Tehran Times

2024-06-07 00:28
Iran writes to UN, dismisses E3-crafted IAEA resolution

Iran's mission to UN calls IAEA board decision 'hasty and unwise'

TEHRAN - Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday strongly rejected allegations by the IAEA Board of Governors against the Islamic Republic for its peaceful nuclear program.

Spain applies to join S. Africa’s case at ICJ accusing Israel of genocide

PM Sanchez: ‘There should be no doubt that Spain will remain on the right side of history’

Spain became on Thursday the first European country to ask a United Nations court for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Election game with nuclear card

IAEA Board passes European trio resolution against Iran

TEHRAN - After hopes went up for a potential breakthrough in relations between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi along with the European trio stunned observers with remarks and actions indicative of plans to turn the screw on Iran.
By Shahrokh Saei

US hypocrisy on democracy

US House passes bill to sanction ICC over accusing Israel of war crimes in Gaza

TEHRAN - Continuing unconditional support for Israel came to light in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday as the lower chamber of Congress passed a bill that would impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to its efforts to prosecute Israeli criminals.
By Matin Jamshidi

US House launches war against international law

TEHRAN - The US House of Representatives on Tuesday started a war against international law by voting in favor of a bill that would sanction the International Criminal Court for seeking arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war minister Yoav Gallant.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hamas: "We conveyed our position to mediators"

TEHRAN - A senior Hamas leader, Osama Hamdan, has emphasized that the Israeli occupation regime will not see its captives held in Gaza except through a serious and genuine deal in which Palestinian prisoners enjoy their freedom.

Politics

Iran vows retaliation against Israel for assassination of advisor in Syria

TEHRAN – The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, has vowed revenge against Israel for the killing of an IRGC military adviser in a recent airstrike on Syria's Aleppo.
Resistance forces now decision-makers in West Asia: Quds commander

TEHRAN- The Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps on Wednesday, highlighted Resistance groups' important role in regional affairs, noting that Resistance forces have now turned into independent and decision-making entities.
Iran says supporters of Israel will carry mark of ‘shame, disgrace’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has issued a stern condemnation, stating that shame and scandal will permanently stain the reputations of those who support or remain silent about the Zionist regime’s crimes.

Sports

Iran defeat Hong Kong in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN - Iran survived a stiff test from Hong Kong, China to walk away with a 4-2 win in their Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Group E tie on Thursday.
Kheybar promoted to 2024/25 PGPL

TEHRAN – Kheybar have secured promotion to 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Wednesday.
Iran beaten by Brazil at 2024 VNL

TEHRAN – Iran fell short to Brazil 3-1 (25-19, 22-25, 25-16, 25-23) on Thursday in Week 2 of 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) underway in Fukuoka, Japan.

Culture

Iran's National Orchestra to perform with vocalist Abdolhossein Mokhtabad

TEHRAN- The first concert of Iran’s National Orchestra in the current Iranian year (started in March) will be held at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall, featuring renowned vocalist Abdolhossein Mokhtabad.
Ramsgate International Film Festival picks 5 Iranian films, series

TEHRAN-The 8th Ramsgate International Film Festival, due to be held from June 25 to 30 in the UK, has selected several Iranian films and series to show in various sections.
Adaptation of Andrei Konchalovsky’s “House of Fools” to go on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN- An adaptation of Russian filmmaker Andrei Konchalovsky’s 2002 movie “House of Fools” will go on stage at a Tehran theater hall in Summer.

Economy

Exports to Pakistan up 18% in 4 months y/y

TEHRAN - The value of Iran’s non-oil exports to Pakistan in the first four months of 2024 has reached $360 million, showing an 18 percent growth compared to last year’s corresponding period.
Iran’s non-oil exports to Africa hit $1.2b in 2 years

TEHRAN - Iran exported $1.2 billion worth of non-oil products to the African countries during the first two years of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s term, an official said.
India to earmark $1b for development of Iran’s Chabahar

TEHRAN - Iran’s deputy minister of roads said India has agreed to allocate $1 billion to the project on the development of Iran’s southeastern Chabahar Port.

Society

Iranian students attending APho 2024

TEHRAN –Iran's Physics Olympiad team is participating in the 24th Asian Physics Olympiad (APho), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Awakening deep spirit of cooperation, commitment in marine, oceanic sciences

TEHRAN – The National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science plans to observe World Ocean Day on June 8th under the slogan of "Awakening the deep spirit of cooperation and commitment in the field of marine and oceanic sciences", an official with the Institute has said.
Striving for global consensus on addressing SDSs

TEHRAN –World Environment Day, held annually on June 5, is the largest global event for raising awareness and taking action to protect the planet Earth.

Tourism

Discovering Samarkand: Mausoleum of Amir Timur through the eyes of foreign tourists

UZBEKISTAN, Samarkand - During a recent visit to Samarkand, I explored a number of historical gems, including Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, and the Mausoleum of Amir Timur, to name a few.
“Glory of Persia” illuminates China for six more months

TEHRAN - IRAN has approved a six-month extension for “The glory of the ancient Persia: Exhibition of Iranian cultural relics”, following an enthusiastic reception in China.
Italian embassy in Tehran celebrates Republic Day

TEHRAN - The Italian embassy in Tehran celebrated Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) on June 2 at the embassy’s historic residence in northern Tehran.

International

US hypocrisy on democracy

TEHRAN - Continuing unconditional support for Israel came to light in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday as the lower chamber of Congress passed a bill that would impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to its efforts to prosecute Israeli criminals.
US House launches war against international law

TEHRAN - The US House of Representatives on Tuesday started a war against international law by voting in favor of a bill that would sanction the International Criminal Court for seeking arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war minister Yoav Gallant.
Hamas: "We conveyed our position to mediators"

TEHRAN - A senior Hamas leader, Osama Hamdan, has emphasized that the Israeli occupation regime will not see its captives held in Gaza except through a serious and genuine deal in which Palestinian prisoners enjoy their freedom.