Tehran Times

By Shahrokh Saei

Exclusive: Abu Shamala says heroic Al-Aqsa Storm shattered Israel's dreams

Iran, Hezbollah and Yemen’s Ansarullah have embraced the Palestinian cause

TEHRAN- Israel has been reeling in the aftermath of a surprise military operation carried out by Hamas in southern Israel on October 7.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah fires more than 100 rockets at Israel

TEHRAN- Lebanon’s Hezbollah has responded to an Israeli assault on the Bekaa region by targeting the Israeli military barracks with more than 100 rockets.
Iran denies US election meddling allegations

TEHRAN- The Iranian Permanent Mission to the United Nations has categorically dismissed allegations regarding Tehran's involvement in the 2024 US presidential election, labeling the claims as “unsubstantiated.”
German-affiliated center closed in Iran over financial fraud, other illegal activities

TEHRAN – Iran's judiciary has shut down two branches of a language center linked to Germany, after the German-owned Goethe Institute committed several illegal activities including financial fraud.
Bust of late Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian displayed in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Society for the Defense of Palestinian Nation (SDPN) unveiled a bust of the late Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Tuesday, in a ceremony attended by high-ranking Iranian officials.

Politics

Iran hails free trade agreement with Eurasian Economic Union

TEHRAN- The Iranian ambassador to Russia has praised the free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), emphasizing its potential to impact the export of various goods positively.
Iran’s response to Israel may not be repeating past operation: IRGC

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has signaled that Iran’s retaliation against Israel may take a different form from previous actions.
Arbaeen a display of Islamic power: Gen. Baqeri

TEHRAN – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has highlighted the significance of the annual Arabeen pilgrimage which draws millions of Muslims to the Iraqi city of Karbala each year.

Iran basketball chief Davari provides details of Manolopoulos appointment

TEHRAN - Javad Davari, president of the Iranian Basketball Federation, provided some details about the appointment of Sotirios Alex Manolopoulos as the head coach of national team.
Milad Mohammadi joins Persepolis

TEHRAN – Persepolis football club completed the signing of Iran international winger Milad Mohammadi Monday night.
Sepahan complete signing of French midfielder Nzonzi

TEHRAN – Iranian football club Sepahan have signed former France national team midfielder Steven Nzonzi.

Jane Goodall’s “In the Shadow of Man” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “In the Shadow of Man” by the renowned English zoologist and primatologist Jane Goodall has been released in the book market across Iran.
Promoting Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iranian board game “Mokebdar”

TEHRAN-The Iranian board game “Mokebdar” with the theme of Arbaeen was unveiled at Karestan Baharestan, a large innovation complex for culture and art in Tehran, last Tuesday.
6 Iranian movies to compete in Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival

TEHRAN-Six movies from Iran will compete in the 10th Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival (MNFF), slated to be held from August 21 to 25 in Vermont, the U.S.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan explore avenues of co-op in maritime, transit sectors

TEHRAN – In an online meeting between Head of Hormozagn Province’s Ports and Maritime Department Hossein Abbas-Nejad and Kyrgyzstan’s Deputy Economy and Commerce Minister Nazarbek Kamaldinovich the two sides discussed ways of expanding cooperation in ports and transit sectors.
Iran’s quarterly export to Afghanistan up 31% on year

TEHRAN – The value of Iran’s export to Afghanistan increased 31 percent during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the head of Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce stated.
Intl. leather, footwear exhibit running in Tehran

TEHRAN - The 11th International Exhibition of Footwear, Bag Leather, and Related Industries (MPEX 2024) kicked off at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Monday, IRIB reported.

IHiT in Kenya lays the ground for success in new markets: official

TEHRAN –Iran house of innovation and technology (iHiT) in Kenya has created new opportunities for Iranian knowledge-based companies to achieve significant success in global markets, particularly in Kenya, which is known as a gateway to East Africa, the CEO of iHiT in Kenya has said.
Lake Urmia hosting migratory grey cranes, flamingos

TEHRAN –The first flocks of migratory grey cranes and flamingos have been spotted in satellite wetlands of Lake Urmia, northwestern West Azarbaijan province, an official with the provincial department of environment, has said.
UNDP places Iranian NGO among Equator Prize winners

TEHRAN - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced Miras Parishan Kazeroon (MPK), a Non-Governmental Organization from Iran, as one of the winners of the prestigious Equator Prize 2024.

Picturesque Hajij village eyes UNESCO World Heritage status

TEHRAN - The picturesque village of Hajij, nestled in the UNESCO-registered Cultural Landscape of Uramanat in western Iran, is on the path to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Iranian handicrafts make their mark on intl. markets

TEHRAN — Iranian handicrafts continue to gain recognition in global markets, with exports to countries around the world, according to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
Long-lived trees in Kashan: 30 identified, five registered as national heritage

TEHRAN – The head of Kashan's Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has said 30 long-lived trees have so far been identified across Kashan and its nearby villages, of which five are registered on Iran’s list for natural heritage.

Exclusive: Abu Shamala says heroic Al-Aqsa Storm shattered Israel's dreams

TEHRAN- Israel has been reeling in the aftermath of a surprise military operation carried out by Hamas in southern Israel on October 7.
Hezbollah fires more than 100 rockets at Israel

TEHRAN- Lebanon’s Hezbollah has responded to an Israeli assault on the Bekaa region by targeting the Israeli military barracks with more than 100 rockets.
Arbaeen this year: All eyes on Gaza

TEHRAN - The U.S.-backed Israeli genocidal war in Gaza has prompted this year’s Arbaeen, the largest annual pilgrimage in the world, to raise awareness about Palestine.