Tehran Times

2020-07-04 15:37
Main cause of Natanz nuclear facility incident to be announced at ‘appropriate time’: spokesman

TEHRAN — Tehran has announced that the main cause of a recent incident at the Natanz nuclear facility has been determined and will be announced at an “appropriate time”.
- AEOI: Natanz incident causing no work stoppage, slowdown at facility

EU foreign policy chief responds to Zarif’s letter

TEHRAN – EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has responded to a letter by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif regarding the E3’s non-compliance with the JCPOA, the official name for the 2015 nuclear deal.
Zarif writes letter to Borrell, denounces E3’s resolution

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sent a letter to the EU foreign policy chief to denounce the E3’s non-compliance with the JCPOA after the three European states drafted an anti-Iranian resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry.
By Faranak Bakhtiari

Mount Damavand Day: the iconic mountain is grappling with environmental issues

TEHRAN – Mount Damavand, the highest peak in Iran, is located northeastern Tehran, but today, it is facing many environmental problems and challenges.
Iran won't surrender to bullying: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has said that Iran will not surrender to bullying and will continue its path more determinedly.

Politics

Tehran issues statement on anniversary of abduction of diplomats

TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement on the 38th anniversary of the abduction of four Iranian diplomats in Lebanon by mercenaries of the Zionist regime.
Iran, Iraq discuss security cooperation

TEHRAN – Iranian military attaché to Iraq Mostafa Moradian and Mohammad Reza Al Haidar, head of the Iraqi parliament’s security and defense committee, discussed security and defense cooperation on Friday.
Iranian ambassador urges intl. community to respect 2231 resolution

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Mohammad Ali Hosseini has urged the international community, especially signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal known as the JCPOA, to respect the 2231 resolution of the UN Security Council.

Iran to meet Syria in friendly in September: report

TEHRAN – Media reports suggest that Syrian football association has reached an agreement with Iran for a friendly match.
Iran volleyball coach to be appointed until September: Davarzani

TEHRAN - Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF), Mohammadreza Davarzani, has said the head coach of Iran national football team will be appointed prior to start of the domestic league.
Mohammad Tabe appointed acting Iran’s NPC secretary general

TEHRAN – Mohammad Tabe has been named as acting secretary general of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC).

Actor Sirus Gorjestani dies at 76

TEHRAN – Actor Sirus Gorjestani, who is most famous for his roles in the comic series and movies such as “The Suspect Ran Away” and “Sperm Whale 2”, died from a heart attack in a Tehran hospital on Thursday. He was 76.
Fears of coronavirus rebound prompt Iran to ponder new limits on cultural activities

TEHRAN – Iran’s Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters is scheduled to hold a session on Saturday to examine the imposition of new limits on art and cultural activities as fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported across the country.
Lebanese actress Anne-Marie Salameh joins “Shark” cast in Tehran

TEHRAN – Lebanese actress Anne-Marie Salameh, famous for her role in the Lebanese TV series “Jouzour”’ has joined Iranian director Ali Atshani’s new project “Shark”.

Rouhani inaugurates 10 major water, electricity projects

TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, on Thursday, inaugurated 10 electricity and water projects worth 19 trillion rials (about $452.3 million) in two provinces, IRNA reported.
Iran resumes gas exports to Turkey

TEHRAN - Iran has resumed natural gas exports to Turkey after a three-month hiatus, Shana reported quoting an official with the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).
Tehran hosting intl. doors, windows exhibition

TEHRAN- Iran’s 12th Doors & Windows Technology International Exhibition kicked off at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Thursday and will run until Sunday.

Overnight stays hit 5 million record high in month

TEHRAN – Iranian travelers registered a record high of more than 5 million overnight stays at accommodation centers across the country during the month of Khordad (May 21–June 20), CHTN reported.
WHO supports Iran in fight against influenza

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided the necessary equipment to help the national influenza center respond to influenza, IRNA reported on Friday.
Museum, featuring objects from 5th BC onwards, inaugurated in northern Iran

TEHRAN – On Thursday, a cultural heritage museum, featuring relics from 5th BC to the contemporary era, was officially inaugurated in the premises of the Ramsar Palace Museum, in Mazandaran province, northern Iran.

Why is Tehran not going to a settlement with Trump?

It seems that the time is not proper for settlement talks between Tehran and Washington as the nuclear deal is heading for a total failure.
U.S. interfering in Arab countries to guarantee Israel's security: Lebanese journalist

TEHRAN – A Lebanese journalist believes that U.S. interference in the Arab countries is first and foremost intended to provide security for Israel.
Post-war reconstruction plans for Libya?

An assessment trip is planned within two weeks by Turkish banks and companies on how to rebuild post-war Libya and secure its energy infrastructure. People familiar with the plan informed Reuters. Turkish state lenders plan to help set up Libya's banking system and assist in organizing payment channels through Turkey for key Libyan imports.