Tehran Times

2025-11-02 21:34
By Mona Hojat Ansari

‘We will rebuild our nuclear sites,’ Pezeshkian says after meeting nuclear officials

TEHRAN – With the extent of damage at Iranian nuclear sites following illegal U.S.-Israeli attacks remaining unknown to the West and the public, President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced Tehran will rebuild its nuclear industry, while security chief Ali Larijani stated the country is ready for talks that do not include 'unacceptable conditions'.
- US betrayed diplomacy, Araghchi tells EU policy chief after attacks on nuclear sites
- An olive branch between the wolf’s teeth

By Sahar Dadjoo

Trump trying to be president of his fans: American sociologist

David Meyer says "No Kings" protests reflect growing fear of executive overreach

TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with Tehran Times, David S. Meyer, a professor of sociology, political science, and urban planning at the University of California, Irvine, sheds light on the ongoing "No Kings" protests and the potential implications of Donald Trump's policies.
By Shahrokh Saei

Holy hostility: How Trump weaponizes religion to threaten Nigeria

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to launch military strikes against Nigeria under the banner of protecting Christians is not a sudden outburst — it is part of a long-standing pattern.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Thomas Barrack’s ‘failed state’ narrative masks Washington’s missteps

BEIRUT— U.S. foreign policy, long celebrated by Washington as a beacon of democracy and human rights, is in reality a carefully engineered system of global corruption and control.
By Wesam Bahrani

Gaza reels under renewed bombings

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime escalates Gaza strikes as blockade tightens, aid restricted, and casualties rise.
By Xavier Villar

At the heart of regional architecture, Iran is inevitable

MADRID – The international scene in the Persian Gulf often appears as a board defined by historical inertia, deep rivalries, and shifting alliances. The recent call by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi for the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to adopt a proactive and consistent policy of engagement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is more than diplomatic courtesy: it reflects two decades of geopolitical realism.

Politics

Iran intensifies diplomatic efforts to free national detained in Turkey

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing efforts to secure the release of Ahmad Reza Beyzaei, an Iranian university professor currently detained in Turkey, emphasizing that all available diplomatic channels and tools are being employed.
Russian FM says no limits for military cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says the sky is the limit when it comes to military and technical cooperation with Iran, adding Russia is currently meeting Iran’s needs.
Two volunteer security forces martyred in terrorist attack in SE Iran

TEHRAN – Two members of Iran’s volunteer security forces have been killed in an armed attack in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, the Quds Base of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force announced in a statement on Saturday.

Sports

The Spike of Silence: From power to prayer, the heartrending story of Kazemi

TEHRAN - One of Iran’s brightest volleyball stars, Saber Kazemi, went from lighting up arenas with his spikes to lying in a hospital room, fighting for life. His story is a haunting reminder of the human fragility behind the glory of sport.
Persepolis to face Tractor at 2025/26 Hazfi Cup Round of 32

TEHRAN – Tractor football team will host Persepolis at Round of 32 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup.
Iranian swimmer Gholami calls for more support

TEHRAN - Mohammadmahdi Gholami, who won two gold medals at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG), says that he expects the officials give more support to swimming.

Culture

Iranian filmmaker Ebrahim Mokhtari to chair international jury at French film festival

TEHRAN – Iranian filmmaker Ebrahim Mokhtari will serve as the president of the international jury of the 4th New Persian Images Festival, where a number of films from Iran will be screened.
UNESCO names Bayazid Bastami, Allameh Tabataba’i as commemorative figures for 2026–2027 cycle

TEHRAN- Bayazid Bastami and Allameh Tabataba’i; two prominent figures of Iranian mysticism and philosophy, have been listed among UNESCO’s commemorative programs for the 2026–2027 period.
"The Waltz of Chance" to go on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN- An adaptation of French playwright Victor Haim’s play "The Waltz of Chance" ("La Valse du Hasard") is scheduled to go on stage at Tehran's City Theater Complex on Tuesday.

Economy

Pezeshkian inaugurates 4 key water, power projects across Iran

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday inaugurated four major water and power projects nationwide via video conference, marking a new step in expanding Iran’s renewable energy capacity and improving water infrastructure.
Tehran hosting 25th intl. Industry Exhibition

TEHRAN – The 25th International Industry Exhibition has opened at Tehran’s Permanent International Fair Grounds, bringing together more than 300 Iranian and foreign companies to showcase the latest industrial technologies, equipment, and engineering solutions.
Iran, China stress creation of joint cooperative committee to boost economic ties

TEHRAN – Iran and China have agreed to form a joint cooperative committee to enhance collaboration in key economic sectors, including agriculture, mining, petrochemicals, and joint investment, officials from both sides said during a meeting in Tehran.

Society

Tehran to host Iran Smart City Exhibition and Conference

TEHRAN – The sixth Iran Smart City Exhibition and Conference will kick off tomorrow in Tehran and will wrap up on Friday.
Iran secures first place among Islamic nations in Leiden ranking

TEHRAN – The 2025 Leiden University ranking system has included 48 Iranian universities among the top 1,594 universities worldwide, up from 46 in 2024, ranking the country first among Islamic nations in terms of the number of universities for the second consecutive year.
Pasteur Institute of Iran holds intl. pandemic preparedness course in Pakistan

TEHRAN – The Pasteur Institute of Iran has organized a week-long international training course in Pakistan to enhance the pandemic preparedness capacity in addressing future health threats.

Tourism

Golestan Palace: centuries-old canal to be restored to revive Persian garden layout

TEHRAN – Restoration work on a historical water canal at Tehran’s UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace is set to begin after 13 years, as part of efforts to revive the traditional geometry of the Persian garden.
UNESCO recognizes Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha

TEHRAN--The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the two major Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha at the 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand.
House of late Dr. Shariati even highlights Davarzan’s history and culture, governor says

TEHRAN – The house of the late Dr. Ali Shariati, the 20th-century Iranian revolutionary and sociologist renowned for his work on the sociology of religion, holds significance beyond being a historical monument, the governor of Davarzan has said.

International

Holy hostility: How Trump weaponizes religion to threaten Nigeria

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to launch military strikes against Nigeria under the banner of protecting Christians is not a sudden outburst — it is part of a long-standing pattern.
Thomas Barrack’s ‘failed state’ narrative masks Washington’s missteps

BEIRUT— U.S. foreign policy, long celebrated by Washington as a beacon of democracy and human rights, is in reality a carefully engineered system of global corruption and control.
Gaza reels under renewed bombings

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime escalates Gaza strikes as blockade tightens, aid restricted, and casualties rise.

David Meyer says "No Kings" protests reflect growing fear of executive overreach