Tehran Times

By Shahrokh Saei

Football fans or abettors of genocide: What happened in Amsterdam?

THERAN - Since Israel launched war on Gaza in October last year, Western states have aided and abetted the regime’s genocide in the Palestinian territory.
By Wesam Bahrani

UN: women and children make up 70% of Gaza death toll

TEHRAN- The United Nations has confirmed the “horrific reality that has unfolded” for the Palestinian people in Gaza since October 2023.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Israel deliberately bombs historical sites in Lebanon

BEIRUT- Targeting ancient archaeological sites is a flagrant violation of international conventions that ban attacks on historical sites in times of war.
By Soheila Zarfam

What is the truth behind U.S. accusations of Iran’s role in terror plot?

TEHRAN – Iran has categorically denied recent U.S. allegations implicating the Islamic Republic in a plot to assassinate American officials, describing the claims as another instance of politically driven accusations.
Germany's silence on Gaza is height of Western double standards: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized Germany over its response to the case of German-Iranian prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd and the broader diplomatic rift that has since emerged.

Politics

Araghchi says Iran respects Americans' right to elect president

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that the Islamic Republic of Iran "respects" the rights of the American people in electing their own president.
Iran, Qatar affirm strong ties while condemning Israel's atrocities

TEHRAN – On Saturday, Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref held a meeting with Saad bin Abdullah Al-Mohammad Al-Sharif, Qatar's newly appointed ambassador in Tehran, to discuss the strong relationship and aligned political positions between the two countries.
IRGC intelligence forces neutralize four terrorists in SE Iran

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the security headquarters of the Quds Base of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force says IRGC intelligence forces eliminated four terrorists in Rask city.

Iran take bronze at 2024 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Abbas Pourasgari/Alireza Aghajanighasab defeated China’s Wu Jiaxin/HA Likejiang 2-0 (21-15, 21-17) to win a bronze medal in the 2024 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships on Sunday.
Iram football team named for N. Korea and Kyrgyzstan matches

TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei has invited 28 players to Iran national team for two matches against North Korea and Kyrgyzstan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Juan Garrido content with Persepolis performance against Gol Gohar

TEHRAN – Persepolis Spanish coach Juan Carlos Garrido expressed his satisfaction over winning against Gol Gohar on Saturday.

From Turkey to Iran: Onur Kaya shares his journey in children’s theater

HAMEDAN- Turkish artist Onur Kaya brought his unique talents to the vibrant city of Hamedan as part of the international section of the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, held from November 1 to 7.
Iran’s “In the Arms of the Tree” to compete at Asian World Film Festival

TEHRAN- “In the Arms of the Tree” by Iranian director Babak Khajepasha will go on screen at the main section of the 10th edition of Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), which will be held in Culver City, California, the U.S.
Award-winning Spanish author Rosa Montero’s 2013 novel published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Ridiculous Idea of Not Seeing You Again” written by the Spanish author Rosa Montero has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Capacity of Iran’s renewable power plants to rise 500 MW by late Mar. 2025

TEHRAN - The capacity of Iran's renewable power plants is going to increase by 500 megawatts (MW) by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2025), an official with Iran's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) said.
Iran-Turkey 7-month non-oil trade stands at $9.9b

TEHRAN- The value of non-oil trade between Iran and Turkey stood at $9.9 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.
EAEU exclusive exhibition in Tehran rescheduled for late Feb. 2025

TEHRAN - The 3rd Exclusive Exhibition of Eurasia in Iran which was scheduled to be held in early December has been rescheduled and will be held from February 21 to 24 at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.

GII 2024: Iran moves up in technology output, business sophistication

TEHRAN – According to the 2024 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) report, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s ranking in knowledge and technology output, as well as business sophistication has improved from 55 and 117 in 2023 to 49 and 110 in 2024, respectively.
COP29 an opportunity to condemn sanctions on Iran’s environment

TEHRAN –While the main focus of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, is to develop funds to help nations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, illegal US sanctions have denied Iran’s access to the needed technologies and financial resources.
Community-based rehabilitation covers 95% of rural population

TEHRAN – Some 95 percent of the country’s rural population with about 450 thousand people with disabilities are covered by a community-based rehabilitation program.

Tourism ministry seeks to revitalize environs of Karim Khan Citadel for potential UNESCO status

SHIRAZ - In a speech at the closing ceremony of the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, Iran’s tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, announced plans to expand cultural spaces surrounding the 18th-century Karim Khan Citadel complex in Shiraz.
Intl. Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage: A safe journey into Iran’s cultural treasures

The International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, with its focus on intangible and tangible cultural heritage, is a bridge linking Iran’s past and future.
Iranian rituals cited in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh to be examined in Tehran museum

TEHRAN - The Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran will host an event tomorrow to explore the Iranian cultural rituals cited in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, a cornerstone of Persian literature.

Football fans or abettors of genocide: What happened in Amsterdam?

THERAN - Since Israel launched war on Gaza in October last year, Western states have aided and abetted the regime’s genocide in the Palestinian territory.
UN: women and children make up 70% of Gaza death toll

TEHRAN- The United Nations has confirmed the “horrific reality that has unfolded” for the Palestinian people in Gaza since October 2023.
Israel deliberately bombs historical sites in Lebanon

BEIRUT- Targeting ancient archaeological sites is a flagrant violation of international conventions that ban attacks on historical sites in times of war.