Tehran Times

2024-11-01 22:03
By Soheila Zarfam

Germany's blind obedience

German leaders sacrificing economy, foreign policy, and dignity for Washington and Israel

TEHRAN – Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by a new generation of politicians lacking experience and wisdom in international affairs, has steered the country into turbulent waters in a matter of a few years.
- Tehran summons German diplomat as Berlin decides to close Iranian consulates
- German support for Israel is damaging its international standing

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Truth through art: amplifying revolutionary voices on global stage in Ammar festival

TEHRAN- In a recent interview with the Tehran Times, Marzieh Hashemi, an American-Iranian journalist, television presenter, and the new secretary of Ammar Popular Film Festival, spoke passionately about the evolving role of the festival in showcasing revolutionary art and providing a platform for underrepresented voices.
By Shahrokh Saei

Ceasefire charade: US seeks to divert attention from Israel's carnage in Lebanon

TEHRAN- More than a month into Israel’s brutal strikes on Lebanon, the United States' efforts for a ceasefire appear to be nothing more than a distraction from the Tel Aviv regime’s carnage and destruction in the Mediterranean nation.
By Afifeh Abedi

Berlin’s aggressive diplomacy against Iran: German-style atonement

TEHRAN – Germany has announced it will be closing all Iranian consular offices in the country – an unwise move that will effectively end consular relations between the two nations.
China expresses support for Iran’s pursuit of national security

TEHRAN – China has expressed firm support for Iran’s pursuit of national security and stability following a deadly terrorist ambush that targeted Iranian police officers in a border province.
By Wesam Bahrani

955 Israeli casualties on the Lebanese border

TEHRAN- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance fighters inflicted around 1,000 casualties on the Israeli army in battles on the border with occupied Palestine in October.

Politics

Leader’s advisor says Iran may change nuclear doctrine if threats become ‘existential’

TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, Iran’s former Foreign Minister and head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has clarified that while Iran’s policy against nuclear weapons remains intact, any existential threat to Iran could alter this stance.
‘Unimaginable response’: IRGC chief pledges retaliation after Israel's strike on Iran

TEHRAN – The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has promised an inconceivable response to Israel’s recent attack against Iran – a response that he says would be a reminder of Tehran’s military capabilities and resolve.
Araghchi engages with regional counterparts to address escalating tensions

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has been actively consulting with regional leaders to address pressing bilateral and regional issues, focusing heavily on the ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon.

Sports

Manolopoulos optimistic about Iran basketball future

TEHRAN – Iran basketball coach Sotiris Manolopoulos is optimistic about his team’s future and is well aware of his side’s potential.
Iranian teams win medals in 2024 ICF Dragon Boat World Championships

TEHRAN - Iranian teams won a gold and a bronze medal in the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Dragon Boat World Championships on Saturday.
Jose Morais leaves Sepahan: PGPL

TEHRAN – Sepahan Club announced that Portuguese coach Jose Morais has departed after two-and-a-half years in charge.

Culture

Iran’s children’s theater festival kicks off in Hamedan

TEHRAN- The 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults opened in Hamedan on Friday, welcoming one of the most prominent theatrical events in the country.
“Mahfel” Quranic program celebrates Iranian identity on Persian Gulf island of Abu Musa

TEHRAN- The popular Quranic program "Mahfel" was held on the Persian Gulf island of Abu Musa, located in southern Hormozgan province, on Friday.
Short film “The Plain Sings” competing at Early Bird International Student Film Festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian short film “The Plain Sings” directed by Gita Feizi is present at the 20th Early Bird International Student Film Festival, underway in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Economy

Iran’s petchem production capacity to rise significantly

TEHRAN – Based on Iran’s seventh National Development Plan (2022-2027), the country’s petrochemical production capacity is planned to increase by eight percent to reach 130 million tons, Shana reported.
Bank loans to knowledge-based firms rise nearly 53% in H1

TEHRAN - The Iranian banking system paid 1.599 quadrillion rials (about $3.198 billion) of facilities to knowledge-based companies in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-Septemebr 21), to register a 52.8 percent rise compared to the same period in the previous year.
Tehran hosting Woodex 2024 exhibit

TEHRAN – The seventh edition of Iran’s International Exhibition of Machinery, Accessories, and Raw Materials of Wood Industry (Woodex 2024) kicked off at Tehran’s Shahr-e-Aftab International Exhibition Center on Thursday.

Society

IRCS, IFRC discuss ways to enhance co-op in crisis management

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have explored the potential to boost joint activities in crisis management and addressing natural disasters, particularly in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region.
National Nurses Week kicks off

TEHRAN –National Nurses Week started today with the theme of ‘Nurses, the society’s health asset’, highlighting the key role of nurses in the country’s healthcare system.
Kuala Lumpur to host Iranian-Malaysian universities fall camp

TEHRAN – A total of 50 Iranian students and professors are scheduled to take part in the third joint international school run by Iranian and Malaysian universities (fall camp), which will be held from November 3-11 by Malaya University, Kuala Lumpur.

Tourism

MPs visit restorations of historical monuments in Yazd

TEHRAN – On Friday, the members of the Iranian Parliament’s internal affairs committee toured several historical monuments in Yazd currently undergoing restoration under the supervision of the Revitalization and Utilization Fund for Historical Places.
Hundreds of artifacts from Sassanian and Babylonian eras unearthed in Iraq

TEHRAN - Archaeologists in Iraq have recently uncovered hundreds of ancient artifacts dating back to the eras of ancient Babylon and the Sassanian Empire.
Nahavand aims to join UNESCO Creative Cities Network

TEHRAN - With the recent opening of the National Creative Cities Institute’s office in Nahavand, the Iranian city is moving closer to securing a spot among UNESCO’s Creative Cities.

International

Ceasefire charade: US seeks to divert attention from Israel's carnage in Lebanon

TEHRAN- More than a month into Israel’s brutal strikes on Lebanon, the United States' efforts for a ceasefire appear to be nothing more than a distraction from the Tel Aviv regime’s carnage and destruction in the Mediterranean nation.
955 Israeli casualties on the Lebanese border

TEHRAN- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance fighters inflicted around 1,000 casualties on the Israeli army in battles on the border with occupied Palestine in October.
Lebanon health crisis: Appalling fallout of Israeli war

BEIRUT - According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, since October 8 the Israeli regime has launched 55 attacks on hospitals and 201 on ambulances.

German leaders sacrificing economy, foreign policy, and dignity for Washington and Israel