost pistachio competitiveness in global market

KERMAN - As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Iranian pistachio export standards, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has dispatched a technical delegation to Kerman Province to assess and improve sampling and laboratory testing procedures for detecting contaminants in pistachios — one of Iran’s most valuable export commodities.
St. Petersburg University to open branch in Tehran

TEHRAN – St. Petersburg State University of Russia will open a branch in the International Innovation Zone, northeast of Tehran.

Tourism

Isfahan named Asian Capital of Tourism for 2025

TEHRAN – The historic city of Isfahan has been officially designated as the Asian Capital of Tourism for 2025 by the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF), in recognition of its rich cultural heritage, vibrant tourism offerings, and active engagement in international urban cooperation.
Indians fond of Yazd’s architecture, Iranian dishes

TEHRAN--Indians are fond of Yazd’s traditional architecture, and Iranian cuisine, such as traditional dishes of Qormeh Sabzi and Qeymeh Nesar, said an Indian tour operator who works with several travel agencies.
Armenian churches in Abadan and Ahvaz seen as potential tourism attractions

TEHRAN - Armenian churches and cemeteries in the Iranian cities of Abadan and Ahvaz hold significant potential to boost cultural tourism, according to an Iranian lawmaker representing the Armenian community.

International

Why is Nasrallah’s mausoleum defamed!?

BEIRUT — A week has passed since Lebanon’s Al Jadeed channel aired an intelligence report aimed at defaming the mausoleum of Hezbollah’s martyr Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, without the Lebanese government lifting a finger at this seditious media outlet.
Yemen to enforce Israeli airspace ban

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces launch operations to block commercial air travel in Israeli skies in solidarity with Gaza.
Trump’s looming Riyadh visit and regional power dynamics

TEHRAN- President Donald Trump is embarking on his first international trip of his second term, returning to Saudi Arabia—a symbolic echo of his 2017 debut on the world stage. The visit, however, unfolded against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions, including the ongoing Gaza conflict, the uphill Iran nuclear negotiations, and shifting alliances.