Tehran Times

Ghalibaf elected speaker in new parliament

TEHRAN – Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf was elected overwhelmingly on Tuesday as the speaker of the new Iranian parliament, securing 198 votes in the 290-seat parliament.
By Soheila Zarfam

Sorrow at every Iranian corner

Small funerals held across Iran following passing of President

TEHRAN - Throughout the past week, news cameras from various global outlets were focused on capturing the emotional scenes of mourning in Iranian streets, as well as the procession of dozens of foreign officials paying their respects to Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
No hindrance in Iran’s support for Palestine: spox

TEHRAN – During a weekly press conference on Monday, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman asserted that the tragic passing of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian will not halt Iran’s support for the Palestinian cause.
Omani FM hold talks in Tehran, charting course for enhanced ties

TEHRAN – During a meeting with Oman’s Foreign Minister on Monday, Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran's acting Foreign Minister, emphasized the commitment of Iran and Oman to forging a strong and effective partnership moving forward.
New Iranian parliament inaugurated

TEHRAN - The 12th round of Iran's parliament has begun with the newly-elected Iranian lawmakers holding their first session on Monday.

Politics

Leader extends condolences to Hezbollah chief over mother’s passing

TEHRAN - Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, extended his heartfelt condolences to the Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement, Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, following the loss of his mother.
Russian Duma deputy: Raisi's tenure enabled global cooperation

TEHRAN – A prominent member of Russia's State Duma has praised the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi for strengthening Iran-Russia relations and enabling collaborative solutions to global issues.
Iran managed to avoid disruptions thanks to Leader after president’s passing: senior commander

TEHRAN - The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force has hailed Iran’s ability in managing to maintain order after the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi on May 19, contributing the success to the wise conduct of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iran basketball federation weighing up candidates: official

TEHRAN - It has been more than two months since Iran's last game in the FIBA 2025 Asia Cup Qualifiers, and the national team still don't have a new head coach.
Shahsavari, Olfati named Iran’s flag-bearers for 2024 Olympic Games

TEHRAN – Neda Shahsavari and Mahdi Olfati have been chosen to carry Iran’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Persepolis defender Gvelesiani fit for Shamas Azar crucial match

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defender Giorgi Gvelesiani is fit to accompany his team in the crucial match against Shams Azar.

Iran participating in Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair

TEHRAN-Iran is participating in this year’s edition of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF) after several years of absence, Iran’s cultural attaché in Malaysia has said.
Filmmakers, actors shine light on Gaza at 77th Cannes Film Festival

TEHRAN-The 77th Cannes Film Festival, held from May 14 to 25 against the backdrop of ongoing Israeli-Hamas tensions, became a platform for filmmakers, actors, and activists to raise awareness about the plight of Gaza’s population. Despite the festival’s efforts to avoid controversy, artists found creative ways to express solidarity with Palestinians and draw attention to the war-ravaged enclave.
Tehran meeting to commemorate Austrian orientalist Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall

TEHRAN- A number of Iranian literati will come together in a session at the Center for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia in Tehran on Wednesday to pay tribute to the Austrian orientalist and historian Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall.

Iran’s monthly steel output up 1.1%

TEHRAN – Production of crude steel in Iran rose 1.1 percent in the first month of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-April 20), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to the data released by Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA).
Karachi-Mashhad flights to resume as of June 11: Iran's envoy

TEHRAN - Iran’s consul general in the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi has announced the resumption of direct flights from Karachi to Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad as of June 11.
Iran-EU trade rises 8% in Q1 2024

TEHRAN - The trade between Iran and the European Union (EU)’s member states reached €1.276 billion in the first three months of 2024, registering an eight percent growth year on year, according to the data released by the European Union's statistics office Eurostat.

ToT workshops held to improve media health literacy

TEHRAN –The ministry of health in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) organized two training of trainers (ToT) workshops to help health experts boost their knowledge of media health literacy.
Iran sends second humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent the second shipment of humanitarian aid to flood-affected people in Afghanistan.
Newly-born zebras promise saving species from extinction

TEHRAN –The birth of odd-toed herbivorous zebras in Garmsar Desert National Park promises to bring the valuable species back from extinction with its population anticipated to reach 50 from currently 36 in the near future.

From Yazd to Khiva: twin gems of ancient architecture and culture

TASHKENT - In the vast expanse of Asia, among the myriad of ancient cities, two stand out for their striking similarities and rich cultural heritage: Yazd in Iran and Khiva in Uzbekistan.
UNESCO-listed Qasabeh Qanat hosts inbound tourists

TEHRAN – Gonabad’s historical Qasabeh Qanat, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has welcomed a group of overseas tourists.
Iran’s tourism gets boost with hundreds of investment packages

TEHRAN – Signaling a significant push for tourism growth, more than 600 investment packages have been introduced by Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ministry.

Charred alive in tents

TEHRAN-International outrage is reverberating over an Israeli savage attack against civilians in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah.
Hamas on the offensive

TEHRAN - As the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) commit further massacres against civilians in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian resistance has changed its strategy from defensive to offensive.
Swallowed by ‘Gaza subway'

TEHRAN- Tunnels built by the Hamas resistance group in the Gaza Strip have turned into the graveyard for Israeli forces.