Politicization of Ukrainian plane crash must be rejected, Zarif says

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that politicization of the Ukrainian passenger plane crash must be rejected.

Iran volleyball learn opponents at Tokyo 2020

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team have learned their opponents at the 2020 Olympic Games.

By staff and agency

Canadian CEO says Trump is responsible for Ukrainian plane crash

The CEO of a Canadian company affected by the Ukrainian plane crash on Wednesday has said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions in the Middle East were ultimately responsible for death of victims.

Iran earn first win at 2019 FIVB World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran came from behind to beat Canada 3-1 (18-25, 25-23, 27-25, 25-19) at Nagano White Ring arena to register their first win at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Men's World Cup on Friday.

Egypt stun Iran at FIVB World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran suffered second defeat in a row at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Men's World Cup, losing to Egypt 3-1 on Wednesday.

MP urges seizure of Canada-destined ships in retaliation

TEHRAN – A top Iranian lawmaker has denounced Canada’s seizure of Iran’s assets, saying Canadian shipments crossing the Strait of Hormuz should be confiscated by Iran in retaliation.

Raisi: Iran to have Canada’s assets seized in retaliation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Ebrahimi Raisi has warned Canada that if it does not reverse its decision on confiscating Iran’s assets, the Iranian Judiciary and Foreign Ministry will cooperate to identify Canada’s assets through international bodies and have them seized.

Kadkhodaei: Seizure of Iran’s assets in Canada is an example of ‘economic terrorism’

TEHRAN – Abbasali Kadkhodaei, the spokesman for the Guardian Council, has described the recent move by Canada to sell $30 million worth of Iranian assets as a blatant example of “state-run economic terrorism.”

Canada taking hostage welfare of 400,000 Iranian expatriates for political ends

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry says the Ottawa government has been taking hostage the welfare of 400,000 Iranians living in Canada for political ends.

Canadian Inspector Reveals Bolton’s Involvement in Money Laundering

A Canadian Police inspector has disclosed the results of investigation into a drug-trafficking case that provide clues about US National Security Advisor John Bolton’s involvement in money laundering and suspicious financial transactions.

Iran victorious over Canadian team at William Jones Cup

TEHRAN – Iran U23 basketball team defeated University of British Columbia (UBS) Thunderbirds 72-61 at Day 5 of the 41st William Jones Cup.

Iran extend winning run to six in 2019 FIVB VNL

TEHRAN – Iran swept past Canada in straight sets (25-15, 26-24, 25-16) at the third competition week of the men’s 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League in Urmia, West Azarbaijan province on Friday.

Iran, Switzerland ink deal on protection of Iran’s interests in Canada

TEHRAN – Top officials from Iran and Switzerland have signed an agreement on protection of Tehran’s interests in Canada.

Tehran rebuffs Ottawa’s anti-Iran remarks

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed recent allegations by Canada against Iran and its regional influence.

Prosecutor: Canada has turned into safe haven for embezzlers

TEHRAN – Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, Iran’s prosecutor general, said on Wednesday that Canada has turned into a safe haven for embezzlers.

Noruz added to Vancouver calendar of events

TEHRAN – Vancouver City Council has added Noruz, the Persian new year festivity, to its official celebrations and observations calendar.

Man arrested for trying to smuggle opium to Canada

TEHRAN – According to the chief of Tehran province’s counter-narcotics police, a person has been arrested for attempting to smuggle opium from Iran to Canada in postal packages.

By Maryam Khormaie

Sanctions on Iran or trade warfare? What is the pretext for punishing Huawei in America?

TEHRAN - Canada has arrested a senior Huawei technology company official suspected of violating sanctions against Iran at the request of U.S. officials.

Canada’s “Fauve” named best at Tehran short film festival

TEHRAN – “Fauve”, Canadian director Jérémy Comte’s drama about a childhood game of one-upmanship between two boys, was picked as best fiction film at the 35th Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF), the organizers announced on Tuesday.

By Mehdi Sepahvand, Political Editor

Tehran says still can’t understand why Canada unilaterally cut ties

TEHRAN - Tehran still cannot understand why Canada unilaterally severed diplomatic ties with Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi told the Tehran Times on Sunday after a former Canadian diplomat had criticized Ottawa for the current diplomatic blackout.

‘Stupid law’ preventing Canada’s re-engagement with Iran: retired envoy

The real reason the Liberal government hasn’t been able to re-establish relations with Iran is due to its adherence to a “stupid” Canadian law allowing the seizure of Iranian assets, says Canada’s recently expelled ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

2 Iranian movies to compete in Calgary festival   

TEHRAN – The Iranian films “Orange Days” and “3 Faces” will be competing in the Calgary International Film Festival in Canada.

Iran B runners-up at William Jones Cup

TEHRAN – Iran B basketball team finished in second place in the 40th William Jones Cup on Sunday at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in Taiwan.

William Jones Cup: Iran beaten by 3D Global Sports

TEHRAN – Iran B lost to Canadian basketball team 3D Global Sports 77-67 at the 2018 William Jones Cup in Taiwan on Wednesday.

Tehran condoles Canada over heat wave deaths

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Monday extended sympathies to the Canadian nation over the recent heat wave-linked death tolls.

By Hanif Ghaffari

U.S. and European Troika's bargain over JCPOA

TEHRAN - The U.S.-EU conflict over the United States announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico and the EU has entered a new phase. The tariffs, which took effect from Friday, will end a two-month exemption for the U.S. allies. Accordingly, Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission said:

Iran, Canada started no talks on resuming ties: Vaezi

TEHRAN – Iran’s presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi has said that Iran and Canada had started no talks on resuming relations that the Canadian parliament decided to stop it.

Canada’s Trudeau votes against relations with Iran

TEHRAN – On Tuesday afternoon, Canada’s Liberal cabinet rose to vote on a Conservative motion to reverse the country’s long-stated goal to improve relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Toronto Sun reported.

By M.A. Saki

It’s essential to protect world order from U.S. harm

In a speech at the Iranian Foreign Ministry Institute for Political and International Studies in November 2013, former German Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor Joschka Fischer said the United States is the only power which can guarantee a certain order in the world.

SCO summiteers back full implementation of JCPOA

TEHRAN – Leaders of countries member to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) issued a statement on Sunday urging a “full and efficient” implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).