Tehran Times

2024-08-11 22:26
By Soheila Zarfam

Pezeshkian's cabinet: 19 nominees seek parliamentary vote

TEHRAN– New Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has unveiled his cabinet nominees in a list presented to the Iranian parliament for approval.
- Pezeshkian retains Atomic Energy chief, appoints key cabinet members

By Shahrokh Saei

Gaza City carnage: How US and its allies cover up Israeli crimes

TEHRAN- Israel’s Western and regional allies are scheming to paper over the regime’s weekend carnage in Gaza City. More than 100 people were killed after Israel bombed a school building sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City’s Daraj neighborhood on Saturday.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Ban on Al-Mayadeen: Part and parcel of Israel's hostility

BEIRUT- The government of the Israeli occupation entity has approved the proposal of the Zionist Minister of Communications, Shlomo Karhi, which stipulates the banning of the Al-Mayadeen media network - screen and electronic platforms - and the confiscation of the equipment of its correspondents, in addition to blocking its websites in Arabic, Spanish and English.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hamas ambushes more Israeli troops

Israeli helicopters evacuate wounded soldiers

TEHRAN- The armed wing of Hamas, al-Qassam Brigades, has announced new deadly operations against the Israeli occupation as Tel Aviv acknowledges over a dozen injured troops in Gaza.
Israel will be held accountable for ‘destabilizing’ crimes: Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s interim foreign minister says Israel would be held accountable for its "crimes" under international law.
IRGC spokesman repeats vow for retaliation against Israel

TEHRAN– The spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has reiterated Iran’s determination to punish Israel for its assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran after U.S. President Joe Biden said “don’t” in a plea to Iranian officials urging them to refrain from attacking the occupied territories.

Politics

Iran dismisses accusations of involvement in hacking Trump's campaign

TEHRAN- The Permanent Mission of Iran to the United Nations has dismissed claims regarding Tehran's alleged involvement in the hacking of the election campaign of former U.S. President and Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Pezeshkian calls for multipolar world order, criticizes U.S. policies

TEHRAN– The Iranian president emphasized the urgent need to establish a multipolar world order, criticizing U.S. policies and actions that pressure countries like Iran and seek to strip them of their rights and benefits.
Haniyeh assassination in Tehran violation of sovereignty: official

TEHRAN- The deputy head of International Affairs of Iran's Judiciary and the secretary of the Human Rights Headquarters wrote to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights about the assassination of martyr Ismail Haniyeh.

Sports

Iran finish 21st in 2024 Olympic Games

TEHRAN – Team Iran finished in 21st place of the 2024 Olympic Games held in Paris, capital of France.
Iran’s wrestler Azarpira wins bronze in 2024 Olympic Games

TEHRAN – Amirali Azarpira claimed a bronze medal in Men's Freestyle 97kg of the 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday.
Wrestling: Iran’s Amouzad takes silver in 2024 Olympics

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Rahman Amouzad won a silver medal in the 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday.

Culture

Bita Farrahi’s statue to be unveiled at Tehran’s Cinema Museum

TEHRAN-The statue of the late Iranian actress Bita Farrahi will be unveiled at a commemoration ceremony in the Cinema Museum in Tehran on Wednesday.
Iranian short animation “Piano” to compete in Turkish festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian short animation “Piano,” directed by Marjan Keshani and Shahab Shamsi has been selected for the competition section of the 6th Directed By Women Turkey, due to be held from September 13 to 15 in Istanbul.
“Myths of Management” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Myths of Management: What People Get Wrong About Being the Boss” written by Cary Cooper and Stefan Stern has been released in bookstores across the country.

Economy

NIDC digs 7 oil, gas wells in 4 months

TEHRAN - National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) dug and completed the digging operations of seven oil and gas wells during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-July 21), an official with the company said.
ISIPO renovates 33 small-scale production units since late March

TEHRAN - The Head of Iran Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO) Farshad Moghimi said his organization has renovated 33 small-scale idle and semi-active production units in the country since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20).
Developing petro-refineries, a must for completing oil industry value chain: expert

TEHRAN – Oil Industry Expert Reza Mokhtar believes developing petro-refineries is a necessity for completing the oil industry value chain, IRIB reported.

Society

UNODC boosts Iran’s capacity to prevent drug trafficking

TEHRAN – A total of three X-ray Body Scanners crucial for efficiently identifying narcotic drugs concealed in the body or swallowed have been installed in three international airports of the country, namely Imam Khomeini International Airport, Gorgan International Airport, and Ahvaz International Airport.
‘Literate village’ project to be implemented

TEHRAN –A national program for enhancing the literacy rate in rural communities will be implemented in ten pilot provinces of the country.
Iranian inventors shine at SVIIF, KIWIE competitions

TEHRAN –Iranian inventors won medals and special awards at the International Invention and Innovation Competition for the Silicon Valley International Invention Federation (SVIIF) and Korea Intl. Women’s Invention Exposition (KIWIE).

Tourism

Archaeologists probe ancient mysteries in Farahan Pian

TEHRAN - An archaeological survey is underway in Farahan Pian to investigate and identify Islamic-era elements in the ancient cultural region, which is situated in central Iran.
RICHT inks cooperation agreement with Ataturk University

TEHRAN - Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism has signed a cooperation agreement with Turkey’s Ataturk University in a bid to enhance scientific collaboration in the fields of cultural heritage and tourism.
Isfahan’s iconic Gaz heritage celebrated

TEHRAN – The skill of making Gaz, a nougat that originated in Isfahan centuries ago, was marked at a special ceremony held in the Iranian city on Saturday evening.

International

Gaza City carnage: How US and its allies cover up Israeli crimes

TEHRAN- Israel’s Western and regional allies are scheming to paper over the regime’s weekend carnage in Gaza City. More than 100 people were killed after Israel bombed a school building sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City’s Daraj neighborhood on Saturday.
Hamas ambushes more Israeli troops

TEHRAN- The armed wing of Hamas, al-Qassam Brigades, has announced new deadly operations against the Israeli occupation as Tel Aviv acknowledges over a dozen injured troops in Gaza.
Ban on Al-Mayadeen: Part and parcel of Israel's hostility

BEIRUT- The government of the Israeli occupation entity has approved the proposal of the Zionist Minister of Communications, Shlomo Karhi, which stipulates the banning of the Al-Mayadeen media network - screen and electronic platforms - and the confiscation of the equipment of its correspondents, in addition to blocking its websites in Arabic, Spanish and English.

Israeli helicopters evacuate wounded soldiers