Tehran Times

2026-11-01 19:49
By Ehsan Etesam

Good Nuclear, Bad Nuclear

Europe's nuclear hypocrisy: Why is Iran expected to remain defenceless?

TEHRAN- After decades of lecturing Iran over its nuclear programme, European powers are embracing nuclear deterrence, participating in simulated nuclear warfare and even contemplating the development of their own atomic weapons. The question is no longer simply whether Iran's nuclear programme is peaceful, but why the rules of international security appear to apply differently to Tehran and European capitals.
- Iran questions France’s nuclear double standards

Iran pursues expanded deterrence strategy, calls for new regional security order

TEHRAN – Iran's military and political leadership has outlined a broader strategy for confronting potential threats, combining expanded military preparedness, a wider operational theater, stronger deterrence capabilities, and diplomatic efforts to establish a regional security framework independent of outside powers.
Araghchi: Iran ready for both defense and diplomacy; choice rests with US

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to pursue diplomacy while maintaining full defensive preparedness, saying the next step depends on the United States and whether Washington chooses a rational diplomatic approach.
Iran designates MI6, Royal Navy and RAF under reciprocal measures against UK

TEHRAN — Iran has announced reciprocal measures against the United Kingdom, designating its foreign intelligence service, MI6, as a hostile group and its Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organizations, in response to 'Britain's unlawful and hostile actions against the Islamic Republic.'
Protestors loot shops in Frankfurt

320,000 hold protests in France as police arrest 770

Protestors looted shops in central Frankfurt late on Saturday as clashes erupted in German cities over the cost of living.
By Ali Minabi

Midterms reopen debate over dominance of wealth in US politics

American democracy is drifting away from principle of ‘one person, one vote’ to a system of ‘one dollar, one vote’

TEHRAN – Campaign spending during the current U.S. midterm election cycle has become the subject of intense political and media debate.

Politics

Leader marks anniversary of Operation Zulfaqari, hails Iranian people’s role in Abadan victory

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has highlighted the Iranian people's vigilance, faith and sacrifices as key factors in the country's victory during the Sacred Defense, commemorating the anniversary of Operation Zulfaqari, which led to the expulsion of Iraqi Ba'athist forces from Abadan Island in 1980.
Iranian MP calls for swift prosecution of those involved in leader’s assassination

TEHRAN – Mohammad Seraj, a member of Iran’s Parliament representing Tehran, has called on the head of the Judiciary to prioritize the prosecution of those responsible for the assassination of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, urging that proceedings be initiated as swiftly as possible.
Iranian army warns US against renewed military adventurism, says war could spread across region

TEHRAN — Iranian Army Spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has warned the United States against launching another military adventure in the region, stressing that any renewed aggression would expand the geographical scope of war and its consequences would not remain under Washington’s control.

Sports

Shahshahani seizes silver in 2026 Youth Olympic Games

TEHRAN – Swimmer Parsa Shahshahani claimed Iran’s first medal at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Sunday.
Nokhodi wins silver in 2026 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Mohammad Nokhodi of Iran won a silver medal in the 2026 World Wrestling Championships on Sunday.
Former Iran midfielder Alidoosti passes away

TEHRAN - Hamid Alidoosti, a former Iranian international footballer, has passed away at the age of 70 on Sunday after battling cancer in recent months.

Culture

Robert De Niro challenges Trump's leadership, US foreign policy

TEHRAN- A fresh exchange of insults between US President Donald Trump and Robert De Niro has once again brought the long-running dispute between the Hollywood star and the Republican president into the spotlight, highlighting the actor's outspoken criticism of Trump's leadership, US domestic policies and military interventions abroad.
Mokri’s “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” wins at 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival

TEHRAN – Shahram Mokri’s “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” won an award at the 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, which was held in Türkiye from October 24 to 31.
Albert Camus’s ‘Caligula’ on stage in Isfahan

TEHRAN – The play “Caligula” written by Albert Camus is being performed at the Isfahan Art Hall in Isfahan.

Economy

Production leap in South Azadegan achieved by launching largest oil processing center

TEHRAN- Completion of the South Azadegan processing facilities raised West Karun capacity and transformed oil production.
Iran-Africa trade increases 66% in 9 months

TEHRAN- The Minister of Agriculture, referring to the trend of trade exchanges between Iran and African countries, said: “According to customs exchange statistics, Iran’s trade with Africa in the first nine months of the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 21-December 21, 2025) reached about 940 million dollars, which shows a 66 percent growth compared to the same period in the preceding year.”
Upgrading, safety improvements performed on 4,700km of secondary, rural roads across country

TEHRAN- The Director General of the Office for Secondary and Rural Roads Affairs of the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization said: “This year, upgrading and asphalt overlay operations have been carried out on 4,699 kilometers of secondary and rural routes.”

Society

Iran among 30 countries with rare blood preservation technology

TEHRAN - Iran is among only 30 countries worldwide with the technology to preserve rare blood types for 10 to 30 years through glycerol-based cryopreservation, and is the only country in the region with this capability, according to the head of the Iran Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO).
Iranian tech firms showcase innovations at exhibitions in Russia, China

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based companies have participated in two major international exhibitions, Kazan Digital Week in Russia and Aquatech China, showcasing their technological capabilities and exploring opportunities to expand international cooperation and business ties.
Tehran, New Delhi hold talks to deepen ties in technology sector

TEHRAN – Iran and India have discussed ways to expand cooperation in information and communication technology (ICT), promote specialized exchanges, and strengthen coordination in international forums.

Tourism

Practical conservation workshop held at ruined Sassanid palaces

TEHRAN - A practical training workshop on emergency conservation and restoration at the Palace of Ardashir and Qal'eh Dokhtar (“Maiden Castle”) near Firuzabad, southern Iran, has brought together heritage conservation specialists and university students to provide hands-on experience in protecting historic structures.
Qeshm launches multimedia documentation project to preserve island’s intangible heritage

TEHRAN - Qeshm Island has launched a multimedia documentation project to record and preserve its indigenous knowledge, oral history and intangible cultural heritage, with the aim of passing the island’s traditional knowledge and cultural practices on to future generations.
Sasanian-era rock carvings of human hands discovered in Marvdasht

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have identified previously undocumented Sasanian-era rock carvings depicting human hands without accompanying figures in the historic Marvdasht Plain in Fars province, southern Iran.

International

Protestors loot shops in Frankfurt

Protestors looted shops in central Frankfurt late on Saturday as clashes erupted in German cities over the cost of living.
Midterms reopen debate over dominance of wealth in US politics

TEHRAN – Campaign spending during the current U.S. midterm election cycle has become the subject of intense political and media debate.
Iran inflicted at least $5 billion in damage on US military bases: WSJ

Iranian missile and drone strikes have inflicted at least $5 billion in damage on U.S. military bases across the Middle East, according to a sweeping Wall Street Journal investigation that offers the fullest public picture yet of what the war on Iran has cost American forces in the region.