Tehran Times

2020-11-29 12:29
Masterminds of terrorism against Iran

TEHRAN – As the world reacts to the assassination of yet another Iranian nuclear scientist, analysts point to the deafening silence of the U.S. Democrats, who have largely stopped short of denouncing the deadly attack on the prominent Iranian scientist Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Sanders slams Fakhrizadeh assassination as reckless, provocative

TEHRAN — U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has condemned the assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh as a “reckless, provocative, and illegal” act intended to undermine diplomacy between Tehran and Washington.
MPs pass plan to nullify sanctions, boost nuclear capabilities

TEHRAN — Iranian lawmakers on Sunday passed the double-urgency of a strategic action plan aimed at lifting of the sanctions on Iran and reinforcing the country’s nuclear capabilities.
Elements behind Fakhrizadeh assassination, Natanz attack are the same: Iran

TEHRAN — Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has said the elements behind the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and the act of sabotage at the Natanz nuclear facility are the same.
By Mohammad Mazhari

Israel cannot afford a total war on Iran: military analyst

TEHRAN – A senior Lebanese political and military analyst, retired General Amine Mohammad Hoteit, says the U.S. wants to warn the resistance movement that there will be a war in the region but Israel is not prepared for a full-fledged war against Iran.

Politics

Zarif urges world to condemn Fakhrizadeh assassination

TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged the international community, especially the European Union, to abandon its double standard and condemn the state-sponsored assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
Duma’s Foreign Affairs Committee chairman says Fakhrizadeh assassination intended to provoke Iran

The killing of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is a terror attack aimed at provoking Iran and Russia condemns this crime, Chairman of the State Duma’s Foreign Affairs Committee Leonid Slutsky said on Sunday, TASS reported.
Iran slams normalization with Israel as betrayal of Muslims

TEHRAN — Iran on Saturday condemned the normalization of relations between certain members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Zionist regime as a betrayal of Muslims.

Woman weightlifter Hosseini undergoes surgery

TEHRAN - Elham Hosseini, who became the first Iranian woman to win a medal in an international weightlifting tournament, underwent successful knee surgery.
Persepolis coach Golmohammadi extends contract

TEHRAN - Persepolis coach Yahya Golmohammadi signed a new two-year deal that will keep him in the team until 2023.
Esteghlal coach Fekri handed one-match suspension

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team head coach Mahmoud Fekri has been suspended for one game due to using bad language in front of the TV camera.

National Commission for UNESCO to organize Afghan art festival in December

TEHRAN – The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO plans to organize an Afghan art festival during December.
7 research books shortlisted in documentation category of Jalal awards

TEHRAN – Seven research books will be competing during the 13th edition of the Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Awards as the organizers announced the nominees in the documentation category on Sunday.
IRIB reviews “Zero Days” U.S., Israel cyber-attack on Iranian nuclear facility

TEHRAN – Channel 4 of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reviews American filmmaker Alex Gibney’s documentary “Zero Days” on a black ops cyber-attack launched by the U.S. and Israel on an Iranian nuclear facility by means of the Stuxnet virus.

Monthly non-oil trade balance of $118m achieved

TEHRAN- Iran’s non-oil trade balance was $118 million during the eighth Iranian calendar month of Aban (October 22-November 20), the spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
Garment output up 70% in 8 months on year

TEHRAN- Production of garments in Iran increased 70 percent during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20), compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to the vice-chairman of Iran Textile Exporters and Manufacturers Association (ITEMA).
Drinking water supplied to 805 villages since late March

TEHRAN- Drinking water has been supplied to 805 villages across Iran since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20), the secretary of the national task force for water, wastewater information dissemination has announced.

COVID-19 control in Iran better than expected

TEHRAN – Health Minister Saeed Namaki has said that the situation of coronavirus containment in the country is better than expected contrary to forecasts, and fortunately, new cases and deaths are declining.
National AIDS week to be held amid pandemic

TEHRAN – The national AIDS week will be held on December 1-5 in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic and with a focus on “Global Solidarity, Common Responsibility”.
Sharif University among top 500 universities worldwide

TEHRAN – Sharif University of Technology, one of the largest engineering schools in Iran, was listed among the top 500 universities in the world, according to the 2021 ranking of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University.

Nine Iranian places where the slopes are less skied

For most powder chasers and snowboarders the idea of an off-piste paradise normally conjures up thoughts of the Alps, Alaska peaks, or those in Japan.
Hakim Mosque: elegant, iconic with perfect proportions

TEHRAN - This elegant mosque, with its iconic blue-tiled mosaics and its perfect proportions, forms a visually stunning monument near the bazaar of Isfahan, one of the top touristic cities in Iran.
Avicenna’s Canon of Medicine added to National Heritage list

TEHRAN – A rare magnificent manuscript of Avicenna’s Canon of Medicine has been added to Iran’s National Heritage list.

Afghans are cynic about the U.S. policies in their country: analyst

TEHRAN – An Afghan analyst says that the United States failed to establish peace and stability in Afghanistan after two decades of devastating war, which made the people “cynic about the U.S. policies in their country.”
Saudis will pay high price for genocidal war on Yemen: analyst

TEHRAN – A political analyst says Saudi Arabia is well aware that it is paying a high price for its genocide in Yemen.
Celebrating Thanksgiving 2020

On November 26th, many millions of American families tried to maintain a semblance of normalcy and tradition by observing the holiday commonly known as Thanksgiving. Various versions of the “first Thanksgiving” story continue to be taught in popular culture all over the U.S., with varying degrees of accuracy—mostly very little.