Tehran Times

2025-10-13 21:45
By Garsha Vazirian

A Victim of the Banality of Evil

Saleh al-Jaafarawi: Who he was, and why Israel silenced his voice in Gaza

TEHRAN – Hannah Arendt’s phrase “the banality of evil” describes the terrible ordinariness of a system that makes atrocity routine. In Gaza this October, the phrase revealed itself in flesh and blood.

Why did Iran choose to skip the Sharm el-Sheikh summit?

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald arrived in Egypt Monday evening, essentially on a victory lap to celebrate what he claimed no one else could have achieved: a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, but one that virtually no one believes Israel can be expected to comply with in the long run.
What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing

TEHRAN – Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei reviewed the latest regional and international developments, including Iran’s diplomatic efforts on border security, regional mediation, and nuclear negotiations.
By Wesam Bahrani

Concessions, not military force, help free Israeli captives

TEHRAN – The Palestinian resistance movement said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his occupation army failed for two years to free its captives through military means and ultimately had to accept the resistance’s terms, acknowledging that the only path to their captives’ return was through a prisoner exchange and an end to the war of extermination.
Iran, Israel, Arabs, and the policy of regional engagement

By Xavier Villar

MADRID – On Saturday, October 11, the publication of classified U.S. military documents by The Washington Post revealed a crucial aspect for understanding the current security dynamics in West Asia. Despite the high tensions that characterize the region and the public expressions of opposition to Israeli military operations in Gaza from many Arab states, a discreet network of military cooperation has emerged.
By Sedigheh Hosseini

A bridge of shared values: Indonesia's Ani Nigeriawati on deepening ties with Iran

TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with The Tehran Times, Ani Nigeriawati, the Director of Public Diplomacy at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, elaborated on the robust and multifaceted relationship between Indonesia and Iran.

Politics

Iranians make plea for recapture of Persian Gulf islands of Aryana, Zarkooh

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian citizens have called for the liberation of the Iranian islands of Aryana and Zarkooh, which the United Arab Emirates (UAE) claims ownership of.
Araghchi discusses Afghanistan tensions with Pakistani counterpart

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation to discuss major regional and international developments, underscoring the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand regional engagement.
Sanctions have limits; Iran is demonstrating that

In a recent article titled “Four Keys for Iran Snapback Implementation,” the Washington Institute once again prescribes an outdated formula for pressuring Iran: reimposing sanctions, intensifying intelligence coordination against Tehran, and restricting Iran’s access to advanced technology.

Sports

Iran to compete at Dubai’s football tournament

TEHRAN - Iran national football team will compete in a four-team tournament during the FIFA International Window in mid-November.
Iran’s Bakhtiar wins silver at 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship

TEHRAN – Mohsen Bakhtiar of Iran won a silver medal at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship underway in Cairo, Egypt on Monday.
Iran’s Jafari snatches silver at 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship

TEHRAN – Amir Jafari Arangeh of Iran claimed a silver medal at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship underway in Cairo, Egypt on Monday.

Culture

Iran participates in Iraq Gaming Expo (IGEX)

TEHRAN – Iran participated in the Iraq Gaming Expo 2025 (IGEX), the first national exhibition dedicated to video games in Iraq.
Five Iranian books selected for 2025 White Ravens list

TEHRAN- The 2025 White Ravens Catalogue, compiled by Munich’s International Youth Library (Internationale Jugendbibliothek, IJB), includes five notable works by authors from Iran.
Iranian short flick “Like A Secret” wins at India’s Pink City International Short Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Like A Secret” by Saeed Zamanian won an award at the 12th Pink City International Short Film Festival, which was held in Jaipur, India, from October 1 to 12.

Economy

INSTC seen as a path to greater regional integration, Iran’s transport minister says

TEHRAN – Iranian Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh highlighted the International North–South Transit Corridor (INSTC) as a key driver of regional cooperation between Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia, calling it a platform for deeper connectivity in transport, transit, and energy.
The invisible war: Baseless accusations as a weapon against Iran’s economy

TEHRAN- In the complex arena of international relations, economic stability is a cornerstone of national sovereignty. For the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of decades of external pressure, the growth of its non-oil exports represents a vital lifeline and a testament to its economic ingenuity.
Iran, Switzerland private sectors seek deeper cooperation in non-sanctioned fields

TEHRAN – Iran and Switzerland’s private sectors are calling for stronger collaboration in non-sanctioned industries, emphasizing the key role of private enterprises in shaping future economic ties between the two countries.

Society

UNICEF, WHO support vaccination programs in Iran

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have supported the health ministry in procuring needed vaccinations and will help introduce new vaccines into the national immunization program.
Disasters are not anymore natural; invest in resilience

TEHRAN – Disasters are not natural but the result of wrong decisions and mismanagement; funding for disaster risk reduction today will contribute to safety and resilience in the future.
FAO highlights Iran’s strategic role in regional food production and agricultural innovation

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, recognized Iran’s strategic position in regional food production and agricultural innovation.

Tourism

Promoting a ‘safe and beautiful Iran’ is key to tourism development: minister

TEHRAN — Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, underscored the importance of presenting an accurate and positive image of Iran on the international stage as the first step toward developing the country’s tourism industry.
Golestan Palace implements smart water and solar energy management plans

TEHRAN — Golestan Palace, one of Tehran’s oldest and most historically significant palace complexes, is taking major steps toward sustainable resource management by introducing smart irrigation and exploring solar energy use.
Restoration school launched in Tehran

TEHRAN – A restoration school has been launched at Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, aimed at exploring material science and introducing modern analytical techniques related to cultural heritage conservation.

International

A Victim of the Banality of Evil

TEHRAN – Hannah Arendt’s phrase “the banality of evil” describes the terrible ordinariness of a system that makes atrocity routine. In Gaza this October, the phrase revealed itself in flesh and blood.
Concessions, not military force, help free Israeli captives

TEHRAN – The Palestinian resistance movement said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his occupation army failed for two years to free its captives through military means and ultimately had to accept the resistance’s terms, acknowledging that the only path to their captives’ return was through a prisoner exchange and an end to the war of extermination.
Exclusive: Israel’s military failures forced partial withdrawal from Gaza, Aleef Sabbagh says

TEHRAN- Following two years of devastating war and unprecedented human suffering in Gaza, Hamas and Israel accepted a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on October 9 under Donald Trump’s controversial 20-point plan. While the agreement temporarily halts Israel’s military operations and paves the way for prisoner exchange and phased withdrawals, analysts warn that it leaves unresolved the root causes of the conflict and may only postpone another round of violence.

Saleh al-Jaafarawi: Who he was, and why Israel silenced his voice in Gaza

By Xavier Villar