Tehran Times

2025-11-08 22:04
A stone of pride: The story behind Tehran's new statue of a Roman emperor's surrender

By Soheila Zarfam

TEHRAN – Hundreds of people spent their Friday evening at Tehran’s Enghelab Square, awaiting the unveiling of a statue depicting an event from nearly 2000 years ago.
- Triumph of ancient civilization of Iran over enemies depicted on huge billboard in Shiraz
- Tang-e Chogan: a peek into enigmatic legacy of Sassanids

Qalibaf’s Pakistan visit seals push for stronger economic, security cooperation

TEHRAN – The three days Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf spent in Pakistan this week appear to be the latest step in the two countries’ push for closer and stronger bilateral ties.
Despite sanctions, Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change: DOE chief

TEHRAN – Despite facing unilateral coercive measures, as well as restrictions on access to modern technologies, knowledge, financial support, and foreign investment, the Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change while considering further steps to take in the coming years, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.
By Shahab Sarmad

Disarmament is a fig leaf for Israel’s campaign to dominate Lebanon

TEHRAN – Israel’s latest deadly airstrikes in southern Lebanon are not breaches of a ceasefire. They are the continuation of a war strategy dressed up as security enforcement.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Hezbollah’s open book: No compromise with the enemy

BEIRUT—Amid rising tremors along Lebanon’s southern frontier, Hezbollah unveiled an open letter directed both to the Lebanese people and to the nation’s three top officials: the President of the Republic, the Speaker of Parliament, and the Prime Minister.
Iran condemns Israel’s breach of truce and strikes on Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has, in a statement, categorically condemned the Israeli regime’s large-scale strikes on different areas of Lebanon, dismissing them as “blatant violation of the sovereignty of an independent country,” and “a crime against international peace and security.”

Politics

Many of Iran’s arms not used during Israeli aggression, declares top commander

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military commander says the Iranian Armed Forces have not yet shown many of their capabilities.
Trump says he was 'very much in charge' of Iran war despite earlier denials

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed responsibility for Israel's June aggression against Iran, walking back his prior denials of involvement and substantiating Iranian allegations that Washington had been complicit in the deadly war from its outset.
Iran and the power of the drone

MADRID - In the global landscape of the 21st century, technology has become one of the main sources of power and autonomy. It is no longer enough to have a strong army or access to natural resources: real independence depends on a country’s ability to develop its own technological solutions and sustain its strategy without relying on others. In that sense, Iran has made drones a pillar of its sovereignty a tool that blends innovation, resilience, and political ambition.

Sports

Iran’s men’s volleyball victorious over Turkey: Riyadh 2025

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s volleyball team came from a set down to beat Turkey 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-16) in the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Saturday.
From Azzurri glory to Persian ambition: Gagliardi joins Iran’s coaching staff

TEHRAN - In a significant move aimed at elevating its tactical depth and international profile, the Football Federation of Iran has appointed Italian coach Antonio Gagliardi, a former analyst and assistant at Juventus and the Italian national team, as assistant coach to Amir Ghalenoei in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Kheybar defeat Tractor at 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Kheybar football team defeated Tractor 2-1 in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.

Culture

Three awards for Iran at Kirkuk International Street Theater Festival

TEHRAN – Several Iranian artists were recognized and awarded for their artistic excellence at the ninth edition of the Kirkuk International Street Theater Festival, which was held in Kirkuk, Iraq.
Bahram Dabiri’s 50 years of artistic activity to be displayed at TMoCA

TEHRAN – An exhibition of artworks by the veteran Iranian painter Bahram Dabiri will be held at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) from November 10 to December 16.
Turkish version of Award-winning Iranian novel “Call Me Ziba” republished

TEHRAN- The 5th edition of the Turkish translation of the acclaimed Iranian children’s book “Call Me Ziba” by Farhad Hassanzadeh has recently been released in Turkey.

Economy

First scheduled freight train from Russia arrives at Iran’s Aprin dry port

TEHRAN – The first scheduled freight train from Russia arrived at Iran’s Aprin dry port on Saturday, marking a key milestone in expanding trade ties between Tehran and Moscow and paving the way for regular rail services connecting Iran, Russia, and Central Asian countries.
Iran opens trade development center in Shanghai, signs deal with Hangzhou trade council

TEHRAN – Iran inaugurated its Trade Development Center in Shanghai in a ceremony attended by Tehran Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mahmoud Najafi Arab and Secretary General Fereydoun Vardinejad, honoring Vardinejad for his role in strengthening Iran–China ties.
Iran to open its 1st export capabilities exhibition in Turkmenistan on Nov. 20

TEHRAN – The first Iran Export Capabilities Exhibition in Turkmenistan will open on November 20 in Balkan Province, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $3.0 billion within three years, the Iran–Turkmenistan Joint Chamber of Commerce announced.

Society

Despite sanctions, Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change: DOE chief

TEHRAN – Despite facing unilateral coercive measures, as well as restrictions on access to modern technologies, knowledge, financial support, and foreign investment, the Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change while considering further steps to take in the coming years, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.
Iranian, Dutch officials hold talks over Afghan refugees

TEHRAN – Nader Yar-Ahmadi, the head of the National Organization for Migration, and Guusje Korthals Altes, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have discussed ways to support Iran in hosting Afghan nationals.
International Week of Science and Peace: significant role of science in society

The International Week of Science and Peace, November 9-15, was first observed in 1986 as part of the observance of the International Year of Peace.

Tourism

Comprehensive book on Kish Island’s Millennia of Art Museum unveiled

TEHRAN – Iran’s Mostazafan Foundation has released its first museum publication, a comprehensive book dedicated to the art collections of the Millennia of Art Museum located on Kish Island in southern Iran, the foundation’s affiliated Daffineh Museum Institute announced on Saturday.
Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site a national will, deputy minister says

TEHRAN-- Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site is not just a local demand, but rather a national will of the Iranian people to preserve the historical identity of Rey, southern Tehran, said Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi.
Iranian Carpet Art Day marked at Tehran’s embassy in Berlin

TEHRAN — Iranian Carpet Art Day was celebrated in the conference hall of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Berlin, attended by several ambassadors and diplomats based in Germany, along with enthusiasts of authentic Iranian culture and art.

International

Hezbollah’s open book: No compromise with the enemy

BEIRUT—Amid rising tremors along Lebanon’s southern frontier, Hezbollah unveiled an open letter directed both to the Lebanese people and to the nation’s three top officials: the President of the Republic, the Speaker of Parliament, and the Prime Minister.
Truce with no peace for Palestinians

TEHRAN – Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, the Israeli regime continues to trample on the rights of Palestinians in Gaza.
Voices of resistance dominate Beirut forum

BEIRUT — The 34th session of the Arab National Conference opened in Beirut on Friday with the participation of more than 250 political, intellectual, and academic figures from across the Arab world.

By Soheila Zarfam