China invests $40 billion in Iran’s energy sector
Tehran Times Economic Desk

TEHRAN -- Chinese companies have invested around 40 billion dollars in Iran's oil and gas sector, the Iranian deputy oil minister said in Tehran on Saturday.

Photos explore slices of Dowlatabadi’s life
Tehran Times Art Desk

TEHRAN -- A photo exhibit featuring different stages of veteran Iranian author Mahumud Dowlatabadi opened during a ceremony at the Shirin Gallery on Friday.

UNESCO wants Iran to complete modification of Jahan-Nama Tower
Tehran Times Culture Desk

TEHRAN -- UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has demanded that Iran complete the modification of the 11th story at the Jahan-Nama Tower to prevent the Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan from being added to the List of World Heritage in Danger.

Ukraine sees Iran as a major trading partner
Tehran Times Economic Desk

KIEV -- Ukraine is keen to boost trade relations with Iran, the Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Serhiy Tihipko stated.

Southeastern Iran struck by magnitude 5.8 quake
Tehran Times Social Desk

TEHRAN – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale struck the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman on Saturday.

New U.S. psyops plan targets Iran: general
Tehran Times Political Desk

TEHRAN - Iranian Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri has called on all countries to maintain vigilance in the face of the treachery of the United States and the Zionist regime, particularly their acts on the high seas.

Iran arrests leaders of pyramid scheme firm
Tehran Times Political Desk

TEHRAN -- The Iranian Intelligence Ministry says it has arrested 10 major members of the Viprol company, which was involved in pyramid schemes.

Qatar's emir visits south Lebanon

BINT JBEIL (AFP) — Qatar's emir on Saturday made a high-profile visit to south Lebanon.

West seeks to shut door to diplomacy: Rafsanjani
Tehran Times Political Desk

TEHRAN - Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has criticized the U.S. stance toward Iran, saying the West is trying to block all diplomatic pathways.

Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

GAZA CITY (Agencies) -- A senior Hamas member was killed during Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, Hamas security forces said on Saturday.