Tehran Times

2025-11-02 21:34
By Mona Hojat Ansari

‘We will rebuild our nuclear sites,’ Pezeshkian says after meeting nuclear officials

TEHRAN – With the extent of damage at Iranian nuclear sites following illegal U.S.-Israeli attacks remaining unknown to the West and the public, President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced Tehran will rebuild its nuclear industry, while security chief Ali Larijani stated the country is ready for talks that do not include 'unacceptable conditions'.
- US betrayed diplomacy, Araghchi tells EU policy chief after attacks on nuclear sites
- An olive branch between the wolf’s teeth

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Washington is instigator rather than mediator

BEIRUT—Since the outbreak of the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon and West Asia at large, Washington has entrenched its role as the region’s primary instigator, not a neutral mediator.
By Soheila Zarfam

War didn't halt enrichment; pressure won't either

Araghchi says a 'fair' deal possible if US scraps 'unacceptable' conditions

TEHRAN – In an interview with Qatari media, Iran's foreign minister reiterated what has essentially been the country’s position for decades: the United States cannot make Iran blink. Neither sanctions, nor threats, nor even wars – like the one Washington and Israel waged against Iran in June – will succeed. A win-win deal remains the only off-ramp from the escalating high tensions.
By Garsha Vazirian

Can Iraq navigate November’s vote without succumbing to Washington’s coercion?

TEHRAN – Iraq’s November 11 parliamentary election will be judged less by campaign rhetoric than by the mechanics of participation and the geopolitics that frame them.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israel intensifies truce violations in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime continues violating the Gaza truce with deadly attacks, widespread destruction, aid obstruction, and mounting civilian casualties. Five people have been killed and 17 bodies recovered over the past 24 hours, Gaza’s Health Ministry said in a statement.
By Shahrokh Saei

From Abe to Takaichi: A historic milestone, a familiar path

TEHRAN – Sanae Takaichi’s election as Japan’s first female prime minister on October 21 was a landmark moment in a country long dominated by male political leadership. But while her rise broke a gender barrier, her governance so far reflects continuity more than change. Takaichi is not a political outsider—she’s a veteran of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and a protégé of the late Shinzo Abe, whose nationalist and conservative legacy continues to shape Japan’s direction.

Politics

Mass rally held in France in solidarity with Iranian academic Mahdieh Esfandiari

A group of French, Arab and international human rights activists have staged a mass rally in the French capital, Paris, in solidarity with Iranian academic Mahdieh Esfandiari.
Tehran–Moscow partnership will not yield to foreign pressure: Russian envoy

TEHRAN – Russia has reiterated that its relations with Iran will continue to be guided by the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, emphasizing that Moscow will not yield to external pressure or seek alternatives to its close ties with Tehran.
What the West fails to understand about Iran

The recent article published by the American magazine The Atlantic, titled “In Iran, Anything Can Happen,” once again reflects the same biased and colonial gaze that the West has long held toward Iran and its people.

Sports

We must not underestimate Al Shorta: Skocic

TEHRAN – Iran’s Tractor head coach Dragan Skocic says his team will not underestimate Al Shorta ahead of their clash in the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Elite on Monday.
Iran’s Generation Z shines bright at Asian Youth Games

TEHRAN - In Manama, Bahrain, Iran’s young athletes, known as “Ambassadors of Hope”, delivered a breakthrough performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, finishing fourth overall with 22 gold, 18 silver, and 36 bronze medals.
Tabatabaei takes gold at Cap d’Agde 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian grandmaster Mohammadamin Tabatabaei captured the gold medal at the Cap d’Agde 2025 Open Grand Prix in France.

Culture

Iranian filmmaker Ebrahim Mokhtari to chair international jury at French film festival

TEHRAN – Iranian filmmaker Ebrahim Mokhtari will serve as the president of the international jury of the 4th New Persian Images Festival, where a number of films from Iran will be screened.
UNESCO names Bayazid Bastami, Allameh Tabataba’i as commemorative figures for 2026–2027 cycle

TEHRAN- Bayazid Bastami and Allameh Tabataba’i; two prominent figures of Iranian mysticism and philosophy, have been listed among UNESCO’s commemorative programs for the 2026–2027 period.
"The Waltz of Chance" to go on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN- An adaptation of French playwright Victor Haim’s play "The Waltz of Chance" ("La Valse du Hasard") is scheduled to go on stage at Tehran's City Theater Complex on Tuesday.

Economy

Alborz, Russia sign industrial co-op deal to boost exports, technology transfer

TEHRAN – An industrial cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between Iran’s Alborz Province and Russia to expand exports, promote technology transfer, and apply modern innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI) in industrial production, officials said.
Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to strengthen trade, economic co-op

TEHRAN- Iran's ambassador in Islamabad and Pakistan's Commerce Minister met and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
License issued for establishing Iranian products, services trade, marketing center in Baghdad

TEHRAN- The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) has issued the preliminary license for the establishment of an Iranian products and services commercial and marketing center in Baghdad, Iraq, to the Organization of Specialists and Managers.

Society

Over 1,700 nanotech products receive certificates in a year

TEHRAN – Over the past Iranian year (March 2024 –March 2025), a total of 1,735 nanotechnology products received nanoscale certificates from the Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council and were commercialized by 201 companies.
Iran explores avenues to foster sci-tech ties with Pakistan, Nigeria

TEHRAN – Holding separate meetings with the Pakistani Minister of State for the Ministry of Federal Education, Wajiha Qamar, and the Nigerian Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf has explored avenues to develop scientific and technological ties between Iran and the two other countries.
16th Iran Nanotechnology Exhibition kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – The 16th Iran Nanotechnology Exhibition opened at Tehran Permanent International Fairground on Sunday and will run till November 5.

Tourism

India’s embassy in Tehran marks Diwali with cultural celebration

TEHRAN – On Saturday evening, the Embassy of India in Tehran celebrated Diwali, aka the Festival of Lights, with a cultural event held at the residence of the Indian ambassador, attended by diplomats, Iranian artists, and cultural figures.
Intl. Iranology congress to be held in Tehran and Shiraz in mid-November

TEHRAN – An international Iranology congress, organized by the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization and the Iranology Foundation, will take place in Tehran and Shiraz from Nov. 15 to 18.
Intl. conference opportunity to introduce one of hottest spots on Earth

TERHAN—The Fourth International Lut Desert Tourism Conference will be a unique opportunity to introduce tourism and investment capacities in one of the hottest spots on Earth, said Head of South Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Seyyed Ahmad Barabadi.

International

Washington is instigator rather than mediator

BEIRUT—Since the outbreak of the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon and West Asia at large, Washington has entrenched its role as the region’s primary instigator, not a neutral mediator.
Can Iraq navigate November’s vote without succumbing to Washington’s coercion?

TEHRAN – Iraq’s November 11 parliamentary election will be judged less by campaign rhetoric than by the mechanics of participation and the geopolitics that frame them.
Israel intensifies truce violations in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime continues violating the Gaza truce with deadly attacks, widespread destruction, aid obstruction, and mounting civilian casualties. Five people have been killed and 17 bodies recovered over the past 24 hours, Gaza’s Health Ministry said in a statement.

Araghchi says a 'fair' deal possible if US scraps 'unacceptable' conditions