Tehran Times

2026-10-31 22:32
Immediate, effective, with no geographical limitation

Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei outlines Iran’s response strategy to a possible next enemy attack in a meeting with senior military commanders.

TEHRAN — Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, held a meeting with senior commanders of the Iranian Armed Forces, in which he laid out Iran’s doctrine for responding to any renewed military or terrorist aggression.
- Iranian commanders warn any new war would trigger wider regional conflict

By Ehsan Etesam

America’s next battlefield innovation: Preparing the graves before the war

TEHRAN - America's military supremacy apparently comes with a new logistical priority: making sure there are enough graves when the bombs stop falling. As Washington continues to promise victory in its next great confrontation, the US Army is busy rehearsing how to bury the casualties. One wonders whether Americans were ever told this was part of the plan.
Araghchi: Iran has no plans for talks with US until its conditions are met

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Iran has no plans to hold talks with the United States under the current circumstances, stressing that Tehran will consider direct or indirect negotiations only after Washington accepts its conditions.
International artists and intellectuals call for protection of Iranian civilians

TEHRAN — A group of artists, writers, academics and cultural figures from various countries has called for the protection of Iranian civilians and unrestricted access to humanitarian assistance, stressing that ordinary people must not bear the cost of political and military objectives.
By Batool Subeiti

Washington's shrinking room for maneuver in West Asia

LONDON -- The current situation is too complex to be summarized in a few brief points, as what is unfolding goes far beyond a direct military confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran and its allies on the other.
By Ali Minabi

Can the US wage a swift military operation against Iran?

TEHRAN – Israeli media are still trying to determine whether Trump favored Netanyahu ahead of the Knesset elections or sought to contain him.

Politics

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.
VP orders formation of five specialized committees to prepare for ECO summit in Tehran

TEHRAN — First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has ordered the formation of five specialized committees, covering cultural, tourism, diplomatic, economic, and political affairs, to coordinate preparations for hosting the upcoming summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Tehran at the highest possible level.
Canada’s support for UAE claim to Iranian islands violates UN Charter, Tehran says

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s support for the United Arab Emirates’ claim to three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, describing Ottawa’s position as a blatant contradiction and a violation of the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.

Sports

Hassan Yazdani makes wrestling history

TEHRAN - Eleven years. Four different weight classes. Eleven World and Olympic medals. As he approaches his 32nd birthday, Hassan Yazdani has achieved a milestone that stands alone in the history of international wrestling.
Zare collects gold at 2026 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Iranian heavyweight freestyle wrestler Amirhossein Zare won gold at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships on Saturday.
Persepolis move top: 2026/27 PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team moved back to the top of the Persian Gulf Pro League table after securing a 1-0 away victory over Nassaji Mazandaran in Week 11 on Saturday.

Culture

Iranian team makes IDFA 2026 trailer

TEHRAN – The official campaign trailer for the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) 2026 has been made by an Iranian team.
Major Iranian singers, orchestras take stage across country this week

TEHRAN- A series of concerts featuring prominent Iranian singers, musicians and orchestras is underway across the country, with performances scheduled in Tehran and several other cities through November 6, offering audiences a diverse lineup of live music in the coming days.
What’s in art galleries

Maad Gallery is currently playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Maahyar Charmchi. The exhibit named “Meat Grinder Symphony” will continue until November 20 at the gallery located at 3 Kooh Peykar St., Fallahi St., Zaferaniyeh neighborhood.

Economy

‘Opportunities for agricultural cooperation with Africa available’

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, addressed the First National Meeting on Iran-Africa Agricultural Cooperation, stressing that opportunities for joint agricultural cooperation with Africa are available and must be converted into concrete, operational, and lasting economic ties.
South Pars phase 11 development continues with drilling of 13th well on platform B

TEHRAN- The CEO of Petropars Group announced the continuation of drilling operations for the 13th well on Platform B of South Pars Phase 11 and stated: After the completion and commissioning of 12 wells at this location, drilling of the 13th well has also been placed on Petropars’ agenda beyond its contractual commitments, and it is currently at the stage of drilling the 16-inch hole.
Iran's economy has capacity to overcome war pressures: economic analyst

TEHRAN- An economic analyst, emphasizing Iran's economic capacity to overcome the pressures caused by war and to revive production and employment, stated: "Erosive bureaucracy and delays in decision-making have prevented the utilization of the country's economic power."

Society

Iran proposes joint peace and friendship park with Armenia for biodiversity protection

TEHRAN - Iran has proposed establishing a joint peace and friendship park with Armenia to strengthen cross-border cooperation on biodiversity conservation and wildlife protection in the Caucasus region.
Baghdad seeks to beef up pharmaceutical partnerships with Tehran

TEHRAN – Iraq has called for expanded pharmaceutical cooperation and joint investment in healthcare infrastructure with Iran, highlighting opportunities to strengthen bilateral ties in the health sector.
Persian language proficiency test held for 200 international students

TEHRAN – Around 200 international students took the second Persian language proficiency test on Friday at examination centers in Iran and abroad, demonstrating growing interest in learning the language.

Tourism

ICOMOS continues evaluation of Masuleh’s UNESCO World Heritage nomination

TEHRAN - The evaluation of Masuleh and its cultural landscape for inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage List is continuing, with an international expert from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) conducting field assessments and attending specialist meetings on the Iranian town’s architectural, archaeological, ecological and socio-economic heritage.
Tabriz Blue Mosque to mark 561st anniversary with focus on Qara Qoyunlu tilework

TEHRAN - A specialist meeting marking the 561st anniversary of the establishment of Tabriz’s Blue Mosque will explore the history of the Qara Qoyunlu dynasty and the distinctive tilework associated with its period of rule.
South Khorasan’s traditional oil-fried bread added to intangible heritage list

TEHRAN - The traditional skill of making Nan-e Roghan-Jushi, an oil-fried bread deeply rooted in the cultural and religious traditions of South Khorasan province, has been inscribed on Iran’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

International

Washington's shrinking room for maneuver in West Asia

LONDON -- The current situation is too complex to be summarized in a few brief points, as what is unfolding goes far beyond a direct military confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran and its allies on the other.
Can the US wage a swift military operation against Iran?

TEHRAN – Israeli media are still trying to determine whether Trump favored Netanyahu ahead of the Knesset elections or sought to contain him.
A minority in their homeland who have been facing discrimination and state violence

TEHRAN - “Palestinian citizens of Israel,” also known as the “Palestinians of 1948” or “Palestinians inside Israel” have been subjected to discrimination and violence at the hands of successive Israeli governments.

Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei outlines Iran’s response strategy to a possible next enemy attack in a meeting with senior military commanders.