Tehran Times

MP criticizes FATF for ‘harsh tone’ against Iran

TEHRAN – A member of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has criticized the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for taking a “harsh tone” toward Iran in its latest statement.
Jalali rejects U.S. claims of cyber-attacks on Iran

TEHRAN – Gholamreza Jalali, chief of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization, announced on Monday that claims by Washington that the United States has launched cyber-attacks against Iran are nothing but lies.
Government: Maximum pressure unable to bring Iranians to their knees

TEHRAN – Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Monday that the U.S. has gained nothing by adopting the policy of maximum pressure against Tehran, noting such approaches are unable to bring the Iranian people to their knees.
Over 15 million pilgrims visited Karbala this year: report

TEHRAN – More than 15.22 million pilgrims entered the holy city of Karbala from five cities of Baghdad, Najaf, Babylon, al-Hurr and Hussainiyeh, according to a report.

Politics

Zarif: FATF policy toward Iran merely political

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced on Monday that Iran has been following anti-money laundering measures inside the country, saying policy of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) towards Iran is not based on realities but politically tainted.
Iran ready to take fourth nuclear step: MP

TEHRAN – A top lawmaker says the Islamic Republic is ready to take the fourth step of scaling back its commitments to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal.
Larijani highlights Iran’s support for Syrian territorial integrity

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Monday voiced Iran’s full support for Syria’s territorial integrity, security and stability.

Iranian wushu practitioners take two golds at World Championships

TEHRAN – Iranian Sanda practitioners Shahrbanoo Mansourian and Maryam Hashemi won two gold medals at the 15th edition of the World Wushu Championships on Monday.
IPL: Sepahan remain top, Esteghlal back on track

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team defeated Gol Gohar to stay at top of the Iran Professional League (IPL) table on Monday.
Woman weightlifter Hosseini eyes Olympics berth

TEHRAN – Iranian woman weightlifter Elham Hosseini is targeting the Tokyo Olympics.

Attar’s Elahi-nameh published in Japanese

TEHRAN – The Elahi-nameh (The Book of God), one of the masterpieces of Persian literature by the mystic and poet Farid ud-Din Mohammad ibn Ebrahim Attar (C. 1142-1220), has recently been published in Japanese.
Iranian cinematographers receive nominations at Poland Camerimage

TEHRAN – Iranian cinematographers Mohammad Haddadi and Aiin Irani have been nominated for awards at the 27th Camerimage International Film Festival, the greatest and most widely recognized event dedicated to the art of cinematography that is organized in Torun, Poland.
Play to recount life story of Eric Hermelin at Tehran theater

TEHRAN – An Iranian play titled “Hermelin, the Scandinavian Lunatic” will feature the life story of Baron Eric Axel Hermelin, a Swedish author and prolific translator of masterpieces from classical Persian literature, will go on stage at Tehran’s Shahrzad Theater on October 30.

Tehran hosting intl. fishery exhibition

TEHRAN- The Iranian capital is hosting the 4th International Fisheries Industry Exhibition (IFEX 2019) from October 21 to 24 at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground, IRNA reported on Monday.
Iran, Turkmenistan draft document on energy, transportation co-op

TEHRAN – Iran and Turkmenistan have prepared a document for cooperation in energy and transportation areas on the sidelines of the 15th Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Committee meeting, Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday, quoting a senior official.
Industry ministry to amend tax exemption regulations for free zones

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Finance and Economic Affairs Minister said the ministry is planning on amending the regulations pertain to tax exemptions in the country’s free economic zones.

Last Siberian crane wings its way back to Iran

TEHRAN – The last remaining western Siberian crane, called ‘Omid’ (meaning Hope in Persian), has returned to Iran once again to spend the winter but one month earlier than the previous years, IRNA news agency reported on Monday.
IUMS launches health startup acceleration center

TEHRAN – Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) has established an acceleration center, named Healthinno, aimed at supporting startups active in the digital health sector, according to the IUMS public relations department.
Tehran to host Climathon 2019

TEHRAN – Tehran Municipality plans to hold programs in line with Climathon 2019 on October 24-25, looking for optimal solutions for issues such as air pollution and waste management.

The CIIE: A gorgeous chorus of integrated world economy

TEHRAN - The 2nd China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai, China from November 5th to 10th. Iran will participate in Country Exhibition, Business Exhibition and Hongqiao International Economic Forum (HIEF). Here, I would like to introduce the CIIE to Iranian friends.
“Strategically brilliant” sellout: Trump’s betrayal of the Kurds

“At last the world knows America as the savior of the world!” —U.S. president Woodrow Wilson
Warren on the road to victory over Biden and Trump

TEHRAN-Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren of the Year 2020 has found good standing in the polls. He is now ahead of former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump! While the Ukraine Gate story has had a negative impact on Trump and Biden's popularity, Warren's votes are increasing day by day.