Tehran Times

2025-07-18 21:04
By Mona Hojat Ansari

No talks for now

Iran believes US not genuine about diplomacy as sources say war is Trump’s ultimate choice

TEHRAN – The prospects for new negotiations between Iran and the United States remain dim for the foreseeable future after President Donald Trump bombed Iran last month during ongoing talks that had begun in April, leading Tehran’s leaders to conclude the Republican administration has no genuine interest in a deal.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad

Syria’s bloody events: Dividing the divided

BEIRUT— Given the March horrific massacres on the Syrian coast and recently in Suwayda has it become legitimate to ask that partition is becoming a reality in Syria? The mosaic of partition is leading to the construction of de facto authorities that are separate and isolated from each other.
By Shahrokh Saei

Israel’s aggression in Syria fuels drive to ‘change the Middle East’

TEHRAN — The recent resurgence of violent clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes in Syria’s southern Suwayda province has once again been cynically exploited by Israel to justify its hostile interventions in the country.
By Wesam Bahrani

Gaza church attack reflects genocide

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime’s deadly shelling of Gaza’s Catholic church has sparked widespread condemnation.
Claudio Lefschitz’s interview on the AMIA Case

Claudio Lefschitz, a former senior agent of Argentina’s intelligence agency (SIDE), served as deputy to former judge Juan José Galeano—the corrupt judge in charge of the AMIA case in Argentina’s judiciary.
'How many Iranian women did you kill with those bombs?'

Outrage over Israeli munition bearing Mahsa Amini’s name before strikes on Iran

TEHRAN – Israel likely believed it would rally the public support it failed to gain during the 12-day Iran-Israel war by sharing pictures of a female Israeli soldier writing "Mahsa Amini" on munitions destined for strikes against Iran. However, the move provoked mixed reactions—but not support—with many Iranians now questioning Israel’s role in the 2022 violence that shook Iran.

Politics

Iran’s military leadership declares full readiness for further strikes against Israel

TEHRAN – In a significant meeting between the highest echelons of Iran's Armed Forces, senior commanders emphatically declared the nation's preparedness to deliver further decisive blows against its adversaries.
‘US, Israel main sources of regional instability’, Iran rejects claims of arming Yemen

TEHRAN — Iran has categorically rejected recent U.S. accusations that it is supplying military equipment to Yemen, describing the allegations as an attempt to divert public attention from the root causes of instability in West Asia—chiefly the Israeli regime’s escalating crimes against regional nations.
Tehran offers condolences to flood-ravaged Pakistan

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry's Director General for South Asia, Mohammad-Reza Bahrami, expressed profound grief Thursday over catastrophic flooding in Pakistan that has killed over 170 people, including 85 children.

Sports

Iran lose to Pakistan in 2025 Asian U16 Volleyball Championship final

TEHRAN – Pakistan came from two sets down to beat Iran 3-2 (22-25, 21-25, 30-28, 25-21, 15-10) in the 2025 Asian Men's U16 Volleyball Championship final on Saturday.
Iran fall short to S. Korea in 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran were defeated by South Korea 40-27 in 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship on Saturday.
Masoud Rahnama elected head of Iran karate

TEHRAN – Masoud Rahnama was elected as president of Iran Karate Federation on Saturday.

Culture

Mehr CEO calls for independent media narratives to counter global distortions at BRICS conference

TEHRAN – Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati, the CEO of Mehr Media Group (which consists of Mehr News Agency and English-language daily Tehran Times) emphasized the vital role of media in providing independent narratives to prevent distortion of the truth within mainstream outlets during the seventh BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday.
What’s in Tehran art galleries

An exhibition of paintings by Mehdi Movahedi is underway at Kavin Gallery. The exhibit named “Suspended Body” will be running until July 25 at the gallery located at No.24, Pesian St. Zaferanieh Neighborhood.
Works of Iranian artists at FMoPA International Photography Competition exhibition

TEHRAN - Each year, the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) celebrates photographic excellence from around the world through its International Photography Competition. The winning works are featured in an exhibition underway at the museum, with three photos by Iranian artists Majid Hojati and Armin Amirian among them.

Economy

SATBA advances construction of 1,000 solar power plants to boost grid stability

TEHRAN - Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) has reported significant progress in the construction of 1,000 local solar power plants, each with a capacity of 3.0 megawatts, as part of a nationwide effort to expand clean energy infrastructure and enhance grid efficiency.
National Iranian Drilling Company ready to play a more prominent regional role

TEHRAN- National Iranian Drilling Company, a subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), is a key player in Iran's oil and gas industry, responsible for drilling operations.
Iran-Armenia trade approaches $1b as economic, tourism ties grow

TEHRAN - Bilateral trade between Iran and Armenia has reached nearly $1.0 billion, reflecting deepening economic ties between the two neighbors, according to Iran’s ambassador to Yerevan.

Society

National document on quantum science, technology put into effect

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared the implementation of the ‘national document on quantum science and technology’.
WHO verifies Iran's elimination of measles, rubella in 2023

TEHRAN – The regional verification commission for measles and rubella (RVC MR), affiliated with the World Health Organization (WHO), has verified the elimination of the two diseases in the country in 2023.
Iranian students shine at International Mathematical Olympiad

TEHRAN – Iran grabbed two gold medals, three silver medals, and a bronze medal at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2025), held from July 10-20 in Australia.

Tourism

Tehran to host meeting of UNESCO-affiliated centers

TEHRAN - Iran has officially been selected to host the 2026 annual meeting of UNESCO Category 2 Centers active in the field of intangible cultural heritage.
Iranian photog wins honorable mention at Canadian festival

TEHRAN - Amirhossein Honarvar, an Iranian photographer, has gained an honorable mention at the 2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon in Canada for his image of a traditional Giveh shoemaker at work.
Iraqi Airways resumes flights to Iran’s Rasht airport after a one-month hiatus

TEHRAN – Iraqi Airways has resumed its weekly flights to Rasht Airport in Iran’s Gilan province after a nearly one-month suspension caused by the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel.

International

Israel’s visa denials: A calculated strategy to undermine humanitarian oversight in Gaza

TEHRAN- Israel’s repeated refusal to renew visas for the heads of critical United Nations agencies operating in Gaza signals a disturbing and deliberate tactic to obstruct independent humanitarian oversight amid one of the world’s most protracted conflicts.
Syria’s bloody events: Dividing the divided

BEIRUT— Given the March horrific massacres on the Syrian coast and recently in Suwayda has it become legitimate to ask that partition is becoming a reality in Syria? The mosaic of partition is leading to the construction of de facto authorities that are separate and isolated from each other.
Israel’s aggression in Syria fuels drive to ‘change the Middle East’

TEHRAN — The recent resurgence of violent clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes in Syria’s southern Suwayda province has once again been cynically exploited by Israel to justify its hostile interventions in the country.

Iran believes US not genuine about diplomacy as sources say war is Trump’s ultimate choice

Outrage over Israeli munition bearing Mahsa Amini’s name before strikes on Iran