Tehran Times

2023-05-27 17:00
By Mahnaz Abdi

Spirit of Alliance

Raisi meets OPEC chief, calls for unity between members

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stressed the necessity of strengthening unity among the members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), in a bid to nullify the division created by the West.

Iranian missiles deliberately limited to 2,000 km: deputy defense minister

TEHRAN- Iran’s deputy defense minister has said that despite the country’s capacity to increase the range of its missiles, the Leader has ordered that it should be limited to 2,000 kilometers.
By Faramarz Kuhpayeh

Peacemaker meets Peacekeeper

TEHRAN – In a high-profile official visit, Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik will arrive in Tehran on Sunday for talks on bilateral issues and regional and international developments.
Tehran Papers:

The return of the West to the Sultan of Oman

The Farhikhtegan newspaper commented on the West's policy towards Iran through Oman's mediation. Referring to the West's failure in overthrowing the Islamic Republic of Iran, the newspaper reported that the West has returned to Oman for mediation.
Iraq security chief heads to Kurdistan for talks on border issues concerning Iran

TEHRAN – Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem Al-Araji arrived in Iraqi Kurdistan on Saturday for talks on border issues with Iran.
Clashes erupt at Iran-Afghanistan border, one Iranian martyred

TEHRAN - On Saturday, the Iranian border police and Taliban troops engaged in an exchange of fire in a border region in Iran’s east.

Politics

U.S. ‘terribly wrong’ to be in Persian Gulf, IRGC Navy chief tells U.S.

TEHRAN- The U.S. military’s presence in the Persian Gulf on the pretext of safeguarding the important maritime region has been bluntly rejected by the chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy.
Long-term voyages show Iran’s naval might: Navy chief

TEHRAN- Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has asserted that Iran’s Navy developed its might through completing lengthy voyages.
Iranian parliamentary team visits location of deadly border attack

TEHRAN – A parliamentary delegation from the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee paid a visit to the location of the deadly armed attack that took place earlier this month on the border with Pakistan.

Sports

Iran beach soccer into ANOC World Games 2023

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Japan 4-3 Friday night and sealed qualification for the 2023 World Beach Games.
Iran’s Nasrin Shahi takes gold at 2023 WSPS World Cup

TEHRAN – Iranian para shooter Nasrin Shahi claimed a gold medal in the P2 - Women's 10m Air Pistol SH1 of the 2023 World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) World Cup on Saturday.
APC President: Iran plays a key role in developing Paralympic Movement

TEHRAN - On the first day of Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) 30th Executive Board meeting, President Majid Rashed delivers a speech in Tehran.

Culture

Iranian Artists Forum to face “The Look of Silence” for review

TEHRAN – American-British filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer’s 2014 documentary “The Look of Silence” will be reviewed at the Iranian Artists Forum on Monday.
Vidar brings “Terror” to Tehran theater

TEHRAN – The Vidar theater troupe is performing German lawyer and writer Ferdinand von Schirach’s play “Terror” at Da Theater in Tehran.
Calligraphers to raise funds for Khoy quake victims

TEHRAN – A group of calligraphers will showcase their works in an exhibition at the Art Center Gallery to raise funds for the victims of an earthquake in Khoy.

Economy

Spirit of Alliance

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stressed the necessity of strengthening unity among the members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), in a bid to nullify the division created by the West.
New offshore, onshore hydrocarbon exploration operations underway: NIOC

TEHRAN – The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has said vast exploration operations are underway on 140,000 square kilometers of offshore and onshore hydrocarbon reserves to discover new deposits, Shana reported.
Tehran, Tashkent stress boosting economic ties using preferential trade

TEHRAN – Iran and Uzbekistan have stressed the need for expanding economic ties by signing a preferential trade agreement (PTA) and removing the obstacles in the way of trade relations, Fars News Agency reported.

Society

Over 500 companies attending Iran Health expo

TEHRAN - The 24th International Exhibition of Iran Health opened at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Sunday and will run until Tuesday.
Relief Foundation committed to creating half a million jobs

TEHRAN - The Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation is committed to creating some 500,000 jobs for financially-struggling families in the current Iranian calendar year that started on March 21.
Iran calls ECO for promoting primary healthcare

TEHRAN – The Iranian deputy health minister has called member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) for upgrading and strengthening existing systems and restructuring processes to promote universal health coverage (PHC).

Tourism

Dune diving and star gazing: reveling in the enigmatic beauty of Iranian deserts

TEHRAN - From hiking through colossal dunes of polychromatic sand to gazing at the stars on a flawlessly clear night, a desert vacation may be a unique life experience.
Iran’s Aras Geopark gains global recognition

TEHRAN –The addition of Iran’s Aras Geopark to the UNESCO Global Geoparks network has been endorsed, UNESCO’s official website has announced.
Iranian, Afghan handicrafts in joint exhibition

TEHRAN – An exhibition featuring selected works by Iranian and Afghan artisans is currently underway in Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Razavi province.

International

Americans anxiously await debt ceiling deadline

TEHRAN- A U.S. default on its debt is looming and failure to reach a deal will have far-reaching consequences.
UK crackdown on monarchy dissent under fire

TEHRAN - Anti-monarchy groups see membership rise after “alarming” police arrest of protesters at the coronation of King Charles.
Study: ‘War on terror’ has killed more than 4.5 million since 9/11

TEHRAN- New research reveals the U.S. so-called war on terror has killed at least 4.5 - 4.6 million people and counting.

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