Tehran Times

2024-12-03 22:41
By Soheila Zarfam

From economy to geopolitics in Mashhad ECO Summit

Foreign ministers of 10 countries convene in the northeastern Iranian city

TEHRAN – Foreign ministers from ten countries, along with representatives from numerous others, convened in Mashhad, Iran, for the 28th meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers on Monday and Tuesday.
- Tehran condemns terrorist aggression on Aleppo consulate, says diplomatic staff safe

Garsha Vazirian

The hidden agenda against Syria

How the West uses terrorism and economic pressure to wreak havoc in the Arab country

TEHRAN – Recent reports from Reuters have unveiled the covert strategies employed by the United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia concerning Syria. Before the recent uptick in terrorist activities, these countries proposed lifting sanctions on Syria if President Bashar al-Assad distanced himself from Iran and the Axis of Resistance, according to Reuters. This offer, if true, is part of a broader strategy by these countries to undermine Syria and its allies.
By Batool Subeiti

America at the helm of destabilization in West Asia

BEIRUT - The recent seizure of Aleppo in Syria by terrorist mercenaries was orchestrated under Turkish guidance with Ukrainian and Israeli backing.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah warns Israel over ceasefire breaches

TEHRAN - Dozens of violations of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon by the Israeli military have been met with a response by Hezbollah.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

International double standards: False claims about Israeli POWs in Gaza

SOUTH LEBANON - The issue of Israeli prisoners of war (POWs) held by the resistance movement in Gaza has resurfaced following a recent video released by Hamas of the Israeli-American prisoner Idan Alexander, which received an extensive reaction not only within the occupied Palestinian territories but beyond.
S. Korean president declares emergency martial law, accuses opposition of paralyzing government

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law,” Tuesday accusing the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities, AP reported.

Politics

Betraying Iran and the Muslim world

TEHRAN – The Iranian government under Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi initially refused to recognize Israel after its establishment in 1948. However, as time passed and the Shah tightened his grip on power, he established official ties with the occupying regime.
Iran UN envoy condemns E3 hypocrisy, highlights West’s violation of JCPOA

TEHRAN – Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani has vehemently denounced a joint letter from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (E3) to the UN Security Council, dismissing their accusations against Iran as baseless and misleading.
Turkey received ‘clear message’ on Syria, foreign ministry spox says after FM’s Ankara visit

TEHRAN – In remarks made on Tuesday, Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the Islamic Republic's unwavering stance against terrorism in the region.

Sports

Iran win five medals at World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships

TEHRAN - Day four at the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Hong Kong, China was another in which success was widely shared, as five Member National Associations (MNAs) won gold medals including firsts for Iran and Spain.
Japan too strong for Iran at 2024 Asian Women's Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Japan 34-14 at the 20th Asian Women's Handball Championship on Tuesday.
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.

Culture

Persian audiobook of “Ikigai” released

TEHRAN-The non-fiction book “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life,” written by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles has been turned into an audiobook in Persian and released on digital services and platforms.
Iranian short animation “Being Ten” wins at Russian festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian short animation “Being Ten” directed by Fatemeh Jafari has won an award at the 3rd Cinematic Prismatic International Film Festival in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
Short film “Anarchy” representing Iran at 24th Camera Zizanio in Greece

TEHRAN-The Iranian short film “Anarchy” written and directed by Majid Kazemi Azghadi represents Iran at the International Competition Program of the 24th European Meeting of Young People’s Audiovisual Creation “Camera Zizanio,” underway in the Peloponnese Region in Greece.

Economy

Japan to help Iran resolve differences with FATF: official

TEHRAN - Japan has vowed to carry out efforts to help Iran advance its case in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to an Iranian deputy finance minister.
Water inflow to Iranian dams drops by 6%

TEHRAN – Despite holding 22.66 billion cubic meters of stored water, only 44 percent of Iran’s dam capacity is currently utilized, leaving 56 percent unfilled, according to official reports.
Imam Khomeini Airport City announces over $800 million in new projects

TEHRAN – Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC) has announced the completion of 30 development projects worth more than 156 trillion rials ($312 million) ready for inauguration, alongside groundbreaking for 12 investment and construction projects valued at over 270 trillion rials ($540 million).

Society

Iran attending COP16 of UN Convention to Combat Desertification

TEHRAN –An Iranian delegation led by Agriculture Minister Gholam-Reza Nouri-Qezeljeh is participating in the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2 to 13.
Rotavirus vaccination kicks off nationwide

TEHRAN –The health ministry started today the nationwide implementation of the rotavirus vaccination program.
Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, top destinations for Iranian nano-tech products

TEHRAN –Iranian nanotechnology companies export their products to 49 countries around the world, mainly to Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, India, and China.

Tourism

Minister underlines marine tourism, soft power and global ties

TEHRAN - In a televised interview on Monday evening, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism, shared insights into the nation’s tourism strategy, highlighting recent achievements and ambitious goals for the future.
Iran to introduce tourist cards for foreign visitors: Minister

TEHRAN – Iran plans to issue “tourist cards” for foreign visitors to facilitate currency exchange during their stay, according to Reza Salehi-Amiri, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
Glory of Ancient Persia to reach Xinjiang

TEHRAN - Following successful showcases in Beijing and Shanghai, Iran’s renowned exhibition, “The Glory of Ancient Persia”, will soon be unveiled in Xinjiang.

International

America at the helm of destabilization in West Asia

BEIRUT - The recent seizure of Aleppo in Syria by terrorist mercenaries was orchestrated under Turkish guidance with Ukrainian and Israeli backing.
Hezbollah warns Israel over ceasefire breaches

TEHRAN - Dozens of violations of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon by the Israeli military have been met with a response by Hezbollah.
International double standards: False claims about Israeli POWs in Gaza

SOUTH LEBANON - The issue of Israeli prisoners of war (POWs) held by the resistance movement in Gaza has resurfaced following a recent video released by Hamas of the Israeli-American prisoner Idan Alexander, which received an extensive reaction not only within the occupied Palestinian territories but beyond.

Foreign ministers of 10 countries convene in the northeastern Iranian city

How the West uses terrorism and economic pressure to wreak havoc in the Arab country