Tehran Times

2025-01-04 21:51
By Shahrokh Saei

Israel’s dream of renewed occupation

Israel wants to stay in Lebanon beyond 60-day ceasefire deal

TEHRAN- Israel is seeking to prolong the occupation of southern Lebanon in violation of a ceasefire deal with the Hezbollah resistance movement that took effect on November 27, 2024.
- Ceasefire or consequences: Israel's dilemma after Hezbollah's huge attacks
- Israel spinning a tale to justify its occupation of southern Lebanon

Foreign ministry marks fifth anniversary of Gen. Soleimani’s martyrdom in Tehran ceremony

TEHRAN – A solemn ceremony commemorating the fifth anniversary of the martyrdom of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani was held at the Iranian Foreign Ministry in Tehran on Sunday.
By Shahrokh Saei

Hezbollah leader: Gen. Soleimani took the lid off US regional projects, Israel’s expansionist scheme

TEHRAN - Israel is trying to maintain the illusion that Hezbollah’s compliance with the November ceasefire deal stems from the Lebanese resistance movement’s weakness.
By Wesam Bahrani

Yemen targets Israeli power plant

TEHRAN – The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that their missile unit targeted the Israeli Orot Rabin power plant, south of Haifa with a hypersonic ballistic missile.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Biden awards Presidential “Medal of Freedom” to notorious figures

BEIRUT — Joe Biden, who leaves the White House on January 20, has awarded what is considered the United States’ highest civilian honor to a group of “exceptional people,” including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former attorney general and senator Robert F. Kennedy, billionaire George Soros, and others.
Ayatollah Khamenei urges increased focus on Imams Jawad, Hadi, and Askari in literature and art

TEHRAN – During a meeting on Saturday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the importance of Imam Jawad (AS), Imam Hadi (AS), and Imam Askari (AS) in the history of Islam.

Politics

Iran says ready to enter 'constructive' talks for new nuclear deal

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Islamic Republic is ready to resume constructive and immediate talks on its nuclear program with the Western sides.
Iranian president to visit Tajikistan in January, informed source confirms

TEHRAN – Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is set to visit Tajikistan in January for high-level discussions aimed at bolstering relations between the two nations, an informed source within Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Saturday.
Development of Chabahar port takes center stage in high-ranking Iran-India talks

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, participated in the 19th Iran-India Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi on Friday, engaging with multiple Indian officials.

Sports

Persepolis face coaching dilemma

TEHRAN - Persepolis are currently facing a coaching dilemma. Two weeks after parting ways with Juan Carlos Garrido, they still haven't found a new coach.
Pasandideh elected head of Iran’s Rural Sports and Local Indigenous Games federation

TEHRAN – Alireza Pasandideh was elected as president of the Iran’s Rural Sports and Local Indigenous Games federation on Sunday.
Persepolis interested in Malaysian prodigy Arif Aiman

TEHRAN - Iranian giants Persepolis are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old Malaysian star Arif Aiman.

Culture

TMoCA to hold Marcos Grigorian’s commemoration ceremony

TEHRAN-The commemoration ceremony of the late Iranian Armenian artist Marcos Grigorian will be held on Tuesday at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA).
Kamkars to return to stage after six-year hiatus

TEHRAN- Iran's leading Kurdish family music ensemble, the Kamkars, are set to return to the live concert scene with a highly anticipated performance on January 11, marking the end of a six-year hiatus.
Iranian director staging "The Brothers Karamazov" in six-hour performance

TEHRAN- An adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's renowned novel "The Brothers Karamazov" is currently being staged at the Iranshahr Theater Complex in Tehran.

Economy

Transit of goods via Iran rises 31% in 9 months on year

TEHRAN- Transit of commodities through Iran has increased by 31 percent during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-December 21, 2024), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
Iran’s ports handle 175m tons of cargo in 9 months

TEHRAN – Iran's ports handled nearly 175 million tons of cargo in the first nine months of the Iranian year (March 20–December 21, 2024), according to the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO).
Iran, South Korea to collaborate on renewable energy development

TEHRAN – A professor at Seoul National University has proposed a pilot project and the formation of a joint working group involving government entities, universities, research centers, and industrial companies from Iran and South Korea to establish long-term collaboration in renewable energy development.

Society

Tehran hosts intl. conference on AI in health

TEHRAN –An international conference on artificial intelligence (AI) in the health sector was held from January 1-5 at Razi Conference Center in Tehran.
Iran ranks 2nd in Intl. IQ TEST 2024

TEHRAN –According to the International IQ Test, updated on January 1, Iran ranks second worldwide, with an impressive average Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of 106.63.
Pezeshkian lauds Razi Institute for scientific achievements

TEHRAN –President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the 100th anniversary of Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute establishment, highlighting that the institute, as a reliable scientific center, has played a pivotal role in developing needed vaccines in the country.

Tourism

Governor: Less than 10% of Susa’s archaeological treasures have been excavated

TEHRAN - Omid Sabripour, the governor of Shush, has called for renewed archaeological efforts in the ancient city of Susa, where, according to him, less than 10% of its archaeological treasures have been excavated.
From UNESCO tag to relocation: Tehran to host discussion on Chapel of Dzordzor

TEHRAN - A special meeting titled “The Chapel of Dzordzor: From Relocation to UNESCO Registration” is set to take place in Tehran, organized by the National Committee of Museums of Iran (ICOM).
Tehran-Kashan tourist train launched after years of halt

TEHRAN – A special tourist train connecting Tehran to Kashan has commenced service following years of pause.

International

Hezbollah leader: Gen. Soleimani took the lid off US regional projects, Israel’s expansionist scheme

TEHRAN - Israel is trying to maintain the illusion that Hezbollah’s compliance with the November ceasefire deal stems from the Lebanese resistance movement’s weakness.
Yemen targets Israeli power plant

TEHRAN – The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that their missile unit targeted the Israeli Orot Rabin power plant, south of Haifa with a hypersonic ballistic missile.
Biden awards Presidential “Medal of Freedom” to notorious figures

BEIRUT — Joe Biden, who leaves the White House on January 20, has awarded what is considered the United States’ highest civilian honor to a group of “exceptional people,” including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former attorney general and senator Robert F. Kennedy, billionaire George Soros, and others.

Israel wants to stay in Lebanon beyond 60-day ceasefire deal