Tehran Times

2024-11-22 11:14
Tehran activates advanced centrifuges in response to anti-Iran resolution

TEHRAN - In response to the "unjustifiable" resolution passed by the IAEA Board of Governors against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program under the influence of the European trio (E3) and the United States, Iran immediately put into operation a “substantial number of advanced centrifuges of various models”.

ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the regime's former defense minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity relating to the Gaza war.
By Mona Hojat Ansari

West's nuclear blackmail

IAEA poised to pass anti-Iran resolution after Tehran warns it would take "commensurate" measures

TEHRAN – The already strained relationship between Iran and Europe seemed destined for a further deterioration Wednesday, as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director-general held a press conference in Vienna following his return from Iran, and in advance of a critical IAEA Board of Governors vote scheduled for Thursday.
Iran calls on IAEA board members to resist E3 moves

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi calls on certain countries member to the IAEA Board of Governors to stand against the moves by the European trio (Britain, France and Germany) who are trying to turn the board into a tool into the hands of few nuclear armed Western countries to advance their political greed.
Iran says will inject gas into advanced centrifuges if IAEA board endorses E3-drafted resolution

TEHRAN - A top Iranian diplomat warned on Wednesday that Tehran will deliver a “decisive and immediate” response if the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors ratifies a resolution drafted by the European trio (E3) against the Islamic Republic for its nuclear program.
By Shahrokh Saei

War on Lebanon: Israel stuck between Scylla and Charybdis

TEHRAN - The latest trip of US envoy Amos Hochstein to the region bears the hallmark of Washington’s political maneuvering in the wake of the Israeli military’s predicaments.

Politics

'Trump admin should either return to JCPOA or sign another one with Iran's conditions'

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has said the new Donald Trump administration should either return to the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, and compensate Iran for the economic losses or craft another agreement with the “conditions” that Iran will set.
Pezeshkian urges Pope’s intervention to end Israeli violence in West Asia

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appealed to Pope Francis for intervention to halt ongoing Israeli violence in the region, which has wreaked havoc in Gaza and Lebanon and could spread to other parts of West Asia any second.
Iran, Norway discuss peace efforts in Yemen, express support for dialogue

TEHRAN – Norway’s Special Representative for Yemen, Heidi Johansen, led a delegation to Tehran to discuss pressing issues with Ali Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister on Tuesday.

Sports

Iran awarded win over Kazakhstan at 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualification

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team were awarded a 20-0 win over Kazakhstan in Group E of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualification.
Iran third at 2024 IWBF U23 Asia Oceania Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated the Philippines 66-19 on Friday to come third at the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship.
2024/25 Hazfi Cup: Persepolis victorious over Mes Soongoun

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team started the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 32 on high note, beating Mes Songoon 3-0 on Thursday.

Culture

Iran attending 47th Kuwait International Book Fair

TEHRAN-Iran is participating in the 47th Kuwait International Book Fair, which kicked off on November 20 in Kuwait's Hawalli Governorate under the theme “The World in a Book”.
Biography of Hitler's foreign minister published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Ribbentrop” by Michael Bloch has been released in the bookstores across Iran.f
Leader’s commendation for books on Defenders of Shrine unveiled

TEHRAN- The commendations of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on three significant books recounting the stories of the Defenders of the Holy Shrine who were martyred in Syria were unveiled during a ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday.

Economy

Iran's oil output rises 60,000 bpd

TEHRAN - The head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has said that the country's daily oil production volume has increased by 60,000 barrels.
Exports from mining sector exceeds $7.5b in 7 months

TEHRAN - Exports from Iran’s mining sector reached $7.537 billion in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to October 22, 2024), up one percent from the same period last year.
Iran calls for forming joint business council with Kazakhstan

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has highlighted the need to establish a joint business council with Kazakhstan, the TPO portal reported.

Society

Iran, ESCAP to cooperate on empowering women, dealing with natural hazards

TEHRAN –The Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, and the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, have agreed to collaborate on empowering women as well as dealing with natural and environmental disasters.
Improving habitat quality for Asiatic cheetahs on the agenda

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) has placed improving the quality of natural habitats for Asiatic Cheetahs as well as reducing threats to them with the support of the private sector and local communities on the agenda.
Tehran grabs LivCom Award Finals 2024

TEHRAN – The environmental project proposed by Tehran municipality has received the 22nd international award for Liveable Communities (LivCom).

Tourism

Archaeological discoveries shed light on Abu Musa’s rich history

TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologist Mohammad Esmaeili-Jelodar has revealed fascinating insights from archaeological excavations conducted on Abu Musa, a strategic Iranian island in the Persian Gulf.
Iranian tourism minister meets Azerbaijan’s PM at COP29

TEHRAN - Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, met with Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov on the sidelines of COP29, the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Baku from November 11 to 22.
14th annual Isfahan conference highlights city’s heritage

TEHRAN - The 14th annual conference of Isfahan Commemoration Week took place on Thursday evening, coinciding with Isfahan Day.

International

War on Lebanon: Israel stuck between Scylla and Charybdis

TEHRAN - The latest trip of US envoy Amos Hochstein to the region bears the hallmark of Washington’s political maneuvering in the wake of the Israeli military’s predicaments.
Hezbollah kills 110 Israeli troops and injures over 1,050 others on border

TEHRAN- Hezbollah has announced its fighters have killed over 110 Israeli troops and injured more than 1,050 others on the Lebanese border with occupied Palestine since October 1.
Is a “settlement” on the Lebanese border imminent?

BEIRUT - US presidential envoy Amos Hochstein held intensive negotiations with Lebanese officials on a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel before he headed to the occupied Palestinian territories on Tuesday night.

IAEA poised to pass anti-Iran resolution after Tehran warns it would take "commensurate" measures