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

Iran’s men’s volleyball edge Bahrain: Riyadh 2025

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s volleyball team defeated Bahrain 3-2 (25-21, 22-25, 25-16, 22-25, 15-7) at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Wednesday.
Iran handed easy draw at AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026

TEHRAN - The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 has all the ingredients to be a sizzling affair following the Official Draw in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Iran volleyball star Saber Kazemi passes away

TEHRAN – Iranian volleyball mourns the loss of one of its brightest talents, Saber Kazemi, who died in Tehran at age 26 after suffering brain death.

Culture

Shahram Mokri’s “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” to attend festivals in Saudi Arabia, Singapore

TEHRAN – The latest film by the Iranian director Shahram Mokri “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” will compete in two international film festivals in Singapore and Saudi Arabia.
20th Resistance Theater Festival set to promote culture of sacrifice, justice

TEHRAN- The call for the 20th International Resistance Theater Festival has been officially announced, inviting international artists to collaborate in this edition of the event.
“CHAOS: The Manson Murders” to be reviewed in Tehran

TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen American film director Errol Morris’ 2025 documentary film “CHAOS: The Manson Murders” on Sunday.

Economy

Iran’s railway emerges as key transit link between India, Russia

TEHRAN – Iran’s railway network is set to play a central role in connecting Mumbai to Moscow through the International North–South Transit Corridor (INSTC), as senior Iranian and Indian officials push to accelerate regional transport cooperation.
Iran, Kuwait move to clear trade barriers in joint committee talks

TEHRAN– Iran and Kuwait have agreed to step up efforts to remove trade obstacles and strengthen bilateral exchanges during the two countries 13th Joint Economic Committee meeting held in Kuwait.
Shanghai CIIE: A dynamic platform showcasing Iran-China partnership

BEIJING – As the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) unfolds in Shanghai, its significance extends beyond being a premier international trade event. It represents a crucial bridge for deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Iran and China.

Society

UNICEF helps strengthen Iran's emergency health response

TEHRAN – In an effort to ensure Iran’s health system is strong and ready to protect everyone, especially the most vulnerable, when a crisis strikes, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has procured portable tents and rapid-response backpacks.
Over 1.4 million people donate blood in 7 months

TEHRAN – A total of 1,435,183 Iranians donated blood in the first seven months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.
FAO awards GIAHS certificate to Qazvin's Baghestan

TEHRAN – The ancient traditional gardens of Qazvin (Baghestan) has received the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) certificate awarded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Tourism

Iran shines at Malaysia’s Culture and Food Exhibition

TEHRAN--An exhibition showcasing Iranian culture and art was held in the heart of Malaysia, where Iran earned a top ranking among 45 participating countries.
Visit to museums free for teenagers during November 6-7

TEHRAN—Visiting all museums and cultural-historical collections in the country will be free for teenagers and their parents on Thursday and Friday (November 6-7), said Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi.
Turkmen bloggers to be in Iran's free zones to introduce tourist attractions

TEHRAN—A joint meeting was held between the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkmenistan and the Deputy Head of the Secretariat of Free Zones High Council, in which agreements were reached to develop cultural and tourism interactions between the free and special economic zones of Iran and Turkmenistan. It was decided to plan for the presence of Turkmen bloggers and influencers in Iran's free zones to introduce the tourist attractions of these areas in the cyberspace.

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.