Tehran Times

2025-10-01 22:04
By Staff Writter

China, Russia dismiss Iran UN sanctions as void

Opposition from Beijing and Moscow, Iran's diplomatic maneuvers, and exhaustion of sanctions regime prevent the turmoil West had hoped for

TEHRAN - The reinstatement of United Nations sanctions against Iran, a process initiated by European powers and finalized last week, appears to have failed to achieve its intended political and economic impact.

By Batool Subeiti

The West must accept that Iran’s nuclear technology cannot be stopped

LONDON – The sanctions that had been lifted against Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal, were snapped back against Iran at midnight on September 26. The sanctions are meant to apply strong pressure against the Islamic Republic.
By Muhammad Akmal Khan

Hunting West Asia: Who is next?

ISLAMABAD – When a hunter enters the woods, he is seldom alone. Behind him march the beaters, stirring the dust, hurling stones, forcing the prey from freedom into a single, fatal path. Exhausted and terrified, the prey stumbles before the hunter’s feet, and one blow ends its life.
Witkoff failed to appear in meeting: Iran

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the Iranian government said Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, failed to appear in a meeting proposed by Iran after Tehran offered direct talks with him in the presence of the foreign ministers of the three European countries and the representative of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Senator Lindsey Graham unsettled by Hezbollah’s power

When US rhetoric exposes false claim of Hezbollah defeat

BEIRUT — U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham made a clear statement when he said, “It is not possible for the Middle East to be normalized until Hezbollah is taken off the table.”
By Garsha Vazirian

The arsonist as fire chief: Tony Blair must not govern Gaza

TEHRAN – Washington and Tel Aviv’s latest idea for Gaza’s “post-war transition” is as reckless as it is insulting: hand the reins to Tony Blair. Draft plans released by the White House name him as a member—and potential coordinator—of an international body supervising Gaza’s transitional governance, under a board chaired by Donald Trump.

Politics

Lawmakers urge stronger coordination on nuclear issue in meeting with SNSC secretary

TEHRAN – Members of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee met with Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, on Tuesday to discuss a range of pressing issues, including the future of the nuclear program, regional dynamics, and the situation of Iran’s strategic islands.
Iran to aggravate punishment for spies

TEHRAN – Iran is to intensify punishment for espionage and collusion with the Israeli regime.
Deported nationals from US will receive full legal protection

TEHRAN – Iran’s Justice Ministry has pledged to defend the rights of 115 nationals recently deported from the United States, stressing that while the move falls under U.S. domestic law, the returnees remain entitled to full protection as Iranian citizens.

Sports

Iranian para athletes win two more golds at 2025 New Delhi

TEHRAN – Hassan Bajoulvand and Aliasghar Javanmardi of Iran won two gold medals at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Friday.
Iran’s Afrooz takes gold at 2025 New Delhi

TEHRAN – Saeid Afrooz of Iran claimed a gold medal at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Thursday.
Iran learn fate at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026

TEHRAN - The teams aiming for glory at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 learnt their challengers following the Official Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Culture

Shahram Mokri’s “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” submitted by Tajikistan to Oscars

TEHRAN – Tajikistan has selected “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit,” the latest film by the well-known Iranian filmmaker Shahram Mokri, to represent the country in the best international feature film category at the Oscars 2026.
Iranian play “Hamlet the Killer” to premiere at Turkish theater festival

TEHRAN- Iranian director Masoud Tayyebi will stage an adaptation of English playwright and poet William Shakespeare’s most popular play “Hamlet” at the 17th edition of the Ethos Ankara International Theater Festival in Turkey.
Iranian documentary “Hollein in Iran” wins in Spain

TEHRAN – The Iranian documentary “Hollein in Iran” directed by Hadi Afarideh won the Screen Tourism Award at the International Travel Film Awards Festival, which was held from September 26 to 29 in Barcelona, Spain.

Economy

Pezeshkian visits Hormozgan to inaugurate projects, highlight economic potential

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Hormozgan Province on Thursday for a one-day trip, marking the ninth provincial visit of his administration.
Doha ready to expand trade, customs ties with Iran: envoy

TEHRAN – Qatar is ready to develop and facilitate trade and customs exchanges with Iran, the Qatari ambassador to Tehran said on Wednesday.
CBI governor says solar projects to receive immediate financing

TEHRAN – The governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said solar energy projects will receive immediate financing, underlining the sector’s priority for the government.

Society

Iran marks Intl. Day of Older Persons 2025

TEHRAN – The International Day of Older Persons was observed on Wednesday, October 1, in Tehran in the presence of Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean ambassadors, and the representatives of the United Nations to the country.
Tehran hosts BRICS meeting on geopolitical technologies

TEHRAN – Iran has played host to the fourth meeting of the BRICS working group on geospatial technologies and their applications.
Iran ready to boost health ties with Qatar

TEHRAN – The deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, and the ambassador to Qatar, Ali Salehabadi, have announced the country’s willingness to enhance cooperation in the health sector with Qatar.

Tourism

Historic core of Dehdasht to be restored for tourism, minister says

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Thursday that the historic texture of Dehdasht in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province will be fully restored for tourism.
Vice president urges tourism sector to raise service standards

TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President for Executive Affairs Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah on Thursday called on tourism operators to improve service standards and develop innovative products, saying the government would work to remove barriers to growth.
Weaving Iran’s sustainable growth through handicrafts

TEHRAN--Iran’s handicrafts sector, deeply rooted in millennia of cultural heritage, remains a vital yet often overlooked part of the country’s economy.

International

Breaking the blockade: Global Sumud Flotilla’s high-stakes journey to Gaza

TEHRAN – Concerns are growing over Israel’s aggressive actions against the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is approaching Gaza in a bid to break the longstanding Israeli blockade on the Palestinian territory.
Senator Lindsey Graham unsettled by Hezbollah’s power

BEIRUT — U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham made a clear statement when he said, “It is not possible for the Middle East to be normalized until Hezbollah is taken off the table.”
The arsonist as fire chief: Tony Blair must not govern Gaza

TEHRAN – Washington and Tel Aviv’s latest idea for Gaza’s “post-war transition” is as reckless as it is insulting: hand the reins to Tony Blair. Draft plans released by the White House name him as a member—and potential coordinator—of an international body supervising Gaza’s transitional governance, under a board chaired by Donald Trump.

Opposition from Beijing and Moscow, Iran's diplomatic maneuvers, and exhaustion of sanctions regime prevent the turmoil West had hoped for

When US rhetoric exposes false claim of Hezbollah defeat