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PGPL final week promises excitement rivalry
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513021/PGPL-final-week-promises-excitement-rivalry
Published: May 13, 2025 21:00
TEHRAN - The 24th edition of the Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) has reached its dramatic conclusion, with the final Matchday 30 set to take place this Thursday.
Iran advance to Beach Handball World Championship
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513023/Iran-advance-to-Beach-Handball-World-Championship
Published: May 13, 2025 20:59
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Pakistan 2-0 (15-9, 16-10) in the quarterfinals round of the 2025 Asian Beach Handball Championship semi-finals on Tuesday.
Iranian, Japanese choreographers to collaborate in performance project
Published: May 13, 2025 18:44
TEHRAN-Iranian director and choreographer Kamyar Salehpour will collaborate with Dai Matsuoka, the Japanese Butoh artist and a member of the Sankai Juku troupe, in a joint project.
Exhibition of winning shots from global photo competition opens in Tehran
Published: May 13, 2025 18:42
TEHRAN – An exhibition showcasing the selected works of young photographers from across the globe opened at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran on Monday.
WHO warns of permanent effect of starvation on a generation of Palestinians
Published: May 13, 2025 18:42
Malnutrition rates are rising in Gaza and hunger could have lasting effects on “an entire generation”, the World Health Organization’s representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory says.
Israel expects 50% of Gazans to flee during full-scale assault
Published: May 13, 2025 18:42
Israel expects half of Gaza’s 2.3 million people to leave as its military prepares an all-out assault in the next few days to defeat Hamas once and for all, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns.
Israeli strike kills Palestinian journalist receiving treatment in Gaza hospital
Published: May 13, 2025 18:41
An Israeli drone strike killed Palestinian journalist Hassan Islayeh while he was receiving treatment in the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Tuesday, Middle East Eye reported.
Israeli media concerned about a possible agreement
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513024/Israeli-media-concerned-about-a-possible-agreement
Published: May 13, 2025 18:40
TEHRAN - In an analysis, Hamshahri addressed Israeli concerns about the promising negotiations between Tehran and Washington on Iran’s nuclear program.
Tehran welcomes PKK dissolution as step toward regional stability
Published: May 13, 2025 18:40
TEHRAN – Iran has praised the Kurdistan Workers’ Party’s (PKK) announcement to disarm and dissolve its organization, calling the move a meaningful stride toward reducing violence and enhancing security in Turkey and across the region.
Prominent Shia scholars convene in Najaf
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513026/Prominent-Shia-scholars-convene-in-Najaf
Published: May 13, 2025 18:39
TEHRAN – In a highly significant moment for the global Shia community, Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli held a landmark meeting with Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Sistani in the holy city of Najaf on Monday.
Growing relations of Iran-Russia is ‘win-win situation’, says Kremlin spokesman
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513025/Growing-relations-of-Iran-Russia-is-win-win-situation-says
Published: May 13, 2025 18:38
TEHRAN – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has hailed the recent session of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Committee as a step forward in fostering a mutually beneficial partnership between Moscow and Tehran.
Iran, UAE FMs discuss bilateral ties, regional security in Abu Dhabi meeting
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513018/Iran-UAE-FMs-discuss-bilateral-ties-regional-security-in-Abu
Published: May 13, 2025 18:38
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), during an official visit to Abu Dhabi on Monday.
“Tehran Times Reports...”: a look at Iran’s history through pages of Iranian daily
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513007/Tehran-Times-Reports-a-look-at-Iran-s-history-through-pages
Published: May 13, 2025 18:37
TEHRAN – Last week, in celebration of Tehran Times’ anniversary, an exhibition was inaugurated, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the newspaper’s historic journey over the past forty-six years.
The death toll from the Gaza genocide may be much higher
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513032/The-death-toll-from-the-Gaza-genocide-may-be-much-higher
Published: May 13, 2025 18:36
TEHRAN – Researchers say the death toll from the Gaza genocide could be much higher than what the Health Ministry in the enclave is reporting.
Christian votes in the North not prerogative of Lebanese Forces party
Published: May 13, 2025 18:34
BEIRUT — The second round of municipal and mayoral elections in the Northern Governorate brought resounding surprises, as sectarian and political incitement, coupled with the electoral money paid in huge amounts, will have the final say in the result of…
Iran hosts 31st nuclear conference as AEOI head stresses ‘irreversible scientific gains’
Published: May 13, 2025 18:25
TEHRAN – The 31st edition of Iran’s Annual Nuclear Conference commenced on Tuesday in Mashhad, organized by the Iranian Nuclear Society with support from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).
Iran will not walk back its principles in nuclear talks with US, says Pezeshkian
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513037/Iran-will-not-walk-back-its-principles-in-nuclear-talks-with
Published: May 13, 2025 18:23
TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said his country will stoutly defend its rights and maintain its red lines during nuclear talks with the United States, as the two sides approach a fifth round of the indirect negotiations under the mediation…
Trump’s Persian Gulf trip: Business over peace
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513035/Trump-s-Persian-Gulf-trip-Business-over-peace
Published: May 13, 2025 18:22
TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday in the shadow of unresolved regional predicaments, while also carrying a list of business proposals reportedly tied to both national and personal interests.
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Published: May 13, 2025 18:15
From VR headsets to driverless rides: Experiencing Inner Mongolia’s innovation
Published: May 13, 2025 17:51
HOHHOT- Foreign reporters gained direct insights into Inner Mongolia's most dynamic developments during the second day of "Travelogue of China" tour, jointly organized by the China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA) and Global Times Online.
Trump announces plan to lift sanctions on Syria
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513034/Trump-announces-plan-to-lift-sanctions-on-Syria
Published: May 13, 2025 17:34
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to lift sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, which he said will “give them a chance at greatness.”
US and Saudi Arabia sign $142bn military deal
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513028/US-and-Saudi-Arabia-sign-142bn-military-deal
Published: May 13, 2025 16:23
U.S. President Donald Trump has received a royal welcome after arriving in Saudi Arabia, his first stop of a three-day regional tour.
Iran defeat Chinese Taipei in 2025 AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup quarters
Published: May 13, 2025 14:55
TEHRAN - Iran stayed on course to win a third AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup title by overcoming Chinese Taipei in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.
Trade Diplomacy Through Free Zones
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513017/Trade-Diplomacy-Through-Free-Zones
Published: May 13, 2025 14:39
TEHRAN- As the West Asia region experiences geopolitical shifts and economic competition, countries are striving to strengthen economic links through regional frameworks.
Russian visitors connected to Iranian shopping terminals via Mir Pay application
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513012/Russian-visitors-connected-to-Iranian-shopping-terminals-via
Published: May 13, 2025 13:54
TEHRAN--Card payment networks between Iranians and Russians were connected on May 13, based on which Russian citizens can shop from Iranian shopping terminals through using the Mir Pay application, said the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Iran,…
Remnants of Sassanid architecture identified in Urmia mosque
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513011/Remnants-of-Sassanid-architecture-identified-in-Urmia-mosque
Published: May 13, 2025 13:54
TEHRAN—Remnants of Sassanid architecture have been identified during archeological excavations at the Jameh Mosque of Urmia in West Azarbaijan province, the provincial tourism chief said.
Rosewater distillation festival underway in Karaj
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513013/Rosewater-distillation-festival-underway-in-Karaj
Published: May 13, 2025 13:53
TEHRAN—Rosewater distillation festival is underway in Karaj’s Parsian Shopping Center, Alborz province, said the caretaker of Alborz Cultural Heritage, Tourism, Handicrafts Department.
Temple within UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil restored
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513016/Temple-within-UNESCO-listed-Tchogha-Zanbil-restored
Published: May 13, 2025 13:49
TEHRAN – The first phase of a specialized conservation and restoration project on the Inshushinak Temple, located on the first floor of the Tchogha Zanbil Ziggurat in Khuzestan province, has been successfully completed, a cultural heritage official…
Iranian village showcased as sustainable tourism model at BRICS meeting
Published: May 13, 2025 13:46
TEHRAN - The historical stepped village of Palangan in Iran’s Kordestan province was introduced as a successful example of sustainable tourism that preserves local culture and heritage during a BRICS meeting held in Brazil on Monday.
Discover Shurgol wetland: a sanctuary for birds, wildlife, and nature lovers
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513014/Discover-Shurgol-wetland-a-sanctuary-for-birds-wildlife-and
Published: May 13, 2025 13:22
TEHRAN – Shurgol wetland in northwest Iran is a favored destination for nature lovers and eco-tourists due to its rich biodiversity and unique landscapes.
‘Maryam Mirzakhani is a scientific role model for Iranian girls’
Published: May 13, 2025 12:31
TEHRAN – Maryam Mirzakhani is not only a scientific role model for Iranian girls, but a source of honor for the global knowledge, Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokeswoman for the government, has said.
Yemen bombing raised fears that US could slide into another endless war: Foreign Affairs
Published: May 13, 2025 12:25
TEHRAN - In the following article published on May 9 on the Foreign Affairs website, the writer, April Longley Alley, refers to Yemen’s Ansarallah movement as the Houthis. Contrary to the claims, Ansarallah only targeted and has announced to continue to…
Hamas approached pro-Trump activist for secret talks that freed Edan Alexander
Published: May 13, 2025 12:02
Backchannel talks leading to the release of Edan Alexander, the last American held in Gaza, began with a message from a Hamas official to Bishara Bahbah, former leader of "Arab Americans for Trump," according to Israeli, Palestinian, and U.S. officials…
'Organ Donation, Life Donation' week to be marked
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513005/Organ-Donation-Life-Donation-week-to-be-marked
Published: May 13, 2025 11:40
TEHRAN – The national ‘Organ Donation, Life Donation’ week will kick off on Thursday and wrap up on May 21.
Iran to meet Pakistan in 2025 Asian Beach Handball Championship semis
Published: May 13, 2025 10:56
TEHRAN – Iran beat the Maldives 2-0 (14-8, 32-15) in the quarterfinals round of the 2025 Asian Beach Handball Championship on Monday.
Over 1.8m tons of steel products produced in a month
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513001/Over-1-8m-tons-of-steel-products-produced-in-a-month
Published: May 13, 2025 10:54
TEHRAN – More than 1.8 million tons of steel products were produced in Iran during the first month of the current Iranian calendar year, Farvardin (March 21-April21).
Iran, Russia launch 2nd phase of card payment network integration
Published: May 13, 2025 10:54
TEHRAN - Iran and Russia have officially launched the second phase of a card payment network integration project, enabling Russian tourists and businesspeople to make purchases at retail outlets across Iran using the Russian “Mir Pay” application.
Iran attending 9th meeting of SCO education ministers
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/513000/Iran-attending-9th-meeting-of-SCO-education-ministers
Published: May 13, 2025 10:44
TEHRAN – Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf is participating in the ninth meeting of education ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, which was held on May 12 and 13 in Urumqi, China.
Iran, Turkmenistan target 30% growth in bilateral trade
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512993/Iran-Turkmenistan-target-30-growth-in-bilateral-trade
Published: May 13, 2025 10:43
TEHRAN - The head of the Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Chamber of Commerce says the two countries are aiming to increase bilateral trade by 30 percent, following the first-ever exhibition of Turkmenistan’s export capabilities in Iran — an event driven entirely…
Xi attends opening ceremony of fourth ministerial meeting of China-CELAC Forum
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512998/Xi-attends-opening-ceremony-of-fourth-ministerial-meeting-of
Published: May 13, 2025 10:34
BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum in Beijing on Tuesday.
China, UNAIDS to help Iran boost HIV rapid response
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512995/China-UNAIDS-to-help-Iran-boost-HIV-rapid-response
Published: May 13, 2025 10:05
TEHRAN – In an effort to enhance the overall resilience of Iran’s national AIDS program and HIV testing capacity, Iran’s Health Ministry, the China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchanges (CICETE), and the Joint United Nations Program on…
My long-term goal is 2026 Asian Games: Izadyar
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512992/My-long-term-goal-is-2026-Asian-Games-Izadyar
Published: May 13, 2025 09:31
TEHRAN — Iranian para swimmer Shahin Izadyar aims to prepare vigorously for the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya.
Tehran, Doha discuss boosting bilateral trade
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512991/Tehran-Doha-discuss-boosting-bilateral-trade
Published: May 13, 2025 07:57
TEHRAN - Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Mohammad-Ali Dehqan Dehnavi met with Qatar’s Customs Authority Chief Ahmed Al-Jamal, on the sidelines of Iran Expo 2025, stressing the need to enhance commercial ties and develop trade…
Monthly trade balance in Iran’s free trade zones positive
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512990/Monthly-trade-balance-in-Iran-s-free-trade-zones-positive
Published: May 13, 2025 07:46
TEHRAN - Iran’s Free Zones High Council announced that the trade balance of the country's free trade zones was $41.463 million positive in the first Iranian calendar month Farvardin (March 21-April 21).
Dutch legend Seedorf appointed as Esteghlal’s CEO advisor
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512989/Dutch-legend-Seedorf-appointed-as-Esteghlal-s-CEO-advisor
Published: May 13, 2025 07:10
TEHRAN – Dutch legend Clarence Seedorf was named as an advisor to the CEO in Iranian football club Esteghlal.
Foolad outplay Taichung Bank to top Pool C
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512988/Foolad-outplay-Taichung-Bank-to-top-Pool-C
Published: May 13, 2025 06:33
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foolad Sirjan secured their place at the top of Pool C and booked a quarterfinal berth at the inaugural AVC Men’s Champions League after an emphatic 3-0 (25-17, 25-14, 25-13) victory over Taichung Bank of Chinese Taipei on Tuesday at…
Hezbollah chief says Israeli pressure is doomed to fail, Resistance to prevail
Published: May 12, 2025 23:28
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem delivered a powerful speech on Sunday commemorating the ninth anniversary of the martyrdom of senior resistance commander Mustafa Badreddine, addressing his legacy as one of the longest-standing members of…
Hakim Meets Ayatollah Javadi Amoli in Najaf
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512986/Hakim-Meets-Ayatollah-Javadi-Amoli-in-Najaf
Published: May 12, 2025 19:05
Ammar Hakim, leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, held a meeting with Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli in Najaf on Monday.
Platform 101 representing Iranian digital art at Expo 2025 Japan
Published: May 12, 2025 18:41
TEHRAN-Platform 101, directed by Mohammadali Famouri, is the only digital art team from Iran and West Asia participating in the Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, Japan, in the Projection Mapping section.
International Hanzala Prize focuses on children’s literature, resistance narrative
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512960/International-Hanzala-Prize-focuses-on-children-s-literature
Published: May 12, 2025 18:40
TEHRAN – The International Hanzala Prize, a prestigious literary and cultural award, is set to prioritize children's and adolescent literature exploring themes of resistance, the organizers have announced.
Children among 27 killed as Israel strikes Gaza before release of Israeli-American captive
Published: May 12, 2025 18:39
The Israeli army killed at least 27 Palestinians, including children, and injured several others in strikes across the war-torn Gaza on Monday ahead of the scheduled release of Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander.
Famine imminent in Gaza if Israel doesn’t lift blockade, hunger monitor warns
Published: May 12, 2025 18:39
Famine is imminent in Gaza, with half a million people at risk of starvation unless Israel lifts its siege, according to a grim new report released on Monday by a global hunger monitor, marking a major deterioration since its last report in October, Middle…
Hamas transfers Edan Alexander to Red Cross
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512976/Hamas-transfers-Edan-Alexander-to-Red-Cross
Published: May 12, 2025 18:39
Prisoner soldier Edan Alexander is expected to be released by Hamas at around 6:30 p.m., though there may be delays, an Israeli war official says.
China and US agree to ease tariffs for 90 days as trade war talks extended
Published: May 12, 2025 18:38
China and the United States have agreed to suspend some of the heavy trade tariffs imposed against one another as they prepare to extend negotiations aimed at lowering trade war tensions, Al Jazeera reported.
Washington’s self-sabotage: Why US media tactics threaten Iran deal prospects
Published: May 12, 2025 18:38
MADRID – The fourth round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, held in Muscat on Sunday, May 11, concluded on a surprisingly constructive note.
Effective lifting of sanctions is Tehran's main demand
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512981/Effective-lifting-of-sanctions-is-Tehran-s-main-demand
Published: May 12, 2025 18:37
TEHRAN - In an analysis, Shargh addressed the fourth round of negotiations between the Iranian and U.S. negotiators and said: The fourth round of the talks were held as Iran's main demand, which has been heard many times by the Foreign Minister and the…
Iran, Egypt discuss nuclear talks and Gaza ceasefire efforts
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512971/Iran-Egypt-discuss-nuclear-talks-and-Gaza-ceasefire-efforts
Published: May 12, 2025 18:37
TEHRAN – A high-level conversation took place Monday between Iranian and Egyptian diplomats, focusing on the indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington as well as the situation in Gaza.
No threat goes unanswered as Iran armed forces stand on full alert: top commander
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512982/No-threat-goes-unanswered-as-Iran-armed-forces-stand-on-full
Published: May 12, 2025 18:35
TEHRAN – Iran’s senior military official has reiterated the country’s unwavering readiness to defend its national interests, territorial waters, and regional influence.
Tehran condemns EU's ‘abuse’ of JCPOA snapback, offers path to revive nuclear diplomacy
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512980/Tehran-condemns-EU-s-abuse-of-JCPOA-snapback-offers-path-to
Published: May 12, 2025 18:34
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning to European powers on Sunday, stating that any misuse of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’s snapback mechanism would lead to the “end of Europe’s role in the agreement” and…
Pezeshkian hails deep Iran-Uzbekistan ties as inseparable
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512983/Pezeshkian-hails-deep-Iran-Uzbekistan-ties-as-inseparable
Published: May 12, 2025 18:34
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the strong cultural and historical bonds between Iran and Uzbekistan during a meeting with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov on Monday, calling the two nations “parts of the same body”…
Manama’s official stance: We will not allow attacks on Iran from our soil
Published: May 12, 2025 18:31
TEHRAN – Following the developments related to Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, which led to a significant shift in the security dynamics of West Asia, the approach and behavior of some Arab countries along the Persian Gulf have taken on a more "realist" tone.
Putin’s Tehran visit in works, says Iranian spokesperson
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512979/Putin-s-Tehran-visit-in-works-says-Iranian-spokesperson
Published: May 12, 2025 18:30
TEHRAN – Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced on Monday that Tehran is finalizing preparations to host Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling another milestone in the deepening alliance between the two nations.
Israeli troops fall in deadly Gaza ambush
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512965/Israeli-troops-fall-in-deadly-Gaza-ambush
Published: May 12, 2025 18:29
TEHRAN – In a complex operation, the Palestinian resistance forces in Gaza target a group of occupation officers and soldiers.
Hamas thwarts Mahmoud Abbas’s goal ahead of his ill-intentioned visit to Beirut
Published: May 12, 2025 18:19
BEIRUT — Lebanese and Palestinian factions in Lebanon are anticipating the repercussions of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's planned visit to Beirut on Lebanon and the situation of displaced Palestinians, especially since the issue of Palestinian…
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https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512985/15049
Published: May 12, 2025 18:12
Jolani's gamble: Surrendering fragmented Syria to US and Israel
Published: May 12, 2025 18:10
TEHRAN - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani) has embarked on a controversial diplomatic campaign to secure U.S. sanctions relief, proposing a Trump Tower in Damascus and détente with Israel.
UK veterans accuse colleagues of war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan
Published: May 12, 2025 17:40
Former UK special forces personnel have accused colleagues of committing war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, including alleging that they executed civilians and a child.
“Travelogue of China” showcases Inner Mongolia’s high-tech dairy industry to global media
Published: May 12, 2025 17:27
HOHHOT- A delegation of international journalists is visiting Inner Mongolia as part of “Travelogue of China,” a project co-organized by the China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA) and Global Times Online.
“The Magnificent Ambersons” available in Persian
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512900/The-Magnificent-Ambersons-available-in-Persian
Published: May 12, 2025 17:17
TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the 1918 novel “The Magnificent Ambersons” by Booth Tarkington has been released in the Iranian bookstores.
Guardian Council member tours Tehran Times anniversary exhibition
Published: May 12, 2025 15:05
TEHRAN – Hadi Tahan Nazif, jurist member and spokesperson of Iran’s Guardian Council, paid a visit to the “Tehran Times Reports...” exhibition on Monday, accompanied by Tehran Times Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Sarfi. Last week, on the occasion of Tehran…
Ali Yazdani becomes first Iranian to win an ITF singles title
Published: May 12, 2025 15:01
TEHRAN - Ali Yazdani made history, becoming the first Iranian to win an ITF singles title at M15 Tehran and inspiring a new generation of tennis players in his country on a bright Sunday afternoon at Tehran’s Enghelab Sports Complex.
Iranian artisans to show off skills at Sulaymaniyah Expo
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512959/Iranian-artisans-to-show-off-skills-at-Sulaymaniyah-Expo
Published: May 12, 2025 14:43
TEHRAN—Artisans from Iran’s South Khorasan province will take part in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah Expo during May 20-26, said the director general of provincial Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.
Archaeological survey reveals evidence of Paleolithic human presence in Kerman plain
Published: May 12, 2025 14:42
TEHRAN - An archaeological team has uncovered evidence of continuous human presence in the central plains of Kerman, southern Iran, stretching from the Paleolithic period to modern times.
Kerman is to host major eco-tourism gathering
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512957/Kerman-is-to-host-major-eco-tourism-gathering
Published: May 12, 2025 14:42
TEHRAN—Kerman, as a land full of natural and historical attractions in the south of Iran, is to host a major eco-tourism gathering on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31 in the Persian calandar), bringing together hundreds of eco-lodge managers, government officials,…
Tajik ambassador: Sympathy between Tehran and Dushanbe at highest level
Published: May 12, 2025 14:42
TEHRAN — The bond of affection and sympathy between Iran and Tajikistan is currently at its highest level, Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Zohidi Nizomiddin Shamsiddinzoda, has said.
Tehran, Tashkent explore museum exhibitions and heritage cooperation
Published: May 12, 2025 14:41
TEHRAN - Iran has expressed readiness to expand cultural cooperation with Uzbekistan, particularly in the areas of joint museum exhibitions, world heritage registrations, and historical restoration projects.
From Tehran to Guangzhou: Iranian relics on show at ‘Land of Kindness’
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512961/From-Tehran-to-Guangzhou-Iranian-relics-on-show-at-Land-of
Published: May 12, 2025 14:41
TEHRAN - The Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou is currently hosting the Iranian cultural relics exhibition “Land of Kindness”, offering visitors a rare glimpse into five millennia of Persian art, culture, and craftsmanship.
Spokesman Visits "Tehran Times Reports..."
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512956/Spokesman-Visits-Tehran-Times-Reports
Published: May 12, 2025 12:39
Spokesman of Iran's Guardian Council, Hadi Tahan Nazif, visits the Tehran Times exhibition titled 'Tehran Times Reports...'
Japanese envoy underscores ongoing co-op on fight against narcotics
Published: May 12, 2025 11:49
TEHRAN – Japanese Ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, has highlighted the significance of constant cooperation on fostering ties in combating drugs and drug-related crimes.
Protect plants, protect lives
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512953/Protect-plants-protect-lives
Published: May 12, 2025 11:47
TEHRAN – Plants are life, the primary producers of biomass providing animals and humankind with food, medicine, and an enjoyable landscape; when we protect plants, we protect lives.
Children with disabilities benefit from earthquake, safety drills
Published: May 12, 2025 11:45
TEHRAN –The 26th national “Earthquake and Safety” drill, marked by the earthquake bell, has been simultaneously held in schools across the country with a distinctive focus on the safety and readiness of students with disabilities and special needs.
Some 38,500 multiple births registered in a year
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512949/Some-38-500-multiple-births-registered-in-a-year
Published: May 12, 2025 11:42
TEHRAN – Over the past Iranian year (March 2024 – March 2025), a total of 38,463 multiple births were registered in the country, according to the Civil Registration Organization.
Iron ore pellet export reaches $918m in a year
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512947/Iron-ore-pellet-export-reaches-918m-in-a-year
Published: May 12, 2025 11:26
TEHRAN- Iran’s value of iron ore pellet export stood at $918 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) reported.
Annual tomato export stands at $233m
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512946/Annual-tomato-export-stands-at-233m
Published: May 12, 2025 11:24
TEHRAN – The value of Iran’s tomato export stood at $233 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported.
Uzbek PM promises tax, customs exemptions for Iranian investors amid growing economic ties
Published: May 12, 2025 11:12
TEHRAN – Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov announced on Sunday that Iranian investors operating in Uzbekistan will be exempt from taxes and customs duties, as he highlighted the presence of over 210 joint Iranian-Uzbek factories currently operating in…
Iran, Qatar customs officials agree to boost cooperation
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512940/Iran-Qatar-customs-officials-agree-to-boost-cooperation
Published: May 12, 2025 11:09
TEHRAN – The head of Qatar’s General Authority of Customs met with the head of Iran's Customs Administration and other senior Iranian customs officials in Tehran on Sunday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation and share experiences aimed at…
‘Comprehensive planning required for maritime-oriented economy development’
Published: May 12, 2025 11:05
TEHRAN- The head of the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) emphasized that a comprehensive planning is required for the development of maritime-oriented economy in the country.
Niger welcomes imports of Iranian mineral products: envoy
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512942/Niger-welcomes-imports-of-Iranian-mineral-products-envoy
Published: May 12, 2025 10:56
TEHRAN – Niger’s Ambassador to Iran Seydou Zetau Ali said his country welcomes imports of mineral and mining industry products from Iran and is keen for the Islamic Republic to play a concrete role in Niger’s mining sector.
Tabiat power past Qadsia in FIBA WASL Final 8
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512944/Tabiat-power-past-Qadsia-in-FIBA-WASL-Final-8
Published: May 12, 2025 10:33
TEHRAN - Stedmon Lemon rewrote the FIBA WASL Final 8 history books in leading Tabiat past Qadsia, 112-85, for a stupendous start to their campaign Sunday night at the Stade Nouhad Naufal.
PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512943/PKK-says-it-is-laying-down-arms-and-disbanding
Published: May 12, 2025 09:23
Outlawed Kurdish group the PKK, which has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, has announced it is laying down its arms and disbanding, the BBC reported.
Iran into 2025 Asian Beach Handball Championship quarters
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512939/Iran-into-2025-Asian-Beach-Handball-Championship-quarters
Published: May 12, 2025 08:15
TEHRAN – Iran booked their place in the quarterfinals round of the 2025 Asian Beach Handball Championship, beating the Philippines 2-0 (22-14, 18-6) on Sunday.
Patrick Hamilton’s “Rope” on stage at Tehran Theater Complex
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512899/Patrick-Hamilton-s-Rope-on-stage-at-Tehran-Theater-Complex
Published: May 11, 2025 19:15
TEHRAN-Tehran Theater Complex is hosting the 1929 play “Rope” written by Patrick Hamilton in its Medea Hall.
Iranian twin duo unveils new music on National Twins Day
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512912/Iranian-twin-duo-unveils-new-music-on-National-Twins-Day
Published: May 11, 2025 19:15
TEHRAN – The Saeidi Brothers, a traditional Iranian twin duo comprising Ali and Mohammad Saeidi, have recently released a new musical piece to celebrate National Twins Day, observed annually in Iran on May 12.
Mashhad conference highlights cultural diplomacy’s role in promoting Islamic heritage worldwide
Published: May 11, 2025 19:14
MASHHAD- The second specialized conference on the significance of cultural diplomacy, particularly in the domains of pilgrimage and Ahl al-Bayt culture, was held in Mashhad on Friday morning on the sidelines of the 21st Imam Reza (AS) International…
Red Sea truce and Israel’s dilemma between Sanaa’s calculations and Trump’s priorities
Published: May 11, 2025 19:13
LONDON - On May 7, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement with the Sanaa government, mediated by the Sultanate of Oman, aimed at securing navigation in the Red Sea.
Netanyahu’s messianic government’s priority is to annex West Bank, expel Gazans: Thomas Friedman
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/512922/Netanyahu-s-messianic-government-s-priority-is-to-annex-West
Published: May 11, 2025 19:13
TEHRAN - The famous New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman says Benjamin Netanyahu’s “ultranationalist” and “messianic” government is not America’s ally.
1,400 pairs of shoes displayed to honor healthcare workers killed in Gaza
Published: May 11, 2025 19:12
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Rotterdam on Saturday, May 10, for a poignant memorial in which 1,400 pairs of white shoes were displayed in a public square to honor healthcare workers killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza.
Prospects of Saudi ties to Israel elusive as Trump seeks $1 trillion bonanza
Published: May 11, 2025 19:12
When U.S. President Donald Trump lands in Riyadh on Tuesday, he will be greeted with opulent ceremonies, gilded palaces and the prospect of $1 trillion in investments. But, the raging war in Gaza has denied him one goal he has long craved: Saudi-Israel…
Putin proposes direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul on May 15
Published: May 11, 2025 19:12
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions” to achieve “lasting peace” and “eliminate the root causes” of the three-year conflict, Al Jazeera reported.
Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire in first Sunday message
Published: May 11, 2025 19:11
Pope Leo XIV has called for genuine peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff, Al Jazeera reported.
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