Tehran Times

By Shahab Sarmadi

U.S. proposal for Gaza: ‘Board of Peace’ or cover for occupation?

TEHRAN – President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, presented by Washington as a blueprint for stability and reconstruction, has drawn significant criticism for functioning as political cover for Israel’s ongoing military campaign.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

How Lebanese actors empower Israel

BEIRUT — Washington’s pressure campaign against Hezbollah is not new, but its latest tone is unmistakably sharper.
By Shahrokh Saei

Imperial ambitions at sea: U.S. military escalation against Venezuela

TEHRAN – The deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Caribbean has marked a dangerous escalation in U.S. military activity and sharply heightened tensions with Venezuela.
When pressure fails: Assessing Israel’s approach to Iran

By Xavier Villar

MADRID – In West Asia, the illusion of control often proves more compelling than control itself. Policy toward Iran, marked by external pressure and an obsession with “regime change”, has repeatedly shown that simple solutions are, in reality, dangerous mirages.
Iran, Turkey stress strengthening bilateral ties and regional peace

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and international issues.

Politics

Tehran hails peaceful Iraqi elections, pledges closer ties with Baghdad

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have felicitated the Iraqi government and people on the successful holding of the November 11 parliamentary elections in the country.
‘Baseless and irresponsible’: Tehran slams G7’s backing of pressure against Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei on Thursday firmly rejected the latest anti-Tehran allegations contained in a statement issued by the Group of Seven (G7), dismissing the claims as “baseless and irresponsible.”
US targets 32 entities in new round of sanctions over Iran’s missile, drone capabilities

TEHRAN – The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Wednesday announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting individuals and organizations with alleged ties to Iran.

2025 Riyadh: Men’s handball lose to Qatar

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s handball team lost to Qatar 39-23 at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Friday.
Iran to face S. Korea at 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships bronze medal match

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s wheelchair basketball team will face South Korea on Saturday at the 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships bronze medal match.
Iran’s men’s volleyball win gold: 2025 Riyadh

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s volleyball team defeated Turkey 3-1 (25-20, 25-20, 17-25, 25-17) at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) final on Thursday.

Tehran Symphony Orchestra performs with first-ever female conductor

TEHRAN – The Tehran Symphony Orchestra performed “Simorgh’s Abode” concert on Wednesday and Thursday at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall, where it was led by the guest conductor Paniz Faryousefi.
Iranian young artists shine at 11th Intl. Festival of Paintings for Pediatric Patients

TEHRAN- The winners of the 11th International Festival of Paintings for Pediatric Patients (IFPPP) were announced last week, marking a significant achievement for Iran’s young artists.
Leo Strauss’ “Thoughts on Machiavelli” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Thoughts on Machiavelli” written by Leo Strauss has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Mining, metals exports rise to $7.1b in H1

TEHRAN – Iran’s mining and metals sector exported more than $7.1 billion worth of products in the first six months of the current Iranian year (March 21-September 22), marking a solid increase in both volume and value, according to new data from the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).
Iran, CACCI leadership discuss trade’s role in regional stability at Colombo meeting

TEHRAN – Ghadir Ghiyafeh, deputy head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), met with Peter McMullen, president of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI), on the sidelines of the CACCI International Conference in the Sri Lankan capital.
Regional IOSCO meeting in Abu Dhabi highlights deeper capital market cooperation

TEHRAN – Regulators from more than 20 countries gathered in the United Arab Emirates for the annual meeting of the Africa and Middle East (West Asia) Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), where participants emphasized the need to expand cross-border collaboration and strengthen market oversight. Iran took part in all main sessions and underscored its commitment to regional engagement and alignment with international capital-market standards.

Over 70 countries attend Intl. Combinatorics Olympiad in Tehran

TEHRAN – The fifth International Combinatorics Olympiad (ICO 2025) took place in Tehran on October 30 and 31, bringing together approximately 5,000 competitors from over 70 countries both in person and online.
ROPME approves Iran’s three initiatives

TEHRAN – The 39th Executive Committee Meeting of the Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME) has approved three initiatives proposed by Iran.
IFRC official: IRCS is a key humanitarian actor

TEHRAN – Hossam Elsharkawi, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has highlighted the role of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) as one of the region's and the world's key humanitarian actors.

Tehran hosts expert meeting on entrepreneurial skills for nomadic women

TEHRAN – Iran has played host to an expert meeting aimed at developing entrepreneurial skills among female bearers of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) from nomadic communities, officials said.
Ardabil to offer 110 tourism investment opportunities at intl. forum

TEHRAN - Ardabil will present 110 identified tourism investment opportunities at an international forum scheduled to be held in the northwestern Iranian province, the provincial tourism chief said on Thursday.
Handicrafts, important capacity for developing experience-based tourism in Kish

TEHRAN—Handicrafts are considered as major potential for boosting the experience-oriented tourism in Kish Island, Hormozgan province, Deputy Minister of Handicrafts Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi has said.

U.S. proposal for Gaza: ‘Board of Peace’ or cover for occupation?

TEHRAN – President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, presented by Washington as a blueprint for stability and reconstruction, has drawn significant criticism for functioning as political cover for Israel’s ongoing military campaign.
How Lebanese actors empower Israel

BEIRUT — Washington’s pressure campaign against Hezbollah is not new, but its latest tone is unmistakably sharper.
Post-election Iraq review

TEHRAN – As Iraq concludes a hard-fought election, attention is now turning to the challenge of forming a new government.