Tehran Times

2024-10-30 22:58
By Shahrokh Saei

Hezbollah ready for a long war

Sheikh Naim Qassem inaugurates his leadership with a stern warning to Israe

TEHRAN- Hezbollah’s newly-elected Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor who was assassinated by Israel more than a month ago.

By Hossein Khanbagi

Why Netanyahu’s desperation for war with Iran could backfire

TEHRAN – Since October 7th, the Israel-Iran conflict has been teetering on the edge of escalation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy seems increasingly desperate, as he pushes the region toward what could become a full-scale conflagration in West Asia.
Tehran summons German diplomat as Berlin decides to close Iranian consulates

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned the German charge affairs over Germany’s move in denying consular services to Iranian citizens living in the Western European country, calling the move “destructive".
Tehran says won't hesitate to defend sovereignty, Iran UN mission says of Israeli attack

TEHRAN - Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva have severely censured the latest Israeli strikes against Iran's military sites, stating that the Islamic Republic will not hesitate to exercise its legitimate right and defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Saudi FM says ties with Iran on the ‘right path’

TEHRAN – Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said on Thursday that the relations between the Saudi Kingdom and Iran are on advancing on the “right path”.
UN group says Israel attack on Iran flagrant violation of intl. law

TEHRAN - The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations has said Israel's recent aggression against Iran was a blatant violation of the UN Charter, the fundamental principles of international law and the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty.

Politics

Iran can hit Israel with dozens more operations, warns DM

TEHRAN – The Iranian Defense Minister has said Israel’s Saturday attack against Iran did not diminish the country’s military capabilities, adding that Tehran can repeat its April and October operations against the regime over and over again.
Iran condemns Israeli obstruction of UNRWA aid to Palestinian refugees

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has condemned Israel's recent actions aimed at hindering the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine refugees in the occupied territories.
Terrorist group dismantled upon arriving in Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s intelligence forces identified and arrested a group of terrorists that had entered the country through its Western borders on Wednesday.

Sports

Sepahan edge Aluminum to go top: PGPL

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team defeated Aluminum 1-0 and moved top of 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
Iran’s freestyle team falls short of expectations

TEHRAN - The 74th World Wrestling Championships, held in Tirana, Albania, showcased the dominance of Georgian wrestlers. Despite the presence of athletes from 50 countries, Georgia clinched the top spot.
Paralympic champion Rostami hospitalized after car crash

TEHRAN – The 2024 Paralympic Games gold medalist Rouhollah Rostami was hospitalized in hospital due to a car crash.

Culture

“11 Lives: Stories from Palestinian Exiles” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “11 Lives: Stories from Palestinian Exiles” compiled and edited by Muhammad Ali Khalidi has been released in the bookstores across Iran.
Asian Film Festival Barcelona hosting six feature films from Iran

TEHRAN-Six feature films from Iran are present at the 12th Asian Film Festival Barcelona (AFFBCN), which was launched in the Spanish city on October 24.
Iranian Artists Forum to stage “Medea”

Tehran-The play “Medea,” a tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, will be performed at the Entezami Hall of the Iranian Artists Forum from Thursday.

Economy

NIDC indigenizes know-how for manufacturing 610 drilling equipment

TEHRAN - National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has managed to indigenize the knowledge for manufacturing 610 drilling equipment items in collaboration with domestic manufacturers and engineers over the past two years, an official with the company said.
Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan region annual trade to reach $6b

TEHRAN - The head of the Kurdistan Regional Union of Importers and Exporters has said the trade exchange between Iran and the Kurdistan Region is going to reaches $6.0 billion annually, IRNA reported.
Natural gas transmission exceeds 130 bcm in H1

TEHRAN - Gas transmission through Iran’s natural gas network reached 133 billion cubic meters (bcm) in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), Iranian Gas Transmission Company (IGTC)’s Managing Director Peyman Khazraei announced.

Society

Iran ranked 94th in Government AI readiness

TEHRAN – Oxford Insights, which provides data on preparedness to implement Artificial Intelligence in public service delivery, has ranked Iran 94th among 193 governments across the world.
Doha meeting: VP highlights preserving family values, structure

TEHRAN –Acknowledging the pivotal role of the family in making progress, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs has underscored the significance of strengthening the foundation of the family through the preservation of family values and structure.
Involving youth in urban decision-making to foster resilient cities

TEHRAN –It is estimated that 60 percent of the world population will live in urban areas by 2030, and up to 60 percent of them will be individuals under the age of 18.

Tourism

Marmar Palace: Ramsar’s must-visit treasure along the Caspian coast

TEHRAN - Marmar Palace, also known as the Royal Palace, stands as one of the most captivating historical sites in Ramsar, a coastal town in Iran's Mazandaran province.
Development of Iran’s tourism industry and dealing with Iranophobia

The perception of countries by people around the world is one of the determining factors in the level of psychological and mental security regarding the entry of capital, services, and social and cultural development in those countries.
Bread and food festival celebrates culinary heritage in Semnan

TEHRAN – The second edition of the Taska Bread and Food Festival wrapped up on Friday, attracting a vibrant crowd of locals and visitors in the historical city of Semnan, once a key stop on the Silk Road.

International

Hezbollah ready for a long war

TEHRAN- Hezbollah’s newly-elected Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor who was assassinated by Israel more than a month ago.
Naim Qassem is known for his encyclopedic knowledge

BEIRUT - Hezbollah’s Shura Council announced the election of Sheikh Naim Qassem as the new Secretary-General of Hezbollah on Tuesday, succeeding its martyred leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Hezbollah bombs Israeli military base

TEHRAN- Hezbollah has continued to strike military sites deep inside Israel as Tel Aviv directs its attacks against civilians in Lebanon.

Sheikh Naim Qassem inaugurates his leadership with a stern warning to Israe