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2024-12-25 22:36
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
U.S. Sisyphean dream: 'Regime change' in Iran
Senator says U.S. should work to destabilize Iran after over 4 decades of failed attempts
TEHRAN – Ted Cruz is a notoriously abominable U.S. senator, who usually believes Washington hasn’t killed enough people through its war around the world. His foreign policy initiatives are often the subject of folly even among Americans. But what he says about Iran bespeaks an undying dream the U.S. has always had in regard to the country.
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Syrians rally against shrine desecration, HTS militants fire on protesters
Tens of thousands of Syrians took to the streets in Latakia, Tartus, Homs, Hama, and Qardaha on Wednesday to protest over the HTS militants’ desecration of an Alawite shrine in Aleppo, resulting in violent confrontations.
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Prof. Hunter talks to Tehran Times
It’s hard to predict HTS would embrace inclusive government in Syria: scholar
TEHRAN - An independent scholar believes it is hard to anticipate whether the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) would establish a government with the involvement of Syria’s diverse ethnic and religious groups.
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By Shahrokh Saei
Turning the tide: Syrians rising up against Israeli occupation
TEHRAN- Anger is growing in Syria over Israel’s acts of aggression and military presence in the Arab country.
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By Sondoss Al Asaad
Palestinian Christians deprived of celebrating Christmas
BEIRUT - Due to the ongoing Israeli war on the Gaza Strip and amidst the Israeli restrictions the manifestations of Christian celebrations on the occasion of Christmas in Palestine have disappeared.
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By Wesam Bahrani
Defiant Yemen strikes Israelis again
TEHRAN – The Sanaa government in Yemen has announced that its forces successfully struck the Israeli regime with a hypersonic ballistic missile.
Politics
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‘It is premature to make judgments on Syria’s future,’ Iran FM say
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has suggested it is “premature” to make any predictions about the future of Syria given abundant factors that will have effect on the country.
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Israeli attack on journalists’ vehicle a war crime: Iran
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday the Israeli airstrike on journalists’ vehicle in Gaza constitutes a "war crime".
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Pezeshkian visits North Khorasan on second provincial trip as president
TEHRAN – In his second provincial trip as President, Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in North Khorasan on Wednesday to engage with local economic activists and discuss strategies for regional development.
Sports
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Esteghlal keeper Hosseini reaches milestone
TEHRAN – Hossein Hosseini achieved a significant milestone in his career in Esteghlal.
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Iran wrestling legend Hassan Yazdani turns 30
TEHRAN – Iran legendary freestyler Hassan Yazdani Charati turned 30 today.
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Future of Iran weightlifting looks promising
TEHRAN - The recent performance of the Iranian weightlifting team at the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships in Bahrain offers a glimpse into the future of the sport in the country.
Culture
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“Ja'far ibn Abi Talib” painting unveiled in Tehran
TEHRAN- The painting titled "Ja'far ibn Abi Talib," created by Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin, was unveiled during a ceremony on Monday at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran. This artwork depicts a portrait of Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, the brother of Imam Ali (AS).
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“Doctor Zhivago” to debut in new Persian translation
TEHRAN- A new Persian translation of Russian poet and novelist Boris Pasternak’s "Doctor Zhivago" by Iranian translator Abtin Golkar is set to hit the book market soon.
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IAF to screen Adam Elliot’s “Memoir of a Snail”
TEHRAN-The 2024 animation “Memoir of a Snail” will be screened at the Naseri Hall of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Thursday.
Economy
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Iran gains observer status in Eurasian Economic Union
TEHRAN - Iran's observer membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was formalized on Thursday, December 26, 2024, IRNA reported.
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Major infrastructure, energy projects inaugurated in Pezeshkian’s visit to North Khorasan
TEHRAN – During a two-day visit to North Khorasan Province, in the northeast of Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior cabinet members inaugurated several infrastructure, housing, and energy projects aimed at boosting development in the province.
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Iran exports non-oil goods worth $1.5b to Pakistan in 8 months
TEHRAN – Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $1.5 billion to Pakistan during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
Society
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Iran ready to expand environmental ties with Japan
TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has announced the country’s readiness to cooperate with Japan in dealing with environmental challenges caused by global warming, mainly air pollution.
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Plan to restore Gorgan Bay, Miankaleh Wetland needed: official
TEHRAN –Regarding the significance of conserving valuable ecosystems, a comprehensive plan to revive Gorgan Bay as well as Miankaleh Wetland, in northern Golestan province, should be implemented, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has said.
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Educational equity is not a slogan but a fundamental goal: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN –President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the administration intends to transform the education system where no student is deprived of the right to quality education, highlighting that educational equity is not a mere slogan but a fundamental goal.
Tourism
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Christmas celebrations illuminate New Jolfa neighborhood
ISFAHAN- The New Jolfa neighborhood, one of the most picturesque and historic quarters of Isfahan, is glowing with lights and decorations in the lead-up to the New Year.
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Tourism minister highlights Iran’s tradition of peaceful coexistence in Christmas message
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has issued a message marking the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, extending congratulations and highlighting the country’s long-standing history as a cradle of peaceful coexistence among monotheistic religions, cultures, and beliefs.
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Iran plans new tourist pathway linking Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, and Naqsh-e Rajab
TEHRAN - The Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Directorate of Fars province has announced the design of a new 6-kilometer tourist pathway connecting three of Iran’s most iconic archaeological sites: Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, and Naqsh-e Rajab.
International
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Turning the tide: Syrians rising up against Israeli occupation
TEHRAN- Anger is growing in Syria over Israel’s acts of aggression and military presence in the Arab country.
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Palestinian Christians deprived of celebrating Christmas
BEIRUT - Due to the ongoing Israeli war on the Gaza Strip and amidst the Israeli restrictions the manifestations of Christian celebrations on the occasion of Christmas in Palestine have disappeared.
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Defiant Yemen strikes Israelis again
TEHRAN – The Sanaa government in Yemen has announced that its forces successfully struck the Israeli regime with a hypersonic ballistic missile.
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