Tehran Times

2026-10-07 21:15
By Mahmoud Mahmoudian-Ravi

Iran, Russia Deepen Strategic Coordination

TEHRAN- Iran and Russia are moving to further strengthen their strategic coordination as Presidents Masoud Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin prepare are set to meet in Turkmenistan, with Moscow expressing readiness to contribute to diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions and emphasizing the continuity of bilateral cooperation under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty.
- Iran and Russia sign strategic cooperation treaty
- Iranian, Russian FMs hold phone talks on regional, international issues

Gen. Abdollahi: Al-Aqsa storm operation exceeded Zionist regime’s expectations

TEHRAN- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdollahi says the October 7, 2023, Al-Aqsa Storm operation went beyond the expectations of the Israeli regime, disrupting the calculations of its adversaries and dealing a severe blow to the regime.
Mottaki: Retribution verdicts against those responsible for Leader’s martyrdom to be issued soon

TEHRAN- Iranian Parliament’s Executive Board Chairman Manouchehr Mottaki has said Iranian courts will soon issue retribution verdicts against those responsible for the martyrdom of Iran's leader, military commanders, and thousands of Iranian citizens.
Security cooperation main goal of SCO anti-terror drill: IRGC General

TEHRAN- Special units of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force have joined an international anti-terrorism exercise in Belarus, with a senior IRGC commander saying that strengthening security cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members is Iran’s main objective.
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Israel rushing to make its West Bank land grab permanent

'They want the land without its people'

TEHRAN — Itamar Ben-Gvir climbed onto a bulldozer in occupied East al-Quds (Jerusalem) on Tuesday. Beneath him lay the ruins of a five-story apartment building. Ten apartments, home to roughly 70 Palestinians, mostly women and children, were reduced to rubble in the al-Tur neighborhood.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Sayyed Nasrallah’s flame remains alive

BEIRUT — Two years have passed since the knight that for decades confronted occupation, hegemony and political intimidation returned to his original realm. Two years since a man who had become, for his followers, a political leader, a religious reference and a symbol of defiance was taken from the visible world.

Politics

US attacks damaged 111 petrochemical and pharmaceutical facilities, Iran says

TEHRAN- Iran’s Ambassador to the Netherlands and Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Hadi Farajvand, says US military attacks on Iran’s chemical industries damaged 111 petrochemical and pharmaceutical facilities, disrupting supply chains and affecting the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Senior IRGC official: Iran achieved strategic victory in war with US

TEHRAN- A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says the Iranian nation has achieved a “strategic victory” in the war with the United States, arguing that the conflict failed to achieve the objectives pursued by Washington and its allies.
Interior Min.: Technical delegation to visit Qatar to follow up on Iranian pilots

TEHRAN — Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni says Tehran and Doha have agreed to step up security cooperation, establish a joint working group and continue consultations on bilateral and regional issues.

Sports

Iran drop to 23rd in FIFA World Rankings

TEHRAN - Iran have dropped one place to 23rd in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, while Japan remain Asia’s highest-ranked national team in 17th place.
Hadi Rezaei: there are no guarantees in sport

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball head coach Hadi Rezaei says that Team Melli will be targeting a record-extending ninth Asian title at the upcoming Asian Para Games in Nagoya, however there are no guarantees in sport.
Esmaeilnezhad vows Iran volleyball will reach LA 2028 Olympics

TEHRAN - Iran men’s national volleyball team captain Amin Esmaeilnezhad has expressed confidence that Iran will qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, despite widespread doubts among fans about the team’s chances.

Culture

“Passing in Esfand” tells story of Minab school victims

TEHRAN- “Passing in Esfand,” a play written and directed by Hassan Sobhani Minabi, is currently on stage at the Ebrahim Zarei Theater in Minab, Hormozgan province, portraying the stories of martyrs Makan Nasiri and Mahmoud Gholamiani, two of the victims of the Shajareh Tayyebeh School tragedy.
Mehr Media Group praised by Alexander Shtol for strengthening dialogue between Iran and Russia

TEHRAN – The executive director of the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has expressed his appreciation to the Mehr Media Group for their cooperation and support in organizing and covering the exhibition of the contest’s winning entries in Tehran.
“Dial M for Murder” goes on screen at Tehran cultural center

TEHRAN- Prominent English director Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 detective film “Dial M for Murder” went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.

Economy

Expansion of technical-engineering cooperation between Iran, Afghanistan on agenda

TEHRAN- The Minister of Energy, referring to the goals of his trip to Afghanistan, listed the expansion of technical and engineering cooperation with neighbors and said: Currently, there are good interactions between the two countries.
Iran's share of Russia's $300b market is negligible: TPO head

TEHRAN- The Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), stating that Iran's share of the Russian market must increase, said: This country imports about $300 billion annually from various countries around the world, and despite the progress made, Iran's share of this large market is still negligible.
Oil sales policies being pursued as seriously as ever: acting oil minister

TEHRAN- According to Mehr News Agency, citing the Ministry of Oil, Hamid Bovard, on Tuesday, on the sidelines of his introduction ceremony as Acting Minister of Oil, said regarding the ministry’s most important plans: The industry’s current programs in production and development are continuing and are being pursued with greater speed and precision.

Society

Pezeshkian urges Caspian states to unite on long-term environmental protection plan

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed developing and implementing a long-term regional plan under the Tehran Convention to address the declining water level of the Caspian Sea.
Iran’s presence in world’s top 2% of scientists nearly doubles

TEHRAN – The number of Iranian researchers included in the world’s top 2% of scientists has nearly doubled, rising from 1,154 in 2020 to 2,678 in 2026, according to Scopus data provided by Elsevier.
Iranian students win BRICS Smart City 2030 Award

TEHRAN – A team of three students from Sharif University of Technology has won first place in the third International Student and Young Scientist Project Competition, “SMART CITY 2030,” held in Moscow on October 5–6.

Tourism

15 destinations to discover the soul of Iran

TEHRAN - Iran is a country of striking contrasts. In one journey, travelers can move from bustling historic bazaars to quiet desert towns, from ancient archaeological sites to misty Caspian forests and from the mountains of the Zagros to the warm waters of the Persian Gulf.
Mudbrick houses: The heritage of traditional Iranian architecture

TEHRAN - Across Iran’s deserts, dry plains and mountain valleys, houses built from earth form some of the country’s most distinctive architectural landscapes. Their rounded roofs, thick walls, shaded courtyards and, in places, tall windcatchers are more than picturesque features. They are the result of centuries of experience in building with local materials and adapting everyday life to a difficult climate.
Heritage is identity: Iranian archaeologist exposes scale of war destruction to historic sites

TEHRAN – An Iranian archaeologist, Sonia Shidrang, highlighted in a global webinar hosted by the International Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management (ICAHM), a scientific committee under ICOMOS, that the 40-day war with the United States and the Israeli regime left 149 historical sites across 20 provinces damaged, and that Iran's cultural heritage now demands a response grounded in international law, rigorous documentation, and a concrete protection plan.

International

Israel rushing to make its West Bank land grab permanent

TEHRAN — Itamar Ben-Gvir climbed onto a bulldozer in occupied East al-Quds (Jerusalem) on Tuesday. Beneath him lay the ruins of a five-story apartment building. Ten apartments, home to roughly 70 Palestinians, mostly women and children, were reduced to rubble in the al-Tur neighborhood.
Sayyed Nasrallah’s flame remains alive

BEIRUT — Two years have passed since the knight that for decades confronted occupation, hegemony and political intimidation returned to his original realm. Two years since a man who had become, for his followers, a political leader, a religious reference and a symbol of defiance was taken from the visible world.
Yemen’s Ansarallah strikes Aden airport and Saudi targets

Yemen's Ansarallah have hit a range of targets in Saudi Arabia and in the Saudi-backed areas including Aden, Middle East Eye reported.

'They want the land without its people'