Tehran Times

2024-10-07 22:19
By our staff writer

For the first time Hezbollah hits deep inside Israel by targeting Haifa

TEHRAN - The Hezbollah resistance movement launched a salvo of Fadi 1 missiles on Monday at the Israeli Karmal military base in Haifa, a major Mediterranean port.
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By Wesam Bahrani

Al-Aqsa Storm caused strategic shift in struggle against Israel

Resistance factions laud Palestinians’ heroic and proud resilience against Israeli barbarism

TEHRAN - On the first anniversary of the al-Aqsa Storm Operation on October 7, 2023, the Palestinian resistance factions in Gaza have published a defiant joint statement vowing to continue the battle against the Israeli occupation.
IRGC denies rumors of Quds commander’s injury or martyrdom

TEHRAN – Dismissing rumors circulating in Israeli media about the health of Quds Force commander Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani, General Eraj Masjedi, the deputy commander for coordination of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, assured the public that Qaani is "safe and sound."
Sunni clergy in Iran voice strong support for Operation True Promise II

TEHRAN – In a letter addressed to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, more than 3,000 Sunni clerics in Iran have expressed their full support and appreciation for the recent missile strike targeting Israeli military bases.
‘Modern Hitler’: Iran raps Netanyahu’s escalated violence in Gaza, Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has vehemently denounced Israel’s ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon, calling the regime’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the “modern Hitler” who’s looking to ethnically cleanse Muslims.
By Mona Hojat Asari

Global Awakening

TEHRAN - October 7 marks the anniversary of the day one of the most devastating wars against humanity was launched. A year ago, Israel began the massacre of Palestinians in Gaza through airstrikes, starvation, and torture. The enclave now lies in ruins with approximately 45 million pounds of rubble scattered across the Strip. Entire families have been wiped off the face of the earth, and those managing to flee the direct fire of the Israeli military will carry the physiological scars of the war forever.

Politics

Iranian parliament drafting ‘Resistance pact’ to bolster regional security

TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament is drafting a defense and security pact to be signed among “Resistance groups and their supporting countries”, according to reports by Iranian media.
Al-Aqsa Storm threatens Israel’s ‘illegitimate’ identity: speaker

TEHRAN - Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Monday that Operation al-Aqsa Storm has endangered the “illegitimate” identity of the Israeli occupation regime.
Tehran, Cairo discuss regional developments amid efforts to restore ties

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty engaged in a phone conversation today, focusing on the latest regional developments and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Lebanon.

Sports

Iran coach sticks with clubless star Jahanbakhsh

TEHRAN - Alireza Jahanbakhsh, the experienced Iranian winger, continues to be a puzzle for Iranian football fans and pundits alike. Despite being without a club since leaving Feyenoord, the former Brighton star has retained his place in the national team.
AFC boots out Mohun Bagan from Asian Champions League for refusing to travel to Iran

TEHRAN - The Asian Football Confederation on Monday announced that Indian Super League club Mohun Bagan Super Giants were ‘considered to have withdrawn from the AFC Champions League Two’ tournament after they did not travel to Iran for their Group B match against Tractor FC on Oct. 2.
Iran squad named for Uzbekistan and Qatar matches

TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei has called up 27 players to Iran national team for two matches against Uzbekistan and Qatar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Culture

Holocide cartoon contest to raise awareness of Gaza's humanitarian catastrophe

TEHRAN- The third edition of the International Holocide Cartoon, Caricature and Poster Contest seeks artistic responses to ongoing tragedy in Gaza, Iranian cartoonist Masoud Shojai Tabatabai has said.
Iranian video art “Sculpture” wins two awards at Chicago festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian video art “Sculpture” received two awards at the September edition of the Crown Point International Film Festival in Chicago, the U.S.
Ali Rahbari to conduct Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra

TEHRAN-Renowned Iranian conductor Ali Rahbari will conduct the season opening concert of the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra Denizbank Concerts, slated for October 11.

Economy

Non-oil export increases 6.2% in Q2

TEHRAN - The value of Iran’s non-oil exports reached $12.3 billion in the second quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (June 22-September 22), registering a 6.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Iranian delegation visits China to explore avenues of fishery co-op

TEHRAN – A delegation of Iranian officials, experts and businesspeople has visited China to explore avenues of cooperation in the fishery industry between the two countries, Mehr Nes Agency reported.
Motorcycle production up 6% in 6 months on year

TEHRAN - Motorcycle production in Iran increased six percent in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21) compared to the same period last year, according to the deputy head of Iran’s Motorcycle Manufacturers Association.

Society

Tehran, Minsk to deepen health collaboration

TEHRAN –Iran and Belarus have explored the potential to beef up cooperation in academic, pharmaceutical, and medical equipment sectors.
IRCS, ICRC, IFRC discuss ways to help war-affected Lebanese people

TEHRAN –Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in a meeting with Faisal Mahboob, the project manager of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, underscored the need for ceasefire in Lebanon and opening a safe way to help the war victims.
Youth empowerment essential to creating resilient cities

TEHRAN – Empowering youth and involving them in urban decision-making is essential for developing inclusive and resilient cities.

Tourism

New restoration projects formulated for UNESCO-listed mosque in Isfahan

TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, also known as Atiq Mosque, is set to undergo further restoration and maintenance projects.
Archaeological discovery in Shiraz may rewrite city’s history

TEHRAN - A new archaeological discovery beneath a local park in Shiraz, the capital of Fars province in southern Iran, may push back the historical timeline of the ancient city by several thousand years.
Armenian group visits historical sites in northwest Iran

TEHRAN - A group of Armenian nationals recently visited historical and religious sites in West Azarbaijan province as part of a familiarization tour organized by the provincial Department of Cultural Heritage and Tourism.

International

For the first time Hezbollah hits deep inside Israel by targeting Haifa

TEHRAN - The Hezbollah resistance movement launched a salvo of Fadi 1 missiles on Monday at the Israeli Karmal military base in Haifa, a major Mediterranean port.
Al-Aqsa Storm caused strategic shift in struggle against Israel

TEHRAN - On the first anniversary of the al-Aqsa Storm Operation on October 7, 2023, the Palestinian resistance factions in Gaza have published a defiant joint statement vowing to continue the battle against the Israeli occupation.
Resurrection of Palestine

TEHRAN- Palestinians and pro-Palestine groups are marking the one-year anniversary of a surprise military operation carried out by the Hamas resistance movement in southern Israel and the regime’s subsequent genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

Resistance factions laud Palestinians’ heroic and proud resilience against Israeli barbarism