Iran plane crash: black box found after 14 days

TEHRAN — Rescue teams finally managed to find the black box of the ATR72 plane, which crashed on February 18 in Yasouj, southwestern Iran, killing all people on board.

By Mohammad Ghaderi - Twitter: @ghaderi62

Destroy your missiles then talk about ours!

TEHRAN - These days, in an unprecedented way, the United States is rolling down the hill faster than ever towards some sort of societal collapse and the waning of its international hegemony. In reality, the White House “tenants”, relying too much on behind the scene think tanks, has wrongly sought the solution in finding allies in the international arena, and not by confronting the actual problems.

Intl. car rally to cross major Iranian cities

TEHRAN – An international car rally will traverse Iran during its cross-country expedition of 22,000 kms, connecting India’s Bhilai to Russia’s St. Petersburg.

Iran, Japan discuss regional, international issues

TEHRAN – Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Takeo Mori who had visited Tehran held talks on Saturday with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, discussing regional and international issues.

Boroujerdi to attend economic forum in Russia

TEHRAN – Head of Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Alaeddin Boroujerdi is scheduled to attend the international economic forum in Moscow on March 6-7.

Iranian arrivals in Azerbaijan seen slowing if taxes rise

TEHRAN – Iranian tourist arrivals in Azerbaijan is expected to face a slower pace this year if Iran levies sharp departure taxes.

New Year pet trade pushing Kaiser's mountain newt toward extinction

TEHRAN — The upward and disturbing trend of trading Kaiser's mountain newt, specially as the Iranian New Year is getting closer, is driving the precious species to extinction.

Zarif, Kerry met in Munich last month: New Yorker

TEHRAN – The New Yorker has claimed that Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met privately last month on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

No missile talks unless West gives up nuclear arms: Iranian general

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri, the deputy chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, says the Islamic Republic will not negotiate on its ballistic missiles until the United States and Europe give up their nuclear weapons and long-range missiles.

Tehran confirms Zarif, Kerry met in Munich

TEHRAN - Tehran has confirmed that the Iranian foreign minister and his former American counterpart met during the Munich Security Conference on February 18.

Media fail to highlight Iran’s tourism attractions: official

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism industry is suffering from “weak” media coverage for promoting the country’s realities, facilities and capacities in terms of traveling and historical heritage, a cultural official says.

Fajr Fashion and Clothing Festival intl. section opens in Tehran

TEHRAN — The international section of the 7th Fajr International Fashion and Clothing Festival opened in Tehran on Saturday.

“Cape” writer denies racism

TEHRAN – Hamidreza Bababeigi, the writer of Hossein Kondori’s movie “Cape”, has denied that any racist attitude exists in the film, which has provoked accusations of racism from a group of Afghan refugees living in Iran.

By M.A. Saki

Water conservation is a must not a choice

The Supreme Council of Water regularly holds sessions. It held its latest meeting on Feb. 5. The session, chaired by Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri, was attended by the ministers of energy, agriculture, industry, and director of the Environmental Protection Organization.

Boeing ordered to reveal details of deal with Iran to Israeli family

TEHRAN – A federal judge has ordered the Boeing corporation to turn over details of a $16 billion contract with Iran Air to the family of an Israeli terror victim who are seeking to collect on a longstanding, $67-million civil judgment against Iran.

Turkey concerned over Tehran-Riyadh rift: ambassador

TEHRAN – Turkey's ambassador to Tehran has voiced concerns over tension between Tehran and Riyadh, urging the two countries to resolve their differences through dialogue.

By Javad Heirannia

Saudi and UAE try to undermine Iran and Qatar wherever and whenever possible: Mehran Kamrava

TEHRAN - Mehran Kamrava, a professor of the Middle East Studies in Georgetown University of Doha, tells the Tehran Times that Saudi Regime and the UAE try to undermine Iran (and Qatar) wherever and whenever possible.

Iran, Pakistan agree to boost security cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan on Thursday agreed to enhance security as well as political cooperation, a Foreign Office press release said.

State Department OKs nuclear monitoring system for Iran

The Donald Trump administration is allowing high-tech U.S. exports to Iran that could boost international oversight of the 2015 nuclear deal, Al-Monitor reported.

By Reuters and staff 

Europeans engage with Iran on regional issues 

European powers and Iran have started talks over Tehran’s role in the Middle East and will meet again this month in Italy as part of efforts to prove to U.S. President Donald Trump that they are meeting his concerns over the 2015 nuclear deal, according to Reuters.

By Payman Yazdani

Iran losing historic chance to capture gas market share: expert

TEHRAN - Referring to the TAPI project challenges and opportunities for Iran, Energy scholar, Rauf Mammadov says the pipeline will have a negative impact on the realization of the long-disputed Iran-Pakistan pipeline.

Waste segregation at source initiated in Tehran

TEHRAN — Tehran Municipality has developed an initiative seeking to promote waste segregation at source in central part of the city, Mehr news agency reported on Tuesday.

Stepping into Iran’s gigantic water cave

TEHRAN - Ghoori Ghaleh water cave is one of the outstanding tourist attractions of the historical Kermanshah province, western Iran. It is full of Cretaceous and Triassic lime sediments which largely date back to the second geological age, about 65 million years ago.

Iraq can help mend Iran-Saudi ties: Jaafari

TEHRAN – Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari has said in a press conference that Baghdad can help Iran and Saudi Arabia mend ties, Mehr reported on Wednesday.

By Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Faced with e-waste

Fortunately for us, we are living in a world where the speed of emerging new technologies and electronic devices increasingly eases many of our daily tasks. These amazing rapid changes encourage or even sometimes force users to buy new devices. And what happens to the old ones? Either they are temporarily stocked at storehouses or thrown away among other waste materials. This is where we are introducing another threat to our environment: e-waste.

Food security, medical markets discussed with European officials

TEHRAN — Health Minister Hassan Qazizadeh-Hashemi and European health officials explored ways to increase cooperation on enhancing food security in the country and getting more involved in the European medical markets.

Tabib Shushtari mansion turned into boutique hotel

TEHRAN – The 19th-century Tabib Shushtari mansion has recently been repurposed into a boutique hotel after being fully restored.

Zarif meets top Bulgarian officials in Sofia

Bulgarian president: We are interested in deepening partnership with Iran

TEHRAN – Bulgarian President Roumen Radev told Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday that his country is interested in deepening partnership with Iran in areas of trade, energy and science, the Sofia Globe reported.

Iran’s peace plan still the only solution to Yemen war, Zarif says

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that Iran’s four-point peace plan is still the only solution to the Yemen conflict.