Tehran Times

Decoding a plot

Ayatollah Khamenei unveils new aspects of the Syrian crisis

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei directly addressed thousands of Iranians from different walks of on Wednesday. He spoke on current regional matters, particularly the latest developments in Syria.
By Shahrokh Saei

Rebel riddle: Israel wants amenable servants in Syria

TEHRAN- Israel has carried out an unprecedented air campaign in Syria over the past days as the apartheid and occupation regime is trying to wield its hegemonic power.
By Wesam Bahrani

75,000 Palestinian lives at risk in northern Gaza

TEHRAN - The United Nations has announced an almost complete halt in humanitarian aid to northern Gaza for at least 66 days.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Eliminations, assassinations and vandalism will dilute Syria’s power

BEIRUT - The government of Al-Julani, which was running the affairs in Idlib, has taken over from Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali, who served in the post under president Beshar al-Assad.
By Soheila Zarfam

Neocon fantasies vs. reality: why Iran won't be the next Iraq

TEHRAN – Eliot Cohen, a "political scientist" who championed the 2003 Iraq invasion on the premise that Saddam Hussein was a bigger threat to Washington than any potential replacement, is now on the cusp of seventy.

Politics

Iran's Simorgh aircraft celebrates first flight over Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Iran's new homegrown light transport aircraft, Simorgh, showcased its capabilities with a successful flight on Wednesday at the airshow on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf.
Tehran denounces E3 claims, defends nuclear activities as within legal rights

TEHRAN – Iran has strongly rejected accusations from three European nations regarding its nuclear program, warning it will respond appropriately to any confrontational actions.
President Pezeshkian to visit North Khorasan as second leg of provincial tour

TEHRAN – Following his first provincial visit to Sistan-Baluchestan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to embark on his second provincial tour, this time to North Khorasan.

Saudi Arabia named 2034 FIFA World Cup host

TEHRAN - The world footballing body, FIFA, has officially announced Saudi Arabia as the host of the FIFA World Cup 2034.
Foolad beat Al Ahly in 2024 FIVB Club World Championship

TEHRAN - Reigning Asian champions Foolad Sirjan Iranian defeated Egyptian side Al Ahly 3-1 (19-25, 25-15, 25-21, 25-19) in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship 2024.
Persepolis battle back to defeat Malavan: PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team came from a goal down behind to beat Malavan 2-1 in the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Wednesday.

Iran calls for strengthening cultural diplomacy through BRICS national libraries

TEHRAN-National libraries can play a key role in cultural diplomacy by strengthening cultural and scientific relations between nations, Gholamreza Amirkhani, the head of the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) said at the BRICS National Libraries Summit, which was held in Moscow, Russia, on December 10 and 11.
Persian poetry night held in Moscow

TEHRAN- A Persian poetry night was held at the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre in Moscow on Monday.
“Dr. Cook's Garden” to go on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN- An adaptation of the play “Dr. Cook's Garden” by American novelist and playwright Ira Levin will be staged at Iranshahr Theater Complex in Tehran on December 17.

Paknejad elected OPEC president for 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has been elected as the rotating president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for 2025.
Iran, Kyrgyzstan agree on joint Eurasian logistics hub at southern ports

TEHRAN - A high-ranking economic delegation from Kyrgyzstan, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Temirbek Erkinov, met with Ali Akbar Safaei, Iran's Deputy Minister of Transport and Urban Development and head of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), to discuss establishing a joint Eurasian logistics hub in Iran’s southern ports.
Tehran, Belgrade emphasize boosting economic cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Serbia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation during a meeting between Serbia’s ambassador and Iran’s minister of finance and economic affairs.

IRCS provides volunteer health services in Iraq

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20), till December 6, volunteer physicians have provided free health services to over 67,000 individuals in the Iraqi shrine cities of Karbala and Najaf, an official with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said.
UHC Day: health is on the government

TEHRAN –On December 12, International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage.
Naqadeh wetlands hosting migratory ruddy shelducks

TEHRAN –Large flocks of migratory ruddy shelducks have been observed in Dargah Sangi and Solduz wetlands in Naqadeh county, the northwestern West Azarbaijan province, according to an official with the provincial department of environment.

Centuries-old caravanserai to undergo restoration

TEHRAN - Ma’in Caravanserai, a 400-year-old historical landmark in Marvdasht plain of Fars province, is set to undergo restoration, the provincial tourism chief has said.
Toreutics: a glimpse into art of metalworking in Iran

TEHRAN - Toreutics, the intricate art of decorative metalworking, holds a revered place in Iranian handicrafts and artistic heritage.
Hamadan to host ECO medical tourism conference

TEHRAN - Hamadan, known as the capital of history and civilization of Iran, will host the ECO health tourism conference in June next year, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Rebel riddle: Israel wants amenable servants in Syria

TEHRAN- Israel has carried out an unprecedented air campaign in Syria over the past days as the apartheid and occupation regime is trying to wield its hegemonic power.
75,000 Palestinian lives at risk in northern Gaza

TEHRAN - The United Nations has announced an almost complete halt in humanitarian aid to northern Gaza for at least 66 days.
Eliminations, assassinations and vandalism will dilute Syria’s power

BEIRUT - The government of Al-Julani, which was running the affairs in Idlib, has taken over from Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali, who served in the post under president Beshar al-Assad.