Tehran Times

2026-11-09 20:30
By Ehsan Etesam

Handala warns Israelis of 'life without water and electricity' in new leaflet campaign

TEHRAN -- Handala hacker group claims to have distributed hundreds of thousands of threatening leaflets across Tel Aviv, warning that power plants, oil refineries and desalination facilities could be targeted in retaliation for further attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure.
- Palestinian resistance repels covert Israeli kidnapping mission in Gaza City
- Energy minister presents 6 strategic proposals for forming a regional water co-op assembly

Pezeshkian: Leader has ordered end to ‘neither war nor peace’ situation

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has ordered officials to bring an end to the current state of “neither war nor peace,” stressing that Iran remains ready for negotiations but will not bow to coercion or intimidation.
Iran’s two-day proposal most logical path to restoring security in Strait of Hormuz: Baqaei

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has described Iran’s two-day proposal as the most logical and practical roadmap for restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Persian Gulf, stressing that lasting security in the strategic waterway is impossible as long as the United States continues its hostile actions against Iran.
By Batool Subeiti

What is behind Saudi request for Egyptian troops?

LONDON – On October 26th Saudi Arabia requested for Egypt to send troops to Saudi Arabia, and the Egyptian House of Representatives voted by a two-thirds majority to authorize this. The consideration of steps towards establishing an Egyptian military presence on Saudi territory, reflects broader concerns that go beyond the immediate need to strengthen conventional defense.
By Ali Minabi

Floods have added insult to injury for Gazans

TEHRAN – Four Palestinians have been killed in Gaza after a sand embankment collapsed onto tents sheltering displaced families.
By Hassan Garousi

Journalists are silent victims of war

US and Israel are not held accountable based on international law for killing journalists

The killing of journalists in wars has, regrettably, become part and parcel of the grim reality of contemporary armed conflicts. What makes the situation today even more alarming, however, is not simply the growing number of journalists killed, but the fact that, in many cases, those responsible for these killings will never be held accountable.

Politics

Araghchi: Americans are tired of Israel dragging the US into ‘forever wars’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that most Americans are fed up with Israel drawing successive US administrations into prolonged wars, warning that the consequences of Washington’s policies have also exhausted the region.
Iran shifts towards offensive military doctrine, with no geographical limits on response: Army

TEHRAN – Iran’s Armed Forces are transitioning towards an offensive military doctrine that envisages a broader operational reach, revised combat concepts and the development of weapons systems tailored to the new strategic requirements, Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said.
Chinese envoy meets senior Iranian officials to discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

TEHRAN – Zhai Jun, the Chinese government’s special envoy for Middle East affairs, met with senior Iranian officials during a visit to Tehran on November 8, holding talks on bilateral relations and the latest developments in West Asia.

Sports

Ghoddos calls time on his international duty with Iran

TEHRAN - Iranian midfielder Saman Ghoddos has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his nine-year career with Team Melli.
Morteza Mehrzad: “Sitting volleyball completely saved my life”

TEHRAN - With eight Paralympic gold medals, Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team have dominated the sport. For Morteza Mehrzad, it is a life-changing game.
Iran face tough tests in FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers

TEHRAN - Iran's national basketball team will face Australia and the Philippines in late November in Malaysia at the fifth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers, with two crucial games set to play a major role in determining the team's chances of reaching the tournament in Qatar.

Culture

Aerial photograph of Minab wins top prize at wartime photography festival

TEHRAN- An aerial photograph of Minab by Iranian photographer Morteza Hossein-Akhondi has won first place at the “A Look at Life in Wartime” photography festival.
Veteran Iranian actor, theater director Kourosh Zarei passes away

TEHRAN- Veteran Iranian actor and theater director Kourosh Zarei, a prominent figure in the country’s theater, cinema and television, died at his home on Sunday, November 8, following a period of illness. He was 55.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘There Will Be Blood’ to be shown at IAF

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen “There Will Be Blood,” a 2007 American epic period drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, on Monday.

Economy

Yerevan hosting Iran-Armenia joint economic committee meeting

TEHRAN- The 19th Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Committee meeting began in Yerevan with the formation of eight specialized committees, and the two countries are negotiating the expansion of trade, transportation, and energy cooperation.
Document for development of public-private partnership in agriculture sector notified for implementa

TEHRAN- The Ministry of Agriculture announced: The Comprehensive Document for the Development of Public-Private Partnership in the Agriculture Sector was notified for implementation with the aim of utilizing the capacities of the private sector, developing investment, and accelerating the implementation of plans and projects in the agriculture sector.
Tehran to host 16 countries in intl. metallurgy exhibition

TEHRAN- About 450 domestic and foreign companies from Iran and 16 countries around the world will participate in the 23rd International Exhibition of Steel Industries, Metallurgy, Casting, Forging, Metal Mines, Machinery and Related Industries of Iran (IRAN METAFO 2026), that will be held at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground during November 17-20.

Society

Study highlights challenges, opportunities for Iran’s scientific diplomacy

TEHRAN – A study conducted by the Scientific Information Database (SID) of the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, known as Jahad-e Daneshgahi, has examined the state of scientific diplomacy in Iran and worldwide, identifying restrictions on international cooperation as one of the major challenges facing efforts to enhance the quality and credibility of the country’s scientific output.
45 Iranian universities included in Leiden Ranking Traditional Edition

TEHRAN – The 2026 Leiden Ranking Traditional Edition has included 45 Iranian universities among the top 1,618 universities worldwide.
Iranian, Ivorian ICT ministers discuss ways to boost ties

TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Sattar Hashemi and Ivorian Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation Djibril Ouattara have explored the potential to expand cooperation in the ICT sector.

Tourism

Mount Damavand named among world’s top geological heritage sites

TEHRAN – Mount Damavand, Iran’s highest peak and a prominent volcanic landmark in the Alborz Mountains, has been included in the International Union of Geological Sciences’ (IUGS) list of the world’s 100 top geological heritage sites.
Italian-made facsimile of Shahnameh presented to Iran

TEHRAN – An Italian-made facsimile of a rare and exceptionally complete copy of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh has been presented to Iran’s Cultural Heritage Ministry following a joint project involving Italian specialists and Iranian authorities.
Water heritage links ancestral wisdom to Iran’s sustainable future: official

TEHRAN – Iran’s traditional water-management practices can help address water scarcity, strengthen community resilience and promote regional cooperation, Atousa Momeni, head of the Tehran-based Regional Research Center for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia, said at a ceremony marking the World Day of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

International

Journalists are silent victims of war

The killing of journalists in wars has, regrettably, become part and parcel of the grim reality of contemporary armed conflicts. What makes the situation today even more alarming, however, is not simply the growing number of journalists killed, but the fact that, in many cases, those responsible for these killings will never be held accountable.
Floods have added insult to injury for Gazans

TEHRAN – Four Palestinians have been killed in Gaza after a sand embankment collapsed onto tents sheltering displaced families.
What is behind Saudi request for Egyptian troops?

LONDON – On October 26th Saudi Arabia requested for Egypt to send troops to Saudi Arabia, and the Egyptian House of Representatives voted by a two-thirds majority to authorize this. The consideration of steps towards establishing an Egyptian military presence on Saudi territory, reflects broader concerns that go beyond the immediate need to strengthen conventional defense.

US and Israel are not held accountable based on international law for killing journalists