Tehran Times

2025-10-21 21:33
IRGC Chief vows decisive action against threat

Hell awaits aggressors

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief, Major General Mohammad Pakpour, has declared that the country is fully prepared to deliver a decisive response to any future acts of aggression, warning, “We will unleash hell upon the enemy.”
- Larijani touts growing Iran-Iraq ties, condemns US interference in Iraq
- Iran to give crushing response to enemies: IRGC Cmdr.

By Afshin Majlesi

Iran-China relations through ages: an interview with National Museum director

In an exclusive interview with the director of the National Museum of Iran, we explore the remarkable “Silk Legacy” exhibition currently underway in Tehran. The show offers an unprecedented look at the deep and enduring cultural ties between Iran and China, tracing a connection that stretches back over four millennia.
By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Expressing the unseen: Ibrahim Nasrallah’s insights on Palestinian stories, culture

TEHRAN- In a significant cultural event in Tehran on Monday, the Persian translation of Ibrahim Nasrallah’s acclaimed literary works was unveiled during a ceremony dedicated to the resistance and Palestine, drawing renewed attention to the profound contributions of this Palestinian writer.
By Wesam Bahrani

Evidence of systematic torture of Palestinians is horrific

TEHRAN – The discovery of 135 mutilated Palestinian bodies returned to Gaza has shed light on a disturbing pattern of torture within the Israeli occupation regime’s prison system.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

The animalistic behavior of US envoy towards Lebanon intensifies

BEIRUT—In a dangerous escalation that highlights American intimidation against Lebanon, U.S. envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack has unleashed a series of inflammatory statements through his X account, threatening Lebanon with civil war and Israeli aggression if it refuses to normalize relations with Israel under the so-called Abraham Accords.
By Shahab Sarmadi

Beyond the battlefield: How Gaza conflict drives Israelis abroad

TEHRAN – Israel is facing an unprecedented wave of emigration linked to the ongoing war in Gaza and deepening political unrest at home. A new report by the Knesset Research and Information Center shows that more than 125,000 Israeli citizens moved abroad between early 2022 and mid-2024 — the largest loss of human capital in Israel’s history over such a short period.

Politics

Tehran, Baku reaffirm commitment to regional stability and cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen political, economic, and cultural cooperation and to remove remaining obstacles to stronger bilateral relations.
Iran among world’s top missile powers, says top commander

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military commander has highlighted the country’s domestic missile industry, describing it as one of the world’s leading programs.
Europe must resist U.S. unilateralism: Iranian MP on the sideline of IPU assembly

TEHRAN – Iranian parliamentary official has called on European countries to resist unilateralism and reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to expanding diplomatic and economic ties with Serbia and Oman during the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva.

Sports

Kazemi’s condition remains unclear amid transfer plans

TEHRAN - Saber Kazemi, the talented Iranian volleyball star currently playing for Qatari club Al Rayyan, remains in a critical and uncertain health condition after falling into a coma in Qatar under unclear circumstances.
Women’s futsal team aim to make history at 2025 World Cup: Tavassoli

TEHRAN – Farzaneh Tavassoli, goalkeeper of Iran’s women’s futsal team, says they intend to make history at the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.
Greco-Roman wrestlers win golds at 2025 U23 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers Gholamreza Farokhi and Fardin Hedayati claimed gold medals at the 2025 U23 World Wrestling Championships on Tuesday.

Culture

Expressing the unseen: Ibrahim Nasrallah’s insights on Palestinian stories, culture

TEHRAN- In a significant cultural event in Tehran on Monday, the Persian translation of Ibrahim Nasrallah’s acclaimed literary works was unveiled during a ceremony dedicated to the resistance and Palestine, drawing renewed attention to the profound contributions of this Palestinian writer.
Iranian documentary “Cutting Through Rocks” wins two awards at Warsaw Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian documentary “Cutting Through Rocks” by Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni won two awards from the 41st Warsaw Film Festival, held in Poland from October 10 to 19.
Esteemed international figures selected to judge at Tehran International Short Film Festival

TEHRAN – The 42nd Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) has announced the jury members for the International Competition and AI sections.

Economy

Iran-Uzbekistan trade being pursued to reach up to $2b: Uzbek envoy

TEHRAN- The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Iran stated that trade relations between the two countries reached about $500 million last year, and added: "Considering the agreements between the presidents of the two countries, the goal of increasing this figure to up to $2 billion is being pursued."
Iran’s consul general in Dubai meets with heads of chamber of commerce, aviation authority

TEHRAN – Iran’s Consul General in Dubai Alireza Mahmoudi met with Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, Secretary-General of the Dubai Chambers, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, to discuss ways to facilitate trade and air travel between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Kish Expo to host foreign investors in December

TEHRAN – The second edition of Kish Expo, an international investment conference and exhibition, will be held from December 9 to 14 on Kish Island, bringing together foreign investors, diplomats, and business leaders to explore new opportunities in Iran’s economy, organizers announced.

Society

Iran attending Extraordinary Session of World Meteorological Congress

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by the head of Meteorological Organization, Sahar Tajbakhsh, is participating in the extraordinary session of the World Meteorological Congress (Cg-Ext(2025)) being held from October 20 to 23, in Geneva, Switzerland.
National Nurses Week to be marked

TEHRAN – National Nurses Week will be observed throughout the country with the theme of ‘Iran, the heart of the nurse’, from October 24 to 30.
Knowledge-based companies to attend AgroExpo Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – Supported by the Innovation and Prosperity Fund, Iranian knowledge-based firms will set up their pavilions at the AgroExpo Uzbekistan 2025, which is scheduled to take place from November 26 to 28 in Tashkent.

Tourism

Iran-China relations through ages: an interview with National Museum director

In an exclusive interview with the director of the National Museum of Iran, we explore the remarkable “Silk Legacy” exhibition currently underway in Tehran. The show offers an unprecedented look at the deep and enduring cultural ties between Iran and China, tracing a connection that stretches back over four millennia.
Kazan Kremlin hosting photo exhibit of Shiraz attractions

TEHRAN--The UNESCO-registered Kazan Kremlin, a historical citadel in the city of Kazan, Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, is playing host to a photography exhibition of Shiraz historical, cultural and religious attractions.
Shafiabad village: a gateway to UNESCO-listed Lut Desert

TEHRAN - Shafiabad village, located in the famed Shahdad district of Kerman province, southern Iran, stands as a remarkable example of harmonious coexistence between human settlement and a harsh desert environment.

International

Evidence of systematic torture of Palestinians is horrific

TEHRAN – The discovery of 135 mutilated Palestinian bodies returned to Gaza has shed light on a disturbing pattern of torture within the Israeli occupation regime’s prison system.
The animalistic behavior of US envoy towards Lebanon intensifies

BEIRUT—In a dangerous escalation that highlights American intimidation against Lebanon, U.S. envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack has unleashed a series of inflammatory statements through his X account, threatening Lebanon with civil war and Israeli aggression if it refuses to normalize relations with Israel under the so-called Abraham Accords.
Beyond the battlefield: How Gaza conflict drives Israelis abroad

TEHRAN – Israel is facing an unprecedented wave of emigration linked to the ongoing war in Gaza and deepening political unrest at home. A new report by the Knesset Research and Information Center shows that more than 125,000 Israeli citizens moved abroad between early 2022 and mid-2024 — the largest loss of human capital in Israel’s history over such a short period.