Tehran Times

2025-05-17 21:49
Ayatollah Khamenei expounds on US president's West Asia trip

'You might not be there without US'; This is Trump's model for Arab states

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, met with a number of teachers and educators from across the country on May 17, 2025, in the Imam Khomeini (ra) Hussainiyah.
- Ayatollah Khamenei: Americans must leave the region
- Leader: ‘Naïve’ foes suffer from illusion that Iranians have lost faith in Islamic Republic system

By Sahar Dadjoo

Trump’s Persian Gulf tour prioritizes business over diplomatic ethics

TEHRAN – In May 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump embarked on a high-profile Persian Gulf tour, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While the White House promoted the trip as a diplomatic success marked by multi-billion-dollar defense and economic agreements, critics raised alarms over ethical violations.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Merkel’s legacy: Building strong Israel-Germany ties in the 21st century

TEHRAN - Over the past two decades, Israel-Germany relations have evolved from a partnership based on Holocaust remembrance into a robust strategic alliance.
By Wesam Bahrani

Fresh wave of ethnic cleansing unfolds in Gaza

In three days, over 300 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza Strip

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime’s ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip continues to result in mass civilian casualties amid international silence.
By Sim Zahra

Through the pen or the rifle

TORONTO - On March 18 2025, Naji Abu Seif, known as Abu Hamza, was martyred alongside his family. Abu Hamza was particularly one who kept the message of the Ahulbayt (a) alive, quoting their sermons in his speeches, and in the way he carried himself, constantly reminding the believers what our duty here on this earth is, pleasing God.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanon’s choice is nothing but resistance to Israel

Implementation of the humiliating ‘May 17 Agreement’ would have transformed Lebanon into an Israeli colony

South Lebanon — Throughout successive phases of Lebanon’s history, the political oligarchy, imposed by the French mandate, falsely referred to the “decision of war and peace” as part of a plan to subjugate Lebanon, in favour of the Israeli occupation regime.

Politics

Istanbul talks reassess Europe’s role in evolving global diplomatic landscape

MADRID – On Friday, May 16, Iran resumed nuclear negotiations with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—collectively known as the E3—in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
Sanctions relief would unlock ‘immediate’ nuclear agreement, Shamkhani says to NBC

TEHRAN – Ali Shamkhani, a political advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, delivered a public roadmap for U.S.-Iran reconciliation in an interview with NBC News, emphasizing Tehran’s readiness to formalize a nuclear agreement if Washington addresses the “Bibi effect.”
Tehran marks first anniversary of former president Raisi’s martyrdom

TEHRAN – A large crowd of citizens and top Iranian officials gathered in Tehran on Thursday to commemorate the first anniversary of the tragic death of Iran’s former president Ebrahim Raisi and his companions, who lost their lives in a helicopter crash last year.

Sports

Iran’s women’s sitting volleyball team to compete in PVAO

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s sitting volleyball team will participate in the 2025 ParaVolley Asia Oceania Zonal Championships (PVAO).
Iran beat China to book 2025 Futsal World Cup berth

TEHRAN - Iran overcame China in the third-place playoff of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 on Saturday to seal their place at the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025.
Persepolis complete signing of two more players

TEHRAN – Mojtaba Fakhrian and Amin Kazemian signed for Persepolis football club on Saturday.

Culture

Iran-Russia joint media cooperation working group held in Moscow

TEHRAN - The Iran-Russia Joint Media Cooperation Working Group was held in Moscow on Tuesday evening, with the participation of the Deputy Minister of Media and Advertising of Iran's Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and the Deputy Minister of Communications and Mass Media of Russia.
Jon Fosse’s “The Other Name” available in Persian

TEHRAN - The Persian translation of the novel “The Other Name” written by Jon Fosse has been released in the Iranian bookstores.
What’s in Tehran art galleries

Saless Gallery is currently playing host to an exhibition of photos by Reza Daryakenari. The exhibition will be running until May 27 at the gallery that can be found at 148 Karim Khan Ave.

Economy

Iran's annual oil exports hit $67b, highest in a decade: CBI

TEHRAN - Iran exported $67 billion worth of oil in the Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March, 20, 2025), marking its highest oil revenue in the past decade, according to estimates by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).
Tehran hosting Iran-Turkmenistan 18th Joint Economic Committee meeting

TEHRAN – The 18th meeting of the Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Committee is being held during May 17-21, hosted by Iran’s Ministry of Transport and Urban Development, the ministry announced on Saturday.
Monthly steel ingot output rises 4.6% on year

TEHRAN – Production of steel ingot in Iran increased by 4.6 percent during the first month of the current Iranian calendar year, Farvardin (March 21-April21), as compared to the first month in the previous year.

Society

Tehran to host 2nd Ministerial Meeting of OIC-15 Dialogue Platform

TEHRAN – The Second Ministerial Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-15) Dialogue Platform is scheduled to kick off in Tehran tomorrow.
Tehran, Moscow sign MOU on developing SDI

TEHRAN – The National Cartographic Center of Iran and the Russian Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre and Cartography, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop spatial data infrastructure (SDI).
Iran presents two proposals at World Digital Education Conference

TEHRAN – Addressing the 2025 World Digital Education Conference (WDEC), Iran’s Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Abolfazl Vahedi, proposed the establishment of a digital education center, as well as the development of a digital educational qualification system.

Tourism

Zarif highlights Kish Island’s potential in Halal tourism

TEHRAN - Mohammad Javad Zarif, who served as Iranian foreign minister from 2013 to 2021, has emphasized the importance of promoting Kish Island’s strengths in the fields of Halal and targeted tourism, highlighting its potential to attract Muslim travelers.
Ferdowsi remembered as guardian of Persian language

TEHRAN — The Iranology Foundation hosted a ceremony on Wednesday evening to mark Ferdowsi Day, gathering scholars, cultural experts, and literary enthusiasts to celebrate the enduring legacy of Persian language and literature.
Archaeologists uncover prehistoric fishing evidence in southeast Iran

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered compelling evidence of ancient fishing and maritime activities along Makran coasts in southeastern Iran.

International

Trump’s Persian Gulf tour prioritizes business over diplomatic ethics

TEHRAN – In May 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump embarked on a high-profile Persian Gulf tour, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While the White House promoted the trip as a diplomatic success marked by multi-billion-dollar defense and economic agreements, critics raised alarms over ethical violations.
Merkel’s legacy: Building strong Israel-Germany ties in the 21st century

TEHRAN - Over the past two decades, Israel-Germany relations have evolved from a partnership based on Holocaust remembrance into a robust strategic alliance.
Through the pen or the rifle

TORONTO - On March 18 2025, Naji Abu Seif, known as Abu Hamza, was martyred alongside his family. Abu Hamza was particularly one who kept the message of the Ahulbayt (a) alive, quoting their sermons in his speeches, and in the way he carried himself, constantly reminding the believers what our duty here on this earth is, pleasing God.

In three days, over 300 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza Strip

Implementation of the humiliating ‘May 17 Agreement’ would have transformed Lebanon into an Israeli colony