Tehran Times

2025-10-31 21:11
By Staff Writer

Iran establishes 'Persian Gulf Trio Islands National Day'

November 30 marks Iran's centuries-old sovereignty of Bu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb

TEHRAN – Iran has designated November 30 as the Persian Gulf Trio Islands National Day, marking its ancient sovereignty over Bu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb as it continues to face illegal claims from the United Arab Emirates, a country now 53 years old.
- Iranian Pearls in the Persian Gulf
- Sovereignty, history, and geopolitics at the heart of the Persian Gulf

Iran come fourth at 2025 Asian Youth Games

TEHRAN – Iran finished in fourth place at the 2025 Asian Youth Games, winning 22 gold, 18 silver, and 36 bronze medals.
‘Regressive and irresponsible’, Araghchi slams Washington over resumed nuclear testing

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly criticized Washington’s recent announcement to resume nuclear weapons testing, describing it as a reckless and backward step that threatens global security.
By Shahrokh Saei

Xi–Trump summit: China champions multilateralism at APEC 2025

TEHRAN – When Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump met in Busan on October 30, the immediate outcomes—tariff reductions, resumed soybean purchases, and the suspension of China’s rare earth export controls—appeared transactional. Yet beneath these surface-level adjustments lies a profound divergence in geopolitical philosophy.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

President Aoun orders response as Senator Graham justifies Israeli incursions

BEIRUT — Tensions on the Lebanese-Palestinian border remain high, as Israeli forces repeatedly violate the cessation of hostilities. Exploiting weak international monitoring and Lebanon’s limited ability to enforce sovereignty, Israel targets civilians and state institutions alike.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Gaza shows international law is dead — and moral courage must replace hope, Antony Hequet says

With legal structures failing, French-American artist calls for ethical clarity and active resistance to prevent further oppression

TEHRAN- In this Tehran Times exclusive, we present the voice of Antony Hequet—a French-American poet, composer, singer and multidisciplinary thinker whose work fuses music, myth, trauma and moral reflection into a profound cultural critique.

Politics

Larijani welcomes strategic security pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has welcomed a defense accord between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Iran’s role in Iraq, not a saboteur for sure

Western analyses of Iraq have often rested on the assumption that Iranian influence necessarily erodes state sovereignty and contributes to instability.
Efforts allegedly underway to reopen passenger border with Azerbaijan

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has provided an update on the latest diplomatic efforts to reopen the passenger border between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Sports

Iranian youths earn significant achievements in Bahrain

TEHRAN - The Iranian delegation at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain made a strong and meaningful impression. With a large contingent competing in 22 sports, the young athletes fulfilled the motto “Hope of Iran” by delivering significant achievements, especially in youth and women’s sports.
Iran finish ninth at 2025 IHF U17 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Puerto Rico 42-30 Friday night and finished in ninth place at the 1st IHF Men’s Under-17 World Championship.
Esteghlal move top of 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated Aluminum 3-1 here to move top of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

Culture

Gaza shows international law is dead — and moral courage must replace hope, Antony Hequet says

TEHRAN- In this Tehran Times exclusive, we present the voice of Antony Hequet—a French-American poet, composer, singer and multidisciplinary thinker whose work fuses music, myth, trauma and moral reflection into a profound cultural critique.
Tehran’s City Theater hosting “Tideline”

TEHRAN- An adaptation of Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad’s play “Tideline” is currently on stage at Tehran’s City Theater.
Iran participating in 28th Algiers International Book Fair

TEHRAN – Iran is present at the 28th Algiers International Book Fair, which opened on October 29 at the Exhibition Palace in in the Algerian capital, Algiers.

Economy

12 flare gas recovery, sales contracts signed under president’s directive

TEHRAN – Twelve contracts for the recovery and sale of flare gas from oilfields in southern Iran were signed on Saturday via video conference in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian and Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, according to the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).
Distributed power plants to be built in 1,000 locations nationwide

TEHRAN – Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said on Saturday that distributed power plants will be established in 1,000 locations across the country by the end of this year, emphasizing the importance of civil defense principles in the water and electricity sectors.
Iran, China launch joint rice research center to develop high-yield hybrid varieties

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing drought-resistant hybrid rice varieties with yields exceeding six tons per hectare, as part of broader agricultural cooperation under the two countries’ 25-year partnership agreement.

Society

IRCS ready to dispatch aid relief to flood-hit Dominican Republic, Jamaica

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced its readiness to send humanitarian consignments to help individuals affected by floods in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
Iran advancing towards future with safe, resilient health facility

TEHRAN – Thanks to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education's (MoHME) leadership and support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the UN, Iran is advancing towards a future where every health facility is safe and resilient and no one is left behind.
Iran discusses expanding scientific ties with Uzbekistan, Slovakia

TEHRAN – Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, in separate meetings with the presidents of Uzbekistan and Slovakia, has explored ways to promote scientific and technological collaborations.

Tourism

Over 1,700 caravanserais still standing across Iran, researcher says

TEHRAN – More than 1,700 caravanserais dating from the Sassanid to the Qajar periods remain across Iran, with about 60% of them still active or capable of restoration, a university researcher said.
Kashan joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan in central Iran has been admitted to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, recognized for its vernacular architecture and cultural heritage.
Austrian airline to resume Tehran–Vienna flights

TEHRAN – Direct flights between Tehran and Vienna is set to be resumed early Monday, Nov. 3, after months of suspension, according to officials at Imam Khomeini International Airport.

International

Xi–Trump summit: China champions multilateralism at APEC 2025

TEHRAN – When Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump met in Busan on October 30, the immediate outcomes—tariff reductions, resumed soybean purchases, and the suspension of China’s rare earth export controls—appeared transactional. Yet beneath these surface-level adjustments lies a profound divergence in geopolitical philosophy.
President Aoun orders response as Senator Graham justifies Israeli incursions

BEIRUT — Tensions on the Lebanese-Palestinian border remain high, as Israeli forces repeatedly violate the cessation of hostilities. Exploiting weak international monitoring and Lebanon’s limited ability to enforce sovereignty, Israel targets civilians and state institutions alike.
Diplomatic meltdown marks Kabul-Islamabad dialogue

TEHRAN – The much-anticipated peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul have dramatically collapsed after four days of negotiations leaving mediators from Qatar and Turkey stunned at the breakdown. The negotiations were a step toward regional stability but instead exposed deep mistrust, disunity, and competing agendas, particularly over the issue of U.S. drone operations and cross-border terror.