Tehran Times

2024-09-28 15:09
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah martyred in Israeli air strikes

TEHRAN- Lebanese Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has been confirmed martyred in the Israeli massive air strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Friday night.
- Barbaric attack on Beirut ordered from New York
- Netanyahu's smoke and mirrors

Hezbollah will make Israel regret its aggression: Leader

'Massacre of defenseless people in Lebanon discloses the savage nature of the mad Zionist dog'

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has slammed Israel’s Friday attacks on Lebanese soil, which razed entire building blocks in Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh.
New wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut hours after deadly raids

A new wave of Israeli airstrikes have reportedly hit the Dahiyeh area in the south of Lebanon’s capital Beirut, which had come under deadly aerial attacks by the regime just hours earlier.
Barbaric attack on Beirut ordered from New York

Sources say Hezbollah leaders were the target of Israeli strikes

Israeli fighter jets launched a series of massive airstrikes on a crowded area in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Friday, causing widespread destruction with fears of a large death toll.
By Shahrokh Saei

Netanyahu's smoke and mirrors

NY protesters condemn Israeli crimes as many world leaders walk out in protest against Netanyahu’s UNGA address

TEHRAN- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to whitewash the regime’s atrocious crimes in Gaza and Lebanon as he delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York amid large protests against his trip to the United States.
Iran holds US complicit in Israeli massive air attacks on Beirut

'The savage attack is a war crime by the recalcitrant Israeli regime,' Iran says

TEHRAN -The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement describing the Israeli massive air strikes on the south of the Lebanese capital Beirut a “savage attack” that took place with American-supplied weapons.

Politics

Iran FM Israel committing 'crimes against humanity' in Lebanon

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi who is New York to attend the annual UN conference said on Friday that Israel has committed "war crimes and crimes against humanity" by launching a heavy air raid on southern Lebanese capital Beirut, noting this shows that this regime is the biggest threat to regional and international peace.
Iranian president calls Israeli air strikes on Beirut 'war crime'

TEHRAN - President Pezeshkian of Iran has called the heavy bombardment of southern Beirut by Israel as a clear example of state terrorism and called it a "war crime".
Araqchi highlights enhancing bilateral ties in high-level talks on UNGA sidelines

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has held a series of high-profile meetings with global leaders and foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, strengthening bilateral relations and discussing key regional and international issues.

Sports

Saipa come 7th in 2024 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran’s Saipa Club took the 7th place of the 2024 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship after winning 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-17) against Hong Kong Kwai Tsing on Saturday afternoon at Chartchai Hall.
10-man Tractor edge past Sepahan: PGPL

TEHRAN – 10-man tractor edged past Sepahan 1-0 in Matchweek 6 of 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
Iran edge India in 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup China qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran defeated India 1-0 in the 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup China qualification on Friday.

Culture

Artistic performances, academic discussions planned for 28th Hafez commemoration week

TEHRAN-October 12 is named National Hafez Day in the Persian calendar. It is a day in which the great Persian poet Hafez is honored in Iran. Every year Hafez Commemoration Week is held during the week leading to Hafez Day. However, “this year, due to the various programs planned for the event, the 28th Hafez Commemoration Week begin sooner on September 27,” said the director general of Department of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Fars Province on Tuesday.
Natasha Trethewey’s “Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the novel “Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir” written by Natasha Trethewey has been released in the Iranian book market.
Cinéma Vérité sees participation from 123 countries

TEHRAN- Over 2,300 foreign documentaries from 123 countries have applied to participate in the 18th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival Cinéma Vérité, the organizers have announced.

Economy

Iran’s trade with OIC member states rises 14%

TEHRAN - The value of the trade exchanges between Iran and the other 56 members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) reached $32.2 billion in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), registering a 14 percent increase compared to the same period a year earlier, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
Iran, South Africa stress expansion of energy cooperation

TEHRAN- Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Ali-Abadi and South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Samson Gwede Mantashe emphasized the expansion of energy cooperation between the two countries.
Muscat to host Iran-Oman business forum in mid-October

TEHRAN- An Iran-Oman business forum will be held in Muscat and Batinah North of Oman on October 15 and 16, the deputy head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) for the international affairs announced.

Society

Iran secures position in GII for second consecutive year

TEHRAN –According to the 2024 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) report, the Islamic Republic of Iran ranks second among the countries of the Central and Southern Asian region, unchanged compared with the last two years.
Tehran invites BRICS to foster co-op in nano-tech, bio-tech

TEHRAN –Iran has called for developing cooperation in nanotechnology as well as biotechnology with BRICS member states.
Iranian students top West Asia at ICPC 2024

TEHRAN –Students of Sharif University of Technology are ranked first among West Asian countries at the 14th International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC).

Tourism

Iranian minister, UN Tourism chief discuss mutual cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has met with UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili.
Iran to construct gigantic tourism complex near Sea of Oman

TEHRAN - Iran is set to construct a gigantic tourism complex in Sistan-Baluchestan province, southeast of the country near the Sea of Oman.
Ruins of defensive fortress in central Iran undergo restoration

TEHRAN – Work has commenced to restore and strengthen Mohammadieh Fortress, which once served as a defensive refuge in the heart of Iran during ancient times.

International

Netanyahu's smoke and mirrors

TEHRAN- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to whitewash the regime’s atrocious crimes in Gaza and Lebanon as he delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York amid large protests against his trip to the United States.
Behind closed doors: Israel scrambling to avert another economic crisis

TEHRAN – In a stark condemnation of the Israeli government's policies, Moody's Investors Service, a global credit rating agency, has downgraded Israel's sovereign credit rating, sending shockwaves through its financial landscape. This move, driven by concerns over the deepening political and economic instability fueled by the government's aggressive actions, has raised serious alarm bells about the uture of the Israeli economy.
Hezbollah shows no sign of backing down

TEHRAN - The Lebanese Civil Defense announced on Friday that 14 bodies and 6 injured people have been recovered following Israeli airstrikes on several areas.