Tehran Times

2024-11-22 22:22
By Shahrokh Saei

Wanted butcher

Israel has been gripped by fear in the wake of the arrest warrant issued by the ICC against PM Netanyahu

TEHRAN- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been like a cat on hot bricks since he found himself in the crosshairs of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- EU says ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant 'binding'
- Netanyahu gripped by fear of potential arrest

By Ehsan Etesam

ICC’s warrant: Plan B for saving Israel

How did the West help Israel survive collapsing from within through a “Political Hannibal Directive”?

TEHRAN – In an unprecedented move, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a decision Thursday that has sent shockwaves through the international community. The court's bombshell announcement, delivered on Nov. 22, has sparked widespread discussion and debate about its implications and potential consequences.
By Matin Jamshidi

It's “outrageous” Biden opposes ICC's order against Netanyahu

Netanyahu and Biden finally find themselves ill-fated

TEHRAN - U.S. President Joe Biden has called an International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza “outrageous”. But, in reality, Biden’s objection to the arrest warrant is outrageous.
By Wesam Bahrani

World reacts to ICC arrest warrants

TEHRAN- The International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for senior Israeli leaders has been strongly welcomed by many but rejected in some corners.
Iran to deploy new advanced centrifuges in response to ‘unjust’ IAEA resolution

TEHRAN – Iran has decided to activate new advanced centrifuges, rejecting an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors resolution that rebuked Tehran despite its offer of new concessions.
By Mohammad Khatibi

U.S. ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran: beating a dead horse?

TEHRAN – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's national security and foreign policy picks have fueled speculation about a renewed "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran.

Politics

Tehran, Caracas deepen strategic ties with new cooperation agreements

TEHRAN – In a landmark visit to Venezuela, Iran has signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors.
Larijani says he is “sure Hezbollah will win” following Beirut visit

TEHRAN – In an interview with Khamenei.ir, Ali Larijani, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, shared insights from his recent back-to-back visits to Syria and Lebanon during a time of escalating tensions due to ongoing Israeli aggressions.
Students unite for Resistance in Tehran gathering

TEHRAN – Iranian students gathered to showcase their support for the Axis of Resistance in inaugural national assembly of “Resistance Ambassadors” which took place on Thursday morning in Tehran.

Sports

Tractor out of 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup

TEHRAN – Tractor football team were knocked out of 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup after suffering a 2-1 home loss against Gol Gohar in Tabriz.
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.

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
What’s in Tehran art galleries

An exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Mahsa Najafi is underway at Ebteda Gallery. The exhibition titled “Self Alienation” will run until November 26 at the gallery located at 35 Farrokhi Alley, near Vali-e Asr Square.

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

Wanted butcher

TEHRAN- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been like a cat on hot bricks since he found himself in the crosshairs of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
ICC’s warrant: Plan B for saving Israel

TEHRAN – In an unprecedented move, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a decision Thursday that has sent shockwaves through the international community. The court's bombshell announcement, delivered on Nov. 22, has sparked widespread discussion and debate about its implications and potential consequences.
It's “outrageous” Biden opposes ICC's order against Netanyahu

TEHRAN - U.S. President Joe Biden has called an International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza “outrageous”. But, in reality, Biden’s objection to the arrest warrant is outrageous.