Tehran Times

Sudan coup sparks concerns over Israel’s interference

TEHRAN – The Sudanese army general who stage-managed his country’s normalization of diplomatic ties with Israel swept aside the civilian part of Sudan’s government in a coup that has been a long time coming.
Ayatollah Khamenei warns of sectarian dispute fomented by U.S.

TEHRAN – What is the plan of the U.S. after withdrawing its troops from the West Asia region? This question is becoming increasingly important with the U.S.'s gradual withdrawal from a region where it used to maintain considerable military assets and troops on the ground.
A manufactured crisis Azerbaijan must avoid

TEHRAN — After Amir Abdollahian’s phone call with his Azeri counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov, Iranian social media exploded with an astounding piece of news. The Republic of Azerbaijan blocked the Azeri Sahar TV website, as well as religious websites close to Iran.
Astana peace process representatives meet UN Syria envoy

TEHRAN - The representatives of Iran, Russia and Turkey at the Astana peace talks met on October 21 with UN special envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen on the sidelines of the Syrian Constitutional Committee’s meeting in Geneva.

Politics

ECO secretary general meets Iran FM

TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and the Economic Cooperation Organization’s new Secretary General Khosro Nazeri have held talks over ECO’s role in the region and in strengthening cooperation among member states.
Special envoy says Taliban is a reality in Afghanistan

TEHRAN — The Special Representative of the Iranian President for Afghanistan has said "considering the situation in Afghanistan, the Taliban is a reality in this country that controls the capital and is responsible for ensuring the security of this country."
President Raisi visits Ardabil province

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi has paid a one-day visit to the northwestern province of Ardabil, conducting a face-to-face exchange of views with local people.

Iran defeat Nepal at 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Nepal 4-0 at the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification opener on Monday.
Yamga’s brace leads Esteghlal to win over Zob Ahan

TEHRAN – Arthur Yamga stood up for his team Esteghlal by scoring a brace in his first match and took the Blues to a 2-0 win over Zob Ahan in round two of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.
Akbar Misaghian takes charge of Padideh

TEHRAN - Akbar Misaghian has been named as Padideh football team coach.

“Cylinder” qualifies for Oscars at Tehran festival amid claims of “extravagance”

TEHRAN – Iranian drama “Cylinder” qualified for Academy Awards consideration by winning the 38th Tehran International Short Film Festival’s grand prix Sunday evening as the Cinema Organization of Iran’s director sharply criticized organizers for “promoting extravagance and aristocracy.”
“Malakout”, “Atabai”, “Spotted Yellow” to compete in Cambridge Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian movies “Malakout”, “Atabai” and “Spotted Yellow” will be screened at the 40th edition of the Cambridge Film Festival in England.
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival picks “Killing the Eunuch Khan”, “The Fourth Wall”

TEHRAN – Iranian movies “Killing the Eunuch Khan” and “The Fourth Wall” will be competing in the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia.

Output maintenance crisis: alarm bells ringing for world's top gas reserve

TEHRAN – Holding nearly 18 percent of the global gas reserves, Iran is one of the most hydrocarbon-rich areas in the world, and the country’s giant South Pars gas field (which Iran shares with Qatar in the Persian Gulf) is by far the world's largest natural gas field.
Iran reaches agreement with Armenia on new transport routes

TEHRAN - Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) Mehdi Mirashrafi said good agreements have been reached with Armenia on the development of customs cooperation as well as the use of alternative routes for the transport of goods.
Uzbekistan eager to use Iran’s Chabahar port as trade gateway

TEHRAN - Landlocked Uzbekistan is increasingly expressing interest in using Iran’s oceanic Chabahar port as a trade gateway that could help it expand to new overseas markets, Hindustan Times reported quoting senior Uzbek officials.

3 Asian countries top export destinations for Iranian nanoproducts

TEHRAN – Among the 41 countries buying Iranian nanoproducts, three Asian countries, namely Iraq, Turkey, and Afghanistan, have the highest imports, IRNA reported on Monday.
Demographic indicators at ‘alarming’ levels

TEHRAN – Iran's demographic indicators demonstrate alarming records, as the population growth rate is about 0.6 percent, and it is predicted to reach zero in the next 10-15 years, and then record a negative growth rate, Saleh Ghasemi, a demographic researcher, has said.
Travelers entering Iran should provide vaccination evidence

TEHRAN – All passengers who come back to the country should provide evidence that they have received two doses of coronavirus vaccine, otherwise they have to undergo a PCR test, Health Ministry official Mohammad Mehdi Gooya has said.

Iran sets new rules to resume foreign tourist arrivals

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have announced new rules for foreign tourists interested in visiting the country, CHTN reported on Monday.
Flooring project begins at Jameh mosque of Kandovan village

TEHRAN –A flooring project has commenced on parts of the Jameh mosque of the historical village of Kandovan near the city of Tabriz, northwestern East Azarbaijan province.
Handicrafts sector offers Uramanat unique opportunity for economic development

TEHRAN –The development of the handicrafts sector would be a good opportunity for economic growth in the UNESCO-tagged Uramanat cultural landscape in western Iran.

Countdown to catastrophe: UN warns of Afghan food crisis

TEHRAN - Millions of people in crisis-stricken Afghanistan are on the brink of starvation with the onset of winter, the UN World Food Program (WFP) has warned.
Shortage in UK farmers, bus drivers reflect broader crisis

TEHRAN - British farmers are being forced to slash production as a vast shortfall in workers has caused an “unprecedented” amount of food to be thrown into landfills this year.
UK factories suffer as concern rises over inflation

TEHRAN - A survey by the Confederation of British Industry has shown UK manufacturers are struggling with their worst supply chain shortages since the mid 1970s. Fears are now growing in the sector over the financial fallout of rising costs and a lack of materials on the backdrop of Brexit and the coronavirus.