Tehran Times

2025-05-04 22:45
Leader: Nothing more beneficial for Islamic world than unity

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with Iranian officials overseeing the Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah.
- Hajj: a global rendezvous
- A call for ‘Hajj of disavowal’

By Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour

Four major cognitive errors of the White House

TEHRAN - The U.S. government's pressures on Harvard University and other educational institutions in the country have entered harsher and more overt stages.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Netanyahu’s survival strategy fuels internal revolt

TEHRAN - In a major sign of growing divisions in Israeli society, tens of thousands of citizens are protesting across the country. They are demanding that hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza be brought home quickly. They are also strongly speaking out against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Foreign-funded outlet defames the Nasrallah mausoleum

BEIRUT —In an era of political and media debauchery, and a confirmation of the moral collapse of the anti-Resistance team, even martyrs are not spared from lies and slanders. Just as he terrified them in his honorable lifetime, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah continues to terrify them even after his martyrdom.
Tehran slams Western complicity in Israel’s deadly repression of journalists in Gaza

TEHRAN – On World Press Freedom Day, Iran condemned the systematic killing of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, holding Israel and its Western allies—chiefly the United States—responsible for enabling a campaign of genocide and information suppression.
By Samaneh Aboutalebi

“Melodies of the East” concert highlights Iran-Japan cultural ties

TEHRAN- The “Melodies of the East” concert, a cultural event featuring the collaborative artistry of renowned Iranian musician Keivan Saket and Japanese violinist Nagayo Tsumuzi, was held on Saturday at the Japan’s Embassy in Tehran.

Politics

Iran unveils ballistic missile named 'Qassem Basir'

TEHRAN – Late on Sunday, Iran unveiled its recently test-fired solid-fueled ballistic missile named “Qassem Basir” with a range of 1,200km, the Mehr news agency reported.
More contradictions from Trump on Iran’s nuclear program as talks postponed

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump told American media that he wants indirect talks with Iran to lead to a “total dismantlement” of the country’s nuclear program, but he would still muse an agreement that acknowledges Iran’s right to pursue “civilian nuclear energy”.
Leader’s charter on clergy to mark turning point in seminary discourse, says senior cleric

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Alireza A’rafi, Director of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries, said the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s upcoming Charter on Clergy will mark a significant turning point in religious and academic developments, aligning with the legacy of the Founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini’s original vision.

Sports

Fasihi to miss 2025 Asian Athletics Championships

TEHRAN – Iranian woman sprinter Farzaneh Fasihi may miss the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships due to a foot injury.
Ex-Iran striker Rowshan undergoes surgery

TEHRAN – Former Iran and Esteghlal football club forward Hassan Rowshan underwent a successful surgery on Sunday in Tehran.
Dastan: We progress step by step in 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran’s beach soccer goalkeeper Mohammad Dastan has expressed confidence that the team will progress step by step in the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Culture

“Melodies of the East” concert highlights Iran-Japan cultural ties

TEHRAN- The “Melodies of the East” concert, a cultural event featuring the collaborative artistry of renowned Iranian musician Keivan Saket and Japanese violinist Nagayo Tsumuzi, was held on Saturday at the Japan’s Embassy in Tehran.
Iran-France joint play “Hope” performed in Clermont-Ferrand

TEHRAN-A joint theater production from Iran and France titled “Hope” (“L’espoir” in French) was recently performed in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Book on first Somali-American Muslim woman elected to U.S. Congress published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “This Is What America Looks Like” by Ilhan Omar and Rebecca Paley has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Economy

Iran, Africa ink trade, investment deals in 4 key sectors

TEHRAN - The secretary of the Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Summit said commercial and investment contracts were signed between African traders and Iranian business leaders in four key sectors—mining, agriculture, petrochemicals, and medical equipment—at the conclusion of the third Iran-Africa summit.
Record participation expected at Iran Oil Show 2025

TEHRAN - More than 2,000 Iranian and foreign companies are set to participate in the 29th International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025) in Tehran—marking the highest number of participants in the history of the event.
Annual sponge iron export increases 11%

TEHRAN- Iran’s export of sponge iron increased 11 percent in value, and 12 percent in volume in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), as compared to the previous year, the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) reported.

Society

Iran prioritizes neighboring countries in science diplomacy: official

TEHRAN – The current administration places a priority on fostering scientific collaborations with neighboring countries, an official with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, has said.
Over 32,000 marriages after age 50 registered in a year

TEHRAN – A total of 32,196 marriages over the age of fifty were registered across the country in the past Iranian year (March 2024 – March 2025), according to the Civil Registration Organization.
GIEWS releases report on food security in Iran

TEHRAN –The Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) has released a report, providing up-to-date information on the food security situation in Iran.

Tourism

Traces of Neanderthal presence discovered in cave, western Iran

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of Neanderthal habitation in Kunakhera Cave, located in the Zagros Mountain range in western Iran’s Kermanshah province.
Tour operators from 50 countries to visit Iran

TEHRAN--Hormatollah Rafiei, the director of the Association of Iranian Travel Agencies, said tens of tour operators from neighboring nations as well as European, African and Latin American countries will visit Iran during August 23-September 1.
Polish cyclists rally in Gilan province

TEHRAN--Polish cyclists have moved from Warsaw toward Isfahan to commemorate General Andres' Liberation Army in World War II, pay respect to 120,000 Polish prisoners released from Soviet labor camps and appreciate the hospitality of Iranians towards Polish emigrants, said the head of the Touring and Automobile Club of Gillan.

International

Four major cognitive errors of the White House

TEHRAN - The U.S. government's pressures on Harvard University and other educational institutions in the country have entered harsher and more overt stages.
Netanyahu’s survival strategy fuels internal revolt

TEHRAN - In a major sign of growing divisions in Israeli society, tens of thousands of citizens are protesting across the country. They are demanding that hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza be brought home quickly. They are also strongly speaking out against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.
Foreign-funded outlet defames the Nasrallah mausoleum

BEIRUT —In an era of political and media debauchery, and a confirmation of the moral collapse of the anti-Resistance team, even martyrs are not spared from lies and slanders. Just as he terrified them in his honorable lifetime, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah continues to terrify them even after his martyrdom.