Tehran Times

2024-11-15 22:37
'Ball in West's court'

Tehran reaffirms peaceful nature of nuclear program during Grossi's visit, says confrontational measures will be reciprocated

TEHRAN – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi’s visit to Tehran this week underscored Iran’s ongoing commitment to constructive dialogue over its nuclear program.
- Iran says ready for nuclear talks with E3 based on interests and rights
- IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to visit Iran for key nuclear talks

By Professor Hossein Askari

America: Making a mockery of the international rule of law

There will be a price to pay!

PORTLAND - The United States boasts about its pivotal role in establishing the post-WWII international system and its guardrails, both of which have supported unprecedented social and material progress while avoiding a world war. Yet decades of blind support for Israel is in the process of destroying all vestiges of what America holds so dear, a tragedy that will haunt America and Americans for years to come.
By Shahrokh Saei

US shifts gears: From charm offensive to open support for Israeli occupation

TEHRAN - The United States has pulled no punches in supporting Israel despite the heinous crimes perpetrated by the regime over the past decades.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah strikes Israeli military bases

TEHRAN- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has announced a series of operations targeting key Israeli military bases.
American media claims Musk met with Iran’s UN envoy in New York

TEHRAN – Elon Musk, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations on Monday, according to the New York Times citing two unnamed “Iranian officials”.
IRGC chief warns of 'painful blows' as Iran prepares for Operation True Promise III

TEHRAN – The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has renewed Iran’s vow to retaliate against Israel’s aggression against the country last month, saying the regime will be receiving “painful blows”.

Politics

Larijani delivers Leader’s message in visits to Lebanon, Syria

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei, pledged Iran’s support for the Resistance while delivering the Leader’s message to officials in Syria and Lebanon.
Iranian envoy discussing restoration of ties in Morrocco, report says

TEHRAN – Signs of a thaw in relations between Morocco and Iran are emerging, with the Moroccan news outlet Ya Biladi reporting that an Iranian “security envoy” has engaged in discussions with Moroccan officials in Rabat.
Iranian embassy in Damascus strongly condemns Israeli attack on Islamic Jihad office

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran's embassy in Damascus has vehemently condemned the recent Israeli airstrike on the Islamic Jihad Movement's office in Syria, which resulted in the martyrdom of two prominent leaders of the Palestinian group.

Sports

Mes victorious over Kazma in Asian Club League Handball Championship

TEHRAN –Sanat Mes Kerman of Iran defeated Kuwaiti club Kazma 26-20 in Group B of the 27th Asian Men’s Club League Handball Championship on Saturday.
Saman Ghoddos misses Kyrgyzstan match

TEHRAN - Iran national football team winger Saman Ghoddos has missed the match against Kyrgyzstan after suffering a hamstring injury.
Iran to meet U.S. at 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup quarters

TEHRAN - Iran’s football team defeated Germany 4-0 in Group D of the 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup underway in Salou, Spain Friday night.

Culture

President Pezeshkian visits acclaimed scholar Mohammad-Ali Movahhed

TEHRAN- In a significant acknowledgment of literary and scholarly contributions, President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the home of Mohammad-Ali Movahhed, a distinguished poet, writer, and authority on mysticism, who is also a member of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature.
Four awards for Iran at 7th Hanoi International Film Festival

TEHRAN-Iranian cinema was the big winner of the 7th Hanoi International Film Festival, as it won four awards from among the total 10 awards.
Persian language courses launched at University of Belgrade

TEHRAN- The Persian language courses, organized by the cultural attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Saadi Foundation, have been launched at the Center for Persian Studies at the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade, attracting numerous enthusiasts eager to learn Persian.

Economy

Iran, Uzbekistan discuss expansion of railway co-op

TEHRAN - The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) has announced Iran's readiness to transport 10 to 15 million tons of rail freight annually from Sarakhs, Incheh Borun, Amir-Abad, Caspian and Astara crossings.
Iran’s monthly non-oil exports rise over 62%

TEHRAN - The value of Iran’s non-oil exports increased by 62.6 percent in the seventh Iranian calendar month of Mehr (September 22-October 21), according to the spokesman of the International Relations and Trade Development Committee of Iran's House of Industry, Mining and Trade.
SP refineries supplying 613 mcm/d of gas to national network

TEHRAN - Head of South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) Gholam-Abbas Hosseini says South Pars refineries are currently supplying 613 million cubic meters per day (mcm/d) of natural gas to the country’s national network.

Society

WIPO 2024 releases Iran’s ranking based on GII report

TEHRAN –The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published the Global Innovation Index (GII) report based on which Iran’s innovation capabilities are ranked in seven criteria that include institutions, human capital and research, infrastructure, market sophistication, business sophistication, knowledge and technology output, and creative output.
Tehran, Ashgabat discuss ways to foster ties in ICT

TEHRAN –In a meeting held on Thursday in Ashgabat, Iranian and Turkmen officials explored the potential for expanding joint efforts in information and communication technology (ICT).
Safe driving, a social responsibility

TEHRAN –The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is held on the third Sunday in November each year, falling on November 17 this year.

Tourism

Executive VP hails National Handicrafts Exhibition as a symbol of unity

TEHRAN – Executive Vice President Mohammad-Jaafar Qaempanah has lauded the 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition as a celebration of national unity and cultural diversity, describing it as a “rainbow of Iran’s ethnic groups.”
Iranian handicrafts cultural ambassadors to the world, says deputy minister

TEHRAN – On Friday, Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi, the deputy minister of handicrafts at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, highlighted the vital role of crafts in promoting the nation’s artistic and cultural heritage.
Iran stages tourism roadshow in Sulaymaniyah

Tehran – Iran has organized a tourism roadshow in Sulaymaniyah, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to highlight its diverse tourism opportunities.

International

America: Making a mockery of the international rule of law

PORTLAND - The United States boasts about its pivotal role in establishing the post-WWII international system and its guardrails, both of which have supported unprecedented social and material progress while avoiding a world war. Yet decades of blind support for Israel is in the process of destroying all vestiges of what America holds so dear, a tragedy that will haunt America and Americans for years to come.
Hezbollah strikes Israeli military bases

TEHRAN- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has announced a series of operations targeting key Israeli military bases.
US shifts gears: From charm offensive to open support for Israeli occupation

TEHRAN - The United States has pulled no punches in supporting Israel despite the heinous crimes perpetrated by the regime over the past decades.

Tehran reaffirms peaceful nature of nuclear program during Grossi's visit, says confrontational measures will be reciprocated

There will be a price to pay!