Tehran Times

By Soheila Zarfam

The West’s hypocrisy on Iran’s nuclear program: a failure of diplomacy

TEHRAN – The narrative surrounding Iran's nuclear program often leans on alarmist speculation, portraying Tehran as a regional aggressor while sidelining its legitimate security concerns and adherence to international agreements.
By Shahrokh Saei

Hochstein’s Lebanon visit: A new attempt to extricate Israel from the quagmire

TEHRAN- Nearly two months after launching a massive bombing campaign on Lebanon, Israel has not succeeded in fulfilling its objectives.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah ambushes Israeli infantry

TEHRAN - Heavy fighting has taken place on the Lebanese border between Hezbollah and Israeli infantry units.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will the conscription crisis end the aggression on Gaza and Lebanon?

BEIRUT – The Israeli military and media estimates fluctuate in regard to the conscription and reserve crisis and its impact on the continuation of the war on the Gaza and Lebanese fronts.
Response to Israeli aggression will be decisive: Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has strongly reaffirmed the country’s right to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty, promising a firm response to Israel’s latest military attack.

Politics

Google software engineer resigns over company’s ties to Israeli military

TEHRAN – Iranian software engineer Alireza Zakeri has announced his resignation from Google over the company's collaboration with Israel on Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion AI and cloud services deal that benefits the Israeli military and is used in the ongoing assault on Gaza, which has already claimed over 43,000 lives.
International summit in Tehran honors martyred journalists from Gaza and Lebanon

TEHRAN – The "Assassination of Truth" ceremony took place in Tehran on Monday to honor over 200 journalists killed by Israeli fire in Gaza and Lebanon in the past year.
Hezbollah media chief ‘fought till the lastmoment’

TEHRAN – On Monday, prominent Iranian officials offered condolences over the Martyrdom of Mohammad Afif, the head of Hezbollah’s media relations, while condemning Israel for his assassination.

Great honor to be alongside Ronaldo and Messi: Daei

TEHRAN - Twenty years ago today, Iran's Ali Daei became the first man to score 100 international goals. He discusses that feat and being emulated by two legends.
Iran coach Ghalenoei hits out at critics

TEHRAN - Iran football coach Amir Ghalenoei hit back at the critics for their scathing criticism of the team's performances at the 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Iran start 2024 IWBF U23 Asia Oceania Championship on high

TEHRAN – Iran beat the Philippines 80-28 in their opening match at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship on Monday.

Kiarostami’s “Traveler” on screen at Festival des 3 Continents

TEHRAN- The world-renowned Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami’s 1974 film “The Traveler” is on screen at the 46th edition of Festival des 3 Continents (Three Continents Film Festival), which is currently underway in Nantes, France.
Joshua Oppenheimer to hold master class at Cinema Verite

TEHRAN- Denmark-based American film director Joshua Oppenheimer is scheduled to hold a master class on directing documentaries during the 18th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, known as Cinema Verite, in Tehran.
International premiere of Mehran Modiri’s “6 AM” in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN-Mehran Modiri’s second feature film “6 AM,” also known as “6 in the Morning,” will participate in the International Competition section of the 4th Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF), set to be held from December 5 to 14 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

IOTC improving oil terminal infrastructure in Kharg Island

TEHRAN – The head of Iranian Oil Terminals Company (IOTC) said his company is implementing new projects to improve oil export infrastructure at Kharg Island, IRNA reported.
Iran-Russia non-oil trade stands at $1.5b in 7 months

TEHRAN- The value of non-oil trade between Iran and Russia stood at $1.5 billion in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), the former head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
Water storage in Iranian dams rises 13%

TEHRAN – Over 22.64 million cubic meters of water is stored behind the dams across Iran since the beginning of the current water year (late September) up to November 16, registering an increase of 13 percent year on year.

Iranian female scholars shine in BRICS startups contest

TEHRAN –Four Iranian women namely Azam Karami, Mahvash Abyari, Marzieh Ebrahimi, and Seyedeh Fateme Hosseini have been chosen among the winners of the BRICS Women’s Startups Contest 2024.
Environmentally friendly streetlights installed in refugee settlements

TEHRAN –The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in cooperation with the National Organization for Migration (NOM), has installed 3,601 solar-powered streetlights across 11 settlements and four neighborhoods with large refugee populations in Iran to respond to safety concerns in an environmentally friendly and climate-safe way.
Women hold over 24% share of inventions in Iran

TEHRAN –According to Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, women account for more than 24 percent of inventions in the country, compared to the global average of 17 percent.

7,500-year-old relics unearthed in western Iran

TEHRAN - Archaeologists working at Qeshlaq Tappeh, a site partially submerged by the Talvar Dam in Iran’s western province of Kordestan, have uncovered cultural artifacts and remains dating back approximately 7,500 years.
Arab Union for Handicrafts explores collaboration with Isfahan following national exhibition visit

TEHRAN - A delegation from the Arab Union for Productive Families and Handicrafts has visited the ancient city of Isfahan as part of their official trip to Iran, following their participation in the 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition in Tehran.
Ancient metalworking workshop unearthed in northern Iran

TEHRAN – An archaeological team has discovered a historic industrial workshop with evidence of metalworking near the ancient village of Masuleh, located some 2,500 meters above sea level in the Gilan province.

Hochstein’s Lebanon visit: A new attempt to extricate Israel from the quagmire

TEHRAN- Nearly two months after launching a massive bombing campaign on Lebanon, Israel has not succeeded in fulfilling its objectives.
Hezbollah ambushes Israeli infantry

TEHRAN - Heavy fighting has taken place on the Lebanese border between Hezbollah and Israeli infantry units.