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 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.
By Garsha Vazirian

Nuclear hypocrisy: West’s one-sided narrative on Iran and Israel

TEHRAN – The article, “What Are Iran’s Nuclear and Missile Capabilities?” by Jonathan Masters and Will Merrow, reflects a narrative shaped by Western and Israeli biases, overlooking Iran’s stated policies and the historical context of its actions.
Pezeshkian slams foreign intervention in West Asia, calls for regional unity

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian underscored the vital need for regional cooperation to establish security in West Asia, asserting that foreign interference is unwarranted.

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

Iran lose to Jordan in friendly match

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s football team lost to Jordan 2-1 in a friendly match held at the Petra Stadium in Madinat Al Hussein, Jordan on Sunday.
A tough task ahead of Esteghlal against Al Ahli: Mosimane

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team head coach Pitso Mosimane says that there is a tough task ahead of them in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25.
It’s a key match against Al Shorta: Garrido

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team head coach Juan Carlos Garrido says that the match against Al Shorta in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite will be a key game for them.

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

Production capacity increases at South Azadegan Oil field

TEHRAN - The acting head of technical inspection at Arvandan Oil and Gas Company has announced a significant increase in production capacity at the South Azadegan oil field.
Iran’s request to obtain EAEU observer status approved

TEHRAN - A senior Russian official has announced that Iran’s request to obtain the observer state status at the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has been approved at a meeting of the union’s executive body, which was held by deputy prime ministers of the member states.
Iran’s largest gold mine reports significant increase in proven reserves

TEHRAN – Iran’s largest gold mine, Zarshouran, has announced a substantial increase in its proven reserves, sparking optimism about a potential surge in production and job creation in northwestern Iran.

Society

All rural women heads of household under coverage of insurance

TEHRAN –With 9,000 more rural and nomadic women newly getting insurance coverage, 100 percent of the women heads of household in rural areas are fully covered by the insurance, the head of the Welfare Organization has said.
Iranian delegation attends Tajikistan’s ICT conference

TEHRAN –An Iranian delegation, representing the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT), has participated in the first conference of innovation and digital technologies of Tajikistan, providing detailed information on Iran’s accomplishments and projects in the ICT sector.
Tehran, Muscat discuss ways to forge sci-tech ties

TEHRAN –Iranian and Omani officials have examined the potentialities of expanding scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.

Tourism

Shiraz is a safe, promising hub for tourism and investment, Australian ambassador says

TEHRAN - Shiraz, the cultural and historical jewel of southern Iran, recently welcomed Ian McConville, the Australian Ambassador to Iran, during his official visit to the city.
Masghati: a culinary jewel of Lar

TEHRAN - A translucent dessert, with its gentle floral aroma and silky texture, the Masghati of Lar is a jewel of regional cuisine in the ancient city, situated in southern Iran.
170-year-old fragrance of Naser al-Din Shah’s perfume rediscovered

TEHRAN - In an extraordinary discovery, curators at Tehran’s Dafineh Museum recently encountered the lingering scent of a perfume belonging to Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, a ruler of 19th-century Persia, from a bottle crafted nearly 170 years ago.

International

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.
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.
Terrorists take more areas of Aleppo

The Syrian army has changed strategy and redeployed from frontline positions in Aleppo as a huge "influx" of terrorists reportedly invaded the city center.

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