Tehran Times

2025-01-12 22:15
By Wesam Bahrani

Israel more vulnerable despite 15-month war on Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime’s rising war crimes in Gaza have seen its soldiers suffer a rising number of casualties.
- Israeli soldiers continue to die in Gaza
- Did “friendly fire” kill Israeli soldiers?

By Sondoss Al Asaad

The future of the Lebanese Resistance after Aoun election

SOUTH LEBANON – Amid undeniable fears about Lebanon’s future, Hezbollah’s vote for Aoun as president has established new security and political balances given the war-ravaged Lebanon’s political fragility in the face of growing interference by US-led Western countries and Persian Gulf monarchies.
By M.A. Saki

World must take Trump’s threats against Canada, Denmark extremely seriously: American professor

GWU scholar says the so-called rules-based order after WWII is rapidly eroding

TEHRAN - An emeritus professor of business and international affairs from George Washington University says President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to grab Canada and Greenland by force are “stark warnings” that show “when a country turns on its own allies.”
By Shahrokh Saei

From fires to firepower: LA burns as US fuels overseas conflicts

TEHRAN- The outgoing administration of President Joe Biden is facing significant criticism for prioritizing military expenditures overseas while neglecting pressing domestic issues, particularly in light of its inadequate response to the devastating wildfires in Southern California.
‘Our missile power increases daily,’ IRGC chief tells top officers

TEHRAN – Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief, Major General Hossein Salami, issued a stern warning to adversaries, emphasizing the rapid growth and advancement of the nation's missile capabilities.
‘A breach of intl. law’: Iran condemns France for hosting terrorist gathering

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has strongly criticized France for hosting a gathering of the Mojahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) terrorist group, accusing the French government of supporting terrorism and failing to uphold its international legal obligations.

Politics

Kolookhi welcomes back their ‘young teacher’ as president

Kolookhi, a small and unassuming village nestled in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province of Iran, is the kind of place where not much ever seems to happen.
Second round of Iran-E3 talks begins in Geneva

TEHRAN – The second round of discussions between Iran and the European Troika (Britain, France, and Germany) is set to commence on Monday and will continue for two days.
Iran congratulates Maduro on inauguration, pledges closer ties with Venezuela

TEHRAN – Iran has extended its congratulations to Nicolás Maduro on his inauguration as President of Venezuela for a third term, expressing hopes for stronger bilateral relations between the two nations.

Sports

Nassirshalal steps down as Iran weightlifting coach

TEHRAN - Navab Nassirshalal has stepped down from his role as head coach of Iran national weightlifting team.
Samimi named Iran Paralympic committee Secretary General

TEHRAN – Hamidali Samimi was appointed as Secretary General of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) on Sunday.
I knew that my time would come: Ali Gholizadeh

TEHRAN – Lech Poznan Iranian winger Ali Gholizadeh is happy to be in the Polish team and says that he knew that this would come.

Culture

Culture minister emphasizes importance of transparency to reach cultural justice

TEHRAN-Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi, at a press conference on Sunday, emphasized the importance of transparency and the role of media to help the ministry through their criticisms and suggestions.
Resistance Film Festival opens call for entries

TEHRAN- The secretariat of the 18th edition of the Resistance International Film Festival has officially announced a call for submissions.
“No Exit” on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN- An adaptation of French playwright Jean-Paul Sartre’s 1944 play “No Exit” is on stage at the Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran.

Economy

Iran exports non-oil goods worth $9.4b to Iraq in 9 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $9.4 billion to Iraq during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-December 21, 2024), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
70 companies partaking in Iran steel structures exhibition

TEHRAN - More than 70 domestic and foreign companies are showcasing their latest products, achievements, and services at the second International Exhibition of Steel Structures, Related Engineering Industries and Services (Iran Steel FAB).
Iran, Turkey pave the way for $30b in bilateral trade

TEHRAN - Hossein Pirmoazzen, deputy head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), announced the preparation of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a joint Iran-Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industries following the visit of an Iranian trade delegation to Ankara.

Society

IRCS, intl. societies cooperate to aid Syrian refugees

TEHRAN –In cooperation with other international societies, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has provided rescue services to Syrian refugees in the south of Lebanon.
Don’t lose hope for cheetah’s survival

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) is taking new steps to further protect the Asiatic cheetahs in the country.
Iraq seeks to foster co-op with Iran anti-narcotics police

TEHRAN –The Iraqi anti-narcotics police chief, Ahmed Al-Zarkani, has highlighted the need to enhance joint activities on combating drug smuggling and sharing expertise between the two countries.

Tourism

Discover Museum of Light and Illumination in UNESCO-listed Yazd

The Museum of Light and Illunimation, located in the historic city of Yazd, stands as a cultural and architectural masterpiece.
Flights from Gorgan to Istanbul to begin next week

TEHRAN – Weekly flights between Iran’s Gorgan and Istanbul are set to commence on January 21, the director-general of Golestan province’s airports said on Sunday.
Passenger traffic at Bileh Savar border terminal increases by 38%

TEHRAN - Passenger traffic at the Bileh Savar border terminal has risen by 38% during the first nine months of this current Iranian year (started on March 20, 2024), according to Lotfollah Babai, the terminal’s director.

International

Israel more vulnerable despite 15-month war on Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime’s rising war crimes in Gaza have seen its soldiers suffer a rising number of casualties.
The future of the Lebanese Resistance after Aoun election

SOUTH LEBANON – Amid undeniable fears about Lebanon’s future, Hezbollah’s vote for Aoun as president has established new security and political balances given the war-ravaged Lebanon’s political fragility in the face of growing interference by US-led Western countries and Persian Gulf monarchies.
World must take Trump’s threats against Canada, Denmark extremely seriously: American professor

TEHRAN - An emeritus professor of business and international affairs from George Washington University says President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to grab Canada and Greenland by force are “stark warnings” that show “when a country turns on its own allies.”

GWU scholar says the so-called rules-based order after WWII is rapidly eroding