Tehran Times

2024-11-07 23:40
Iran's Zarif: Election showed Americans oppose complicity in Gaza genocide

TEHRAN - Mohammad Javad Zarif, a senior foreign policy aide to President Pezeshkian, said on Thursday the result of the U.S. elections showed that Americans had clearly rejected “a shameful year of US complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza and carnage in Lebanon”.

Yemeni forces down another $30 million US Reaper drone

Yemeni air defense units have shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone over the northern province of al-Jawf, the 12th aircraft of its kind destroyed by the country's forces so far.
Iran suggests Trump's victory an opportunity for US to reassess "wrong policies"

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry has said Tehran will judge the new U.S. government on the basis of its policies and approaches after Donald Trump won the presidential election on November 5.
Pezeshkian: It makes no difference for Iran who has won the White House

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that it "does make a difference" for Iran who has won the presidential elections in the United States, noting Iran and its political system is reliant on its own power and its great and noble nation.
By Shahrokh Saei

Harris hubris versus Trump tricks

Chickens come home to roost: Democrats' pro-Israel stance backfires in presidential election

TEHRAN - Democrats suffered a humiliating defeat in the US presidential election in the wake of their unwavering support for Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip.
By Wesam Bahrani

No place in Israel safe from Hezbollah missiles

TEHRAN - The new Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah warned the Israeli regime on Wednesday that it will suffer from the resistance movement’s missiles and drones.

Politics

Terror group says 12 members killed in joint Iran-Pakistan operation

TEHRAN – The Jaish al-Adl terrorist group, known as Jaish al-Zolm inside Iran, has announced the deaths of 12 of its members, including two prominent figures, as a result of a coordinated operation between Iranian and Pakistani forces.
Iran, Turkmenistan reiterate commitment to bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Turkmenistan engaged in a phone conversation to address the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in tackling regional security challenges.
Three sentenced to death for role in Iranian nuclear scientist's assassination

TEHRAN – An Iranian court has sentenced three individuals to death for their roles in the 2020 assassination of distinguished Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, according to a statement from Iran’s Judiciary.

Mosimane determined to get Esteghlal out of chaotic situation

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team newly-appointed coach Pitso Mosimane is determined to help the Blues get out of the chaotic situation.
Iran learn fate at AFC U20 Asian Cup 2025

TEHRAN - The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 is primed for thrilling action following the conclusion of the official draw at Grand Skylight International Guanlan in Shenzhen, China on Thursday.
Tractor into 2024/25 AFC Champions League Two knockout stage

TEHRAN - Sokol Cikalleshi’s first half hat-trick powered Tractor to a 7-0 defeat of Tajikistan’s FC Ravshan on Wednesday as the side from Iran booked their place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Two 2024/25.

Hamedan festival honors foreign participants for their contributions to children’s theater

HAMEDAN- A ceremony to honor international groups participating at the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults was held in Hamedan on Tuesday.
Over 2,900 documentaries apply for 18th Cinéma Vérité

TEHRAN-More than 2,900 documentaries have applied for the 18th edition of the Iran International Documentary Film Festival Cinéma Vérité, due to be held next month.
European cities to host Hossein Alizadeh’s concerts

TEHRAN- Hossein Alizadeh, the outstanding Iranian composer and virtuoso on the long-necked lute instruments tar and setar, will start his Europe tour with Hamavayan Ensemble from November 8.

Iran, China discuss expansion of trade ties in China Intl. Import Expo

TEHRAN- Iran is attending China International Import Expo (CIIE) in a bid to increase the export of Iran-made goods and services, also expand economic and trade relations with China.
Iran, Sudan agree to expand economic ties

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Abdolnaser Hemmati, and Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Gibril Ibrahim Mohamed have agreed to increase economic and trade cooperation between the two nations.
Tehran, Tashkent to enhance agricultural cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh expressed the country’s readiness to expand agricultural cooperation with Uzbekistan, in a meeting with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan in Tehran Nasriev Fariddin Badriddinovich on Thursday.

Over 30 Iranian universities in QS Asia University Rankings

TEHRAN –The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings has placed 32 Iranian universities in the list of top universities in 2025, compared to 31 universities in 2024.
Intl. Week of Science, Peace fosters co-op to promote peace

TEHRAN – Celebrated annually from November 9 to 15, the International Week of Science and Peace contributes to global understanding and opportunities for cooperation in the applications of science for the promotion of peace.
Lake Urmia’s water volume, level grow yr/yr

TEHRAN—Lake Urmia is currently in better condition in terms of level and volume of water compared to last year, an official with West Azarbaijan governor general's office has said.

Tourism minister inaugurates multi-storey bazaar of handicrafts in Shiraz

SHIRAZ- In a grand ceremony on Thursday evening, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, officially inaugurated the Art Bazaar of Shiraz, amid hopes to promote traditional handicrafts and visual arts in the ancient city.
Tourism minister visits historical sites in Firuzabad of Fars province

SHIRAZ - On Friday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, visited a number of historical sites and structures in Firuzabad county in southern Iran.
Asef Vaziri Mansion: a cultural gem of Kurdish heritage

TEHRAN - The Asef Vaziri Mansion, known as the “Kurdish House,” stands as a testament to the rich cultural identity of the Kurdish tribes and is a significant cultural relic in Sanandaj, the capital of Kordestan province in western Iran.

Harris hubris versus Trump tricks

TEHRAN - Democrats suffered a humiliating defeat in the US presidential election in the wake of their unwavering support for Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip.
No place in Israel safe from Hezbollah missiles

TEHRAN - The new Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah warned the Israeli regime on Wednesday that it will suffer from the resistance movement’s missiles and drones.
Siege of Hezbollah or the last nail in the American coffin!

BEIRUT - In light of the extensive US-led Israeli aggression on Lebanon and the continuous threats to target vital facilities, the anti-Hezbollah media goes in remarkably well in shedding light on Beirut International Airport, which is considered an essential outlet that Lebanon relies on economically, politically and touristically by claiming that it is under Hezbollah’s control.