Tehran Times

2024-08-13 22:48
By Mona Hojat Ansari

‘Dead cat diplomacy’ fails here

Western calls, statements intended to tamper Iran's calculations ahead of retaliation against Israel

TEHRAN – The “dead cat diplomacy”, a tactic used to lay the blame at the opposing party and its allies’ feet when negotiations are on the brink of collapse or have already failed, may have been a coercive tool to pressure regional countries back in 1991, the time Israel could still present itself as the victim.
- Shielding the criminal

Iran will respond disproportionately to Israel's assassination of Haniyeh: Hamas envoy

TEHRAN- A representative of the Hamas Resistance movement in Iran has declared that Iran will seek retribution against the Israeli regime for the assassination of the Hamas leader in Tehran, potentially escalating to a higher military response.
Iran reserves rights to retaliate against Israel: acting FM

TEHRAN – Iran's acting foreign minister, Ali Baqeri Kani, has declared that the Islamic Republic retains the "inherent right" to retaliate against Israel for violations of its sovereignty.
$Inside Israel's fractured leadership: From total victory slogan to gibberish talking$
By Shahrokh Saei

Inside Israel's fractured leadership: From total victory slogan to gibberish talking

TEHRAN- Growing rifts within the Israeli establishment have turned the spotlight on the regime’s frustrations, strategic miscalculations and military failures amid its brutal war in the Gaza Strip.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli military stuck in Khan Younis

Hamas probes death of Israeli captive

TEHRAN- The Palestinian resistance continues to target the Israeli military on various fronts in the Gaza Strip, as Hamas announced an incident involving the death of one captive and the injury of two others.
Tehran says it won’t need ‘permission’ from other nations to defend sovereignty

TEHRAN – Iran has firmly reiterated its "recognized right" to defend its national sovereignty and establish deterrence against Israel, stating that the country does not seek permission from any nation to exercise this right.

Politics

Abbas Araqchi’s vision for Iranian foreign policy

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian presented his list of proposed ministers to parliament on Saturday. Abbas Araqchi, a seasoned Iranian diplomat has been nominated to serve as Iran’s foreign minister in Pezeshkian’s administration.
Iran Leader, Haniyeh shared goal of unifying Muslims: Haniyeh’s son

TEHRAN – The eldest son of Martyr Ismail Haniyeh has reaffirmed the unique and warm relationship between Ismail Haniyeh and the Leader of Islamic Revolution, underpinned by their shared goal of fostering unity among the Islamic nations for the sake of Palestine’s liberation.
Iran demands extradition of convicted citizen from Spain

TEHRAN- The secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has called on Iran’s Foreign Ministry to take action for the extradition of Mohammad Javad (Sasha) Sobhani from Spain.

Sports

Sotiris Manolopoulos appointed Iran basketball coach

TEHRAN - Sotirios Alex Manolopoulos was appointed as new head coach of Iran basketball team on Tuesday.
Iran opposite spiker Kazemi banned for two years

TEHRAN – Iran international opposite spiker Saber Kazemi has been banned from all volleyball for two years after he rejected to join the National Team for the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
N. Korea to host Iran in Laos in 2026 World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – North Korea and Iran match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round will be held at the New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane, Laos.

Culture

Exploring role of patterns in architecture and art in Patternitechture 4

TEHRAN-The 4th edition of the biennial art event Patternitechture is underway at the Niavaran Cultural Center in Tehran.
“Smoke” appears at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Spanish author José Ovejero’s “Smoke” (Humo) has recently been published by Ofoq Publications in Tehran.
Audio edition of "Friendship" available for Persian audience

TEHRAN-The audio version of the science writer and journalist Lydia Denworth’s acclaimed work “Friendship" has recently become available for Persian listeners.

Economy

New energy minister must focus on renewables

TEHRAN - In a meeting with legislators sitting on the Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on Monday, the proposed energy minister, Abbas Ali-Abadi, elaborated on his plan to increase electricity production, if he gets the necessary votes from the parliamentarians to take over the ministerial position.
Economic council ratifies NIOC plan to boost oil production

TEHRAN – Iran’s Economic Council has approved a plan proposed by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) to boost oil production in 34 oil fields, Shana reported.
Annual cereal exports reach 91,000 tons

TEHRAN - The head of the Board of Directors of the Iranian Cereal Association said that 91,000 tons of cereals were exported from the country in the previous Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2023 to March 20, 2024).

Society

Knowledge-based companies attend D-8 Technology Investment Meeting

TEHRAN –Attending the 6th Technology Investment Meeting (TIM) of D-8 Technology Transfer and Exchange Network (D-8 TTEN) held in Malaysia, Iranian knowledge-based firms showcased their capabilities.
Iranian universities to attend Higher Education Partnership Conference in Southeast Asia

TEHRAN –A total of 12 Iranian universities are scheduled to participate in the Higher Education Partnership Conference (HEPCON) which will be held in Bali, Indonesia, from August 28 to September 3.
ISSA technical commission elects Iran as vice-chairperson

TEHRAN –Mehdi Maskani, the head of Iran’s Civil Servants Pension Fund, has been elected as the vice-chairperson of the Technical Commission on Organization, Management, and Innovation of the International Social Security Association (ISSA).

Tourism

Tehran festival delves into Arbaeen heritage among nations

TEHRAN – The first international event dedicated to Arbaeen heritage took place in Tehran, bringing together scholars, researchers, and experts to explore the cultural and historical significance of the religious occasion which marks the culmination of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shia Imam.
Qeshm and Krasnodar named sister cities

TEHRAN - Qeshm and Krasnodar have been announced as sister cities, taking a step towards strengthening cultural ties between Iran and Russia.
MP calls for comprehensive restoration plan to preserve Dezful bridge and mills

TEHRAN – An Iranian member of Parliament has emphasized the need for a comprehensive restoration plan to preserve and enhance Dezful’s historical bridge and the city’s ancient watermills.

International

$Inside Israel's fractured leadership: From total victory slogan to gibberish talking$
Inside Israel's fractured leadership: From total victory slogan to gibberish talking

TEHRAN- Growing rifts within the Israeli establishment have turned the spotlight on the regime’s frustrations, strategic miscalculations and military failures amid its brutal war in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli military stuck in Khan Younis

TEHRAN- The Palestinian resistance continues to target the Israeli military on various fronts in the Gaza Strip, as Hamas announced an incident involving the death of one captive and the injury of two others.
Political ploy: Israel trying to smear Hamas ahead of ceasefire talks

TEHRAN- Israeli media have waged propaganda against Hamas after the Palestinian resistance movement put a condition on its participation in the upcoming ceasefire negotiations over the war in Gaza.

Western calls, statements intended to tamper Iran's calculations ahead of retaliation against Israel

Hamas probes death of Israeli captive