Tehran Times

By Narges Pakdel

Killing Lebanese returning to destroyed homes is tragic

TEHRAN - Israeli soldiers killed at least 15 civilians and a soldier and wounded at least 80 others in south Lebanon as the people were returning to their homes after a deadline for the Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon had passed.
By Wesam Bahrani

Freed Palestinians: Traumatic conditions exposed

TEHRAN – The second batch of Palestinian prisoners freed from Israeli jails have shared harrowing stories of their time in Israeli prisons.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanese return to border villages but settlers refuse

KHIAM – Up to the time of writing this report at least 15 citizens including a soldier in the Lebanese army were martyred and dozens more were injured as Israeli invaders attacked southerners returning to their towns and villages after the expiration of the 60-day deadline for the withdrawal of the invading army. The occupation forces also kidnapped other citizens. No official figures released yet.
Iranian Navy task force deployed to the Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden

TEHRAN – The 100th combat and operational task force of Iran's Navy has set sail for distant waters with a mission that extends beyond combat and intelligence operations to include training duties.
A call for BBC accountability

BBC Persian’s disrespectful account of Iranian martyrs offends national sentiment

TEHRAN – War and its aftermath define a nation’s identity and collective memory.

Politics

Khartoum's top diplomat to visit Tehran

TEHRAN – Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ali Youssef is scheduled to visit Iran within the next month to bolster bilateral cooperation.
Resistance victories highlight genuine Islamic solidarity: Hojjatoleslam Qomi

TEHRAN – Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Qomi, head of the Islamic Development Organization, emphasized the significance of demonstrating Islamic cohesion during a press conference for the National “Qodsian” Poetry Festival in Tehran on Sunday.
People from Tabriz prepare to meet Leader to commemorate 1978 uprising

TEHRAN – On Sunday, Hojjat al-Islam Ahmad Motahari Asl, during a coordination meeting for organizing the delegation of Tabriz residents to meet the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasized the historical and international importance of this gathering.

10-man Persepolis beat Tractor, Sepahan defeat Kheybar: PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team earned a big home win over Tractor in the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.
Sara Bahmanyar wins gold at 2025 Karate 1-Premier League

TEHRAN – Sara Bahmanyar of Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League held in Paris, France.
Kartal will succeed at Persepolis: Engin Firat

TEHRAN – Former Iran coach Engin Firat believes that Ismail Kartal is a strong choice to lead Persepolis and that he can be successful with the Iranian team.

17 feature, short films to attend 3rd Iranian Film Festival New York

TEHRAN-A total of 17 films from Iran will be screened at the 3rd edition of the Iranian Film Festival New York, which will take place from January 29 to February 6, at the IFC Center, New York, in collaboration with Daricheh Cinema and IFC Center.
Adaptation of Voinovich’s “Tribunal” on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN- An adaptation of Russian writer Vladimir Voinovich’s play “Tribunal: A Courtly Comedy in Three Acts” is currently on stage at Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran.
Persian edition of “In Cold Blood” republished

TEHRAN- The 5th edition of the Persian translation of American novelist and screenwriter Truman Capote’s 1966 novel “In Cold Blood” has recently been published.

Iranian ports handle nearly 195m tons of goods in 10 months

TEHRAN – The Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) of Iran announced that a total of 194.79 million tons of goods were loaded and unloaded at the country’s ports during the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024- January 19, 2025).
Iran's steel production sees modest growth in 2024, reaching 31m tons

TEHRAN - Iran’s steel producers ended 2024 with modest growth, as the country’s production of this key metal reached 31 million tons.
IDRO highlights green fuel projects, renewable energy development

TEHRAN - Journalists visited the bioethanol production project of Zagros Green Fuel, a subsidiary of the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO). During the visit, Saeed Jafari, IDRO's Deputy for Modernization and Industrial Projects, emphasized that the establishment of the Zagros Green Fuel Development Company marked a significant stride toward achieving sustainable development goals and utilizing renewable energy sources.

Babol, Kiashahr, Gandoman, accredited as world wetland cities

TEHRAN –Three more Iranian cities namely Babol in northern Mazandaran province, Kiashahr in northern Gilan province, and Gandoman in southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, have been awarded Ramsar wetland city accreditation.
IRCS holding rescue, relief Olympiad

TEHRAN –The Rescue and Relief Organization of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is holding a rescue and relief Olympiad from January 21 to 30 in northern Mazandaran province.
HPV vaccination to be implemented nationwide

TEHRAN -The health ministry is planning to include the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in the country’s immunization program to prevent the prevalence of cervical cancer and genital warts infection, an official with the health ministry has said.

Nahavand’s Nagarechi Hill may hold clues about Seleucid era in Iran

TEHRAN - Nagarechi Hill situated in Nahavand country of Hamedan province is emerging as a pivotal archaeological site that could shed more light on the Seleucid era in Iran.
Loan exhibit of Persian artifacts opens at Sichuan museum

TEHRAN – A loan exhibition titled Land of Kindness showcasing 151 historical artifacts from Tehran’s prominent museums has officially opened at the Sichuan University Museum in Chengdu, China.
Besh Qardash: a destination worth discovering while in northeast Iran

TEHRAN – Situated at the northern edge of the Aladagh Mountains, the Besh Qardash may be a captivating destination for travelers visiting Bojnord, the capital of North Khorasan province.

Freed Palestinians: Traumatic conditions exposed

TEHRAN – The second batch of Palestinian prisoners freed from Israeli jails have shared harrowing stories of their time in Israeli prisons.
Killing Lebanese returning to destroyed homes is tragic

TEHRAN - Israeli soldiers killed at least 15 civilians and a soldier and wounded at least 80 others in south Lebanon as the people were returning to their homes after a deadline for the Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon had passed.
Lebanese return to border villages but settlers refuse

KHIAM – Up to the time of writing this report at least 15 citizens including a soldier in the Lebanese army were martyred and dozens more were injured as Israeli invaders attacked southerners returning to their towns and villages after the expiration of the 60-day deadline for the withdrawal of the invading army. The occupation forces also kidnapped other citizens. No official figures released yet.