Tehran Times

2025-10-07 21:41
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Fool me once

Americans grill Netanyahu on social media after he suggests Iran could attack Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort

TEHRAN – Recent remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting that Tehran is preparing to attack U.S. soil has alarmed American citizens — though probably not for the reasons the Israeli leader had hoped for.
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By Salman Parviz

Long standing China-U.S. rivalry

TEHRAN – The United States and China have one of the world’s most and complex historical relationship. Since 1949, the countries have experienced period of both tension and cooperation over issues like trade, climate change, and Taiwan.
UAE, EU anger Iran yet again with renewed claims to historic Persian islands

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has categorically rejected interventionist and unfounded allegations in a joint statement issued at a foreign ministerial meeting of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union.
By Garsha Vazirian

‘Unprecedented Arab abandonment:’ What Hamas means, and why Gaza calls it betrayal

TEHRAN – On the second anniversary of October 7’s Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, Hamas issued a statement that landed like a verdict, denouncing what it called “shameful international silence and complicity, and unprecedented Arab abandonment.”
Mehr Media Group hosts roundtable on Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian future

TEHRAN – The Mehr Media Group convened a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the Palestinian issue on the second anniversary of Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, Hamas’ surprise military operation in southern Israel that reshaped regional dynamics and highlighted Gaza’s plight.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Resalat suspension: Turning law into a tool to counter cultural resistance

The proposed suspension of Resalat is the result of narrow political calculations

BEIRUT—In a move described as an attempt to save Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s image and avoid a new political crisis, the Lebanese government has decided to “suspend” the license granted to the Lebanese Association for the Arts (Resalat).

Politics

Iran-Iraq partnership goes beyond borders, says Baghdad’s top diplomat

TEHRAN – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has underscored the depth and strategic nature of relations between Iraq and Iran, saying the partnership between the two countries goes beyond geography and is rooted in cultural, social, religious, and economic bonds.
Terrorists kill two servicemen in western Iran, IRGC vows reprisal coming

TEHRAN – Two servicemen of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) were martyred and three others wounded in a terrorist attack on Monday night targeting an IRGC operational base in the western province of Kordestan.
Iran's strategic position in the new world order

TEHRAN – The logic of realism governing international relations dictates that the transition period from the existing order to the new international order is inevitably going through a period of disorder in which the current valid rules are challenged and the geopolitical structures of the previous order collapse.

Sports

Nekoulal Azad optimistic about shining at 2025 Deaflympics

TEHRAN – Head of the Iran Deaf Sports Federation, Mostafa Nekoulal Azad, says that Iran is ready to shine at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics.
Brazilian coach Osmar linked with Persepolis: report

TEHRAN – Brazilian coach Osmar Loss has been reportedly linked with Iran’s Persepolis.
Azmoun’s health update: surgery successful

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sardar Azmoun, who sustained a foot injury during Shabab Al-Ahli’s latest training session last week, underwent a successful surgery on Wednesday.

Culture

Our DNA feels Palestine’s pain: Irish illustrator

TEHRAN-For more than 700 days, a small strip of land has endured some of the most savage assaults in human history—attacks not waged against warriors, but against women and children who, even if left untouched by bombs, would slowly be claimed by the dagger of hunger, sacrificed to the true masters of a regime that proclaims itself “chosen by God.”
“National Theater Live: Yerma” to be shown at IAF cinematheque

TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will show the 2017 filmed theater “National Theater Live: Yerma” directed by Simon Stone and Tony Grech-Smith on Wednesday.
Iran presenting over 500 titles at 7th Sulaymaniyah International Book Fair

TEHRAN – Iran is participating in the 7th Sulaymaniyah International Book Fair in Iraq with over 500 titles on various topics.

Economy

Paknejad reports record growth in oil production, exports despite sanctions

TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced a significant increase in daily oil production—by over 120,000 barrels per day—and said that crude oil exports have set records in recent months despite severe sanctions.
Iran’s steel output nears 15 million tons in H1

TEHRAN – Iran’s steel production reached nearly 15 million tons in the first six months of the current Iranian year (March 21–September 22), marking a 3.2 percent year-on-year increase, according to the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA).
NIOC vows legal action after UK court upholds asset seizure linked to Crescent dispute

TEHRAN – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said it will continue legal efforts through international and domestic channels to overturn a UK appeals court ruling that upheld the seizure of a London property belonging to the Oil Industry Pension Fund.

Society

Tehran, Warsaw underline expanding sci-tech ties

TEHRAN – Iranian and Polish officials have highlighted the importance of boosting scientific, research, and technological cooperation between the two countries.
Iranian, Iraqi universities to boost co-op in environment sector

TEHRAN – Amirkabir University of Technology and Iraq University of Technology have agreed to enhance collaborations in the field of environment, as well as mechanical and electrical engineering, energy, and biomedical sectors.
DOE, IIDCYA join hands to promote environmental protection

TEHRAN - The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote environmental protection among children and young adults.

Tourism

Rarely-seen Qajar-era carpet unveiled for Tehran Week

TEHRAN – A rare historical carpet woven by Qajar-era schoolgirls was unveiled at the Carpet Museum of Iran in central Tehran this week, as part of celebrations marking Tehran Week, which runs from October 3 to 9.
Salehi-Amiri: Iraqi tourists visiting Iran will increase from 3.5 million to 5 million

TEHRAN—The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has declared that with the implementation of a new agreement with Iraq, the capacity of road travel from Basra to various Iranian cities will rise, predicting that the number of Iraqi visitors will reach five million from the current 3.5 million.
Qeshm Island, where eco-lodges help foster community growth and sustainable tourism

TEHRAN – Home to 149 guesthouses and eco-lodges, Qeshm Island--southern Iran’s crown jewel in the Persian Gulf--is emerging as a model for community-based and sustainable tourism.

International

Long standing China-U.S. rivalry

TEHRAN – The United States and China have one of the world’s most and complex historical relationship. Since 1949, the countries have experienced period of both tension and cooperation over issues like trade, climate change, and Taiwan.
‘Unprecedented Arab abandonment:’ What Hamas means, and why Gaza calls it betrayal

TEHRAN – On the second anniversary of October 7’s Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, Hamas issued a statement that landed like a verdict, denouncing what it called “shameful international silence and complicity, and unprecedented Arab abandonment.”
Mehr Media Group hosts roundtable on Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian future

TEHRAN – The Mehr Media Group convened a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the Palestinian issue on the second anniversary of Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, Hamas’ surprise military operation in southern Israel that reshaped regional dynamics and highlighted Gaza’s plight.

Americans grill Netanyahu on social media after he suggests Iran could attack Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort

The proposed suspension of Resalat is the result of narrow political calculations