Tehran Times

2026-10-13 20:01
By Seyed Mohammad Torabi

London Bombs, London Blames

Iran rejects Fairford attribution as baseless, says London cannot evade accountability for role in aggression against Iran: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Britain's accusation linking Tehran to an alleged security incident at RAF Fairford air base, dismissing it as an ugly plot designed to fuel Iranophobia and evade accountability for London's direct participation in the ongoing American-Zionist military aggression against the Iranian nation.
- US scrambles all 12 B-1 bombers out of Britain over unexplained threats
- UK has sanctioned IRGC in its entirety: minister

Iran warns US against renewed military action, stresses readiness for diplomacy and defense

TEHRAN — Iran has warned the United States against any renewed military action, saying the consequences would extend beyond the region, while reaffirming its readiness to pursue diplomacy on the basis of realistic proposals and mutual respect for commitments.
Iran pursues fate of pilots in Qatar, vows justice for Minab school victims

TEHRAN — Iran is pursuing diplomatic and legal efforts to protect its national interests, determine the status of Iranian pilots in Qatar and secure justice for the victims of the February 28 attack on a primary school in Minab, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday.
US claims do not match what we see on the ground: Baqaei

TEHRAN— Iran has dismissed US assertions that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to normal, saying Washington’s continued naval blockade and economic sanctions are incompatible with restoring security to the strategic waterway.
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Yemen Leaves Riyadh Grounded

Repeated strikes close Riyadh airport and shatter Saudi air defenses as Ansarallah enforces its 'blockade for blockade' doctrine

TEHRAN — Riyadh’s airport has been hit five times since Tuesday, October 6, by Saudi authorities’ own count, and the government cannot promise a sixth will not come. On Saturday, a missile struck King Khalid International Airport, killing at least 13 people and wounding more than 300, according to the kingdom. On Sunday, another projectile set Terminal 4 on fire. On Monday, the Saudi civil aviation authority extended the shutdown.
Parliament vice-speaker warns regional states: Siding with US will not bring security

TEHRAN – Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Nikzad warned neighboring countries on Monday that placing their territory and facilities at the disposal of the United States will not create security for them.

Politics

Iran develops countermeasures against Starlink

TEHRAN — Iran has developed technical capabilities to identify and disrupt unauthorized Starlink satellite internet terminals, while intensifying its efforts through international regulatory channels to compel the service to comply with telecommunications rules governing its operations inside Iranian territory.
Iran has reached developed nations’ level in nuclear science, says AEOI chief

TEHRAN — Iran has attained a level of nuclear science and technology comparable to that of developed countries and is now manufacturing domestically the equipment and systems required by its national industries, Vice President and Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) chief Mohammad Eslami said on Tuesday.
Iran, Azerbaijan seek to translate bilateral agreements into concrete action

TEHRAN — Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has underscored Tehran’s commitment to strengthening ties with Azerbaijan, implementing bilateral agreements and expanding cooperation across a broad range of areas of mutual interest.

Sports

Iran sitting volleyball target historic fifth consecutive Asian Para Games gold

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team will head into the upcoming Asian Para Games in Nagoya with a clear objective: extend their remarkable dominance and capture a fifth consecutive gold medal at the continental multi-sport event.
Tractor coach dissatisfied with draw against Al Shamal

TEHRAN - Tractor head coach Javad Nekounam was disappointed his side failed to turn their dominance into three points.
Esteghlal could have scored more goals against Al Gharafa: Bakhtiarizadeh

TEHRAN - Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh felt Esteghlal should have won by a wider margin following their 2-1 defeat of Qatar’s Al Gharafa SC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027 tie on Monday.

Culture

Restored “Bashu, the Little Stranger” to go on screen in Montreal

TEHRAN- A restored 4K version of the late Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzaie’s acclaimed film “Bashu, the Little Stranger” will be screened at Cinéma Moderne in Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday evening.
Tehran Symphony Orchestra to perform “In the Italian Style” concert

TEHRAN- The Tehran Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nasir Heidarian and featuring cellist Majid Esmaeili as soloist, will present a concert titled “In the Italian Style” at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on October 20.
Sophocles’ “Antigone” on stage in Mahallat

TEHRAN – The play “Antigone” by Sophocles is being performed at the Artists Forum in Mahallat, Markazi Province.

Economy

Government, parliament must reach a common understanding to manage economic conditions: Qalibaf

TEHRAN- Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, emphasizing the necessity of coordination and consensus between the government and parliament in managing the country's economic conditions, said: "Accurate assessment of the current situation and outlining upcoming scenarios can provide the basis for more effective decision-making to improve people's livelihoods and manage economic challenges in the second half of the year."
Financial transactions with Russia are possible: TPO head

TEHRAN- Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), in response to a question about the organization’s measures to facilitate financial exchanges between Iranian traders and the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), especially Russia, said: “One of the important issues in trade development is preferential and free trade agreements, which have been pursued seriously in the recent period and are being developed.”
World standards day ceremony held in Tehran

TEHRAN- The ceremony commemorating World Standards Day was held on the morning of October 13, under the slogan "Shared Vision for a Better World" and focusing on "Clean and Affordable Energy." The event was organized by the National Standards Organization of Iran and attended by a number of national officials and those active in the quality sector at the Summit Hall.

Society

“Nurse, Ambassador of Life” program to reach over 800 schools nationwide

TEHRAN – A national program titled “Nurse, Ambassador of Life” will be implemented in more than 800 schools across the country, with the participation of 64 universities of medical sciences, to promote life-saving skills and improve students’ preparedness for emergencies.
Iraqi students taking Persian Language Proficiency Test more than triple

TEHRAN – A total of 268 Iraqi students have taken the Persian Language Proficiency Test at six centers across Iraq, marking a more than threefold increase from the 78 participants recorded last year.
Iran eyes African markets through technology cooperation with Senegal

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have explored ways to strengthen scientific and technological cooperation with Senegal, positioning the West African country as a gateway for Iranian knowledge-based companies seeking to expand into African markets.

Tourism

North Khorasan, the province I almost missed

TEHRAN - A friend’s suggestion was all it took to set me on the road to North Khorasan, one of the few Iranian provinces I had never visited and, until then, had rarely considered as a travel destination.
Jajarm offers budget-friendly rural escape, but rail links need improvement

JAJARM, North Khorasan Province – With its quiet rural surroundings, historical railway station and proximity to protected natural areas, Jajarm has the potential to attract travelers seeking an affordable alternative to Iran’s busier tourist destinations. But poor railway facilities, limited train tickets and a shortage of visitor services remain major obstacles to turning that potential into a thriving tourism destination.
Dozens of possible dinosaur footprints emerge in Iran, researcher urges urgent documentation

TEHRAN – A rock surface bearing dozens of possible dinosaur footprints has been exposed in Iran following a landslide, prompting a paleontologist to call for urgent scientific investigation and documentation to protect the traces from weathering and erosion.

International

Baku arrests dozens as hijab ban empties schools

TEHRAN — “I don’t have a single B on my report card. Is this the respect I get?” The girl standing at the school gate was crying, and the officials in front of her did not move. “Have I ever done anything wrong? And now you’re telling me I can’t enter the school. Why should I have to give up my religion?”
Yemen Leaves Riyadh Grounded

TEHRAN — Riyadh’s airport has been hit five times since Tuesday, October 6, by Saudi authorities’ own count, and the government cannot promise a sixth will not come. On Saturday, a missile struck King Khalid International Airport, killing at least 13 people and wounding more than 300, according to the kingdom. On Sunday, another projectile set Terminal 4 on fire. On Monday, the Saudi civil aviation authority extended the shutdown.
German silence on Gaza and the West Bank ‘has been loud’: Philippe Sands

TEHRAN — Philippe Sands, a professor of law at University College London and human rights lawyer at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, has criticized Germany’s “silence on crimes committed on the territory of Palestine, in Gaza and in the West Bank.”