Tehran Times

2024-05-22 21:40
By Alireza Akbari

Glorious Farewell

Millions of Iranians bid heartfelt farewell to President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian

TEHRAN - In a poignant and sorrowful display, the people of Tehran gathered in overwhelming numbers to participate in the funeral ceremony for the late President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
- Goodbye Tireless President
- Preparation of bodies of President Raisi, delegation underway ahead of funeral

Divine promise of Palestine’s liberation ‘from the river to the sea’ will be fulfilled: Leader

TEHRAN – Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau of Hamas Resistance Movement, met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Monday to convey his condolences over the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
Iran’s course will not change despite latest tragedy: Leader

TEHRAN – In a meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei highlighted Iran’s determination to carry on the path initiated by the late President Ebrahim Raisi.
Iran will continue to expand relations with Armenia: Leader

TEHRAN - During a meeting on Wednesday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed his condolences to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei for the tragic passing of President Ebrahim Raisi.
Iraqi PM expresses deep sorrow over passing of late Raisi in meeting with Leader

TEHRAN - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on May 22, 2024, to offer condolences on behalf of the Iraqi government and nation following the tragic passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
Leader thanks Pakistan for deep sympathy over passing of President Raisi

TEHRAN- In a meeting with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution lauded Islamabad for its heartfelt condolences over the martyrdom of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.

Politics

World leaders in Tehran to pay tribute to late president, FM

TEHRAN – In a display of international solidarity, high-ranking officials from 68 countries and several international organizations have traveled to Iran to honor the late President and Foreign Minister of Iran, who tragically died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Iran-Lebanon ties rooted in kinship and brotherhood: Leader

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, hailed the public mourning period in Lebanon that was announced over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi as a testament to the closeness of ties between Iran and the Arab country.
Tunisia’s political position should expand to the Arab world: Leader

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei received the President of Tunisia and his accompanying delegation on Wednesday and expressed gratitude for the brotherly and heartfelt sentiments of President Kais Saied.

Sports

Iran fall short against Serbia at 2024 VNL

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Serbia 3-1 (27-25, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18) in their opening match of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) early Thursday.
Iran thrash Tajikistan at 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Tajikistan 37-0 in the 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Wednesday.
Iran’s Afrooz takes gold at 2024 World Para Athletics

TEHRAN – Saeid Afrooz of Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships on Wednesday.

Culture

Cinema Verite Intl. jury members condole passing of President Raisi, accompanying delegation

TEHRAN-In separate messages, Milyausha Aytuganova, the executive director of the Kazan International Film Festival, and Amrit Gangar, Indian film scholar and historian, expressed their condolences for the passing of Iranian President Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian along and accompanying delegation in a tragic helicopter crash in the northwest of the country on Sunday.
Mashhad mourns: city in sorrow after president's tragic death, joyful celebrations turn to mourning

MASHHAD- For several days, the city of Mashhad was buzzing with excitement as it prepared to celebrate the grand anniversary of the birth of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Imam of the Shia. The usually vibrant streets were adorned with colorful decorations, and the sweet scent of traditional sweets and fruits wafted through the air, filling every corner with a sense of joy and anticipation. The atmosphere was electric, as people from all walks of life eagerly awaited the celebrations to begin.
“The Secret Garden” appears in Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A new Persian translation of “The Secret Garden” by British-American novelist and playwright Frances Hodgson Burnett has recently been published by Now Publications in Tehran.

Economy

Tehran hosts 15th Meeting of Heads of ECO Railway Authorities

TEHRAN - The 15th Meeting of Heads of ECO Railway Authorities, and 9th Meeting of Railway Committee of the Transit Transport Coordination Council was held in Tehran on Tuesday.
Iran’s agricultural sector to apply ‘metaverse’ to increase productivity

TEHRAN - The head of Iran Agricultural Information Sciences and Technology (IAIST) said the agricultural sector of the country will enter the world of metaverse to improve productivity.
Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Cooperation Commission to be held soon

TEHRAN - The director general of the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe Department of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Cooperation Committee meeting will be held in the coming days to bolster bilateral ties in trade and economy.

Society

'Be part of the plan' to preserve environment

TEHRAN –Loss of biological diversity, upon which human existence and wellbeing depend, threatens the whole earth, while each individual can play a key role in its preservation.
First yellow deer born in natural habitat

TEHRAN –A Persian yellow deer was born in Dez National Park, southwestern Khuzestan province; it is the first yellow deer born in its natural habitat, not in captivity.
Loss of biodiversity – a hidden threat to food security and habitat

Tourism

Ecotourism to take center stage in Miankaleh

TEHRAN – In a bid to preserve the pristine ecosystem of the Miankaleh peninsula while fostering sustainable tourism, a pioneering initiative is in the pipeline.
WCC president extends condolences over martyrdom of Iranian president

TEHRAN - The President of the World Crafts Council (WCC), Sa’ad al-Qaddumi, has expressed profound condolences following the martyrdom of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash.
Global tourism nears full recovery, reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels in early 2024

TEHRAN - Global tourism has made a remarkable comeback, reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the UN Tourism.

International

“Civilized world” demands prosecution for uncivilized war criminals

TEHRAN - Israel’s war minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday urged “nations of the civilized world” to oppose the request by the International Criminal Court Prosecutor Ahmad Khan for arrest warrants against Israel’s leaders and to declare they would ignore the warrants.
Israeli ministers "banned" from sensitive info

TEHRAN- Israeli media has revealed that some ministers in the "Political-Security Cabinet" have been banned from receiving sensitive information that has been leaked amid the genocidal war on Gaza.
Domino effect: Three European countries recognize Palestinian state

TEHRAN - The decision by three European countries to formally recognize Palestine as a state will lead to a heightened sense of isolation for both Israel and the United States, as they face growing international pressure over Tel Aviv’s brutal onslaught on the Gaza Strip.

Millions of Iranians bid heartfelt farewell to President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian