Tehran Times

2024-12-01 22:24
By Soheila Zarfam

Ironclad backing

In Damascus, Araghchi links US and Israeli goals to terrorism in Syria

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived at Damascus International Airport on Sunday as Syria battles a resurgence of terrorism in its north.

By: Soheila Zarfam

Iran's food diplomacy from Cairo to Damascus

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's Sunday dinner at a busy Damascus restaurant might seem unremarkable at first glance. However, this seemingly casual meal with colleagues offers a glimpse into a practice the Minister seems to value: culinary diplomacy.
Legislative and judicial chiefs gather to commemorate Iran’s Parliament Day

TEHRAN – On Monday, a public gathering was held in the Iranian parliament hall, featuring judiciary officials and parliament members as the two bodies work to expand inter-branch cooperation.
By Narges Pakdel

While voices inside Israel admit ethnic cleansing in Gaza, US threatens ICC

TEHRAN - Moshe Ya’alon, the former Israeli defense minister, said on Saturday that the leadership in Israel, driven by far-right elements who seek to resettle Gaza, was taking the country down a path of ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip.
By Wesam Bahrani

Syria’s Hama stands firm

TEHRAN - Amid a reportedly lightening advance of the militants from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terrorist group towards Hama, the Syrian army has halted any attempts to invade the city.
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Neutral Iran one of the biggest victims of WWI

How the country’s sovereignty, integrity, and dignity was trampled by foreign soldiers in WWI

TEHRAN – The 1917-1919 famine in Iran, which claimed the lives of 8 to 10 million people out of a population of 18 to 20 million, is sometimes called the Iranian Holocaust.

Politics

Iranian envoy concludes Lebanon mission with praise for Resistance

TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign minister's special representative for West Asia, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, met with the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri, in Beirut.
Iran’s strategic resolve: defending Syria and Axis of Resistance

MADRID – The alliance between Iran and Syria, forged in a context of regional tensions and sectarian rivalries, has become one of the most solid in West Asia. This strategic bond, combining political, military, and geopolitical interests, has allowed both countries to withstand external pressures and assert their influence in a deeply fragmented region.
Turkmen envoy presents credentials to Iran FM

TEHRAN – The newly appointed ambassador of Turkmenistan to Iran Ilyas Ghaypov, delivered his diplomatic credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday.

Sports

Persepolis register first win at 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite

TEHRAN - Giorgi Gvelesiani’s late penalty earned Persepolis their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 on Monday as the Iranian side launched a late fight back to hand Al Shorta from Iraq a 2-1 defeat in Doha in the most dramatic fashion.
Malavan move up to fourth place: PGPL

TEHRAN – Malavan football team defeated Kheybar 3-1 and moved up to fourth place of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Monday.
Iran ready for 2024 Asian Women's Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran will start the 20th Asian Women's Handball Championship with a match against Japan on Tuesday.

Culture

Canada’s Muslim International Film Festival excludes Iran’s “Ahmad” amid political pressure

TEHRAN- Iranian film “Ahmad,” directed by Amir Abbas Rabiei, has been removed from screening at the 5th Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF) in Toronto, Canada.
Cinéma Vérité announces lineup for international competition

TEHRAN- Ten feature-length documentaries will be competing in the international section of the 18th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival Cinéma Vérité, the organizers have announced.
7th Tehran International Electronic Music Festival opens call for entries

TEHRAN-The student section of the 7th Tehran International Electronic Music Festival, due to be held next year, has called for entries.

Economy

Iran among global leaders in thermal power plant efficiency

TEHRAN - Iran has emerged as a global leader in thermal power plant efficiency, ranking 12th out of 197 countries. Recent improvements in technology and operational strategies have raised the efficiency of thermal plants from 39.3 percent last year to 39.56 percent this year, positioning Iran among the top 12 nations in this category.
Iran-EAEU FTA to be implemented in early 2025

TEHRAN – The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has reached a significant milestone, receiving unanimous approval from the Economic Commission of the Iranian Parliament. The agreement now awaits final ratification in Parliament's plenary session, marking a transformative step in strengthening Iran's economic integration with the region.
Sanctions, the main barrier to attracting foreign investment: Hemmati

TEHRAN – Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati stated that sanctions pose the most significant obstacle to attracting foreign investment, not the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Speaking to IRIB, Hemmati noted that even if Iran were to adopt the Palermo and CFT conventions, removal from the FATF blacklist would not be guaranteed in the short term.

Society

Youth population law stabilizes total fertility rate

TEHRAN – Enacting the youth population law has stabilized the total fertility rate, slightly increasing the general fertility index over the past two years.
ISC database shows 15% increase in most-cited researchers

TEHRAN – The Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) Institute database has recognized 489 most-cited Iranian researchers in human sciences, social sciences, art, and architecture, which shows a fifteen percent increase compared to the previous year.
People with disabilities could ensure sustainable development for all

TEHRAN –Observed annually on December 3, the International Day of People with Disability aims to raise public awareness and promote understanding and acceptance of individuals with disability.

Tourism

Shiraz, Dushanbe named sister cities

TEHRAN - A sisterhood agreement aimed at enhancing tourism exchange between Iran’s ancient city of Shiraz, and Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, has been signed during a ceremony attended by cultural, tourism, and municipal officials from both sides.
Iranian architect wins 2A Continental Architectural Award for restoring 19th-century house

TEHRAN - Iranian architect Shima Shaigan has been awarded the prestigious first-place gold prize in the Restoration category at the 2A Continental Architectural Awards 2024 for her remarkable work on the Rozas House, a 250-year-old historical building in Kashan, central Iran.
National Museum of Iran explores Chinese iron casting legacy

TEHRAN - The specialized seminar titled “Iron Smelting and Casting in Ancient China” was held on Saturday at the National Museum of Iran.

International

Israeli media focusing on Syria: The convergence of interests

SOUTH LEBANON - Over the past few days, the Israeli media has shown a clear interest in what is happening in Syria, while Netanyahu has held in-depth consultations with his government about these developments.
Scholz promises $685 million military aid in surprise Kyiv visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz unveiled 650 million euros ($685 million) of new military aid as he came to Kyiv on Monday, vowing Berlin would remain Ukraine's biggest backer in Europe at a crucial moment in the war, with Donald Trump set to return to the White House, Reuters reported.
UN chief says situation in Gaza ‘appalling and apocalyptic’

Antonio Guterres, the UN secretary general, has waned that conditions faced by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip may amount to the “gravest international crimes”.

In Damascus, Araghchi links US and Israeli goals to terrorism in Syria

How the country’s sovereignty, integrity, and dignity was trampled by foreign soldiers in WWI