Tehran Times

2024-12-02 22:49
By Mona Hojat Ansari

'Terrorism in Syria will affect neighbors'

In Ankara, Araghchi says he held ‘straightforward’ talks with Turkish counterpart on Syria

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Ankara in the early hours of Monday after a short visit to Syria. The Arab country is currently battling a renewed wave of terrorism in its northwestern Aleppo province after about five years of relative calm.
- Ironclad backing

By: Soheila Zarfam

Iran's food diplomacy from Cairo to Damascus

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's Sunday dinner at a busy Damascus restaurant might seem unremarkable at first glance. However, this seemingly casual meal with colleagues offers a glimpse into a practice the Minister seems to value: culinary diplomacy.
By Narges Pakdel

Israel can’t heal wounds with repeated truce violations

TEHRAN – France, an ally of France, announced on Monday that the Israeli army has violated the ceasefire with Lebanon’s Hezbollah 52 times since it went into effect on November 27.
By Wesam Bahrani

Another 400 HTS terrorists from various nationalities killed in Syria

TEHRAN - The Syrian Arab Army and its allied forces have repelled a large offensive by terrorist groups in a village northeast of Hama.
By Sondoss Al-Asaad

Israeli media focusing on Syria: The convergence of interests

SOUTH LEBANON - Over the past few days, the Israeli media has shown a clear interest in what is happening in Syria, while Netanyahu has held in-depth consultations with his government about these developments.
By Ebrahim Fallahi

Iran-EAEU FTA to be implemented in early 2025

TEHRAN – The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has reached a significant milestone, receiving unanimous approval from the Economic Commission of the Iranian Parliament. The agreement now awaits final ratification in Parliament's plenary session, marking a transformative step in strengthening Iran's economic integration with the region.

Politics

Pezeshkian, Putin pledge coordination to restore stability in Syria

TEHRAN – Amid escalating tensions in Syria, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their commitment to coordinated efforts in combating terrorism and preserving Syria’s sovereignty.
‘No permission needed to safeguard our security’: Iran's foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei asserted on Monday that Iran will defend its national interests and territorial security without seeking external approval.
Chinese delegation set to visit Iran for boost in bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN- A Chinese delegation is scheduled to visit Iran on Tuesday to enhance economic collaboration between the two nations.

Sports

10-man Esteghlal held by Al Ahli in AFC Champions League Elite

TEHRAN - Al Ahli were denied a sixth consecutive win in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 on Monday with Ivan Toney scoring twice from the penalty spot to earn the hosts a 2-2 draw with Iranian side Esteghlal, who played out the closing stages with 10 men.
Persepolis register first win at 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite

TEHRAN - Giorgi Gvelesiani’s late penalty earned Persepolis their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 on Monday as the Iranian side launched a late fight back to hand Al Shorta from Iraq a 2-1 defeat in Doha in the most dramatic fashion.
Malavan move up to fourth place: PGPL

TEHRAN – Malavan football team defeated Kheybar 3-1 and moved up to fourth place of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Monday.

Culture

"Mary": Netflix's Israeli reading of the Bible

TEHRAN-In mid-October of this year, the news of the removal of a significant number of films about life under occupation for the Palestinian people caught the world's attention. This shocking news was surprising to many, but such an action was not unexpected from a platform that had produced the series "The Messiah" in Christmas 2020. The series presented substantial distortions regarding the situation of the Palestinian people and, on the other hand, praised the Israeli Security Agency.
“What Makes Us Human” published in Persian

TEHRAN- “What Makes Us Human”, a picture book written by Victor D.O. Santos ad illustrated by Anna Forlati, has been published in Persian.
Dream House Ensemble to perform Karlheinz Stockhausen’s “Stimmung” at IAF

TEHRAN-Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will host a contemporary music performance by the Dream House Ensemble on Tuesday.

Economy

Iran among global leaders in thermal power plant efficiency

TEHRAN - Iran has emerged as a global leader in thermal power plant efficiency, ranking 12th out of 197 countries. Recent improvements in technology and operational strategies have raised the efficiency of thermal plants from 39.3 percent last year to 39.56 percent this year, positioning Iran among the top 12 nations in this category.
Iran-EAEU FTA to be implemented in early 2025

TEHRAN – The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has reached a significant milestone, receiving unanimous approval from the Economic Commission of the Iranian Parliament. The agreement now awaits final ratification in Parliament's plenary session, marking a transformative step in strengthening Iran's economic integration with the region.
Sanctions, the main barrier to attracting foreign investment: Hemmati

TEHRAN – Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati stated that sanctions pose the most significant obstacle to attracting foreign investment, not the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Speaking to IRIB, Hemmati noted that even if Iran were to adopt the Palermo and CFT conventions, removal from the FATF blacklist would not be guaranteed in the short term.

Society

Youth population law stabilizes total fertility rate

TEHRAN – Enacting the youth population law has stabilized the total fertility rate, slightly increasing the general fertility index over the past two years.
ISC database shows 15% increase in most-cited researchers

TEHRAN – The Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) Institute database has recognized 489 most-cited Iranian researchers in human sciences, social sciences, art, and architecture, which shows a fifteen percent increase compared to the previous year.
People with disabilities could ensure sustainable development for all

TEHRAN –Observed annually on December 3, the International Day of People with Disability aims to raise public awareness and promote understanding and acceptance of individuals with disability.

Tourism

Shiraz, Dushanbe named sister cities

TEHRAN - A sisterhood agreement aimed at enhancing tourism exchange between Iran’s ancient city of Shiraz, and Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, has been signed during a ceremony attended by cultural, tourism, and municipal officials from both sides.
Iranian architect wins 2A Continental Architectural Award for restoring 19th-century house

TEHRAN - Iranian architect Shima Shaigan has been awarded the prestigious first-place gold prize in the Restoration category at the 2A Continental Architectural Awards 2024 for her remarkable work on the Rozas House, a 250-year-old historical building in Kashan, central Iran.
National Museum of Iran explores Chinese iron casting legacy

TEHRAN - The specialized seminar titled “Iron Smelting and Casting in Ancient China” was held on Saturday at the National Museum of Iran.

International

Israel can’t heal wounds with repeated truce violations

TEHRAN – France, an ally of France, announced on Monday that the Israeli army has violated the ceasefire with Lebanon’s Hezbollah 52 times since it went into effect on November 27.
Another 400 HTS terrorists from various nationalities killed in Syria

TEHRAN - The Syrian Arab Army and its allied forces have repelled a large offensive by terrorist groups in a village northeast of Hama.
Israeli media focusing on Syria: The convergence of interests

SOUTH LEBANON - Over the past few days, the Israeli media has shown a clear interest in what is happening in Syria, while Netanyahu has held in-depth consultations with his government about these developments.

In Ankara, Araghchi says he held ‘straightforward’ talks with Turkish counterpart on Syria