Tehran Times

2025-11-04 20:57
The spirit of 13 Aban still marches

Hundreds of thousands of students across Iran mark National Day of ‘Fight against Global Arrogance’

TEHRAN – Hundreds of thousands of Iranians poured into the streets of Tehran and more than 900 cities nationwide on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover, an event officially known as the National Day of Fight against Global Arrogance.
- Capturing a victory
- Resistance endures

By Shahrokh Saei

Imported victory: Milei’s win and the price Argentina paid

TEHRAN – Argentina’s October midterm elections handed President Javier Milei’s La Libertad Avanza party a sweeping victory. But this was not a triumph of domestic approval — it was a triumph of foreign leverage.
By staff writer

Wikipedia’s editorial block on Gaza genocide: Neutrality or evasion?

TEHRAN – Wikipedia’s decision to lock its “Gaza genocide” article—after co-founder Jimmy Wales personally intervened—raises serious questions about the platform’s commitment to truth.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Washington’s pressure and Lebanon’s slide toward forced normalization

BEIRUT — The recent talk of a “negotiation option” announced by President Joseph Aoun has reignited one of Lebanon’s most dangerous debates, that of normalization disguised as pragmatism.
By Wesam Bahrani

Gazans still face death, misery and starvation

Only about 24% of humanitarian aid agreed under the truce has been allowed into Gaza

TEHRAN – Developments in Gaza show that the occupying Israeli regime continues its attacks across the besieged Gaza enclave, despite a fragile truce agreement. The al-Ahli Hospital reported that a Palestinian was killed by the Israeli fire in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.
By Xavier Villar

Iran, 46 years later

The seizure of the U.S. embassy and the forging of a sovereign republic

MADRID – Every November 4, Iran commemorates an episode that, transcending the boundaries of historical anecdote to become a founding myth, encapsulates the ontological essence of its revolution: the takeover of the United States Embassy in Tehran by a group of students.

Politics

Iranian president lauds domestic technological breakthroughs

TEHRAN – The Iranian president has commended the country’s achievements in advanced and cutting-edge technologies, calling for the enhancement of quality and export of innovative products by knowledge-based companies.
Iran, Pakistan pledge closer military ties at maritime expo in Karachi

TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan’s defense and military capabilities complement one another, a senior Iranian military official said Tuesday, emphasizing that both neighbors are committed to expanding cooperation to confront shared threats from the West and Israel.
Iran Parliament speaker to depart for Pakistan

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is to leave for Pakistan on Wednesday, leading a high-ranking delegation, ‘as part of efforts to deepen political and economic ties between the two neighboring countries.

Sports

Sepahan, Ahal settle for draw: 2025/26 ACL Two

TEHRAN - Iran’s Sepahan and Ahal FC of Turkmenistan played to an entertaining 2-2 stalemate in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Group C tie on Tuesday.
Iran, Morocco futsal teams settle for draw: Riyadh 2025

TEHRAN – Iran and Morocco futsal teams shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in Group B of the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Tuesday.
Azerbaijan sweep Iran’s women’s volleyball: Riyadh 2025

TEHRAN – Azerbaijan’s women’s volleyball team eased past Iran 3-0 (25-11, 25-16, 26-24) at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Tuesday.

Culture

Iranian short film “Unit 13” wins in Spanish festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Unit 13” written and directed by Deniz Ghorbani has won an award at the SamhainBaucogna International Film Festival (SBIFest) in Spain.
Global animators invited to showcase work at Tehran Intl. Animation Festival

TEHRAN- The 14th Tehran International Animation Festival, organized by the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA), has officially announced its call for entries.
Virginia to host group exhibition of Iranian artists

TEHRAN – A group exhibition of three Iranian artists titled “Persian Whispers” will be held at the Aryan Gallery at Pars Place in Virginia, the U.S., from November 16 to December 14.

Economy

Iran, Oman move to accelerate PTA implementation, sign industrial committee MOU

TEHRAN – Iran and Oman have agreed to accelerate the implementation of their preferential trade agreement and expand industrial cooperation through a newly formed bilateral industrial committee, according to Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).
China sees Iran as an attractive investment destination

TEHRAN – Chinese companies view Iran as an appealing destination for industrial investment, said Tan Kai, President of the Iran Federation of Overseas Chinese Association, during a forum on economic cooperation opportunities between the two countries.
17th bitumen, asphalt, machinery exhibition opens in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran’s 17th Bitumen, Asphalt and Machinery Exhibition opened on Tuesday, bringing together 54 domestic companies for a three-day event hosted by the Road, Housing and Urban Development Research Center.

Society

DOE attends Lebanon, Azerbaijan conferences on combating SDSs, climate change

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has participated in international conferences in Lebanon and Azerbaijan, expounding on activities to deal with sand and dust storms and climate change.
‘BRICS should capitalize on IRCS expertise’

TEHRAN – Marco Fernandes, the Brazilian representative at BRICS Civil Council, has highlighted the need to benefit from the experiences and knowledge of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).
Iran hosts annual meeting on Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria

TEHRAN –The annual meeting on the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria was held from October 29 to 31 in Sari, Mazandaran Province, both in person and online.

Tourism

Iran is not what Western media depicts, Indian ambassador says

TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Times of Tehran on Saturday, the Indian ambassador to Iran urged greater efforts to correct what he called a “distorted image” of Iran shaped by Western media.
Zaveh, an emerging agritourism destination in northeast Iran

TEHRAN — Zaveh county in northeast Iran has the potential to become a leading agritourism destination thanks to its high-quality saffron and vast areas dedicated to the cultivation of this valuable crop, a local official has said.
Minister highlights sustainable village employment through ecotourism resorts

TEHRAN — Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized the importance of sustainable rural development, stressing that villages should remain vibrant through initiatives such as ecotourism resorts.

International

Wikipedia’s editorial block on Gaza genocide: Neutrality or evasion?

TEHRAN – Wikipedia’s decision to lock its “Gaza genocide” article—after co-founder Jimmy Wales personally intervened—raises serious questions about the platform’s commitment to truth.
Washington’s pressure and Lebanon’s slide toward forced normalization

BEIRUT — The recent talk of a “negotiation option” announced by President Joseph Aoun has reignited one of Lebanon’s most dangerous debates, that of normalization disguised as pragmatism.
Gazans still face death, misery and starvation

TEHRAN – Developments in Gaza show that the occupying Israeli regime continues its attacks across the besieged Gaza enclave, despite a fragile truce agreement. The al-Ahli Hospital reported that a Palestinian was killed by the Israeli fire in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza.