Tehran Times

2025-01-14 01:42
Iran calls nuclear talks with E3 ‘serious, frank, and constructive’

TEHRAN – Diplomats from Iran and the European trio of Britain, France and Germany held serious and constructive nuclear talks in Geneva on Monday and agreed to resume talks to reach an agreement, the Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal affairs announced on Monday night.
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ICJ chief Nawaf Salam named Lebanon’s new PM

Nawaf Salam was named as Lebanon’s next Prime Minister after receiving the support of 84 MPs when they held binding consultations with newly elected President Joseph Aoun on Monday.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israel more vulnerable despite 15-month war on Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime’s rising war crimes in Gaza have seen its soldiers suffer a rising number of casualties.
Saudi Arabia plans to enrich and sell uranium

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced on Monday that the kingdom intends to commercialize all resources, including uranium, Al Mayadeen said in a report on its website.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

The future of the Lebanese Resistance after Aoun election

SOUTH LEBANON – Amid undeniable fears about Lebanon’s future, Hezbollah’s vote for Aoun as president has established new security and political balances given the war-ravaged Lebanon’s political fragility in the face of growing interference by US-led Western countries and Persian Gulf monarchies.
By M.A. Saki

World must take Trump’s threats against Canada, Denmark extremely seriously: American professor

GWU scholar says the so-called rules-based order after WWII is rapidly eroding

TEHRAN - An emeritus professor of business and international affairs from George Washington University says President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to grab Canada and Greenland by force are “stark warnings” that show “when a country turns on its own allies.”

Politics

‘Our missile power increases daily,’ IRGC chief tells top officers

TEHRAN – Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief, Major General Hossein Salami, issued a stern warning to adversaries, emphasizing the rapid growth and advancement of the nation's missile capabilities.
Kolookhi welcomes back their ‘young teacher’ as president

Kolookhi, a small and unassuming village nestled in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province of Iran, is the kind of place where not much ever seems to happen.
Second round of Iran-E3 talks begins in Geneva

TEHRAN – The second round of discussions between Iran and the European Troika (Britain, France, and Germany) is set to commence on Monday and will continue for two days.

Sports

Rahimi to lead Iran’s sitting volleyball in 2026 Asian Para Games

TEHRAN – Former Iran national team sitting volleyball team captain Mohammadreza Rahimi has been named as head coach of Team Melli in the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
LA fires cast doubt on 2028 LA Olympics

TEHRAN - The Los Angeles wildfire disaster has cast a shadow over preparations for the 2028 Olympics, raising questions over whether the city can deliver a safe and successful Games.
Ex-Esteghlal coach Majidi appointed Al Bataeh coach

TEHRAN – Former Esteghlal coach Farhad Majidi took charge of Emirati side Al Bataeh on Monday.

Culture

Culture minister emphasizes importance of transparency to reach cultural justice

TEHRAN-Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi, at a press conference on Sunday, emphasized the importance of transparency and the role of media to help the ministry through their criticisms and suggestions.
Resistance Film Festival opens call for entries

TEHRAN- The secretariat of the 18th edition of the Resistance International Film Festival has officially announced a call for submissions.
“No Exit” on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN- An adaptation of French playwright Jean-Paul Sartre’s 1944 play “No Exit” is on stage at the Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran.

Economy

Foreign currency allocations for basic goods, services exceed $55b

TEHRAN - The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) announced that from the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024) until January 13, a total of $55.127 billion in foreign currency has been allocated for the imports of essential goods, pharmaceuticals, commercial and trade commodities, as well as service-related needs.
Petchem exports reach $10b in 9 months

TEHRAN - Iran's petrochemical industry achieved $10 billion in exports during the first nine months of the Iranian calendar year 1403 (March-December 2024), with projections suggesting the figure could reach $13 billion by year-end, a senior official announced.
TPO invites private sector to cooperate in development of border markets

TEHRAN - The head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has announced the organization's readiness to collaborate with the private sector to invest in border markets.

Society

Over 14,000 multiple births registered in 9 months

TEHRAN –Within the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 20, 2024), 14,090 multiples were born in the country, according to the Civil Registration Organization.
ICRC underscores boosting ties with IRCS in rehabilitation, mental health

TEHRAN – Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, in a meeting with Razieh Alishvandi, the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, has highlighted the need for expanding cooperation in humanitarian sectors, mainly rehabilitation and mental health.
Iraq seeks Iran’s expertise in establishing sci-tech parks

TEHRAN – Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, in a meeting with Science, Research, and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has announced Iraq’s interest in benefiting from Iran’s experience and knowledge in establishing science and technology parks.

Tourism

Tehran prepares for 18th Intl. Tourism Exhibition: Focus on unity and opportunity

TEHRAN – On Monday, the unveiling ceremony of the poster for the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition was held at the Persian Gulf Hall, hosted by the Deputy of Tourism.
Indian ambassador meets Isfahan’s governor-general during visit to ancient city

TEHRAN - The Governor-General of Isfahan, Mehdi Jamalinejad, hosted the Indian Ambassador to Iran, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, on Monday during the ambassador’s visit to the historic city.
National Museum of Iran hosts seminar on Mina’i ware

TEHRAN - On Sunday, a specialized seminar on Mina’i ware was held at the National Museum of Iran, where Leila Khamooshi, an Islamic period pottery expert at the museum, presented the findings of her recent research.

International

Israel more vulnerable despite 15-month war on Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime’s rising war crimes in Gaza have seen its soldiers suffer a rising number of casualties.
The future of the Lebanese Resistance after Aoun election

SOUTH LEBANON – Amid undeniable fears about Lebanon’s future, Hezbollah’s vote for Aoun as president has established new security and political balances given the war-ravaged Lebanon’s political fragility in the face of growing interference by US-led Western countries and Persian Gulf monarchies.
World must take Trump’s threats against Canada, Denmark extremely seriously: American professor

TEHRAN - An emeritus professor of business and international affairs from George Washington University says President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to grab Canada and Greenland by force are “stark warnings” that show “when a country turns on its own allies.”

GWU scholar says the so-called rules-based order after WWII is rapidly eroding