Tehran Times

Sanctions snapback will be met with firm response, Iran warns Europe

TEHRAN – Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani issued a strong warning to European JCPOA signatories, threatening a firm response to any attempt to reinstate UN sanctions.
Iran urges UN to condemn militant attacks on diplomatic premises in Syria

TEHRAN – Iran has called on the United Nations and the Security Council to take decisive action against attacks by militants on its diplomatic and consular missions in Syria.
By Seyed Yasser Jebraily

How neoliberal policies fueled the fall of Assad

TEHRAN - The abrupt collapse of the Damascus government has ignited a robust debate over the root causes of Syria's enduring instability.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israel has committed almost 1,0000 massacres in Gaza since Oct. 2023

TEHRAN - The Israeli military has carried out 9,905 large-scale massacres in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, the Government Media Office in Gaza has revealed.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Israel seizes Syrian territory twice the size of Gaza

SOUTH LEBANON - Israel has reneged on the armistice agreement signed with the Syrian state in 1974 since the announcement of the fall of the Syrian government led by president Bashar al-Assad.

Politics

Iran watching Syrian militants’ proximity to Israel for potential ties: spox

TEHRAN – Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokesperson for the Iranian government, underscored Iran's watchful approach to the changing dynamics in Syria during her weekly press briefing on Tuesday, noting that the proximity of Syrian armed groups to the Israeli regime serves as a vital factor in Tehran's strategic calculations.
Western rejoice at fall of Assad: counting chickens before they hatch!

TEHRAN – The fall of Damascus to a coalition of militant groups, forcing President Bashar al-Assad's exile in a matter of 11 days, surprised many. However, a "regime change" operation in Syria had been underway for years, involving numerous international and regional actors, including terrorist groups.
Iranian, Pakistani FMs discuss Syria and bilateral relations

TEHRAN – In a telephone conversation, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, engaged in an in-depth discussion on regional and international issues, with a particular focus on the evolving situation in Syria.

Foolad shock Lube in FIVB Club World Championship 2024

TEHRAN - Reigning Asian champions Foolad Sirjan Iranian caused the biggest upset of the opening day of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Club World Championship 2024, downing Italian giants Cucine Lube Civitanova on Tuesday in Uberlândia.
Air pollution forces events cancelation in Tehran

TEHRAN - The Iranian capital Tehran's severe air pollution has led to the closure of schools, universities, and government offices in the province on Wednesday and Thursday.
Iran’s Para archer Hemmati nominated for Athlete of the Year

TEHRAN - The shortlist for the 2024 World Archery Awards has been released and Iranian archer Fatemeh Hemmati is among the nominees.

“The Storm Still Rages” in Baghdad

TEHRAN- The international poster and illustration exhibition titled “The Storm Still Rages” is currently underway at Bayt al-Jamal Gallery in Baghdad, Iraq.
Iran's National Orchestra to perform for young audiences

TEHRAN- Iran’s National Orchestra, under the baton of Homayoun Rahimian, is set to present a special concert titled "With A Smile on The Face".
Iran participates at First International Literature Forum in Moscow

TEHRAN- The inaugural International Literature Forum, organized by the Association of Writers and Publishers Unions of Russia (AWPUR), has concluded in Moscow on Monday, bringing together esteemed writers, translators, and scholars from 35 countries.

Iran, Vietnam agree on trade delegation exchanges

TEHRAN – Iran and Vietnam have agreed to exchange trade delegations to boost economic cooperation following a visit of an Iranian private sector delegation to Vietnam.
Knowledge-based firms manufacture 768 marine, port, telecom components

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based private firms have produced 768 marine, port, and telecommunication-electronic components, showcasing the growing trust of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) in domestic expertise and innovation, a senior official said.
Oil Ministry to sign gas output expansion contracts by year-end

TEHRAN – Iran will soon sign contracts to increase gas production capacity before the end of the current Iranian calendar year (late March 2025), Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad stated.

IRCS provides volunteer health services in Iraq

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20), till December 6, volunteer physicians have provided free health services to over 67,000 individuals in the Iraqi shrine cities of Karbala and Najaf, an official with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said.
UHC Day: health is on the government

TEHRAN –On December 12, International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage.
Naqadeh wetlands hosting migratory ruddy shelducks

TEHRAN –Large flocks of migratory ruddy shelducks have been observed in Dargah Sangi and Solduz wetlands in Naqadeh county, the northwestern West Azarbaijan province, according to an official with the provincial department of environment.

Plans to safeguard 2800-year-old Urartu inscription announced

TEHRAN – East Azarbaijan’s deputy director for cultural heritage has shed light on ongoing efforts to protect the ancient Urartu-era cuneiform inscription in the Nashtiban region of the northwestern province.
Mohseni-Bandpey appointed as deputy tourism minister

TEHRAN - Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey has been appointed as the deputy minister of tourism in Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, according to a decree issued by Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri on Tuesday.
Glimpses of Iranian art and culture showcased at Greece festival

TEHRAN - The UNESCO-Piraeus intercultural festival, featuring participants from 20 countries and cultural groups from across Greece, recently took place at the Melina Mercouri Hall in the Peace and Friendship Stadium.

Deafening silence over scorched-earth strategy

TEHRAN- Israel’s nefarious schemes for Syria are coming to light days after the collapse of the country’s government.
How neoliberal policies fueled the fall of Assad

TEHRAN - The abrupt collapse of the Damascus government has ignited a robust debate over the root causes of Syria's enduring instability.
Israel has committed almost 1,0000 massacres in Gaza since Oct. 2023

TEHRAN - The Israeli military has carried out 9,905 large-scale massacres in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, the Government Media Office in Gaza has revealed.