Tehran Times

2024-11-03 22:07
By Soheila Zarfam

Resistance endures

Iranians rally on Aban 13th to reaffirm fight against Global Arrogance

TEHRAN – November 3rd, corresponding to Aban 13th in the Iranian calendar, holds significance in modern Iranian history as the date of three pivotal events: the exile of Ayatollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, the student protests of 1978, and the 1979 seizure of the former U.S. embassy in Tehran.
- Revolutionary Spirit: 45 Years On
- 43 years of resistance and counting

President says Iran facing ‘economic war’, defends military program as defensive

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has labeled the ongoing Western pressure on Iran as an "economic war," stating that Iran's advanced military capabilities deter Washington and its allies from resorting to other forms of aggression.
U.S. cannot affect Iran's determination to respond to Isreal: foreign ministry spokesman

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has voiced strong opposition to the expanding U.S. military presence, which includes the deployment of B-52 bombers.
By Mona Hojat Ansari

HARUMP

What is Iran's perspective on the U.S. presidential election, and which candidate does it see as less hostile?

TEHRAN – As the world watches with hopes and fears to see if red or blue will occupy the White House, millions of Iranians seem less invested in the U.S. election outcome. For them, neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump could represent a change in U.S. hostility toward Iran.
By Shahrokh Saei

Trump and Harris dancing to Israel's tune

TEHRAN- The US presidential candidates are making last-ditch efforts to woo voters ahead of Tuesday’s election amid growing domestic discontent over Washington’s military support for Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

US fails to separate the Lebanese front from Gaza

BEIRUT - For a month, and after the fall of 1,280 Israeli officers and soldiers, dead and wounded, the Israeli enemy has failed to occupy the border area, extending from Naqoura to the Shebaa Farms (about 4 km deep).

Politics

Iran's space industry receives boost as private sector joins race

TEHRAN – Two privately developed Iranian satellites are scheduled for launch on Tuesday, marking another step forward for Iran's burgeoning space program.
Capturing a victory

TEHRAN – On November 4, 1979, Iranian students took control of the U.S. embassy in Tehran in what many saw as a critical act of justice and defiance against decades of U.S. interference.
Iran indicts 11 terrorists involved in 2023 terror attack in Shiraz

TEHRAN – Iranian judicial authorities have officially indicted those responsible for planning last year's deadly attack on the revered Shah Cheragh shrine, a prominent holy site in Iran's southern Fars Province, according to a provincial official.

Sports

Persepolis, Al Gharafa share spoils in 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite

TEHRAN – Iran’s Persepolis and Al Gharafa of Qatar shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Dubai’s Al Maktoum Stadium in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 on Monday evening.
Iran handball coach Guijosa aims Asian title

TEHRAN – Iran national handball team head coach Rafael Guijosa Castillo is looking forward to win title with Team Melli in the Asian championship.
Iranian heavyweight boxer takes silver at IBA Youth World Championships

TEHRAN - Amirreza Malekkhatabi of Iran claimed a historic silver medal in the 2024 IBA Youth Men’s World Boxing Championships Sunday night.

Culture

Iran’s "Melody" wins award at Izmir film festival

TEHRAN- Iranian director Behrouz Sebt Rasoul’s movie “Melody” has won an award at the 4th edition of Izmir International Film and Music Festival.
Ali Ghamsari to stand for Iran’s territorial integrity through performances on Persian Gulf islands

TEHRAN- Iranian composer and tar virtuoso Ali Ghamsari is set to bring his Iranian Tar Project to the Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Barbara Demick’s book about living in Sarajevo during war published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Logavina Street: Life and Death in a Sarajevo Neighborhood” written by Barbara Demick has been released in Iranian bookstores.

Economy

Iran’s non-oil export to Afghanistan up 31% in H1

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Afghanistan increased 31 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, Iran’s commercial attaché to Afghanistan stated.
PMO attracts nearly $500m of investment in ports, maritime sector in H1

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said the organization has managed to attract 250 trillion rials (about $500 million) of investment from the private sector in the country’s ports and maritime sector during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20- September 21), an official with PMO said.
TPO head to visit China International Import Exhibition

TEHRAN- Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Head Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi left Tehran for Shanghai to visit the China International Import Exhibition (CIIE).

Society

Shiraz to host 1st national health, safety, environment festival

TEHRAN –The first national health, safety, and environment (HSE) festival is scheduled to be held on November 26 and 27 in the southern city of Shiraz, the capital of Fars province.
Science Promotion Week to be marked

TEHRAN –Science Promotion Week is planned to be held from November 8 to 14 in the country.
Tehran, Havana sign MOU on enhancing postal services

TEHRAN –Iran and Cuba have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in postal services.

Tourism

Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage to showcase works from 11 countries

SHIRAZ – The 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage is set to take place in Shiraz, featuring a wide variety of works from artists in 11 countries.
Culinary festival to fundraise for war-torn people in Gaza, Lebanon

TEHRAN - Motaharabad, a village in Zarand county of Kerman province, is set to host a culinary festival dedicated to baking the largest-ever Komaj Sehen, a traditional pastry of the region.
Iran, Georgia, and Armenia discuss easing border vehicle traffic

TEHRAN - The heads of the automobile associations of Iran, Georgia, and Armenia have held discussions aimed at simplifying cross-border vehicle travel among their countries.

International

Trump and Harris dancing to Israel's tune

TEHRAN- The US presidential candidates are making last-ditch efforts to woo voters ahead of Tuesday’s election amid growing domestic discontent over Washington’s military support for Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
Israel’s Hezbollah “drone dilemma”

TEHRAN- Hezbollah has shown its capability to launch long-range drones at sensitive Israeli sites creating a headache for the military strategists in Tel Aviv.
US fails to separate the Lebanese front from Gaza

BEIRUT - For a month, and after the fall of 1,280 Israeli officers and soldiers, dead and wounded, the Israeli enemy has failed to occupy the border area, extending from Naqoura to the Shebaa Farms (about 4 km deep).

Iranians rally on Aban 13th to reaffirm fight against Global Arrogance

What is Iran's perspective on the U.S. presidential election, and which candidate does it see as less hostile?