Tehran Times

2024-11-25 22:00
Arrest warrant for Netanyahu not enough, death sentence needed: Leader

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the arrest warrants issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former War Minister Yoav Gallant are not sufficient, rather the two should be sentenced to death for the heinous crimes they have committed against humanity.
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By Shahrokh Saei

ICC vs. Israel: A litmus test for European Union compliance

TEHRAN- Arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former war minister Yoav Gallant have shaken the regime and some of its Western allies, particularly the United States, to the core.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Displaced people in Lebanon face deliberate government’s negligence

BNEIRUT- The Israeli aggression on Lebanon has caused about 21% of the displaced to seek refuge in 1,016 shelters set by the Lebanese government. However, most of these educational buildings are unfit for habitation. 90% of these centers have reached their maximum capacity and this poses serious health risks that are difficult to control if the government’s deliberate negligence persists.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah’s damage to northern Israel revealed

TEHRAN - Israeli media has published partial data showing the extent of damage Hezbollah has inflicted on northern Israeli settlements.
By Shahrokh Saei

Ceasefire or consequences: Israel's dilemma after Hezbollah's huge attacks

TEHRAN- Lebanon’s Hezbollah has once again demonstrated its military prowess by firing a record number of missiles and other projectiles into Israel in the face of the regime’s ongoing brutal aggression against the Mediterranean country.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Netanyahu’s hegemonic project entails war to preserve alleged ‘national security’

BEIRUT - Netanyahu’s insistence on invading Rafah despite the Biden administration’s geostrategic concerns and his admission that he decided to assassinate Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah demonstrates that the war he has waged in the region requires him to go beyond the permissible frameworks. This indicates a shift in the direction of Tel Aviv’s ties with Washington.

Politics

World must not stand silent as genocide becomes routine: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister warns that the United Nations' failure to take decisive action against Israel's violations threatens to undermine the organization's credibility and could lead to the normalization of aggression.
Iran, Azerbaijan launch joint military drills in border region

TEHRAN – A joint military exercise, codenamed "Aras Joint Exercise," has commenced between Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force and the Azeri Armed Forces.
Israeli media details extent of intelligence failures after rabbi’s alleged killing, blames Iran

TEHRAN – Following the alleged killing of an Israeli rabbi and reserve military officer in the United Arab Emirates, a Hebrew media report reveals that thousands of Israelis working for the regime are now considered to be at risk.

Sports

Iranian giants stumble in Asia: Esteghlal and Persepolis on the brink

TEHRAN - Esteghlal and Persepolis, Iran's two biggest football clubs, have found themselves in a precarious position in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25. With draws against their opponents, their chances of advancing to the next round are hanging by a thread.
Iran edged by Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifier

TEHRAN – Qatar eked out a dramatic 78-77 overtime victory over Iran at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers Monday night.
Takhti Stadium architect Darvish dies

TEHRAN - Jahangir Darvish, Takhti Stadium architect, formerly Farahabad Stadium, died at the age of 91 on Tuesday.

Culture

Book on Hezbollah martyr unveiled in Tehran, celebrating borderless resistance literature

TEHRAN- “Aiedah,” a book about the life of a Lebanese Holy Shrine Defender, was unveiled during a ceremony held at Tehran’s Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization on Monday.
7 Iranian films to attend Muslim International Film Festival in Canada

TEHRAN-Seven films from Iran will take part in the 5th Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF) that is to be held in Canada from November 29 to December 3.
Serbian translation of “Farangis” published in Serbia

TEHRAN- A Serbian translation of the memoirs of Iranian war heroine Farangis Heidarpour has recently been published in Serbia.

Economy

Private sector urges action to remove Iran from FATF blacklist

TEHRAN – Deputy Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Mohammad Reza Bahraman has highlighted the impact of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist on Iranian trade operations, urging the need for addressing the challenge.
OPEC Fund welcomes co-op with Iranian companies

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Abdolnasser Hemmati, who has traveled to Riyadh to participate in the 28th WAIPA World Investment Conference, met and held talks with OPEC Fund’s President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa on Monday. During the meeting, Alkhalifa said the Fund is ready to provide services to Iranian companies.
‘Iran determined to fulfill obligations towards IDB’

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnasser Hemmati stated in a meeting with the head of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) that the Islamic Republic is determined to fulfill its obligations towards IDB.

Society

Network Readiness Index puts Iran 79 among 133 countries

TEHRAN – With a score of 45.51, Iran ranks 79th out of 133 countries in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) - a leading global index on the application and impact of information and communication technology (ICT) in the economy.
La Niña forecast to have adverse impacts on yields

TEHRAN –Due to dry weather conditions between January and May 2025, when the main wheat crops are at vegetative stages, La Niña event is anticipated to have an adverse impact on yields in Iran, according to a country analysis report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on November 22.
Rainfall decreases by 20% in two months yr/yr

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current water year (September 22) till November 23, rainfall across the country amounted to 25.4 mm, indicating a 20-percent decrease compared to 31.7 mm recorded in the same period last year.

Tourism

Exploring Ferdows Garden: a historical gem in Tehran

TEHRAN- Nestled in the vibrant northern district of Tehran, Ferdows Garden, or Bagh-e Ferdows, is a hidden gem steeped in history and cultural significance. This beautiful garden, a remnant of the Qajar dynasty, is situated near Tajrish Square and has been transformed into the Cinema Museum of Iran, making it an essential destination for art lovers, filmmakers, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat.
Iran’s second meteorite museum opens in Tehran

TEHRAN- Iran’s second meteorite museum was inaugurated at Tehran’s Iran Mall on Monday, following over six years since the inception of the first branch at Azadi Tower.
Uncovering secrets of ancient metallurgy in Masouleh region

TEHRAN - Experts believe that the Masouleh landscape in northern Iran is home to numerous metalworking sites, which reflect the region’s rich metal and iron resources and the extensive historical knowledge of its people. “The region transitioned from single-stage iron smelting furnaces to more complex four-stage furnace systems, demonstrating an evolution in smelting techniques over time.”

International

Hezbollah’s damage to northern Israel revealed

TEHRAN - Israeli media has published partial data showing the extent of damage Hezbollah has inflicted on northern Israeli settlements.
ICC vs. Israel: A litmus test for European Union compliance

TEHRAN- Arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former war minister Yoav Gallant have shaken the regime and some of its Western allies, particularly the United States, to the core.
Displaced people in Lebanon face deliberate government’s negligence

BNEIRUT- The Israeli aggression on Lebanon has caused about 21% of the displaced to seek refuge in 1,016 shelters set by the Lebanese government. However, most of these educational buildings are unfit for habitation. 90% of these centers have reached their maximum capacity and this poses serious health risks that are difficult to control if the government’s deliberate negligence persists.