Tehran Times

2024-11-25 22:00
Arrest warrant for Netanyahu not enough, death sentence needed: Leader

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the arrest warrants issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former War Minister Yoav Gallant are not sufficient, rather the two should be sentenced to death for the heinous crimes they have committed against humanity.
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By Shahrokh Saei

Ceasefire or consequences: Israel's dilemma after Hezbollah's huge attacks

TEHRAN- Lebanon’s Hezbollah has once again demonstrated its military prowess by firing a record number of missiles and other projectiles into Israel in the face of the regime’s ongoing brutal aggression against the Mediterranean country.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Netanyahu’s hegemonic project entails war to preserve alleged ‘national security’

BEIRUT - Netanyahu’s insistence on invading Rafah despite the Biden administration’s geostrategic concerns and his admission that he decided to assassinate Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah demonstrates that the war he has waged in the region requires him to go beyond the permissible frameworks. This indicates a shift in the direction of Tel Aviv’s ties with Washington.
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

The Tehran Conference: a lingering wound on Iranian sovereignty

TEHRAN – Iran boasts one of the world's oldest civilizations, its history stretching back millennia. In the modern era, however, the country has often been kept on the back foot, with the 20th century in particular marked by numerous instances of subjugation and national humiliation.
By Wesam Bahrani

The horrors of northern Gaza

TEHRAN- The Israeli regime continues to viciously attack northern Gaza showing no mercy to the civilian population, which its army has put under siege for almost 50 days now.
Hezbollah fires 340 rockets and drones at Israel, wounds 11 and causes ‘severe damage’ in Haifa

Hezbollah has fired 340 missiles and drones at Israel, according to Israeli army radio, wounding 11 people and causing “severe damage” in Tel Aviv, as its fighters put up fierce resistance in southern Lebanon.

Politics

World must not stand silent as genocide becomes routine: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister warns that the United Nations' failure to take decisive action against Israel's violations threatens to undermine the organization's credibility and could lead to the normalization of aggression.
Iran, Azerbaijan launch joint military drills in border region

TEHRAN – A joint military exercise, codenamed "Aras Joint Exercise," has commenced between Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force and the Azeri Armed Forces.
Israeli media details extent of intelligence failures after rabbi’s alleged killing, blames Iran

TEHRAN – Following the alleged killing of an Israeli rabbi and reserve military officer in the United Arab Emirates, a Hebrew media report reveals that thousands of Israelis working for the regime are now considered to be at risk.

Sports

Iran edged by Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifier

TEHRAN – Qatar eked out a dramatic 78-77 overtime victory over Iran at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers Monday night.
Persepolis held by Al Rayyan at AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25

TEHRAN - Qatar’s Al Rayyan SC fought back to hold Persepolis of Iran to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 match on Monday.
Esteghlal and Pakhtakor share the spoils in a goalless stalemate

TEHRAN - Esteghlal and Pakhtakor’s struggles continued after they played to a goalless stalemate in their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Culture

Serbian translation of “Farangis” published in Serbia

TEHRAN- A Serbian translation of the memoirs of Iranian war heroine Farangis Heidarpour has recently been published in Serbia.
Iranian “Black Scarf” to be shown at Jordan’s Karama Human Rights Film Festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian short film “Black Scarf” directed by Alireza Shah Hosseini will take part in the 15th Karama Human Rights Film Festival, slated to be held from December 5 to 15 in Jordan.
H. G. Wells’ “The Island of Doctor Moreau” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian Translation of the 1896 science fiction novel “The Island of Doctor Moreau” by English author H. G. Wells has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Economy

Private sector urges action to remove Iran from FATF blacklist

TEHRAN – Deputy Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Mohammad Reza Bahraman has highlighted the impact of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist on Iranian trade operations, urging the need for addressing the challenge.
OPEC Fund welcomes co-op with Iranian companies

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Abdolnasser Hemmati, who has traveled to Riyadh to participate in the 28th WAIPA World Investment Conference, met and held talks with OPEC Fund’s President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa on Monday. During the meeting, Alkhalifa said the Fund is ready to provide services to Iranian companies.
‘Iran determined to fulfill obligations towards IDB’

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnasser Hemmati stated in a meeting with the head of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) that the Islamic Republic is determined to fulfill its obligations towards IDB.

Society

Network Readiness Index puts Iran 79 among 133 countries

TEHRAN – With a score of 45.51, Iran ranks 79th out of 133 countries in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) - a leading global index on the application and impact of information and communication technology (ICT) in the economy.
La Niña forecast to have adverse impacts on yields

TEHRAN –Due to dry weather conditions between January and May 2025, when the main wheat crops are at vegetative stages, La Niña event is anticipated to have an adverse impact on yields in Iran, according to a country analysis report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on November 22.
Rainfall decreases by 20% in two months yr/yr

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current water year (September 22) till November 23, rainfall across the country amounted to 25.4 mm, indicating a 20-percent decrease compared to 31.7 mm recorded in the same period last year.

Tourism

Uncovering secrets of ancient metallurgy in Masouleh region

TEHRAN - Experts believe that the Masouleh landscape in northern Iran is home to numerous metalworking sites, which reflect the region’s rich metal and iron resources and the extensive historical knowledge of its people. “The region transitioned from single-stage iron smelting furnaces to more complex four-stage furnace systems, demonstrating an evolution in smelting techniques over time.”
Archaeologists confirm Sassanid temple significance previously discovered in northeast Iran

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have confirmed that a previously discovered site in Bazeh Hur, located approximately 70 km from Mashhad in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province, is one of the largest and most significant Sassanid fire temples in northeastern Iran.
Restoration of UNESCO-listed Ganjali Khan caravanserai in Kerman begins

TEHRAN - The restoration and revitalization of the historic Ganjali Khan caravanserai in Kerman, southern Iran, have officially commenced, marking a significant effort to preserve the UNESCO-listed site.

International

Ceasefire or consequences: Israel's dilemma after Hezbollah's huge attacks

TEHRAN- Lebanon’s Hezbollah has once again demonstrated its military prowess by firing a record number of missiles and other projectiles into Israel in the face of the regime’s ongoing brutal aggression against the Mediterranean country.
Netanyahu’s hegemonic project entails war to preserve alleged ‘national security’

BEIRUT - Netanyahu’s insistence on invading Rafah despite the Biden administration’s geostrategic concerns and his admission that he decided to assassinate Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah demonstrates that the war he has waged in the region requires him to go beyond the permissible frameworks. This indicates a shift in the direction of Tel Aviv’s ties with Washington.
The horrors of northern Gaza

TEHRAN- The Israeli regime continues to viciously attack northern Gaza showing no mercy to the civilian population, which its army has put under siege for almost 50 days now.