Tehran Times

2026-10-17 20:34
Either Security Together or Insecurity Together

Iran's FM tells OIC US has deepened distrust after two years of good-faith talks, making new talks impossible without credible guarantees.

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi told the 52nd Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Baghdad that lasting security in the region is indivisible: either states build security together, or they will endure insecurity together.
- Araghchi holds extensive diplomatic talks on UNGA sidelines
- Araghchi: Iran will stand firm against any aggression, even a 'Doomsday War'

The Leader's message commemorating National Nurse’s Day

TEHRAN- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has issued a message commemorating the birth anniversary of Lady Zeinab (pbuh) and National Nurse’s Day. In his message, he spoke of the presence of the women and daughters, who were like Lady Zeinab in Islamic Iran during the nation’s unprecedented Bi’tha (rising up), as being extraordinary.
Pezeshkian: Iran will not bow to coercion

US must know Iran will powerfully continue its engagement with the world relying on its people and in coordination with neighbors

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday stressed that Iran will not surrender to US pressure and threats and will not bow to coercion.
Iran reaffirms Strait of Hormuz closure, says passage must be coordinated

TEHRAN — Iranian military officials have reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to uncoordinated maritime traffic, linking any easing of restrictions to 'respect for Iran’s rights' and warning that continued US military presence in the region will deepen insecurity.
Iran raps UK for reversing roles of aggressor and victim

TEHRAN— Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned Britain’s accusations against Iran, accusing London of reversing the roles of aggressor and victim despite two rounds of unlawful aggression against the Islamic Republic in just nine months, including while Tehran was pursuing negotiations.
The end of Saudi Arabia’s Yemen 'containment strategy'

Saudi Arabia’s bid to “contain” the Ansarallah in Yemen while doubling down on economic growth at home is collapsing, posing one of the most serious tests for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman since he rose to power, according to analysts and diplomats.

Politics

‘Mother of all bombs’ will not rescue Trump from Iran war quagmire

TEHRAN — The possible use of America’s largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran may offer President Donald Trump a dramatic display of military power, but it is unlikely to resolve the strategic predicament facing Washington, analysts have warned, arguing that a spectacular explosion cannot substitute for a viable path out of a protracted war.
AI has enhanced Iran’s intelligence and targeting capabilities: Taeb

TEHRAN— Hossein Taeb, head of Iran’s Basij Organization, says the use of artificial intelligence in defense and intelligence operations has improved the accuracy of target identification and precision strikes, highlighting the technology’s growing role in Iran’s military capabilities.
Iran, 19 countries condemn Colombia’s embassy opening in occupied Al-Quds

TEHRAN — Iran and 19 other countries have condemned Colombia’s decision to open an embassy in occupied al-Quds, warning that the move violates international law, undermines the internationally recognized status of the Palestinian city and runs counter to efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state.

Sports

Leader congratulates U23 Greco-Roman team on world title

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, congratulated Iran's U23 Greco-Roman wrestling team on winning the World Championship title in the United States.
Iran’s U23s face an uncertain future

TEHRAN - Iran’s U23 football team are approaching another crucial stage in their development without a head coach, a settled management structure or a clearly defined roadmap towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Iran blind football defeat South Korea in 2026 Asian Para Games

TEHRAN – Iran blind football team defeated South Korea 3-1 in their second match at the 2026 Asian Para Games.

Culture

“Land of Angels” selected for Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker Babak Khajehpasha’s “Land of Angels” will be screened at the 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in Türkiye, continuing its presence at international film events.
“The Whisperer” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Italian writer Donato Carrisi’s debut novel “The Whisperer” has recently been published by Vazn-e Donya Publications in Tehran.
Kiarostami’s “Where Is the Friend’s House?” selected for Tokyo festival

TEHRAN- The 1987 Iranian film “Where Is the Friend’s House?” by the late acclaimed filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami will be screened at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival in Japan as part of a special program celebrating films cherished by legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa.

Economy

Economy minister stresses accelerating finalization of projects supported by Islamic Development Ban

TEHRAN- The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance emphasized the necessity of accelerating the finalization of approved projects, removing implementation obstacles, and using the Islamic Development Bank’s financing capacities to complete the country’s priority projects.
Iranian, Algerian central banks governors discuss enhancing economic cooperation

TEHRAN- The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran met and held talks with Mohand Bouri, Governor of the Central Bank of Algeria, on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Tehran, Astana eye expanded Caspian, rail cooperation

TEHRAN- The transport ministers of Iran and Kazakhstan, while emphasizing the development of transport routes and the use of Caspian Sea capacities, stressed the expansion of trade exchanges and the drafting of a comprehensive document on logistics and infrastructure cooperation between the two countries.

Society

Biodiversity, peace and security are interconnected, DOE chief says

TEHRAN - Environmental diplomacy can become an instrument of peace diplomacy, while the relationship between biodiversity, peace, and security should be viewed as a two-way relationship, Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said.
Iran puts forward six proposals to boost SCO anti-drug cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) has put forward six proposals to strengthen cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in combating illicit drugs and related crimes.
IRCS, ICRC hold workshops to strengthen readiness for CBRN incidents

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) have held the second and third training courses on Application of Personal Protective Equipment during Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents.

Tourism

Iran proposes joint tourism packages, measurable targets to boost Chinese arrivals

TEHRAN – Iran has proposed five practical measures to increase Chinese tourist arrivals, including joint travel packages, familiarization tours and direct cooperation between travel agencies, as it seeks to turn longstanding cultural ties with China into tangible tourism business.
Intl. Archaeology Day: A glimpse of Iran’s Paleolithic heritage and museums

TEHRAN - On 17 October, archaeologists and cultural institutions worldwide mark International Archaeology Day, highlighting archaeology’s contribution to our understanding of the human past. The occasion also invites reflection on the broader role of archaeology in reconstructing human history, investigating changing relationships between people and their environments, and communicating scientific knowledge to the public through museums and other cultural institutions.
Iran issues post-war tourism recovery and competitiveness strategy

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism ministry has issued a strategic and operational plan to revive the country’s tourism industry during the transition and post-war periods, with a focus on rebuilding its international tourism brand, improving competitiveness and coordinating recovery measures nationwide.

International

Israeli firm weaponized online ads to hack targets, spy on hundreds of millions

TEHRAN — An Israeli advertising company turned the banner ad into a hacking tool, and for at least two years the companies running the world’s ad platforms failed to stop it.
Caught in an imbroglio, Trump resorts to more blatant lies and misleading claims

TEHRAN – Donald Trump appears to be losing his grip on reality as the November 3 congressional midterm elections approach.
Beijing’s mediating power in international crises

TEHRAN – In the new international order, the concept of “power” is no longer defined solely by the number of nuclear warheads, overseas military bases, or classical security alliances; rather, the new geometry of global power is shaped by the capacity of supply chains, currency exchanges, infrastructure investments, and economic interdependence.