Tehran Times

IRGC proposes joint military operation with Pakistan army to free hostages

Over 10 Iranian border guards kidnapped in the border with Pakistan

TEHRAN – The Jaish ul-Adl terrorist group kidnapped on Monday night more than 10 Iranian border guards in the Mirjavaveh border region with Pakistan.
U.S. bullying won’t resolve supply shortage in oil market: Zanganeh

TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said U.S. cannot balance a market which is suffering from short supply by words and bullying, ILNA reported.
Iran to expand international co-op in nanotech sphere

TEHRAN -- Several countries have participated in the 11th Nanotechnology Festival and Exhibition of Iran (Iran Nano 2018), through which Iran eyes to expand cooperation in the international arena, the secretary of the event said.
40 forex market disruptors detained

TEHRAN – Forty suspects were detained on Monday as part of the Judiciary’s crackdown on disruptors of foreign currency market.

Politics

‘Iran’s sovereignty over islands nonnegotiable’

TEHRAN – A member of parliament says Iran’s sovereignty over the three islands of Greater, Lesser Tunbs and Abu Musa in the Persian Gulf is unnegotiable, refuting unfounded remarks by an Emirati MP.
Washington using threat as a foreign policy tool: diplomat

TEHRAN - Gholamali Khoshroo, Iran’s ambassador to the UN, said on Monday that the U.S. is using “threats against countries as a tool of foreign policy”.
Seven ambassadors deliver credentials to Rouhani

TEHRAN – Ambassadors from seven countries separately handed over their credentials to President Hassan Rouhani and held talks with him.

Iran edge Bolivia in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team edged past Bolivia 2-1 in a friendly match in front of male and female fans on Tuesday.
Queiroz’s double standard policy over Team Melli players’ retirement

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz’s uncompromising policy on taking back players after declaration of retirement from the Team Melli, has all of the sudden changed when it comes to Team Melli striker Sardar Azmoun.
Iranian para athletes beyond expectations

TEHRAN – Ahead of the 2018 Asian Para Games, the National Paralympic Committee’s officials said Iran would participate in the Games to defend its fourth place in Incheon but the sportspersons performed beyond the expectations.

Tour a fantasy world of Persian tales in “Tehran Times”

TEHRAN – “Tehran Times” — no, not the newspaper… an art exhibit in Tehran — can tickle the interest of any art aficionado to find out what it has to offer on the walls out of curiosity.
Iranian cineastes picked for Duhok festival jury

TEHRAN – Iranian film editor Mastaneh Mohajer and her fellow screenwriter, Khosro Sina, have been selected for the jury of the 6th Duhok International Film Festival running in the Iraqi city from October 20 to 27.
Iranian center to organize photo contest on Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Al-Ummah, a satellite institute of Iran’s Study Center of the Islamic Revolution Cultural Front, plans to organize a photography contest on the Arbaeen pilgrimage this year.

U.S. bullying won’t resolve supply shortage in oil market: Zanganeh

TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said U.S. cannot balance a market which is suffering from short supply by words and bullying, ILNA reported.
Reaching $1b trade with Iran a top priority for Uzbekistan: envoy

TEHRAN- Increasing the value of trade between Uzbekistan and Iran to $1 billion is one of the top priorities of the Uzbek government, Uzbekistan Ambassador to Iran Bakhodir Abdullaev said in a meeting with a number of Iranian businessmen in the central city of Arak on Monday evening.
MRPL expects India to get waiver from U.S. sanctions on Iran this month

India’s Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) expects India to get a waiver from U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil exports this month, a company official said on Tuesday.

Retirees’ recruitment ban applies to Tehran mayor, says councilor

TEHRAN — Tehran Mayor Mohammad Ali Afshani is subjected to the newly adopted law banning the retired to be employed once again, councilor Elham Fakhari said on Monday.
Iran to expand international co-op in nanotech sphere

TEHRAN -- Several countries have participated in the 11th Nanotechnology Festival and Exhibition of Iran (Iran Nano 2018), through which Iran eyes to expand cooperation in the international arena, the secretary of the event said.
University of Tehran’s Jahad Daneshgahi to manufacture subway equipment

TEHRAN — Jahad Daneshgahi, the University of Tehran's academic center for education, culture and research, will domestically produce equipment for developing subways, deputy mayor of Tehran for traffic and transport affairs has said.

Terror business in Macron’s style; Riyadh pretending to fight terrorism

TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 and RFI, French President Emmanuel Macron said: “It is incorrect to state that Saudi Arabia is important economically to France in any area. With Saudi Arabia and the UAE, we have a cooperative relationship based on the whole truth and clarity, but it’s a strategic tie. The fight against terrorism goes hand in hand with these two countries.”.
Afghan refugee who defied odds to become an accomplished physicist in Iran

TEHRAN - She was forced to leave her homeland as a small child, along with her family, when the country was battling civil war, much before 9/11 and the American invasion. She became a refugee at a tender age, and faced tremendous hardships while growing up. But, somehow adversities proved to be blessing in disguise for her, making her strong and giving her definite purpose and direction in life.
Iran, India should bolster tourism cooperation

TEHRAN - Is it safe for an Indian tourist to travel to Iran? How cheap is Iran for an Indian tourist?