Tehran Times

By Shahrokh Saei

Bibi's bubble bursts: Israeli PM cutting his nose to spite his face

TEHRAN- Israel’s ambitious plans in the Gaza Strip have gone up in smoke in the wake of the regime’s inability to meet its objectives.
By Sondoss Al Assad

Foreigners seeking to elect president instead of the Lebanese

BEIRUT - Amidst the ongoing concerns about the future of Syria and before the expiration of the sixty-day truce, Lebanon is witnessing a session to elect the President of the Republic on Thursday. So far, there is no internal consensus on the candidate, while external pressure is mounting to elect Lebanese Army Commander General Joseph Aoun.
By Wesam Bahrani

Undeterred Yemen expands operations

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces continue to militarily pressure the Israeli regime and its staunchest ally, the United States, to end the genocidal war being waged on the people of Gaza.
Details of MEK’s brutal terrorist tactics unveiled in Tehran trial

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the Tehran Criminal Court's 11th Branch held the 26th trial session for 104 members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist organization.
Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the Nov. 5 election.

Politics

Iran eyeing Makran for new capital, says government spokesperson

TEHRAN – In a press conference on Tuesday, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced plans to relocate Iran's capital to the southern part of the country.
Trump reportedly halts extradition of Iranian citizen at Italy's request

TEHRAN – An Italian newspaper has reported that Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, has agreed to temporarily suspend the extradition of an Iranian citizen detained in Milan.
'This is hostage-taking': Iran condemns arrests of nationals at US order

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, condemned the detention of Iranian citizens in Italy and the United States, labeling these arrests as politically motivated actions orchestrated by the United States.

Young Paralympics medalist Rahimi gifts her father a truck

TEHRAN – Iran’s para taekwondo athlete Zahra Rahimi has surprised her father, gifting him a Volvo truck.
Khatoon learn fate at AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 Knockout Stage

TEHRAN - The eight remaining teams discovered the pathway to glory following the conclusion of the AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 Knockout Stage draw at AFC House on Wednesday.
Iran’s women’s taekwondo coach Maddah resigns

TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s taekwondo head coach Minoo Maddah stepped down from his role.

Six Iranian films to participate in India’s Third Eye Asian Film Festival

TEHRAN-Six feature films from Iran will take part in the 21st Third Eye Asian Film Festival, slated for January 10 to 16 in Mumbai, India.
Iranian Artists Forum to show Uberto Pasolini’s “The Return”
Tehran art exhibition to celebrate birth of Imam Ali (AS)

TEHRAN- On the occasion of the birth of Imam Ali (AS) and Father's Day, which falls on January 14 this year, an art exhibition will be held at the Imam Ali (AS) Religious Arts Museum in Tehran.

Iran’s agricultural export to EAEU members increases 21%

TEHRAN – The value of Iran’s agricultural export to the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has increased by 21 percent during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-December 21, 2024), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
Iran-China non-oil trade stands at $24b in 9 months

TEHRAN – The value of non-oil trade between Iran and China stood at $24 billion in 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.
‘Accessing new export markets a necessity in petchem industry’

TEHRAN- The head of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said that accessing new export markets is a necessity in the country’s petrochemical industry.

Japan remains committed to support Iran in hosting Afghan refugees

TEHRAN –Japanese ambassador to Tehran Tamaki Tsukada has highlighted the Japanese government's determination to support Iran in hosting Afghan refugees.
No HMPV cases reported in Iran: health minister

TEHRAN –According to Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi, there has been no report of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country so far.
Cuba is Iran's top Latin American partner in health sector: official

TEHRAN –Cuba is one of the countries in Latin America with the highest level of cooperation with Iran in different fields, including the health sector, according to an official with the health ministry.

Tourism ministry adds division dedicated to AI

TEHRAN – On Monday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, announced the establishment of a new division dedicated to Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the ministry.
Iran, Uzbekistan eager to strengthen cultural and tourism ties

TEHRAN - In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, met with Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Fariddin Nasriev, on Tuesday.
Centuries-old carpets and a mystery unveiled at Golestan Palace

TEHRAN – In an unveiling ceremony held at the iconic Shams-ol-Emareh edifice within the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace, researchers presented 20 historical carpets selected from a collection some of which shed light on a long-standing mystery surrounding the palace’s architectural history.

Bibi's bubble bursts: Israeli PM cutting his nose to spite his face

TEHRAN- Israel’s ambitious plans in the Gaza Strip have gone up in smoke in the wake of the regime’s inability to meet its objectives.
Foreigners seeking to elect president instead of the Lebanese

BEIRUT - Amidst the ongoing concerns about the future of Syria and before the expiration of the sixty-day truce, Lebanon is witnessing a session to elect the President of the Republic on Thursday. So far, there is no internal consensus on the candidate, while external pressure is mounting to elect Lebanese Army Commander General Joseph Aoun.
Undeterred Yemen expands operations

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces continue to militarily pressure the Israeli regime and its staunchest ally, the United States, to end the genocidal war being waged on the people of Gaza.