Tehran Times

2016-08-16 21:33
Russia uses Iranian airbase to launch airstrikes on Daesh in Syria

TEHRAN - As the U.S. military uses Incirlik air base in Turkey to pound militants in Iraq and Syria, the Russian Defense Ministry also announced on Tuesday that it was using the Hamadan Airbase in western Iran to launch attacks on Daesh strongholds in Syria.

Iran’s finance ministry, Exim Bank of China sign MOU

TEHRAN - The Iranian finance ministry and the Export-Import Bank of China (Exim Bank) inked a memorandum of understanding on financing economic and infrastructure projects and expanding bilateral cooperation as well.
Iran kills four Daesh affiliates, arrests six

TEHRAN – Iranian security and intelligence officers on Monday and Tuesday killed four and arrested six members of a Daesh-affiliated network in the western province Kermanshah, Kermanshah governor said on Tuesday.
Over 100 cities competing to take title of Iran’s Book Capital

TEHRAN -- The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO announced on Tuesday that over 100 cities are competing to earn the title of Iran’s Book Capital for the Iranian calendar year of 1396 (March 20, 2017-2018).

Politics

Turkish PM: Tehran, Ankara to offer best solution to Syrian crisis

TEHRAN – The Turkish prime minister has said his country and Iran will propose “the best” solution to the Syrian conflict.
Iran will respond firmly to any violation of JCPOA: Araqchi

TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Tuesday that Iran will respond firmly to any violation of the nuclear deal, officially called Joint Comprehensive Plan…
Defense minister: U.S. doesn’t like Iran to reap JCPOA benefits

TEHRAN – The Iranian defense minister said on Tuesday that the United States does not fancy the idea of Iran enjoying the benefits of the nuclear deal, officially called the…

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Sports

Italy faces some problems against Iran, Lozano predicts

Rio de Janeiro - Volleyball coach Raul Lozano says that Italy is the favorite to win the Olympics but may faces some problems against Iran.
Holder Russia sweeps past Iran in straight sets

Rio de Janeiro - Defending Olympic champion Russia overpowered Iran 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-20) for its fourth victory and one loss in Pool B of the men’s volleyball tournament at Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestler Abdevali wins bronze medal at Rio

RIO – Saeid Abdevali from Iran claimed a bronze medal in the category up to 75 kg at the Rio Olympics early Monday.

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Culture

Over 100 cities competing to take title of Iran’s Book Capital

TEHRAN -- The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO announced on Tuesday that over 100 cities are competing to earn the title of Iran’s Book Capital for the Iranian calendar year of 1396 (March 20, 2017-2018).

Economy

Iran’s finance ministry, Exim Bank of China sign MOU

TEHRAN - The Iranian finance ministry and the Export-Import Bank of China (Exim Bank) inked…

Social

Other News

Iranian universities to offer Azeri Turkish language

TEHRAN —Azeri Turkish language will be offered as a new field of study at Iranian universities in the coming acedemic year starting September 22, the deputy science minister said.
'Over 1700 tourism infrastructure projects being implemented in Iran’

TEHRAN – About 1750 tourism infrastructure projects are being implemented in Iran, the head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicraft Organization Masoud Soltanifar announced.
First all-women car rally to be held in Iran

TEHRAN – The first women-only car rally in Iran will be held on August 23-28, Mehr News Agency reported.

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Climbers release fox caught in plastic container