Tehran Times

The "Francophone", "Francophile" who stabbed France in the back

TEHRAN — In an article published on November 23, 2020 on the Politico website titled “9 things to know about Antony Blinken, the next U.S. secretary of state”, Blinken was projected as a man with no flaws.
Iran and Tajikistan hope to open new chapter in ties

TEHRAN - President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran who had visited Dushanbe to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held talks with his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon on Saturday.
More advanced models of Bavar 373 on the way, top general says

TEHRAN - The Deputy Chief of the Army Air Defense for Operations has announced that in due time very good news about the next models of the "Bavar 373" system would be released by high-ranking army officials.
India calls on central Asian countries to expand trade through Chabahar

TEHRAN – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Central Asian countries to benefit from Iran’s southeastern Chabahar Port capacities for expanding their trade in the region, Bloomberg reported.

Politics

Permanent membership in SCO will break economic bans on Iran: MP

TEHRAN - A member of the Planning and Budget Committee of the Iranian Parliament is of the opinion that Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will end the “economic sanctions” on Iran.
Moves to revive JCPOA, membership in SCO show a balance in foreign policy, expert says

TEHRAN – Nozar Shafiei, a foreign policy analyst, has said a move by Iran to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and its membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) demonstrate that Tehran is moving towards a “balance” in foreign policy.
Iran FM holds intensive talks in Dushanbe

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian held many meetings with his counterparts from China, Russia, India, and Pakistan to discuss a variety of bilateral and regional issues such as the developments in Afghanistan and the situation around a 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

We respect Al Hilal but we are Persepolis: coach

TEHRAN – Persepolis coach Hamid Motahari has reflected on the team’s match against Istiklol of Tajikistan and their next match in the AFC Champions League (ACL) against Saudi’s Al Hilal.
Ahmad Madadi steps down as Esteghlal GM

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club general manager Ahmad Madadi stepped down from his position on Saturday.
Iran trounce Palestine at Asian Women's Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran eased past Palestine 52-9 at the 2021 Asian Women's Handball Championship on Saturday.

National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature celebrated in Tabriz

TEHRAN – Groups of Iranian literati and cultural figures came together during a meeting at Maqbarat ush-Shoara (Cemetery Of Poets) in Tabriz on Friday evening to celebrate the National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature.
Iranian artists honored at Croatian cartoon contest

TEHRAN – Iranian cartoonists Majid Amini and Fakhreddin Doost-Mohammad have won the special prizes at the 16th Solin International Festival of Cartoon in Croatia.
“Spring in Autumn” named best Ahora Es Corto festival

TEHRAN – Iranian short drama “Spring in Autumn” by Ghasideh Golmakani has been selected as best film at the Ahora Es Corto (Now It’s Short) International Film Festival in Spain.

Fixed income funds overtake banks in attracting people's investment

TEHRAN- It’s over two years that stock market in Iran has been playing an outstanding role in the attraction of the people’s investment.
India calls on central Asian countries to expand trade through Chabahar

TEHRAN – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Central Asian countries to benefit from Iran’s southeastern Chabahar Port capacities for expanding their trade in the region, Bloomberg reported.
Iron ore concentrate output up 4% in 5 months on year

TEHRAN- Production of iron ore concentrate in Iran has risen four percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

Trawling: a catastrophe that must be stopped

TEHRAN – The obvious violations of trawling vessels in the southern coast of the country in recent years, despite the dissatisfaction of locals, have posed a serious threat to the marine ecosystem, that must be stopped to prevent its irreparable damages.
Tehran, Dushanbe to enhance social welfare, labor co-op

TEHRAN – Two memorandums of understanding (MOU) were signed between Iran and Tajikistan on Saturday to expand cooperation on social welfare and labor, IRINN reported.
Pastu Covac, Sinopharm receive license for people under 18

TEHRAN – Pastu Covac and Sinopharm are the safest COVID-19 vaccines that will soon be injected into children aged under 18, Mohammad Reza Shanehsaz, head of the Iranian Food and Drug Administration, has said.

How could ancient remedies lift tourism?

TEHRAN - Recent decades have seen a growing interest in medicinal plants and the traditional knowledge of their usage to some extent that some believe the drugs of the future might come from the past.
Discover eight most beautiful cycling routes in Iran

TEHRAN – The burr of wheels rolling over the ground, and the sweeping wind that becomes cooler and cooler as you pick up the pace make biking something special when you are on the right touring trails.
New round of restoration begins on Qajar-era caravanserai in Tabas

TEHRAN-The second round of restoration work has been commenced on the Qajar-era (1789-1925) Khan Caravanserai in Tabas, South Khorasan province, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

U.S. finally admits Afghan airstrike killed civilians

TEHRAN- In yet another blow to the image of America’s intelligence gathering efforts, the U.S. military has admitted that a drone strike in Kabul last month killed as many as 10 civilians, including seven children and apologized for what it called a "tragic mistake".
U.S. struggles to contain French anger

TEHRAN- As France furiously protests Australia's scrapping of a major arms deal in favor of American nuclear submarines, Washington is struggling to contain the fallout from Paris.
Hezbollah to the rescue again

Not for the first time, Lebanon faces a crisis, Hezbollah has helped guide the country out of the predicament.