Tehran Times

Iran releases two Iranian-Austrian prisoners and one Danish

TEHRAN – The Iranian Judiciary on Friday released two Iranian-Austrian nationals and one Danish prisoner.
Amir Abdollahian says Iran’s goals are greatly aligned with BRICS

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – As Iran aspires to join BRICS, its foreign minister said on Friday that the Islamic Republic can be “reliable partner” of the bloc and that its objectives are greatly “aligned” with those of group that mainly seeks to promote multilateralism and partnership, the Tehran Times journalist reports from Cape town.
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers meet in Cape Town

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia held talks on Friday on the sidelines of the “Friends of BRICS” meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday.
On why UAE withdrew from U.S.-led maritime coalition

US decline prompts allies' departure

By Faramarz Kuhpayeh

TEHRAN – In the latest blow to the U.S. hegemony in the West Asia region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its withdrawal from a U.S.-led maritime coalition, further giving credence to perceptions of U.S. decline.
Leader calls Iran, Turkmenistan ‘relatives’ who share huge cultural affinities

Ayatollah Khamenei receives chairman of People’s Council of Turkmenistan

TEHRAN- Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has described Iran and Turkmenistan as “relatives” with a number of common cultural roots.

Politics

Iran, Iraq interior ministers discuss security issues

TEHRAN – Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for security talks with his Iranian counterpart Ahmad Vahidi.
Unilateralism on losing streak: Raisi

TEHRAN- President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran has said that unilateralism is declining on the world scene and that regional nations and institutions are increasingly taking the lead in establishing international equations and future developments.
U.S., South Korea in talks to release frozen Iranian assets: report

TEHRAN – officials from the United States and South Korea are holding talks over unfreezing Iranian funds held in South Korean banks, according to a South Korean daily.

Alireza Beiranvand linked with Saudi Arabian clubs

TEHRAN - Persepolis football team goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has been reportedly linked with a move to Saudi Arabian clubs.
Iranian wrestlers shine in Bishkek

TEHRAN - Two of Iran's biggest Greco-Roman stars got their preparations for the World Championships underway with gold medals.
Golmohammadi future at Persepolis clouded by uncertainty

TEHRAN - Persepolis have won treble in 2022/23 season in Iran football but Yahya Golmohammadi has yet to reveal whether he will extend his contract for the next season.

Allegorical play “Otolsurun” satirizes arrival of first car in Iran

TEHRAN – A play currently on stage at a Tehran theater allegorically satirizes the arrival of the first automobile in Iran during the Qajar period.
More films from Iran line up for Shanghai festival

TEHRAN – Six other movies by Iranian directors will be screened at the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival.
World Art Museum unveils folio from rare copy of Shahnameh

TEHRAN – A detached folio from a 682-year-old copy of the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi’s epic masterpiece, was unveiled at the World Art Museum in Tehran on Monday.

Iran, Turkmenistan to expand trade, energy ties

TEHRAN – During the visit of a senior Turkmen politico-economic delegation to Tehran, senior officials from the two countries met to explore avenues of mutual cooperation in a variety of areas.
Annual trade with ECO members reaches $20.5b

TEHRAN - Iran’s trade with the members of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) reached $20.5 billion in the previous Iranian calendar year 1401 (ended on March 20), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said.
Over 2.3m tons of goods transited via Iran in 2 months

TEHRAN- As announced by the spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), 2.326 million tons of commodities were transited through the country during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21).

Iran’s protection for refugee children is encouraging: UNICEF

TEHRAN – Robin Nandy, the representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Iran, has said the country’s comprehensive program for the protection of refugee children is encouraging.
World MS Day: building connections to quality care

World MS Day is officially marked on May 30. It brings the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness, and campaign with everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).
Nature tourism, an opportunity to explore Lorestan’s rich biodiversity

TEHRAN – The western province of Lorestan holds a 30 percent share of the country's plant and animal diversity, and nature tourism is an opportunity to introduce these capacities.

The Great Wall of Gorgan: an ancient marvel of military construction

TEHRAN – Ancient great walls are among the most recognizable wonders humans constructed centuries ago.
Digging deeper: a look into burial traditions in northwest Iran during Bronze Age

TEHRAN – Northwest Iran is a rich area of burial sites. For example, excavations in the Azarbaijan region have revealed a variety of similarities and differences in their placement, as well as in the structure, building materials, and funerary goods of their tombs.
Ecotourism is a reliable way to reduce poverty in Iran, diplomat says

YANGLING, China - Ali Nemati, Minister Counsellor of the Iranian Embassy in China said, Ecotourism is a reliable way to reduce poverty in Iran.

3 years after Floyd’s murder, what's the human rights situation for African Americans?

TEHRAN - As people mark the brutal public execution of George Floyd, the question of human rights for African Americans remains an issue.
Americans anxiously await debt ceiling deadline

TEHRAN- A U.S. default on its debt is looming and failure to reach a deal will have far-reaching consequences.
UK crackdown on monarchy dissent under fire

TEHRAN - Anti-monarchy groups see membership rise after “alarming” police arrest of protesters at the coronation of King Charles.