Tehran Times

2025-02-17 21:30
Iran well-prepared for hard warfare threats: Leader

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, lauded Iran’s military and defense sectors for achieving a high level of preparedness against conventional threats, while urging those in the media and entertainment industry to strive for similar levels of assurance and readiness in their respective fields.
- Bahman 22 marches sent message of unity to foolish threats
- Magnifying enemy capabilities is a psychological warfare: Leader

By Mona Hojat Ansari

New IRGC drill to prepare for potential Persian Gulf conflict, spokesman tells Tehran Times

TEHRAN – General Mohammad Hadi Sefidchian, spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) ground force drills, announced to the Tehran Times that the second stage of exercises, which began in early January, will simulate combating an attack by enemy air, ground, and sea forces in the Persian Gulf.
'The aim is to influence US decision-makers', Iran again rejects media claims of assassination plots

TEHRAN – Iran has categorically denied allegations resurfacing in Western media about its involvement in assassination plots against American officials.
By Batool Subeiti

Trump's strategy and key players in new Syria

LONDON - U.S. policy under Trump significantly differed from Biden's and the broader deep state. The Obama administration gave Turkey the role of sponsoring “Sunni political Islam” to counter the Axis of Resistance, while Trump was firmer in opposing Turkey’s Middle East ambitions. Trump views Syria’s new rulers as terrorists and prefers a Syrian government backed by the Persian Gulf Arab states over Turkey.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Which Lebanese state do Washington and Tel Aviv desire?

BEIRUT – It was not without a vicious goal in mind that after meeting Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, in the occupied Palestinian territories Netanyahu said “the Israeli-American harmony around a strong Lebanese state capable of confronting Hezbollah and disarming it.”
Lavrov says ‘no reason’ to invite European leaders to Ukraine Talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that he saw “no reason” for European leaders to take part in negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine and accused Brussels of wanting to prolong the conflict, The Moscow Times reported.

Politics

Yemen’s support instrumental in Palestinian Resistance’s victory: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has commended Yemen’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing the critical role played by Yemen in resisting Israeli aggression.
Tehran, Dushanbe to push for stronger trade and investment: Iran VP

TEHRAN – Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President, highlighted insightful bilateral negotiations with Tajikistan’s Prime Minister, Kohir Rasulzoda, during a joint press conference in Tehran on Monday.
Sudan FM in Iran as Tehran says it is 'committed to Khartoum’s stability and unity'

TEHRAN – Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Ali Yusuf Ahmed Al-Sharif, has arrived in Tehran for a two-day visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations and addressing regional challenges.

Sports

Persepolis, Al Nassr share spoils in 2024/25 ACL Elite

TEHRAN – Iran's Persepolis and Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr football teams played out a goalless draw here at the Azadi Stadium in the 2024/245 AFC Champions League Elite Matchday 8 on Monday.
Forouzan Soleymani: CAFA was part of preparation for AFC Futsal Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s futsal team head coach, Forouzan Soleymani, stated that the 2025 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship is a crucial part of their preparation for the upcoming 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup.
Greco-Roman coach Rangraz lauds passionate Iranian fans

TEHRAN - Iran won its first Olympic gold medal in Greco-Roman at the 2012 London Games. Rio 2016 was a blank but Mohammadreza Geraei won at the Tokyo Olympics. Soon, Iran changed the coaching staff and brought in Hassan Rangraz to lead the Iran team.

Culture

National Ceramic Art event underway in Tehran

TEHRAN - A national event showcasing the works of Iranian students of ceramic art opened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Friday.
Fajr Music Festival ends with homage to composer Javad Maroufi

TEHRAN- The closing night of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall hosted a special performance dedicated to the renowned composer and pianist, Javad Maroufi. The evening featured a piano performance by Mohammadreza Amirghasemi.
Two films from Iran to attend Venezuela’s FINDECOIN festival

TEHRAN-Two Iranian films are in the lineup for the 11th edition of the FINDECOIN - Independent International Short & Feature Film Festival “The Day is Short,” slated for February 22 to 24 in Venezuela.

Economy

Tehran, Doha discuss expansion of economic, financial ties

TEHRAN- During a meeting between Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati and Qatari Minister of Finance Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari, the two sides discussed the ways to expand the economic and financial relations between the two countries.
Tehran hosting 3rd Caspian Economic Forum

TEHRAN – The third Caspian Economic Forum kicked off in Tehran on Monday with the presence of the officials of the Caspian Sea littoral states.
Iran, Saudi Arabia stress development of commercial cooperation

Iran, Saudi Arabia stress expansion of commercial cooperation

Society

Iranian, Russian universities committed to broadening ties

TEHRAN –Based on the comprehensive agreements between the top universities of Iran and Russia, the two sides are committed to furthering long-term and constructive relations in higher education, technology, and innovation.
IRCS, ICRC to establish secretariat on rehabilitation services in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have agreed on setting up a joint secretariat on rehabilitation services in Tehran.
Iran’s migration organization, Italy’s CESVI discuss ways to expand cooperation

TEHRAN –Nader Yar-Ahmadi, the head of the National Organization for Migration, and Marcelo García Dalla Costa, an official with the Italian humanitarian organization, CESVI, have explored the potential for enhancing cooperation.

Tourism

Iran extends historical site visiting hours during Ramadan

TEHRAN - Iran’s Deputy Minister for Cultural Heritage, Ali Darabi, has announced adjustments to the upcoming Nowruz festivities, ensuring alignment with the holy month of Ramadan, which begins on March 2.
Shiraz hosts meeting on World Heritage nomination for historic mosques

TEHRAN – Shiraz hosted a two-day expert meeting focused on the potential nomination of historic mosques from 26 Iranian provinces for UNESCO World Heritage status.
40,000 people visit four-day tourism fair in Tehran

TEHRAN - The 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition set a new attendance record, drawing nearly 40,000 visitors over its four-day run from February 11 to 14, an official with the tourism ministry announced on Sunday.

International

Trump's strategy and key players in new Syria

LONDON - U.S. policy under Trump significantly differed from Biden's and the broader deep state. The Obama administration gave Turkey the role of sponsoring “Sunni political Islam” to counter the Axis of Resistance, while Trump was firmer in opposing Turkey’s Middle East ambitions. Trump views Syria’s new rulers as terrorists and prefers a Syrian government backed by the Persian Gulf Arab states over Turkey.
Rubio's regional rebuff: US leaves Palestinian Authority out in the cold

TEHRAN - The first regional trip of Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggests that the United States has left the Palestinian Authority (PA) high and dry.
Which Lebanese state do Washington and Tel Aviv desire?

BEIRUT – It was not without a vicious goal in mind that after meeting Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, in the occupied Palestinian territories Netanyahu said “the Israeli-American harmony around a strong Lebanese state capable of confronting Hezbollah and disarming it.”