Archive - Tehran Times

2024-10-14 20:09

Tehran, Muscat urge immediate international action to end Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman have called for swift international intervention to halt what they describe as Israeli genocide and aggressive actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

2024-10-13 20:58

Immediate halt to Israeli crimes key to regional stability: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister says an immediate halt to the crimes of the Israeli regime in Gaza and Lebanon can be the only thing that saves the West Asian region from a dangerous escalation of conflicts.

2024-10-09 22:36

1st international summit on martyred Resistance journalists held in Shiraz

TEHRAN - Shiraz hosted the inaugural international summit on the martyred Resistance journalists on Tuesday, marking a significant gathering of regional and international figures.

2024-09-30 21:58

Tehran, Moscow on path to strengthen ties as Iranian President receives Russian PM

TEHRAN -Mikhail Mishustin, the Prime Minister of Russia, has emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between Moscow and Tehran, particularly highlighting the efforts to enhance trade and economic cooperation in key sectors such as transportation, energy, industry, and agriculture.

2024-09-27 22:33

Iranians hold nationwide rallies to condemn Israeli actions in Gaza, Lebanon

TEHRAN - Following Friday prayers, worshippers in Tehran, along with participants across Iran, took part in nationwide rallies to denounce the Israeli regime's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

2024-09-21 19:48

Iran showcases massive ballistic missile arsenal during nationwide military parades

TEHRAN – Iran’s armed forces has launched an impressive display of military might during nationwide military parades, featuring an unprecedented array of ballistic missiles alongside the introduction of a new kamikaze drone capable of striking targets over 4,000 kilometers away.

2024-09-18 20:24

IAEA chief views Iran’s nuclear achievements in Vienna exhibition

TEHRAN – The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), recently explored Iran's advancements in the nuclear sector.

2024-09-14 22:56

Iran successfully launches domestically-developed Chamran-1 research satellite

TEHRAN – Iran has successfully launched the domestically-developed Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit, achieving another milestone in the country’s growing space program.

2024-09-13 14:30

Massive Quranic gathering in Imam Reza (AS) shrine highlights Islamic unity, support for Palestine

TEHRAN-On the evening of Thursday, one of the largest Quranic gatherings in the world took place at the Imam Reza (AS) Holy Shrine in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province, with more than 200,000 attendees who gathered to express their devotion to the Holy Quran.

2024-09-03 14:27

Female sprinter Safarzadeh makes history in 2024 Paralympic Games

PARIS - Hajar Safarzadeh of Iran made history in the women’s 400 meters T12, winning a silver medal of the 2024 Paralympic Games.

2024-08-27 14:50

Iran tops Intl. Olympiad on Astronomy, Astrophysics

TEHRAN – In a remarkable achievement, Iranian students won five gold medals, ranking first in the 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) which was held from August 17 to 27 in Vassouras, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2024-08-17 21:49

Parliament begins review of proposed cabinet as Pezeshkian calls for unity

TEHRAN – In an open parliamentary session on Saturday, President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need for unity and collaboration among the country's three branches of government to effectively address Iran's pressing challenges.

2024-08-05 21:47

Russian security chief meets with Iranian president in Tehran

TEHRAN – Russia’s Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has engaged in a high-level meeting with Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian.

2024-08-04 22:34

Pezeshkian vows revenge for Haniyeh in meeting with Jordanian FM

TEHRAN – Israel’s assassination of Hamas Political Chief Ismail Haniyeh was a “major mistake” that "will not go unanswered, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.

2024-07-23 19:35

Iranian president-elect vows to form inclusive cabinet

TEHRAN – Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian announced that the first priority of his forthcoming administration will be to establish a national consensus cabinet.

2024-06-28 21:46

Leader asks Iranians to make ‘best and most useful choice’

TEHRAN – Hours after voting began in Iran's snap presidential election on Friday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his ballot in Tehran in front of dozens of reporters and offered a final message to the Iranian people.

2024-06-22 21:45

Western principles of human rights are wrong: Leader

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with the head and senior officials of the Judiciary on June 22, 2024.

2024-06-15 21:52

Leader: high voter turnout an election priority

TEHRAN - In a meeting with a number of young medalists in national and international student and university Olympiads, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, described high voter turnout in the upcoming presidential election as a “priority.”

2024-06-07 19:46

Martyr Saeed Abiyar laid to rest in Karaj amidst emotional tributes

TEHRAN - The revered body of martyr Saeed Abiyar, a distinguished figure killed in an Israeli airstrike in Syria, was solemnly interred in Karaj, accompanied by a significant outpouring of public grief and respect.

2024-05-26 22:07

International figures pay tribute to Iran's president and foreign minister

TEHERAN - Nearly 100 international figures, including ambassadors and top diplomats from the United Nations' member states, paid their respects to Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage at Iran's representative office in New York.

2024-05-14 19:04

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

"Read the Headlines Again": an artistic protest against ongoing genocide in Gaza

TEHRAN- The "Read the Headlines Again" exhibition, currently on display at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran, is an art project that aims to shed light on the ongoing genocide in Gaza through the language of art.

2024-04-30 22:17

Iranian president commends workers for defying challenges on Labor Day

TEHRAN - The Iranian president has voiced confidence in the nation's ability to produce high-quality and diverse goods, even in the face of sanctions and other challenges.

2024-04-20 18:11

Hezar-Daf Festival reverberates musical legacy of Kordestan

TEHRAN - The echoes of the ancient melodies resonated, in Palangan, one of the Kordestan’s oldest villages, enriching the spirits of thousands of fellow countrymen.

2024-04-14 21:12

Global celebrations erupt following Iran's retaliation against Israel

TEHRAN- From Tehran to Toronto to al-Quds, people worldwide have taken to the streets in jubilant displays following Iran's forceful response to Israel's recent assault on Iran's diplomatic mission in Damascus, Syria.

2024-02-28 21:53

Russian Deputy PM meets with Iran’s VP in Tehran

TEHRAN - In a diplomatic visit to Tehran, Alexander Novak, the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, convened with Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's First Vice President, for discussions on various aspects of mutual interest, addressing diplomatic, economic, and strategic matters.

2024-02-21 13:32

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Islamic countries should do more to help Palestinians: Turkish envoy

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Turkey’s ambassador in Iran called on Muslim nations around the world to ramp up efforts to help Palestinians as he called the latest Israeli war on the besieged Gaza Strip a “brutal massacre”.

2024-02-20 22:45

Iranian FM meets with Sri Lankan counterpart, PM

TEHRAN - In a diplomatic development, the Iranian minister of foreign affairs arrived in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo and engaged in discussions with senior officials regarding enhancing political, economic, scientific, technical, and technological exchanges between the two nations.

2024-01-31 21:39