Tehran Times

By Shahrokh Saei

From fatigues to fashion: Al-Sharaa's suit and tie cannot hide rebels’ true nature

TEHRAN - Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been dancing to the tune of his foreign backers, notably Turkey and the United States, since his armed men ousted the Syrian government earlier this month.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Implications of Lebanese-Syrian ties after Jumblatt’s visit

BEIRUT - For the first time after 13 years of estrangement, Walid Jumblatt, Lebanon’s Druze leader, visited Damascus on Sunday, December 22.
By Wesam Bahrani

Iraq rejects US demand to dismantle popular forces

TEHRAN – Iraq has firmly rejected efforts by the United States to dismantle the Hashd al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU).
Iran never left the negotiating table: foreign ministry spokesperson on talks with West

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iranian Foreign Ministry has affirmed the country’s commitment to diplomacy and dialogue, addressing Iran’s readiness for nuclear talks.
‘Resistance robust and self-sufficient, IRGC insurmountable:’ Salami

TEHRAN – Major General Hossein Salami, the Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), emphasized the steadfast resilience and independence of the regional Axis of Resistance.

Politics

Leader’s advisor, Chinese envoy talk bilateral and regional cooperation

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, held a meeting with Cong Peiwu, the Chinese Ambassador to Iran.
Army chief commends Palestinian Resistance for revealing ‘true nature’ of Israel

TEHRAN – Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Chief Commander of Iran's Army, offered high praise for the Palestinian Resistance and its fighters in Gaza, asserting that their actions serve as an accurate reflection of the true character of the Zionist regime and its partners.
Iranian envoy denounces terrorist attack targeting Pakistani military

TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to Islamabad, Reza Amiri-Moghadam, expressed his strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pakistan that resulted in the deaths of 16 members of the security forces and offered sincere condolences.

Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 16: Persepolis to play Sepahan

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team will play defending champions Sepahan in 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 16.
Reasons behind Juan Carlos Garrido’s dismissal as Persepolis head coach

TEHRAN - Juan Carlos Garrido's tenure at Persepolis football club was short-lived, lasting only five months. During this time, the team struggled to meet expectations, both domestically and in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Iran’s Sharifi snatches gold at 2024 Asian Youth & Junior Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Haniyeh Sharifi of Iran won a gold medal at the 2024 Asian Youth & Junior Championships on sunday.

Book Garden Theater restaging adaptation of Dostoyevsky’s “The Gentle Spirit”

TEHRAN-A new round of performances of “Tonight – Borscht & Blood,” directed by the well-known Iranian actor, director, and writer Saber Abar is on stage at the Book Garden Theater in Tehran.
Vladislav Bajac’s “Hamam Balkania” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Hamam Balkania” written by the Serbian writer Vladislav Bajac has been released in the Iranian book market.
IAF cinematheque to show Ingmar Bergman’s “A Dream Play”

TEHRAN- The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) cinematheque will screen “A Dream Play” directed by the Swedish film and theatre director and screenwriter Ingmar Bergman on Wednesday.

Iran exports non-oil goods worth $4.8b to UAE in 8 months

TEHRAN – Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $4.8 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 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.
Electricity generated by solar farms up 38% in a month on year

TEHRAN – Generation of electricity by solar farms in Iran increased by 38 percent during the ninth Iranian calendar month Azar (November 21 – December 20), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.
Tehran hosting intl. printing, packaging, related machinery exhibit

TEHRAN- The 31st International Printing, Packaging and Related Machinery Exhibition of Iran (IPP) kicked off at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Monday.

Iranian women making headway in technology

TEHRAN – Having made great strides in manufacturing high-tech products and growing the knowledge-based economy, Iranian women are conveying to the world the message that they have the potential to shine in the field of ‘technology’, the same as other fields.
Iran has capacity to accept more Iraqi students

TEHRAN – An official with the Iranian science ministry has said the country's universities hold the capacity to accept more Iraqi students.
WFP releases November report on Iran

TEHRAN –The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of November.

Iran celebrates 3rd anniversary of Yalda Night’s UNESCO designation

TEHRAN- A ceremony commemorating the third anniversary of Yalda Night's listing on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list was attended by Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with a number of cultural heritage officials and foreign ambassadors in Tehran on Saturday.
Hindu Temple to host handicrafts exhibition

TEHRAN- The Hindu Temple in Bandar Abbas, southern Hormozgan province, is scheduled to host a handicrafts exhibition from December 25 to 27.
Tourism in Samen underground city to see enhancement, official says

TEHRAN- The underground city of Samen in Malayer, Hamedan province, is poised for tourism enhancement, the provincial tourism chief has said.

From fatigues to fashion: Al-Sharaa's suit and tie cannot hide rebels’ true nature

TEHRAN - Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been dancing to the tune of his foreign backers, notably Turkey and the United States, since his armed men ousted the Syrian government earlier this month.
Implications of Lebanese-Syrian ties after Jumblatt’s visit

BEIRUT - For the first time after 13 years of estrangement, Walid Jumblatt, Lebanon’s Druze leader, visited Damascus on Sunday, December 22.
Iraq rejects US demand to dismantle popular forces

TEHRAN – Iraq has firmly rejected efforts by the United States to dismantle the Hashd al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU).