Tehran Times

2024-11-15 22:37
'Ball in West's court'

Tehran reaffirms peaceful nature of nuclear program during Grossi's visit, says confrontational measures will be reciprocated

TEHRAN – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi’s visit to Tehran this week underscored Iran’s ongoing commitment to constructive dialogue over its nuclear program.
- Iran says ready for nuclear talks with E3 based on interests and rights
- IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to visit Iran for key nuclear talks

By Professor Hossein Askari

America: Making a mockery of the international rule of law

There will be a price to pay!

PORTLAND - The United States boasts about its pivotal role in establishing the post-WWII international system and its guardrails, both of which have supported unprecedented social and material progress while avoiding a world war. Yet decades of blind support for Israel is in the process of destroying all vestiges of what America holds so dear, a tragedy that will haunt America and Americans for years to come.
By Shahrokh Saei

US shifts gears: From charm offensive to open support for Israeli occupation

TEHRAN - The United States has pulled no punches in supporting Israel despite the heinous crimes perpetrated by the regime over the past decades.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah strikes Israeli military bases

TEHRAN- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has announced a series of operations targeting key Israeli military bases.
American media claims Musk met with Iran’s UN envoy in New York

TEHRAN – Elon Musk, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations on Monday, according to the New York Times citing two unnamed “Iranian officials”.
IRGC chief warns of 'painful blows' as Iran prepares for Operation True Promise III

TEHRAN – The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has renewed Iran’s vow to retaliate against Israel’s aggression against the country last month, saying the regime will be receiving “painful blows”.

Politics

Larijani delivers Leader’s message in visits to Lebanon, Syria

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei, pledged Iran’s support for the Resistance while delivering the Leader’s message to officials in Syria and Lebanon.
Iranian envoy discussing restoration of ties in Morrocco, report says

TEHRAN – Signs of a thaw in relations between Morocco and Iran are emerging, with the Moroccan news outlet Ya Biladi reporting that an Iranian “security envoy” has engaged in discussions with Moroccan officials in Rabat.
Iranian embassy in Damascus strongly condemns Israeli attack on Islamic Jihad office

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran's embassy in Damascus has vehemently condemned the recent Israeli airstrike on the Islamic Jihad Movement's office in Syria, which resulted in the martyrdom of two prominent leaders of the Palestinian group.

Sports

Sitting volleyball player Alipour aims for 2032 Paralympics

TEHRAN – Iran’s sitting volleyball powerhouse server Meisam Alipour has set his sight on competing in the 2032 Paralympic Games.
Iran beat Ireland at 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup

TEHRAN - Iran’s football team defeated Ireland 3-0 at the 2024 Cerebral Palsy World Cup underway in Salou, Spain on Thursday.
Iran defeat DPR Korea in 2026 World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran football team defeated DPR Korea 3-2 in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday.

Culture

President Pezeshkian visits acclaimed scholar Mohammad-Ali Movahhed

TEHRAN- In a significant acknowledgment of literary and scholarly contributions, President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the home of Mohammad-Ali Movahhed, a distinguished poet, writer, and authority on mysticism, who is also a member of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature.
Four awards for Iran at 7th Hanoi International Film Festival

TEHRAN-Iranian cinema was the big winner of the 7th Hanoi International Film Festival, as it won four awards from among the total 10 awards.
Persian language courses launched at University of Belgrade

TEHRAN- The Persian language courses, organized by the cultural attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Saadi Foundation, have been launched at the Center for Persian Studies at the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade, attracting numerous enthusiasts eager to learn Persian.

Economy

Value of Iran’s petchem export up 24% in 7 months on year

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s petrochemical export increased by 24 percent in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to the former head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
Iran, Qatar discuss expansion of trade ties

TEHRAN- During a meeting between Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi and Qatar’s Ambassador to Iran Saad Abdullah Saad Al Mahmoud Al Shareef, at the place of the ministry in Tehran, the two sides discuss the ways to expand economic and trade ties between the two countries.
Bank loans to knowledge-based firms increase 47.7%

TEHRAN- The Iranian banking system paid 1.891 quadrillion rials (about $3.152 billion) of facilities to knowledge-based companies in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), to register a 47.7 percent rise compared to the same period in the previous year.

Society

DOE discusses environmental issues with UNFCCC, ECO

TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), in separate meetings with Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and Asad Majeed Khan, the secretary general of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), have explored ways to boost international and regional cooperation.
Winners of Science Promotion Award honored

TEHRAN – The winners of the 25th edition of the Science Promotion Award were announced and honored on Thursday, the last day of Science Promotion Week.
Academy of Sciences of Iran elected as AASSA vice-president

TEHRAN –The Academy of Sciences of Iran has been elected as the vice president of the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA).

Tourism

President Pezeshkian visits 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the 37th National Exhibition of Handicrafts on Friday evening, marking the third day of the major event.
Private sector collaborates to boost handicraft exports

TEHRAN - Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture is stepping up efforts to promote Persian handicrafts by fostering international partnerships and implementing policy reforms.
Traditional side dish Khoresht-e Maast gains WIPO label

TEHRAN - Khoresht-e Maast, a traditional Iranian stew made with yogurt, has been officially patented by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a subsidiary of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

International

America: Making a mockery of the international rule of law

PORTLAND - The United States boasts about its pivotal role in establishing the post-WWII international system and its guardrails, both of which have supported unprecedented social and material progress while avoiding a world war. Yet decades of blind support for Israel is in the process of destroying all vestiges of what America holds so dear, a tragedy that will haunt America and Americans for years to come.
Hezbollah strikes Israeli military bases

TEHRAN- The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has announced a series of operations targeting key Israeli military bases.
US shifts gears: From charm offensive to open support for Israeli occupation

TEHRAN - The United States has pulled no punches in supporting Israel despite the heinous crimes perpetrated by the regime over the past decades.

Tehran reaffirms peaceful nature of nuclear program during Grossi's visit, says confrontational measures will be reciprocated

There will be a price to pay!