By Ali Karbalaei 

The humanity of General Soleimani 

TEHRAN - The martyr Iranian lieutenant general was known around the world for his bravery on the battlefield. He played a critical role as a top military advisor to help Iraq and Syria emerge victorious in their battle against the Daesh terrorism. 

By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

Bridging cultures: the art and impact of translation in Iran

TEHRAN-International Translation Day, celebrated annually on September 30, serves as a tribute to the art of translation and the invaluable role it plays in fostering cross-cultural communication and understanding. On this occasion, the Tehran Times explored the state of translation in Iran, which is historically known for its vast and diverse literary heritage.

By Eshrat Mardi

We are happy to have Iran as a strategic partner: Zimbabwean ambassador

Kupemba says there is “political will” to implement all projects between Harare and Tehran

TEHRAN - The Zimbabwean ambassador to Tehran tells the Tehran Times that his country is happy that it has established a “strategic” partnership with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

By Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

'New corridor' US political ploy, unlikely to succeed: Prof. Askari

TEHRAN– Prof. Askari says the success of the new corridor connecting India to Europe depends on political alliances and the willingness of Arabs to come up with the financing and forgetting the plight of their Palestinian brethren.

By Afshin Majlesi

Interview: Indian adventurer tells of epic journey on 73-year-old car

Indian adventurer Daman Thakore has kindly taken time out of his transcontinental journey to share us a little bit of information about the amazing expedition in a 73-year-old car!

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Through the lens of a war photographer: capturing the history and heroes of Iran-Iraq war

TEHRAN - The role of photography in shaping our perception of the world is undeniable, and one particular domain where it has wielded immense influence is in the documentation of conflicts and wars. 

By M.A. Saki

BRICS does not want to be under U.S. thumb: American professor

‘Countries want to join BRICS to escape from Western economic and financial hegemony’

TEHRAN – An American professor says BRICS does not to be “under the thumb of the U.S.” and believes that de-dollarization is a “crucial goal” that the BRICS countries are seeking.

By Mohammad Hassan Nikbin

American-Zionist powers have adopted massive racism in Europe since WWII: law expert

TEHRAN - The fatal shooting of Nahel Merzouk, a 17-year-old boy of Moroccan and Algerian descent, in a suburb of Paris on June 27 by a policeman prompted protests in France with many accusing the government of allowing a culture of institutional racism in the police force to fester. 

By Martin Love

One notable Palestinian sees no changes for now but “samud” will prevail…

I have been to Jenin in the West Bank. This was in winter 2006. I visited the cemetery there and saw the graves of Palestinians, many who died from an earlier attack on the Jenin Refugee Camp somewhat similar to the one this summer. My host was the Palestinian Red Crescent in Tubas, some 30 miles to the southeast.

By Sommayeh Ebrahim Khalili

Arab Leaders know their attempt to oust Assad failed 

TEHRAN - Khaled Manzlawi, the Assistant Secretary-General for International Political Affairs at the Arab League, just recently met with Syria’s permanent representative to the Arab League at the pro-Arab headquarters in Cairo.  

By Mohammad Sarfi

Everyone said this is a mission impossible 

Iran navy chief speaks about Iran maritime achievements in interview with the Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Shahram Irani, commander of the Iranian Navy, has praised the Iranian navy group which sailed around the world in a historic mission. Rear Admiral Irani said everyone doubted the mission but Iranian sailors traveled around the world successfully. 

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Be your own tour guide in Tehran

TEHRAN – Tehran, being a metropolitan and historical city, boasts a myriad of attractions that are simply must-sees.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Ex-Iran player Ashoubi not interested in 2023 CAFA

TEHRAN - Iranian expert Farzad Ashoubi believes that Iran national football team's participation in the 2023 CAFA Nations Cup cannot help Team Melli prepare for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

By Mahnaz Abdi

‘Iran’s free trade, special economic zones, safe haven for investment’

TEHRAN- The establishment of free trade zones (FTZs) in Iran dates back to the Iranian calendar year 1368 (March 1989 - March 1990) following the fall in the country’s oil income in the preceding year which prompted the government to promote non-oil exports.

Market for Australian companies in Iran is wide open: SBI Markets

TEHRAN - Australia has had continuous bilateral relations with Iran since it opened an embassy in Tehran in 1968. Similarly, Iran opened its embassy in Australia in 1971. For much of the period following the 1968 opening of Australia's embassy in Tehran, Iran was Australia's largest trading partner in the Middle East and the ninth largest overall.

By Mohammad Hassan Nikbin

Iran-Saudi Arabia deal: Many winners and few losers

Christopher Hoerstel, German journalist and political activist, tells the Tehran Times winners are all friends and partners, including Iraq and Oman, will be the winners of reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia. 

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Any country that bet on foreign powers is in ‘shock’ now: Lebanese researcher

‘Bahraini opposition and its leaders have proven to be an exceptional example of patience and awareness’

TEHRAN - A high-ranking Hamas delegation visited Saudi Arabia for the first time since 2015. It was announced that the trip by Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political bureau chief, is to perform Umrah, but political observers believe that it is in the context of the Iranian-Saudi rapprochement and ongoing regional reconciliations, especially after the release of a number of Palestinian detainees held by the Saudi kingdom. 

Interview by Farrokh Hesabi

Giorgi Gvelesiani: Tehran derby a tough game

TEHRAN - Persepolis defender Giorgi Gvelesiani believes that the Iran Professional League (IPL) title race is not dependent on the result of the Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal.

By Hassan Ali Pakdel

American cinema and the country itself are violent, cinema expert says

‘Far-right extremism has found a stable foothold in the legal system’

TEHRAN – Noting that American cinema is certainly entangled with gun violence, a cinema expert believes America itself is suffering from violence too.

By Ali Karbalaei

The decline of U.S. imperialism 

TEHRAN - Tehran Times conducts an interview with Ramiro Sebastian Funez, an anti-imperialist content creator in Los Angeles, to gain further insight on the diminishing U.S. imperialism and hegemony in the globe.

By Mohammad Mazhari

Exclusive: Linguist says ChatGPT has invalidated Chomsky's ‘innate principles of language’

TEHRAN - An American linguist, Daniel Everett, has criticized Noam Chomsky's argument about "innate principles of language," emphasizing that ChatGPT has demonstrated how a language can be learned without any hard-wired principles of grammar.

By Mohammad Mazhari

Exclusive: Chomsky says AI advancements have paved the way for high-tech plagiarism

Chat GPT, an AI language chatbot developed by OpenAI, has recently sparked controversy as some people view it as a promising step towards artificial general intelligence while others criticize its potential to surpass human intelligence. This debate has raised questions about the impact of AI technology on human thought processes and society.

By Warda Saad

Expert in Israeli affairs: The language of resistance is the only way to address the enemy

TEHRAN- It seems that the situation in Israel has never been as dangerous as it is today; on the one hand, the internal turmoil that has severely shaken this regime, and on the other hand, the growth and expansion of resistance from Gaza to the West Bank, as well as the increasing power and influence of the resistance axis around the Zionist regime.

By Mohammad Mazhari

Artificial language cannot replace the complexity of natural language, linguist says

TEHRAN - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently a hot topic of discussion in the tech world, with many experts touting it as the future of technology.

By Payman Yazdani

Iran-Saudi rapprochement matter of US, Europe concern: Turkish expert

TEHRAN - Dr. Bilgehan Alagoz says Iran and Saudi Arabia have engaged in a win-win diplomacy, noting their rapprochement is a matter of American and European concern.