Tehran Times

2024-11-29 22:00
By Mona Hojat Ansari

FM doesn't rule out possibility of nuclear policy change

Araghchi issues warning before Iran and Europe agree to schedule second round of talks in Geneva

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed Wednesday that various groups within Iran are increasingly debating a potential shift in its long-standing nuclear doctrine, which bans the development of weapons of mass destruction including nuclear weapons—a policy based on a fatwa from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Decisive, coordinated action needed to combat terrorism in Syria: Iran foreign ministry

TEHRAN – The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, has called for immediate and unified efforts to combat the resurgence of terrorist groups in Syria, warning of the severe consequences of inaction.
Araghchi says terror resurgence in Syria part of Western-Israeli plot

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has asserted that the recent surge in terrorist activities across Syria represents a "U.S.-Zionist scheme" implemented in response to Israel's setbacks in Lebanon and Palestine.
By Wesam Bahrani

Syrian Army launches counteroffensive against HTS terrorists

TEHRAN - The Syrian Arab Army has launched a major counteroffensive against terrorist groups who waged a surprise assault from the northwestern city of Idlib.
Iranians bid farewell to IRGC advisor martyred in Syria

TEHRAN - A solemn farewell ceremony was held at Tehran’s Martyrs’ Hall for Brigadier General Kioumars Pour Hashemi, a senior military advisor of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), who was martyred in Syria this week during a large-scale attack by Takfiri terrorists.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Mothers bring up resistance fighters to defend Lebanon’s dignity

SOUTH LEBANON - The “greater Middle East” that US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice heralded during Israel’s war on Lebanon in July 2006 is no different from the “new Middle East” that Benjamin Netanyahu dreamed of before Hezbollah’s drones invaded his sleeping room in the occupied Caesarea.

Politics

Ayatollah Modarres: a role model for freedom-seekers

TEHRAN – Throughout Iranian history, many have dedicated their lives to the nation's freedom, independence, and the rule of law against tyranny. Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Modarres was one such clergyman who entered politics to champion the rights of the oppressed Iranian people.
Pezeshkian to visit South Khorasan on second provincial trip

TEHRAN – The executive deputy of the Iranian President has announced that South Khorasan will serve as the second destination on Masoud Pezeshkian's provincial tour in the coming days.
Longtime victim Iran rejects Western think tank claims of chemical weapons violations

TEHRAN – Iran's diplomatic mission to the United Nations has strongly dismissed claims of violations of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), characterizing the allegations as "psychological warfare by the Israeli regime."

Sports

Faraji makes history at 2024 ITTF World Youth Championships

TEHRAN – Benyamin Faraji of Iran made history on Friday at the ITTF World Youth Championships 2024, winning a bronze medal.
Iran climb one spot in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team climbed one spot to 18th in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Thursday.
Tractor scape defeat against Al Wakrah at ACL Two

TEHRAN - Iran’s Tractor fought back to hold Qatar’s Al Wakrah 3-3 in Group A of the AFC Champions League 2024/25 at the Rashid Stadium on Wednesday.

Culture

19th International Resistance Theater Festival kicks off in Kerman

TEHRAN-The opening ceremony of the 19th International Resistance Theater Festival was held on Thursday in Kerman, near the resting place of Martyr Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and other honorable martyrs of Kerman.
Shahzadeh N. Igual’s book on Polish refugees in Iran available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Her Name is Mercan - A Forgotten Story of World War II” written by Shahzadeh N. Igual has been released in bookstores across Iran.
Tehran museum to commemorate Marcos Grigorian with exhibition of his iconic works

TEHRAN- A retrospective of the life and works of Iranian-Armenian-American artist Marcos Grigorian will be held at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA).

Economy

Over 29,400 passenger cars imported in 8 months

TEHRAN - The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said 29,418 passenger cars were imported into the country in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 21).
Iran-Iraq Chamber head highlights private sector's role in economic growth

TEHRAN - Yahya Al-e Eshaq, chairman of the Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce, has emphasized that fostering collaboration between the government and the private sector is essential for achieving an annual eight percent economic growth envisaged in Iran’s five-year development plan.
Over 2,000 ha of lands provided for National Housing Movement units in 100 days

TEHRAN- As announced by the Iranian Transport and Urban Development Ministry, 2,046 hectares of land have been provided for the construction of National Housing Movement units across the country in the first 100 days of the current government administration’s office.

Society

Iranian-made telesurgery systems installed in Indonesian hospitals

TEHRAN –Following the scientific and technological cooperation between Iran and Indonesia, two remote robotic surgery systems, developed by Iranian experts, were launched in Indonesian hospitals.
IRCS, IFRC explore ways to sustain support for war victims in Lebanon

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Lebanon have discussed ways to continue providing assistance to war-affected people in Lebanon.
Iran attends 1st meeting of Counter-Narcotics Working Group in Kabul

TEHRAN –Iran’s special representative to Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi-Qomi, has participated in the inaugural meeting of the Counter Narcotics Working Group held by the Office of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Tourism

Fars province’s sole Parthian stone relief to undergo restoration

TEHRAN - The only known Parthian-era stone relief in Iran’s Fars province is set to undergo restoration and structural reinforcement to preserve its historical significance, according to local cultural heritage authorities.
Russia, Iran may expand air travel network for tourism

TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has highlighted the potential for expanding air travel between Russia and Iran, emphasizing mutual tourism growth as a key factor in broadening flight routes beyond Moscow.
Discovering Iran's hidden gems: six lesser-known villages worth visiting

TEHRAN- The vast country of Iran is home to charming villages that offer a unique, tranquil escape from bustling urban life. Many of these villages remain largely undiscovered by tourists, providing an authentic experience amid stunning natural beauty.

International

Mothers bring up resistance fighters to defend Lebanon’s dignity

SOUTH LEBANON - The “greater Middle East” that US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice heralded during Israel’s war on Lebanon in July 2006 is no different from the “new Middle East” that Benjamin Netanyahu dreamed of before Hezbollah’s drones invaded his sleeping room in the occupied Caesarea.
Syrian Army launches counteroffensive against HTS terrorists

TEHRAN - The Syrian Arab Army has launched a major counteroffensive against terrorist groups who waged a surprise assault from the northwestern city of Idlib.
Israel's dreams shattered

TEHRAN - A ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel has thrown a spotlight on the Tel Aviv regime’s desperation and its inability to accomplish military objectives in the war on Lebanon.

Araghchi issues warning before Iran and Europe agree to schedule second round of talks in Geneva