Tehran Times

2024-11-25 22:00
Arrest warrant for Netanyahu not enough, death sentence needed: Leader

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the arrest warrants issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former War Minister Yoav Gallant are not sufficient, rather the two should be sentenced to death for the heinous crimes they have committed against humanity.
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By Shahrokh Saei

Ceasefire or consequences: Israel's dilemma after Hezbollah's huge attacks

TEHRAN- Lebanon’s Hezbollah has once again demonstrated its military prowess by firing a record number of missiles and other projectiles into Israel in the face of the regime’s ongoing brutal aggression against the Mediterranean country.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Netanyahu’s hegemonic project entails war to preserve alleged ‘national security’

BEIRUT - Netanyahu’s insistence on invading Rafah despite the Biden administration’s geostrategic concerns and his admission that he decided to assassinate Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah demonstrates that the war he has waged in the region requires him to go beyond the permissible frameworks. This indicates a shift in the direction of Tel Aviv’s ties with Washington.
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

The Tehran Conference: a lingering wound on Iranian sovereignty

TEHRAN – Iran boasts one of the world's oldest civilizations, its history stretching back millennia. In the modern era, however, the country has often been kept on the back foot, with the 20th century in particular marked by numerous instances of subjugation and national humiliation.
By Wesam Bahrani

The horrors of northern Gaza

TEHRAN- The Israeli regime continues to viciously attack northern Gaza showing no mercy to the civilian population, which its army has put under siege for almost 50 days now.
Hezbollah fires 340 rockets and drones at Israel, wounds 11 and causes ‘severe damage’ in Haifa

Hezbollah has fired 340 missiles and drones at Israel, according to Israeli army radio, wounding 11 people and causing “severe damage” in Tel Aviv, as its fighters put up fierce resistance in southern Lebanon.

Politics

World must not stand silent as genocide becomes routine: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister warns that the United Nations' failure to take decisive action against Israel's violations threatens to undermine the organization's credibility and could lead to the normalization of aggression.
Iran, Azerbaijan launch joint military drills in border region

TEHRAN – A joint military exercise, codenamed "Aras Joint Exercise," has commenced between Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force and the Azeri Armed Forces.
Israeli media details extent of intelligence failures after rabbi’s alleged killing, blames Iran

TEHRAN – Following the alleged killing of an Israeli rabbi and reserve military officer in the United Arab Emirates, a Hebrew media report reveals that thousands of Israelis working for the regime are now considered to be at risk.

Sports

Iran edged by Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifier

TEHRAN – Qatar eked out a dramatic 78-77 overtime victory over Iran at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers Monday night.
Persepolis held by Al Rayyan at AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25

TEHRAN - Qatar’s Al Rayyan SC fought back to hold Persepolis of Iran to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 match on Monday.
Esteghlal and Pakhtakor share the spoils in a goalless stalemate

TEHRAN - Esteghlal and Pakhtakor’s struggles continued after they played to a goalless stalemate in their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Culture

Serbian translation of “Farangis” published in Serbia

TEHRAN- A Serbian translation of the memoirs of Iranian war heroine Farangis Heidarpour has recently been published in Serbia.
Iranian “Black Scarf” to be shown at Jordan’s Karama Human Rights Film Festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian short film “Black Scarf” directed by Alireza Shah Hosseini will take part in the 15th Karama Human Rights Film Festival, slated to be held from December 5 to 15 in Jordan.
H. G. Wells’ “The Island of Doctor Moreau” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian Translation of the 1896 science fiction novel “The Island of Doctor Moreau” by English author H. G. Wells has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Economy

Over 150m tons of goods loaded, unloaded at Iranian ports

TEHRAN - Based on the latest data released by the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), some 155,429,115 tons of goods were loaded and unloaded at the country’s ports in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20- November 21).
Trade via Sistan-Baluchestan hits 1.9m tons in 8 months

TEHRAN - Nearly 2.0 million tons of goods were traded through the customs terminals and border markets of Sistan-Baluchestan province during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20), according to a senior provincial official.
281 idle industrial units revived in over 3 months

TEHRAN - In line with supporting production and employment, the government has revived 281 stagnant industrial units across the country since the government took office in August, IRNA reported.

Society

Earthquake and safety drill to be held in schools

TEHRAN –The 26th national earthquake and safety drill will be held on Wednesday in schools to raise students' preparedness and ensure their safety during earthquakes.
Tehran hosts intl. symposium on traditional, complementary medicine

TEHRAN –The international symposium on the policy, legacy, and regulatory landscape of traditional and complementary medicine was held from November 21 to 23 in Tehran.
Iranian delegate to attend Digital Tajikistan intl. Plus Forum

TEHRAN – A delegation of knowledge-based firms will participate in the first conference of innovation and digital technologies of Tajikistan, known as Digital Tajikistan intl. Plus Forum, which is scheduled to be held on November 25 in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.

Tourism

Uncovering secrets of ancient metallurgy in Masouleh region

TEHRAN - Experts believe that the Masouleh landscape in northern Iran is home to numerous metalworking sites, which reflect the region’s rich metal and iron resources and the extensive historical knowledge of its people. “The region transitioned from single-stage iron smelting furnaces to more complex four-stage furnace systems, demonstrating an evolution in smelting techniques over time.”
Archaeologists confirm Sassanid temple significance previously discovered in northeast Iran

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have confirmed that a previously discovered site in Bazeh Hur, located approximately 70 km from Mashhad in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province, is one of the largest and most significant Sassanid fire temples in northeastern Iran.
Restoration of UNESCO-listed Ganjali Khan caravanserai in Kerman begins

TEHRAN - The restoration and revitalization of the historic Ganjali Khan caravanserai in Kerman, southern Iran, have officially commenced, marking a significant effort to preserve the UNESCO-listed site.

International

Ceasefire or consequences: Israel's dilemma after Hezbollah's huge attacks

TEHRAN- Lebanon’s Hezbollah has once again demonstrated its military prowess by firing a record number of missiles and other projectiles into Israel in the face of the regime’s ongoing brutal aggression against the Mediterranean country.
Netanyahu’s hegemonic project entails war to preserve alleged ‘national security’

BEIRUT - Netanyahu’s insistence on invading Rafah despite the Biden administration’s geostrategic concerns and his admission that he decided to assassinate Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah demonstrates that the war he has waged in the region requires him to go beyond the permissible frameworks. This indicates a shift in the direction of Tel Aviv’s ties with Washington.
The horrors of northern Gaza

TEHRAN- The Israeli regime continues to viciously attack northern Gaza showing no mercy to the civilian population, which its army has put under siege for almost 50 days now.