Tehran Times

2016-09-28 21:16
Leader says armed forces must be on their toes

TEHRAN – Supreme Leader of the Islamic revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called on the Iranian armed forces on Wednesday to remain on their toes both as the county is encountering “an immense front of enemies.”

Artists opposed to Tehran museum’s plan to loan works to German, Italian shows

TEHRAN -- The Iran Painters Association and a number gallery owners have voiced their opposition to the Tehran Museum of Contemporary’s plan to loan a selection of its Western artworks for shows in Germany and Italy.
World racing to engage Iran: Rouhani

TEHRAN – The world is racing to engage in cooperation with Iran, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday while on a visit to Qazvin province.
Iran, Australia ink trade, water management MOUs

TEHRAN - Iran and Australia signed three memorandums of understanding on trade and water management following the arrival of Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Steven Ciobo in Tehran on Tuesday heading a business delegation.
Iran B wins Asian Volleyball Confederation Cup

Iran B national team defeated China 3-1 (23–25, 25–23, 25–21, 25–21) at the 5th AVC Cup for Men at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium on Wednesday.

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Leader says armed forces must be on their toes

TEHRAN – Supreme Leader of the Islamic revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called on the Iranian armed forces on Wednesday to remain on their toes both as the county…
Iran insists inter-Syrian dialogue is the only way to end the crisis

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani on Tuesday reiterated Tehran’s long-standing position that inter-Syrian dialogue is the only way…
Report: Iran says it has arrested four Kurdish terrorists

TEHRAN – Four members of a Kurdish terrorist cell were arrested a week ago in western Iran, according to a report by Tasnim news agency released on Tuesday.

Javid caught between pride and frustration

The Iran players traipsed towards the dressing room with their jaws clenched and their heads bowed, but not tongue-tied. Their disappointment was palpable following their 4-3 defeat by Russia in the semi-finals of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016, but they were also proud of their efforts.
Iran B wins Asian Volleyball Confederation Cup

Iran B national team defeated China 3-1 (23–25, 25–23, 25–21, 25–21) at the 5th AVC Cup for Men at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium on Wednesday.
Spirited Iran fails to qualify for Futsal World Cup final

Iran lost to Russia 4-3 in the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 semifinals in Medellin, Colombia early Wednesday.

Artists opposed to Tehran museum’s plan to loan works to German, Italian shows

TEHRAN -- The Iran Painters Association and a number gallery owners have voiced their opposition to the Tehran Museum of Contemporary’s plan to loan a selection of its Western artworks for shows in Germany and Italy.

Iran, Australia ink trade, water management MOUs

TEHRAN - Iran and Australia signed three memorandums of understanding on trade and water management…

Foreign tourist arrivals fetches Iran $24b in 3.5 years: official

TEHRAN – Some $24 billion came into Iran over the past three and a half years because of foreign tourists, the deputy director of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO), Morteza Rahmani-Movahhed, said on Monday.
Firsthand witness says how 2015 Hajj turned tragic

There were hundreds but thousands of corpses piled up on top of each other in the sizzling, scorching heat of the Mina.
Iran marks World Tourism Day

President Hassan Rouhani has said the administration is taking steps one by one toward the promotion of tourism industry and the country’s current political situation is ripe for attracting more tourists.