Tehran Times

By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah strikes Tel Aviv with missiles

TEHRAN - Hezbollah has maintained its equation of striking Tel Aviv in response to Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese capital Beirut.
By Sondos Al-Asaad

Israel intensifies air raids as Lebanese air comments on Hochstein’s truce proposal

BEIRUT- Whenever the US envoy Amos Hochstein leaves Beirut, Israel escalates its bombardment of Lebanon. Now the Lebanese are accustomed to this.
Iran to hold talks with European powers on regional and nuclear issues

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei announced on Sunday that a meeting of deputy foreign ministers from Iran, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom is scheduled for Friday, December 9. The discussions will focus on a wide array of bilateral, regional, and international issues, he said.
Iran-Russia defense, security ties to expand under pending strategic pact

TEHRAN – Russia's deputy foreign minister has revealed that a forthcoming comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Tehran and Moscow will encompass defense and security cooperation, marking a significant expansion of bilateral ties.
“In the Arms of the Tree” wins Special Jury Prize at 10th Asian World Film Festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian feature film “In the Arms of the Tree” written and directed by Babak Khajepasha won an award at the 10th Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), which was held in California, the U.S., from November 13 to 21.

Politics

Russian embassy in Tehran condemns West’s anti-Iran actions at IAEA

TEHRAN – The Russian embassy in Tehran has issued a statement criticizing the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France for their recent actions in the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran names new ambassador to Afghanistan

TEHRAN – Alireza Bigdeli will be replacing Hassan Kazemi Qomi as the new Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan, according to reports published on Sunday.
US, European states ramp up pressure on Iran for its nuclear program in new statement

TEHRAN – The United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany have issued a joint statement urging Iran to renew its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Zob Ahan edge Havadar in 2024/25 Hazfi Cup Round of 32

TEHRAN – Zob Ahan football team defeated Havadar 1-0 in the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 32 on Sunday.
Iran U23 wheelchair basketball coach Soltani happy with bronze medal

TEHRAN – Iran head coach Behrouz Soltani is satisfied with the third-place position of the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship.
Iran freestyle team defeat Russia in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran’s freestyle team defeated Russia in a friendly match held in Moscow, Russia Saturday night.

“In the Arms of the Tree” wins Special Jury Prize at 10th Asian World Film Festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian feature film “In the Arms of the Tree” written and directed by Babak Khajepasha won an award at the 10th Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), which was held in California, the U.S., from November 13 to 21.
23rd Hafez Awards honors best of Iranian cinema, television

TEHRAN-The 23rd film and television ceremony of Picture World Magazine (also known as Hafez Awards) announced the winners on Saturday in a ceremony held at the Ministry of Interior Hall in Tehran.
Iran’s “Melody” competing at Eurasia Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN- “Melody” by Iranian director Behrouz Sebt Rasoul is on screen at the 17th edition of Eurasia International Film Festival, which is currently underway in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Iranian economy minister to attend WAIPA Conference in Riyadh

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Abdolnaser Hemmati is traveling to Saudi Arabia to participate in the 28th World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) Conference which is due to be held from November 25 to 27, 2024 in Riyadh.
Alumina powder output exceeds 138,000 tons in 7 months

TEHRAN - Production of alumina powder in Iran reached 138,859 tons in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).
Gas supply to power plants up by 3.3 mcm/d

TEHRAN - Natural gas delivery to power plants stood at 182 million cubic meters per day (mcm/d) during the week ended on 23 November, indicating a 3.3 mcm/d rise against the same period last year.

‘Iran highlights empowering women in all aspects’

TEHRAN –Iran has always underscored the economic, cultural, social, and political empowerment of women as a key element in policy-making, legislation, and national planning, Fakhr al-Sadat Fatemi, an advisor to the deputy vice president for women and family affairs, has stated.
Health professionals attend WHO course on managing mass casualty incidents

TEHRAN –Healthcare professionals have participated in a training course organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) on skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage mass casualty incidents (MCIs).
Iran ranks first in 4D printing publications among Islamic nations

TEHRAN – With 65 publications on four-dimensional (4D) printing over a period of ten years, Iran ranks first among Islamic countries, according to a report released by the Web of Science.

Late Bronze Age discovery in southern Tehran may rewrite ancient Rey’s history

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have uncovered significant evidence of the Late Bronze Age (1900–1500 BC) during recent excavations at the ancient Rashkan fortress in Rey, marking the first discovery of its kind in the region, located south of Tehran.
Iran to form ‘golden rectangle’ tourism hub in central provinces

TEHRAN - Aiming to boost domestic and international tourism, relevant officials have announced plans to create a “golden rectangle” tourism hub connecting the provinces of Isfahan, Semnan, Markazi, and Qom.
Archaeologists claim to identify site of historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah using satellite images

TEHRAN - A team of archaeologists claims to have identified the location of the historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, fought in c. 636 CE between Iran’s Sasanian Empire and an invading Arab army in present-day Iraq.

Parachinar faces “genocide and terrorism”

TEHRAN - The plight and sufferings of Shia Muslims in Pakistan’s restive northwest have come to the fore in the wake of the recent deadly attacks in the region.
Hezbollah strikes Tel Aviv with missiles

TEHRAN - Hezbollah has maintained its equation of striking Tel Aviv in response to Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese capital Beirut.
Tombstone of law: US senator suggests invasion of Holland to protect wanted criminals

TEHRAN - The United States has thrown its full weight behind Israel since the regime launched its war of genocide on the Gaza Strip more than a year ago.