Tehran Times

2025-10-14 21:29
By Soheila Zarfam

An olive branch between the wolf’s teeth

Iran says Trump's words and actions don't match after he extends 'hand of friendship' to Tehran amid sanctions and threats

TEHRAN – The remarks U.S. President Donald Trump made in Egypt, as he had participating world leaders bathe him in adulation for ending a war he had done everything to maintain in recent months, did not sit well with many globally, including Iranians, who appear increasingly impatient with the president’s refusal to accept that he cannot force Iran into concessions through threats, sanctions, bombardments, and insincere messages of reconciliation.
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By Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour

A ceasefire and ten achievements

TEHRAN -The temporary end of an all-out war through a ceasefire provides an opportunity to assess its deeper consequences—particularly in the realms of culture and discourse formation. The recent war in Gaza, despite its horrific human devastation and the martyrdom of tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians, produced significant outcomes in terms of global narrative-building and strengthening the discourse of resistance against occupation and the policies of the Zionist regime.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israel destroyed Christian presence in Palestine

TEHRAN – The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine has stated that the Israeli occupation regime has destroyed the Christian presence in Palestine.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Shutdown of “Whish Money” accounts is another phase of financial blockade on Lebanon

BEIRUT—Lebanon has been witnessing an escalating financial blockade for weeks after Whish Money (a local money transfer company) closed the accounts of associations and activists supporting reconstruction projects.
By Garsha Vazirian

Paper peace: Sharm el-Sheikh’s fragile promise to Gaza

How Gaza’s demands go unanswered

TEHRAN — The October 13 summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, played out as choreographed pageantry: leaders posed, a ceasefire was hailed, and promises of reconstruction were laid out — alongside a round of ungainly flattery for Trump that blurred diplomacy with theater.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Iran–Russia treaty reflects new legal foundation for strategic cooperation, says Russian expert

Margoev underscores that the new partnership framework strengthens bilateral ties without forming a military alliance

TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Adlan Margoev, a Russian expert on Iran and nuclear nonproliferation, and a researcher at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University), discussed Moscow’s position at the United Nations regarding the recent the “snapback” of UN sanctions against Iran, as well as the implications of the newly enacted Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Tehran and Moscow.

Politics

Araghchi to attend NAM ministerial meeting in Uganda

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Uganda to participate in the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei announced on Monday.
France fails to free illegally detained Iranian academic despite pledges

TEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary spokesperson, Asqar Jahangir, says the French government has failed to fulfil its promise to release Iranian academic Mahdieh Esfandiari from prison.
Iran foils three major cyberattacks on national infrastructure

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Cyberspace Center has revealed that three major cyberattacks targeting the country’s critical infrastructure were successfully contained and repelled in recent weeks through the swift response and coordination of national cybersecurity agencies.

Sports

Iran’s victory over Tanzania fails to silence critics

TEHRAN - Iran’s 2–0 win over Tanzania in Tuesday’s friendly at Rashid Stadium in Dubai might have looked like a positive step on paper, but the performance left little reason for optimism about the team’s tactical or technical progress under Amir Ghalenoei.
Iran’s women’s football team seeking friendly matches

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s futsal team are arranging more friendly matches as part of preparation for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Iran defeat Tanzania in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran's national football team defeated Tanzania 2-0 in a friendly at Rashid Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday.

Culture

Iran, Turkey deepen cultural cooperation

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, has emphasized Iran’s desire to expand bilateral relations with Turkey, as 2025 has been designated as the Cultural Year of Iran and Turkey.
Palestinian photo exhibit launched in Iraqi capital

TEHRAN- A photo exhibit by Palestinian photographer Mahmoud Abu Hamda was inaugurated at the Bait al-Jamal Lil-Funun art center in Baghdad on Tuesday.
Renowned Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai passes away

TEHRAN – Prominent Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter Nasser Taghvai passed away on Tuesday at the age of 84.

Economy

‘Iran-Tajikistan relations can be expanded through special mechanisms’

TEHRAN- Iran’s minister of economic affairs and finance emphasized the expansion of brotherly relations and economic, commercial, and infrastructure cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan and proposed special opportunities for deepening these relations under the current conditions.
Iran’s steel export increases 26% in H1

TEHRAN – The Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) has released export statistics for the steel chain during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 21-September 22), showing a 26-percent growth in the value of exports.
Iran, Russia , Azerbaijan finalize roadmap to boost transit to 15m tons

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, announced that Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan have finalized a comprehensive roadmap to increase the volume of goods transiting among the three nations to 15 million tons annually. The plan, she said, marks a major milestone in efforts to strengthen regional connectivity through the International North–South Transit Corridor (INSTC).

Society

Health minister attending WHO Regional Committee for Eastern Mediterranean

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation headed by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi is participating in the Seventy-second session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean (RC72) being held in Cairo, Egypt, from October 15 to 17.
World Food Day: FAO highlights 80 years of action, calling for stronger partnerships

TEHRAN – On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these shared goals.
WFP releases September report on Iran

TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of September.

Tourism

“Silk Legacy” exhibition celebrates centuries-old cultural ties between Iran and China

TEHRAN— The National Museum of Iran has opened the exhibition “Silk Legacy: A Review of Iran–China Relations,” highlighting the enduring cultural and historical connections between the two ancient civilizations
Nahavand ancient fortress to be revived in major restoration effort

TEHRAN – The ancient fortress of Nahavand, also known as the Yazdegerd Citadel, is set to undergo restoration as part of a significant cultural heritage initiative in west-central Iran.
Iran-China joint cultural heritage plays effective role in deepening ties

TEHRAN--Joint cultural heritage of Iran and China plays an effective role in deepening relations between the two countries and should be considered as a bridge between the hearts of the people of the two nations, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri.

International

Israel destroyed Christian presence in Palestine

TEHRAN – The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine has stated that the Israeli occupation regime has destroyed the Christian presence in Palestine.
Paper peace: Sharm el-Sheikh’s fragile promise to Gaza

TEHRAN — The October 13 summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, played out as choreographed pageantry: leaders posed, a ceasefire was hailed, and promises of reconstruction were laid out — alongside a round of ungainly flattery for Trump that blurred diplomacy with theater.
Shutdown of “Whish Money” accounts is another phase of financial blockade on Lebanon

BEIRUT—Lebanon has been witnessing an escalating financial blockade for weeks after Whish Money (a local money transfer company) closed the accounts of associations and activists supporting reconstruction projects.