Tehran Times

2024-12-29 22:29
By Soheila Zarfam

Why Resistance groups are not Iran's proxies

TEHRAN – "Iran's proxies," "Iran-backed groups," "the Iran Axis"—these are the convenient labels the Western media slaps on the Axis of Resistance, the forces in West Asia that are pushing back against U.S. presence and Israeli occupation.
- Iran is the only powerful and honest ally of people in West Asia
- Resistance will respond to any aggression in region: IRGC

By Shahrokh Saei

Israel spinning a tale to justify its occupation of southern Lebanon

TEHRAN- Israel appears to be making a cock-and-bull story to prolong its occupation of southern Lebanon.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli forces assault hospitals, sexually abuse women and girls

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is horrified by the Israeli assault on Kamal Adwan Hospital, confirming that it had lost contact with the hospital’s director.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will Israel resume aggression on Lebanon after truce expires?

SOUTH LEBANON — Various media analyses dissect what will happen after the end of the 60-day truce between Lebanon and the Israeli occupation regime. No wonder Netanyahu may commit unprecedented or familiar aggression, however, that would not be in his favor, nor even in the favor of his US and Western allies.
What's Israel's goal in spreading false narratives about Haniyeh assassination in Tehran?

TEHRAN – The Hamas Resistance movement has refuted Israeli claims about the assassination of its late political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, stating that he was killed by a guided missile targeting his mobile phone, not a planted bomb as Israel alleges.
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Imam Khomeini's 'Man of the Year' in 1979: Time's choice signals new era of resistance

TEHRAN – Time magazine chose Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Revolution, as its Man of the Year for 1979. The magazine’s editors explained at the time that they sought to recognize the individual who "had done the most to change the news, for better or for worse."

Politics

Tehran, Moscow set to explore new avenues in upcoming strategic agreement: Lavrov

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has announced that a forthcoming strategic cooperation agreement between Iran and Russia is poised to open new avenues for the expansion of bilateral partnerships in various areas, including defense and security.
Iranians mark anniversary of historic Dey 9 rallies with nationwide demonstrations

TEHRAN – On Sunday, Iranians across the nation gathered in large numbers to commemorate the anniversary of the Dey 9 epic, a significant day in the country’s history that marked the end of the 2009 post-presidential election unrest.
Switzerland concludes investigation into diplomat’s death in Iran

TEHRAN – Swiss authorities have officially closed their investigation into the death of a senior diplomat who died in an accident in Tehran over three years ago.

Sports

Iran to send 19 Greco-Roman wrestlers to Zagreb

TEHRAN – Iran wrestling federation will send 19 Greco-Roman wrestlers to the 2025 Ranking Series.
Iran’s Ahmadi the Best Asian Schoolboy Boxer in 2024

TEHRAN – Iran’s Farzan Ahmadi Afzadi was named as the Best Asian Schoolboy Boxer in 2024.
Persepolis linked with former Dortmund coach Terzic

TEHRAN – Several German media outlets reported that on Saturday Persepolis football club have been linked with former Borussia Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic.

Culture

12 Iranian films to be shown at Dhaka International Film Festival

TEHRAN-Twelve films from Iran will participate in the 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), due to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from January 11 to 19, 2025.
Bilingual Persian-Chinese children’s book published in Iran

TEHRAN- “My Mother,” a bilingual Persian-Chinese children’s book has recently been published in Iran.
Tehran cultural center screens “Small Things like These”

TEHRAN- “Small Things like These”, a 2024 movie by Belgian filmmaker Tim Mielants, was reviewed at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday afternoon.

Economy

‘Detailed strategy, private sector’s contribution required in maritime-oriented economy’

TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian said that a detailed strategy and private sector’s contribution is necessary for transformation in the maritime-oriented economy.
Iran's non-oil exports rise 18% in 9 months on year

TEHRAN – Iran's non-oil exports rose 18 percent in the first nine months of the Iranian calendar year (March 21- November 21) to $43.14 billion, according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
Solar panels distributed to nomads at 10% of cost

TEHRAN – Iran has launched a program to provide portable solar panels to all its nomadic households, requiring them to pay only 10 percent of the cost, a senior official from the Organization for Nomadic Affairs announced.

Society

Over 7,000 prisoners of involuntary crimes freed in 9 months

TEHRAN –During the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 20 – December 20), a total of 7,706 prisoners of unintentional crimes were released.
Rayan intl. programming contest slated for spring

TEHRAN –The final stage of the Rayan international programming contest will be held in the upcoming spring, bringing together 100 selected programmers nationally and internationally.
No lack of medical supplies for EB despite sanctions

TEHRAN –Despite sanctions, Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) has managed to procure and store the essential medical supplies needed by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) patients, an official with IFDA has said.

Tourism

Iran could be highly attractive to Thai tourists, official says

TEHRAN - In a meeting with managers of Thai travel agencies, Mehdi Zare’ Bieib, Iran’s Cultural Counselor in Thailand, has emphasized the potential of tourism collaboration as a bridge to enhance cultural ties, friendship, and economic growth between the two nations.
104% growth in intl. tourists visiting Kish Island

TEHRAN - The CEO of Kish Free Zone Organization, Mohammad Kabiri, has said that during the last month, the number of foreign tourists who visited the Island has registered 104% growth.
Rare Safavid carpets put on show at Tehran museum

TEHRAN - The Iran Carpet Museum hosted a ceremony unveiling two exquisite Safavid-era carpets, drawing the attention of over 150 scholars, artists, and carpet enthusiasts.

International

Israel spinning a tale to justify its occupation of southern Lebanon

TEHRAN- Israel appears to be making a cock-and-bull story to prolong its occupation of southern Lebanon.
Israeli forces assault hospitals, sexually abuse women and girls

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is horrified by the Israeli assault on Kamal Adwan Hospital, confirming that it had lost contact with the hospital’s director.
Will Israel resume aggression on Lebanon after truce expires?

SOUTH LEBANON — Various media analyses dissect what will happen after the end of the 60-day truce between Lebanon and the Israeli occupation regime. No wonder Netanyahu may commit unprecedented or familiar aggression, however, that would not be in his favor, nor even in the favor of his US and Western allies.