Tehran Times

2025-10-19 21:48
By Mona Hojat Ansari

A shifting world order: Iran finds broad support in nuclear dispute with West

In letter to UN chief, Iran, Russia, and China say expiration of Resolution 2231 marks end of UNSC monitoring

TEHRAN – Iran, China, and Russia have once again joined forces to prevent the implementation of pre-JCPOA UN sanctions against Tehran, which were officially re-instated last month but have yet to bear practical fruit due to growing international opposition.
- Witkoff failed to appear in meeting: Iran
- European troika has no legal standing to invoke ‘snapback mechanism’: Iran

By Sahar Dadjoo

Despite hunger and trauma, reporters keep Gaza’s story alive: CPJ regional director

Sara Qudah says resilience of journalists in Gaza is nothing short of extraordinary

TEHRAN – Despite the recent Gaza ceasefire, the situation for Palestinian journalists remains tragic. Newsrooms lie in ruins, dozens of reporters are displaced or detained, and access for international media continues to be completely blocked by Israel.
By Wesam Bahrani

Deadly Israeli attacks threaten Gaza truce

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime commits further violations of the Gaza truce agreement, killing civilians and shutting down the Rafah border crossing.
By Afshin Majlesi

Aran and Bidgol emerges as a must-visit desert destination

ARAN AND BIDGOL, Isfahan Province - Nestled just beyond the renowned city of Kashan, Aran and Bidgol county is rapidly emerging as one of Iran’s captivating travel destinations, offering a mesmerizing blend of vast desert landscapes, ancient history, and vibrant local culture.
By Shahab Sarmadi

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump reveal deep divisions in U.S.

TEHRAN – The “No Kings” protests that took place on Saturday across the United States revealed more than opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies—they exposed the nation’s deep political, social, and ideological divisions.
By Fatemeh Kavand

Iran and the architecture of a new global order: The rise of a civilizational resistance

In the world after October 7, 2023, everything changed — not only within the borders of occupied Palestine but within the global conscience of humanity. The bombardment of Gaza, the silence of Western institutions, and the glaring contradiction between human rights rhetoric and the reality on the ground shook the moral legitimacy of the West.

Politics

Israel reconstructed air defenses after 2024 Iranian attacks, only to see them fail again in June

TEHRAN – A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, whose name and face have not been disclosed, said in a televised interview with IRIB that Iran successfully targeted Israeli air defense centers and disrupted their operations during Operation True Promise III.
Armed Forces on full alert as Cmdr. says Iran’s defence capabilities continue to strengthen

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian commander says the country’s armed forces are on full alert and ready to deliver a stronger response than before should any new act of aggression be launched against the Islamic Republic.
Mossad agent executed in Iran following supreme court verdict

TEHRAN – Iran has executed a Mossad agent convicted of espionage and “waging war against God,” the Judiciary of Qom Province announced on Sunday, marking the latest in a series of counter-espionage actions against Israeli spy operations inside the country.

Sports

Branko Ivankovic close to Persepolis hot seat

TEHRAN – Persepolis football club have opened negotiations with Croatian coach Branko Ivankovic.
Persepolis in crisis: Darvish out, now what for Hashemian?

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team’s recent 2-1 defeat against Kheybar Khorramabad marked more than just a disappointing result on the field. It highlighted deeper cracks within the club’s management and coaching structure.
Iranian woman Mojallal wins gold at 2025 Asian Rowing Championships

TEHRAN - Fatemeh Mojallal of Iran won a gold medal at the 2025 Asian Rowing Championships on Sunday.

Culture

Tehran hosts “Storm Architect” event on anniversary of Yehya Sinwar’s martyrdom

TEHRAN- On the anniversary of Commander Yehya Sinwar’s martyrdom, the House of Thinkers in Tehran hosted the event “Storm Architect” on Sunday.
42nd Tehran Intl. Short Film Festival to kick off with 95 films from 53 countries

TEHRAN – The 42nd Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) will kick off at Iran Mall Cineplex in the east of Tehran on Sunday with 95 films, from 53 countries, competing in various categories.
Yazdan Saadi’s "Tehran Times" exhibition revives Iranian mythology through contemporary art

TEHRAN-An exhibition of paintings by Iranian artist Yazdan Saadi is currently underway at Saless Gallery.

Economy

South Korean ambassador visits Tehran Times, highlights strengthening bilateral ties

TEHRAN – In a significant gesture underscoring the importance of Iran-South Korea relations, His Excellency Kim Junpyo, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Iran, led a high-level delegation on a visit to the Tehran Times Newspaper and Mehr News Agency on Sunday, October 19.
Sponge iron export up 79% in 6 months on year

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s sponge iron export rose 79 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA).
Isfahan's entrepreneurs, industrialists plan to strengthen economic co-op with Vietnam

TEHRAN- The governor-general of Isfahan, in a meeting with the ambassador of Vietnam in Tehran, informed about the plans of Isfahan's entrepreneurs and industrialists to strengthen economic cooperation with Vietnam and stated: “Trade, industry, and tourism can be three important pillars of cooperation between the two countries, and we are fully prepared to host Vietnamese artistic, cultural, and tourism groups.”

Society

‘UNECE ready to help Iran implement environmental programs’

TEHRAN – The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has announced its willingness to support the country in implementing environmental conservation programs.
Iran to attend International Nano Olympiad 2026

TEHRAN – Iran will participate in the third International Nano Olympiad (INO), which is scheduled to take place in Taipei, Taiwan, from December 12 to 18, 2026.
Iranian scientist wins UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Award

TEHRAN – Behzad Qiasi, a faculty member of the University of Tehran, has won the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Awards for his project titled ‘Develop a sustainable hydrotourism model in Iran’s Miankaleh Biosphere Reserve’.

Tourism

Aran and Bidgol emerges as a must-visit desert destination

ARAN AND BIDGOL, Isfahan Province - Nestled just beyond the renowned city of Kashan, Aran and Bidgol county is rapidly emerging as one of Iran’s captivating travel destinations, offering a mesmerizing blend of vast desert landscapes, ancient history, and vibrant local culture.
Iran seeks to attract more visitors from neighboring countries, tourism minister says

TEHRAN — Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, on Sunday stated that Iran is currently focusing on attracting tourists primarily from nearby countries.
31 film reels from Qajar era discovered in Golestan Palace

TEHRAN—A total of 31 film reels from Qajar era has been discovered in the UNESCO-designated Golestan Palace, located in downtown Tehran.

International

Despite hunger and trauma, reporters keep Gaza’s story alive: CPJ regional director

TEHRAN – Despite the recent Gaza ceasefire, the situation for Palestinian journalists remains tragic. Newsrooms lie in ruins, dozens of reporters are displaced or detained, and access for international media continues to be completely blocked by Israel.
Deadly Israeli attacks threaten Gaza truce

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime commits further violations of the Gaza truce agreement, killing civilians and shutting down the Rafah border crossing.
‘No Kings’ protests against Trump reveal deep divisions in U.S.

TEHRAN – The “No Kings” protests that took place on Saturday across the United States revealed more than opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies—they exposed the nation’s deep political, social, and ideological divisions.

In letter to UN chief, Iran, Russia, and China say expiration of Resolution 2231 marks end of UNSC monitoring

Sara Qudah says resilience of journalists in Gaza is nothing short of extraordinary