Tehran Times

2025-01-06 22:14
By Soheila Zarfam

U.S. sanctions on Syria: a lesson for Iran

Despite al-Jolani’s overtures to U.S. and Israel, Washington refuses to remove Syria sanctions

TEHRAN – Back in November, when Israel was sending death threats to President Bashar al-Assad, it was probably hoping, in its best-case scenario, to sever Syria's ties with Lebanon's Hezbollah.
- Al-Jolani's pursuit of Israeli affection
- Al-Jolani and Iran

By Shahrokh Saei

Israeli ministers painting genocidal scenario for the West Bank

TEHRAN- The recent deadly shooting attack in the occupied West Bank has highlighted anti-Israel sentiment amid its genocidal war in the Gaza Strip.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Why is Washington keen to nurture Syrian Kurds?

BEIRUT - Upon assisting Israel’s security and political challenges, following the Lebanon war and the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar stated, “In a region where we will always be a minority, we must ally with other minorities.” Sa’ar added that the Kurds are “a great nation but they do not enjoy political independence.”
By Wesam Bahrani

Israel tightens grip on Syrian land

TEHRAN – Reports from Syria say the Israeli regime is reinforcing its military in recently occupied regions of Syria, causing concerns about increasing tensions in the region.
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Iran’s resilient stand beyond headlines

TEHRAN – Benoit Faucon in his recent article for the Wall Street Journal, titled “A Weakened Iran Prepares to Face Trump 2.0,” paints a bleak picture of Iran, describing a country teetering on the brink of collapse.
Iran will negotiate, but knows how to counter sanctions too, says VP

TEHRAN – Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran's Vice President, spoke at a session of the Foreign Economic Relations Committee in the Foreign Ministry on Monday, emphasizing that the country is "open to negotiations, but has learned how to counteract sanctions."

Politics

'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.
Occupied Territories airspace defenseless against Iran: IRGC

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, the spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), has described the skies above the occupied territories as wide open and unguarded against Iran.
IRGC chief reflects on General Soleimani's legacy and continuing influence

TEHRAN – At a ceremony commemorating the fifth anniversary of General Qassem Soleimani's martyrdom on Monday, Major General Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), paid tribute to the legendary Iranian general.

Sports

Golmohammadi on verge of returning to Persepolis

TEHRAN - Yahya Golmohammadi is a possible candidate to take charge of Persepolis football team.
Iran aims top 10 at 2028 Paralympics: Karegari

TEHRAN - Head of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Ghafour Karegari says that their delegation aims to be among top 10 in the 2028 Paralympic Games.
Iran football team need rejuvenation: Omid Namazi

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team coach Omid Namazi believes that Team Melli need rejuvenation for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Culture

IAF cinematheque to screen Ingmar Bergman’s “After the Rehearsal”

TEHRAN-The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will show the 1984 film “After the Rehearsal” written and directed by Ingmar Bergman on Wednesday.
Tehran photo exhibit highlights martyr Ayatollah Hakim’s life

TEHRAN- “On the Line of the Resistance” photo exhibition was inaugurated during a ceremony at Tehran’s Art Bureau on Sunday to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Baqir al-Hakim.
Persian edition of “Wuthering Heights” republished

TEHRAN- The 10th edition of the Persian translation of English novelist and poet Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel “Wuthering Heights” has recently been published.

Economy

Iran invests $360m in agricultural industries, mechanization

TEHRAN - The head of Iran's Center for Agricultural Mechanization and Industries, affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture, announced an investment of 180 trillion rials (about $360 million) in agricultural industries and mechanization since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 2024). He emphasized that these efforts have significantly reduced raw material exports, improved resource efficiency, and created jobs across the country.
Tehran, Astana to strengthen economic ties with new initiatives

TEHRAN - Mahmoud Najafi Arab, head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) and Ontalap Onalbayev, Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Iran, met at the chamber on Monday to discuss ways to expand trade relations between the two countries.
Iranian business delegation to accompany Pezeshkian on Tajikistan visit

TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized private sector involvement in international and political trips, with a business delegation set to accompany him on his January 16 visit to Tajikistan, the head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) announced.

Society

Iran-Iraq academic ties to enhance sustainable development: official

TEHRAN – The cultural attaché of Iraq in Iran, Yasser Abdul Zahra Al-Hajjaj, has highlighted the significance of boosting academic cooperation between Iranian and Iraqi universities as an important way to enhance sustainable development.
Should we be worried about HMPV? expert explains

TEHRAN –Following the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China which has sparked concerns worldwide, the secretary of the association of infectious and tropical diseases experts has provided some explanations about the situation as well as current common respiratory diseases in Iran.
Normal, lower-than-normal rainfall projected for next six weeks

TEHRAN – According to Metrological Organization, average precipitation is forecast to be normal and less than normal in the next six weeks, from January 6 to February 18.

Tourism

Reviving Seljuk heritage in Isfahan: restoration of 2,000 square meters around Raran Minaret

TEHRAN - Some 2,000 square meters around the Seljuk-era Raran Minaret are being restored in an ongoing effort to revive the ancient architecture and cultural heritage in Isfahan and its surrounding villages.
Archaeological studies begin on a discovered hole at Shushtar’s bus terminal

TEHRAN - Shushtar’s Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced the initiation of archaeological and research studies on a hole discovered during construction work at the city’s bus terminal.
Delegation from BRICS Youth Council to visit Tehran

TEHRAN - A delegation from the BRICS Youth Council is set to visit Tehran as part of an educational program aimed at familiarizing Iranian youth with the values and goals of the BRICS organization.

International

Israeli ministers painting genocidal scenario for the West Bank

TEHRAN- The recent deadly shooting attack in the occupied West Bank has highlighted anti-Israel sentiment amid its genocidal war in the Gaza Strip.
Why is Washington keen to nurture Syrian Kurds?

BEIRUT - Upon assisting Israel’s security and political challenges, following the Lebanon war and the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar stated, “In a region where we will always be a minority, we must ally with other minorities.” Sa’ar added that the Kurds are “a great nation but they do not enjoy political independence.”
Israel tightens grip on Syrian land

TEHRAN – Reports from Syria say the Israeli regime is reinforcing its military in recently occupied regions of Syria, causing concerns about increasing tensions in the region.

Despite al-Jolani’s overtures to U.S. and Israel, Washington refuses to remove Syria sanctions