Tehran Times

2025-10-27 21:04
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Hezbollah: Firm readiness for defense

Naim Qassem tells Israel: “What you failed to achieve before, you will not achieve again”

BEIRUT — In his first year as leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem has driven Hezbollah’s recovery, refusing to yield to grief or crisis and instead launching a disciplined campaign to rebuild its military, moral, and organizational strength.
- We will fight whoever wants to disarm Hezbollah: Sheikh Qassem
- Hezbollah chief denounces sedition fueled by Nawaf Salam cabinet

By Shahab Sarmadi

Gaza’s suffering deepens despite Trump’s ceasefire plan

TEHRAN – More than two weeks after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the people of Gaza continue to endure catastrophic humanitarian conditions.
By Batool Subeiti

The illusion of peace in defeat

LONDON - The war fronts backing Gaza have decided to stand against the Israeli attempt to eliminate the Gazan resistance. The resistance was in a state of defense and not in a state of attack throughout Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. There is a difference between one who holds a rightful position and moves within that circle, and one who practices tyranny to achieve illegitimate goals.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli-backed militias face deadly risks in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Zionist regime’s secret plan in Gaza is to arm local militias to weaken Hamas and reshape control from within.
A new barter agreement set to transform Iran-Pakistan ties

Pakistan’s ambassador to Tehran says the deal ‘significant and valuable’

TEHRAN – During a press conference at the Pakistani embassy in Tehran, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, said the two countries are poised for even deeper ties as a recently signed barter agreement begins implementation and expands to include various sectors.
Envoy details China's latest development plan in gathering with Iranian journalists

TEHRAN – On Monday, China's Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, invited journalists from major Iranian media outlets to the Chinese embassy in Tehran to expound on Beijing's recently drafted development plan and its vision for diplomatic ties with the rest of the world.

Politics

Iran’s satellite industry a low-cost one, says space chief, as country aims to attract customers

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Space Agency says the country manufactures satellites domestically at a low-cost.
Redefining dignity: How Iran is rebuilding from inside out after the war

The morning after Israel’s attack on Tehran was reminiscent of the moments experienced by major cities after their own crises: silent streets, scattered sirens, and eyes still uncertain of how to look at the world again. According to official figures, more than a thousand people lost their lives, including hundreds of women and children. Yet beyond these numbers, a deeper issue was taking shape — a crisis of trust.
Relations with Russia at a ‘very good and developing level’, Iran's envoy briefs Parliament

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, told Iranian lawmakers that relations between Tehran and Moscow are at a “very good and developing level,” citing growing economic, political, and strategic cooperation, and reaffirming that Russia continues to support Iran’s positions on key regional and nuclear issues.

Sports

Iranian athlete Keyhan banned for eight years

TEHRAN – Iranian 3,000 meters runner Hossein Keyhani has been banned for eight years following a positive test for erythropoietin (EPO).
Hashemian out, Osmar in: Managerial chaos hits Persepolis again

TEHRAN - Persepolis, Iran’s most decorated football club, find themselves in a state of confusion and managerial chaos once again.
Iran freestyle runners-up at U23 World Championships

TEHRAN – For the second time this year, the U.S. and Iran were involved in a thrilling team-title race in Freestyle at the World Championships, with the U.S. eventually clinching the title.

Culture

The Last to Leave: An ambassador's pledge and a bridge of trust

TEHRAN- On October 19, the Tehran Times hosted a high-level delegation from the South Korean Embassy, led by His Excellency Ambassador Kim Junpyo. The visit featured extensive and constructive talks with the newspaper's directors and editors, as well as an exclusive interview with the Ambassador, the text of which follows.
Iranian feature film “My Daughter’s Hair” wins top award at Italian festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian feature film “My Daughter’s Hair” directed by Hesam Farahmand won the top award of the 23rd Alice nella Città film festival, which was held from October 15 to 26, in Rome, Italy.
Worldwide participants invited to submit works for 11th Arbaeen International Award

TEHRAN- The 11th edition of the prestigious Arbaeen International Award is set to be held, celebrating one of the most significant spiritual and cultural events in the Islamic world.

Economy

Iran, Japan seek closer trade ties focusing on health, food industries

TEHRAN – Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Head Samad Hassanzadeh met with Japan’s Ambassador to Tehran Tsukada Tamaki, to explore new avenues for trade cooperation between the two nations, emphasizing non-sanctioned sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and food industries.
Railway link seen vital to achieving $30b Iran-Turkey trade target

TEHRAN – Iran’s railway head highlighted the pivotal role of rail transport in meeting the $30 billion trade goal set by the presidents of Iran and Turkey, emphasizing the need for enhanced cooperation and infrastructure facilitation to expand freight and passenger transport between the two neighbors.
Petchem projects under Iran’s 7th Development Plan reach 60% progress

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced that projects included in the country’s Seventh National Development Plan have achieved an average progress rate of 60 percent, with an estimated total investment requirement of around $26 billion.

Society

First intl. AI symposium on education, research, production in health to be held

TEHRAN – The National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Tehran will host the first international artificial intelligence (AI) symposium on education, research, diagnosis, treatment, and production in the health sector.
Iran welcomes foreign investment in pharmaceutical industry: health minister

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has announced the country’s readiness to attract foreign investment in its pharmaceutical industry.
Charity foundation creates over 30,000 jobs in 7 months

TEHRAN – Barekat Charity Foundation, affiliated with the Headquarters for Executing the Order of the Imam, has created 30,309 jobs in some 4,356 deprived areas in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21.

Tourism

Evidence of Lower Paleolithic toolmakers may rewrite history of human migration to Iranian Plateau

TEHRAN - A massive prehistoric settlement discovered in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province is set to rewrite the history of early human migration to the Iranian Plateau, pushing back evidence of human presence in the region by hundreds of thousands of years.
Mostazafan Foundation, tourism ministry sign agreement to boost jobs and economic empowerment

TEHRAN – Iran’s Mostazafan Foundation and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts have signed an agreement aimed at promoting economic empowerment and creating sustainable jobs.
20 new museums to be added to Tehran’s cultural scene

TEHRAN--Nearly 20 museums will be added to Tehran's cultural and tourism sites, said CEO of Tehran Municipality Cultural Spaces Development Company Nazem Razavi.

International

Gaza’s suffering deepens despite Trump’s ceasefire plan

TEHRAN – More than two weeks after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the people of Gaza continue to endure catastrophic humanitarian conditions.
The illusion of peace in defeat

LONDON - The war fronts backing Gaza have decided to stand against the Israeli attempt to eliminate the Gazan resistance. The resistance was in a state of defense and not in a state of attack throughout Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. There is a difference between one who holds a rightful position and moves within that circle, and one who practices tyranny to achieve illegitimate goals.
Israeli-backed militias face deadly risks in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Zionist regime’s secret plan in Gaza is to arm local militias to weaken Hamas and reshape control from within.

Naim Qassem tells Israel: “What you failed to achieve before, you will not achieve again”

Pakistan’s ambassador to Tehran says the deal ‘significant and valuable’