Tehran Times

2024-12-14 15:30
EXCLUSIVE:

Turkey did not adhere to Doha agreement on Syria crisis

Tehran Times understands Fidan’s statement on deal with Iran, Russia on Syria crisis is inaccurate

TEHRAN – The Turkish Foreign Minister has claimed that Turkey successfully persuaded Iran and Russia not to intervene militarily during the Syrian rebels' offensive which led to the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad's government in the early hours of December 8.
- 'Terrorism in Syria will affect neighbors'
- From elation to ennui: Syrians may soon regret toppling Assad

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Serial killer talks peace

sraeli PM tells Iranian people he doesn’t want war after ordering +1800 strikes on Syria, occupying new areas

TEHRAN – In his third and latest video message to the Iranian people in 15 months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a desire for “peace”, but said the Iranian government is obstructing it.
By Shahrokh Saei

From elation to ennui: Syrians may soon regret toppling Assad

TEHRAN- Israel is pressing ahead with its nefarious plans in Syria as numerous individuals in the Arab country feel an initial sense of elation at having toppled the government of president Bashar Assad.
By Wesam Bahrani

UN General Assembly demands Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN - The majority of UN General Assembly members have called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Sondoss Al Asaad

Will US allow Lebanese Army to deter Israeli violation of national sovereignty?

SOUTH LEBANON - The Lebanese army and UNIFIL have completed preparations for a gradual deployment in Khiyam after clearing it of unexploded ordnance and redeploying in the checkpoints that had been evacuated before the Israeli ground incursion.
E3 doubles down on hostile stance toward Iran as it declares readiness to ‘snap back’ sanctions

TEHRAN – Germany, Britain, and France have told the United Nations that they are ready to trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism which would bring back anti-Iran international sanctions lifted in 2015 under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Politics

Mysterious drone sightings: manufacturing consent for war and beyond

TEHRAN – Over the past month, residents across the state of New Jersey in the United States have reported nighttime sightings of unidentified flying objects, including over military bases and President-elect Donald Trump's golf course.
Tehran ready to support Baghdad if holy sites are threatened by terrorists: envoy

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to Iraq has reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to supporting its neighbor in the face of potential terrorist threats, particularly if Iraq’s sovereignty or its holy sites are endangered.
IRGC forces were the last to leave Syria’s battlefield: commander-in-chief

TEHRAN – The commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, has commended the sacrifices made by IRGC forces in Syria, emphasizing their pivotal role in resisting militants.

Sports

Iran to meet Brazil in 2025 VNL opener

TEHRAN - Volleyball World has revealed the host cities, match schedules, and ticketing details for both the men’s and women’s 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), promising an electrifying season in volleyball hotspots across the globe.
Iran drop three spots in FIBA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran basketball team moved down three places to 23rd in the latest FIBA World Ranking updates.
Persepolis captain Amiri to miss Sepahan match

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team midfielder Vahid Amiri will miss around four weeks after sustaining a foot injury.

Culture

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.
Tehran cinematheque to review Alfred Hitchcock’s “Spellbound”

TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen English film director Alfred Hitchcock’s 1945 movie “Spellbound” on Monday.
Book on Michel Foucault published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Michel Foucault's Archaeology of Scientific Reason” written by Gary Gutting has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Economy

'Trade with Iran, a key priority for EAEU'

TEHRAN – The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Minister of Trade Andrey Slepnev underscored the importance of the free trade agreement with Iran, citing the country's strategic position as a primary partner on the EAEU's southern borders and a key player in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INST).
Home appliance production sees 20% growth in 8 months yr/yr

Tehran – The Secretary-General of the National Association of Household Appliance Manufacturers of Iran announced a 20 percent growth in household appliance production during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 21) compared to the same period last year.
Tehran hosting intl. branding, marketing exhibition

TEHRAN – The 20th edition of Iran’s International Exhibition of Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Export Chain and Related Industries kicked off at the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds on Friday, IRNA reported.

Society

Population aging five times faster than population growth

TEHRAN –According to the latest census, the number of aged citizens in the country is growing by 3.62 percent which is five times faster than the total population growth rate, which is 1.24 percent.
Knowledge-based companies to attend Ruplastica expo in Russia

TEHRAN – Supported by the Organization for Development of International Cooperation in Science, Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in the 27th edition of the Ruplastica exhibition which will be held in Moscow from January 21 to 24.
Second-born children account for over one-third of live births

TEHRAN –More than 36.8 percent of the births in the first eight months of the current calendar year that started on March 20 were second-born children, according to the Civil Registration Organization.

Tourism

Aghazadeh mansion: a gem of Iranian architecture in Abarkouh

TEHRAN - Located in the historical heart of Abarkouh, Yazd province, Aghazadeh Mansion stands as a testament to the elegance and ingenuity of Iranian traditional architecture.
Tehran conference to spotlight new research on Sassanid Persia

TEHRAN – The Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies in Tehran is set to host the conference titled “Sassanian Persia: Once Upon a Time” on December 18.
Schoolboy discovers historical engraved brick in western Iran

TEHRAN - A schoolboy in Delfan county of Lorestan province, has accidentally discovered a piece of historical significance: an engraved brick believed to date back to an early historical period.

International

From elation to ennui: Syrians may soon regret toppling Assad

TEHRAN- Israel is pressing ahead with its nefarious plans in Syria as numerous individuals in the Arab country feel an initial sense of elation at having toppled the government of president Bashar Assad.
UN General Assembly demands Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN - The majority of UN General Assembly members have called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Will US allow Lebanese Army to deter Israeli violation of national sovereignty?

SOUTH LEBANON - The Lebanese army and UNIFIL have completed preparations for a gradual deployment in Khiyam after clearing it of unexploded ordnance and redeploying in the checkpoints that had been evacuated before the Israeli ground incursion.