Tehran Times

2024-08-26 22:06
By Mona Hojat Ansari

A response in the making

Qatari FM's Monday visit to Tehran seen as last push to dissuade Iran from retaliation against Israel

TEHRAN – The Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs arrived in Tehran on Monday against the backdrop of a worsening regional situation: Gaza ceasefire talks have ended in Doha without any progress, Israel continues to pummel Gaza and murder its civilians, and Iran is poised to retaliate against Israel for its assassination of Hamas Political Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
- It’s coming
- Israeli deterrence long gone

By Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts

Tourism progress strategic priority for the new government

TEHRAN - More than a century has passed since mankind scientifically recognized the economic and cultural significance of tourism and traveling, driven by recreational, religious, medical, and sports purposes.
By Ali Hamedin

Meta's staunch support for Israel shines through amid Gaza genocide

TEHRAN-Since October 7 and the onset of the Gaza genocide, much news has been reported about the systematic censorship of pro-Palestinian content and users by Meta's subsidiaries, Facebook and Instagram. The company has also explicitly removed any anti-Zionist content.
By Shahrokh Saei

Hezbollah's hybrid war capability sparks fears in Israel

TEHRAN - Lebanon’s Hezbollah has kept Israel on its toes since launching a barrage of missiles and drones that targeted multiple sites including a major military intelligence base near Tel Aviv at the weekend.
By Wesam Bahrani

Netanyahu brings Gaza ceasefire talks to a halt by setting conditions

Hamas wants permanent ceasefire and pullout of Israeli troops from Gaza Strip

TEHRAN - Hamas has said its delegation has left the Egyptian capital, Cairo, after Tel Aviv imposed fresh conditions on a ceasefire agreement for Gaza.
‘Iran refuses to be drawn into Zionist regime regional war’: commander

TEHRAN- During the ceremony honoring the newly appointed Iranian Minister of Defense, the chief of staff of the Armed Forces asserted that Iran will not be drawn into the regional war instigated by the Zionist regime.

Politics

‘National unity and expertise define Iran's 14th government’: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN- During a ceremony honoring both former and current Iran’s interior ministers on Monday, Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his appreciation for the contributions of former minister Ahmad Vahidi and announced Eskandar Momeni as the new Iranian Minister of Interior.
Iran to give ‘measured response’ to Israeli assassination of Hamas leader: FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, has declared that Iran’s response to Israel's assassination of senior Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh will be "definitive," though it will be executed with careful calculation.
Iranian parliament speaker commends Hezbollah for successful retaliation against Israel

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has lauded Hezbollah, the Lebanese Resistance movement, for its decisive and effective military operation targeting Israel’s sensitive military and intelligence sites.

Sports

Iran is future of Asia, Japan the best: Vital Heynen

TEHRAN – Belgian coach Vital Heynen believes that there is a great future in front of Iran volleyball, however Team Melli missed the 2024 Olympic Games.
Iran fall short to Egypt at FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Egypt 3-2 (25-19, 25-22, 19-25, 25-27, 15-13) at the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship on Sunday.
Iran freestylers runners-up at U17 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran’s freestyle wrestling team finished in second place at the 2024 U17 World Championship held in Amman, Jordan.

Culture

Meta's staunch support for Israel shines through amid Gaza genocide

TEHRAN-Since October 7 and the onset of the Gaza genocide, much news has been reported about the systematic censorship of pro-Palestinian content and users by Meta's subsidiaries, Facebook and Instagram. The company has also explicitly removed any anti-Zionist content.
Three Iranian shorts to compete in Turkish festival

TEHRAN-Three short films will compete in the international competition section of the 6th Directed By Women Turkey, to be held from September 13 to 15 in Istanbul.
Ruholamin unveils new painting at Karbala to mark Arbaeen

TEHRAN- Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has created a new artwork beside the holy shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and his brother Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, to commemorate Arbaeen.

Economy

Iran's 5-month non-oil trade with neighbors exceeds $26b

TEHRAN - The value of Iran’s non-oil trade with its neighbors increased by 16 percent in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21) to reach $26.857 billion, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said.
Industry Ministry unveils export support package for knowledge-based firms

TEHRAN – The Iranian Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry has presented a support package for promoting the export of knowledge-based and innovative products, Mehr News Agency reported on Tuesday.
Worth of Iran’s 5-month pistachio export rises 213% yr/yr

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s pistachio export increased by 213 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported.

Society

WHO facilitates procurement of 2.79m vaccine vial monitors for Iran

TEHRAN - The World Health Organization (WHO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully facilitating the procurement of 2.79 million Vaccine Vial Monitors (VVMs) for the Islamic Republic of Iran’s oral polio vaccine program.
Iran tops Intl. Olympiad on Astronomy, Astrophysics

TEHRAN – In a remarkable achievement, Iranian students won five gold medals, ranking first in the 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) which was held from August 17 to 27 in Vassouras, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Iranian inventor finds way for complete control of diabetes

TEHRAN - Through a combined product of exercise, nutrition, and targeted medication, a system invented by Mostafa Hadidian Moghadam fully solves the diabetes problem in a measured, data-driven, and laboratory-proven manner, preventing diabetes progression with 99.9% confidence.

Tourism

Affordable adventures await in these six must-visit cities

TEHRAN - With a history stretching back over 6,000 years, Iran is one of the world’s most appealing destinations for budget-conscious travelers.
Iranian tourists show growing interest in Moscow’s cultural landmarks, official says

TEHRAN - Iranian nationals visiting Moscow show a strong preference for cultural sites while also engaging in shopping at the Russian capital’s markets, according to the deputy chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee.
Persepolis threatened by groundwater over-extraction, environmental official says

TEHRAN - A senior environmental official in Fars province has said excessive drilling of wells and the over-extraction of groundwater has led to land subsidence around the UNESCO-listed Persepolis.

International

Hezbollah's hybrid war capability sparks fears in Israel

TEHRAN - Lebanon’s Hezbollah has kept Israel on its toes since launching a barrage of missiles and drones that targeted multiple sites including a major military intelligence base near Tel Aviv at the weekend.
Netanyahu brings Gaza ceasefire talks to a halt by setting conditions

TEHRAN - Hamas has said its delegation has left the Egyptian capital, Cairo, after Tel Aviv imposed fresh conditions on a ceasefire agreement for Gaza.
Arbaeen Operation

TEHRAN - Lebanon’s Hezbollah struck a severe blow to Israel after firing hundreds of rockets towards the regime’s military sites on Sunday morning.

Qatari FM's Monday visit to Tehran seen as last push to dissuade Iran from retaliation against Israel

Hamas wants permanent ceasefire and pullout of Israeli troops from Gaza Strip