Tehran Times

2024-08-25 11:25
Hezbollah fires ‘large number of missiles’ at Israel in response to Fuad Shukr assassination

Israel announces 48-hour nationwide state of emergency

Hezbollah has completed the first phase of a retaliatory attack on Israel with “a large number of missiles” in response to the killing of resistance commander Fuad Shukr at the end of July, Al Jazeera reported.

ICC prosecutor urges judges to rule on warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has called on judges to “urgently” rule on his request for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others linked to the war on Gaza.
By Soheila Zarfam

Arbaeen of Disavowal

Pilgrims on Arbaeen walk mourn Imam Hussein (AS) while slamming Israeli crimes against Palestinians

The Arbaeen pilgrimage is a profoundly unique experience, especially for first-timers. Walking tens of kilometers under the scorching sun to reach the holy shrine of Imam Hossein (AS), sharing space with people from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, and relying on the kindness of strangers for sustenance and shelter, are all experiences far removed from daily life.
Reviving nuclear deal in its current form not possible: Iran’s new FM

Araqchi says Iran is seeking to “manage hostility” with US

TEHRAN – New Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a televised program on Friday night that reviving the 2015 nuclear deal is not possible in its current form.
By Parviz Rashidi

Don’t give wrong address on Oct. 7 attack

Wounded hearts may act as time bombs in the future

TEHRAN - Donald Trump has claimed that Kamala Harris, the U.S. vice president and the Democratic candidate for the upcoming presidential elections, “hates” Israel and is responsible for the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7 last year.
By Shahrokh Saei

Wolf in sheep's clothing: Harris grieves for Gazans, enables Israeli genocide

TEHRAN- Comments made by US Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago about Israel’s war on Gaza showed that Washington’s claims of being a mediator in ceasefire talks between the Tel Aviv regime and Hamas ring hollow.

Politics

Mehdi Sanaei named presidential office political chief

TEHRAN - Mehdi Sanaei, a former Iranian ambassador and parliamentarian, has been appointed as the chief of the presidential office for political affairs.
‘Nuclear weapons not part of Iran's defense, security strategy’: spox

TEHRAN- Addressing a query regarding the anti-Iranian assertion made by the chair of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, the spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry stated that nuclear weapons have never been a component of Iran's defense and security strategy.
Iranian intelligence captures 14 Daesh members in nationwide operations

TEHRAN – Iran’s intelligence forces have apprehended 14 members of the Daesh terrorist group across four provinces in the country.

Sports

Iran sweep Tunisia at FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran eased past Tunisia 3-0 (25-13, 25-12, 25-16) at the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship on Sunday.
Iran down Libya at 2024 FIVB U17 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran beat Libya in straight sets (25-13, 25-16, 30-28) at the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship on Saturday.
Esteghlal escape defeat against Malavan thanks to VAR

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team were awarded two penalties against Malavan in Matchweek 2 of the 2024/25 Iran Professional League (PGPL) thanks to VAR intervention on Friday.

Culture

Iran's “In the Shadow of the Cypress” competes at Melbourne film festival

TEHRAN- Iranian short animation “In the Shadow of the Cypress”, co-directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, is on screen at the 72nd edition of Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), which is currently underway at the Australian city.
House of Cinema to show restored version of Albert Lamorisse’s documentary about Iran

TEHRAN-The cinematheque of House of Cinema in Tehran will screen the restored version of “The Lovers’ Wind,” a documentary directed and produced by the late French filmmaker Albert Lamorisse about Iran, on Monday.
Iranian music producer to deliver speech at St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum

TEHRAN-Iranian music producer, festival manager, and composer Ardavan Jafarian will be one of the guest speakers at the 10th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum, slated to be held in St. Petersburg, Russia, from September 11 to 14.

Economy

Iran’s agricultural products export up 33% in 5 months yr/yr

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s agricultural products export increased by 33 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported.
Solar panels’ electricity generation rises 9.1%

TEHRAN- The amount of electricity generated by the solar panels in the country has risen 9.1 percent in the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20), IRNA reported.
Fishery export increases 24% in 5 months on year

Society

Air pollution, landslide, water scarcity are becoming major challenges: DOE head

TEHRAN –Air pollution, landslide, and lack of water resources are being turned into significant challenges and concerning issues that require national consensus to be addressed effectively, Shina Ansari, the new head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has said.
Knowledge-based companies to attend UzMedExpo 2024

TEHRAN –Iranian knowledge-based firms will participate in the 16th international medical exhibition UzMedexpo 2024 which is scheduled to be held from September 18 to 20 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Iranian students rank 2nd in Chem-E-Car 2024

TEHRAN –An Iranian team composed of five Chemical Engineering students from Amirkabir University of Technology has managed to win second place in the Chem-E-Car 2024 competition organized by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) in Rourkela, India.

Tourism

Feasibility study conducted on shark tourism in southern Iran

TEHRAN – An Iranian expert has conducted a research project probing the feasibility of launching shark tourism in the waters surrounding Chabahar in the Sea of Oman.
Hamedan’s 15-day celebration: discounts in honor of Avicenna

TEHRAN - Hamedan is set to celebrate its national day coinciding with Avicenna’s birth anniversary with a 15-day discount on hospitality services.
Models of vintage, classic cars on show in Tehran

TEHRAN – Models of vintage and classic cars have been put on show at Iran’s National Car Museum, located in western Tehran.

International

Hungry Palestinian children collect flour mixed with sand

Video posted on social media, and verified by Al Jazeera’s fact-checking unit, shows two children in Gaza collecting spilled flour from the sandy ground.
ICC prosecutor urges judges to rule on warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has called on judges to “urgently” rule on his request for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others linked to the war on Gaza.
Don’t give wrong address on Oct. 7 attack

TEHRAN - Donald Trump has claimed that Kamala Harris, the U.S. vice president and the Democratic candidate for the upcoming presidential elections, “hates” Israel and is responsible for the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7 last year.