Tehran Times

By Shahrokh Saei

BBC at a crossroads: From Trump dispute to Gaza bias allegations

TEHRAN – The recent dispute between US President Donald Trump and the BBC has drawn renewed attention to the broadcaster’s editorial practices, highlighting questions of accountability and internal oversight.
By Wesam Bahrani

U.S. blueprint envisions divided Gaza

TEHRAN – The future of Gaza is being shaped by external powers rather than the people who live there.
By M.A. Saki

Japan-China spat over Taiwan is a source of concern

TEHRAN – It is highly worrisome that China and Japan, two highly important countries in East Asia, are engaged in a verbal clash over Taiwan. China and Japan, respectively the second- and third-largest economies in the world, are great honors of the Asian continent, and it is extremely essential that officials from the two countries avoid inflammatory remarks against each other.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanon’s central bank bows to Washington

BEIRUT — When Banque du Liban (BDL) unveiled Circular No. 3, it dressed it up in the usual technocratic jargon—“compliance,” “monitoring,” and “risk mitigation.”
By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

Mexican Embassy in Tehran celebrates Day of the Dead with visual arts exhibition by Iranian artists

TEHRAN – The Mexican Embassy in Tehran held a visual arts exhibition from November 3 to 11 to celebrate the tradition of the Day of the Dead.

Politics

IRGC navy seizes oil tanker off southern Makran coast

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized the oil tanker Talara off the southern coast of Makran following a judicial order.
No threat or coercion will force us to surrender our rights: Iran at UN

TEHRAN – Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations says the country will never capitulate to threats or coercion, and that military aggression and economic terrorism can never force Iran into renouncing its legitimate rights.
Iranian president hails Iraq’s successful elections in phone talk With PM al-Sudani

TEHRAN – In a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Iraq on the glorious and peaceful holding of legislative elections.

Iran’s win over Cape Verde: A step toward stability

TEHRAN - Iran’s narrow but meaningful victory over Cape Verde in the Al Ain International Cup offered far more than just a place in the final. It was, in many ways, the first real glimpse of a new tactical direction, one built on pragmatism, structure, and an acceptance that the road to the 2026 World Cup requires evolution rather than idealism.
Iran’s Limouchi among winners of Para Sport Awards 2025

TEHRAN - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the winners of the Para Sport Awards 2025, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions to the Paralympic Movement.
Iranian Muay Thai competitors fail to win gold: 2025 Riyadh

TEHRAN – Four Iranian Muay Thai competitors won silver at the 2-025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Friday.

Tehran Symphony Orchestra performs with first-ever female conductor

TEHRAN – The Tehran Symphony Orchestra performed “Simorgh’s Abode” concert on Wednesday and Thursday at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall, where it was led by the guest conductor Paniz Faryousefi.
Iranian young artists shine at 11th Intl. Festival of Paintings for Pediatric Patients

TEHRAN- The winners of the 11th International Festival of Paintings for Pediatric Patients (IFPPP) were announced last week, marking a significant achievement for Iran’s young artists.
Leo Strauss’ “Thoughts on Machiavelli” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Thoughts on Machiavelli” written by Leo Strauss has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Foreign investment in Tehran stock market more than doubles in a year

TEHRAN – The total value of foreign investors’ portfolios in Iran’s stock market more than doubled over the past year, reaching over 210 trillion rials ($210 million) by the late October 2025, up from about 90 trillion rials ($90 million) a year earlier, official data show..
Iran-China trade could multiply if longstanding barriers are eased, business leader says

TEHRAN – Bilateral trade between Iran and China could grow several-fold if structural obstacles are addressed, a senior Chinese business figure in Tehran said, highlighting what he described as vast untapped economic and geopolitical potential between the two countries.
ICCIMA deputy head outlines measures to ease pressure on manufacturers

TEHRAN – A senior official at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said manufacturers are being squeezed by stagflation and a tightening liquidity crunch, warning that the dual pressures threaten production capacity unless urgent corrective steps are taken.

National Youth Population Award held

TEHRAN – The third National Youth Population Award was held today with the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Iranian students clinch gold medals in ISIF 2025

TEHRAN –Iranian students have secured three gold medals and a special award in the International Science and Invention Fair (ISIF) 2025, ranking them among the top innovators worldwide.
Winners of Science Promotion Award honored

TEHRAN – The winners of the 26th edition of the Science Promotion Award were announced and honored on Friday.

Minister calls for halt to disputed construction near UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace

TEHRAN - Iran’s cultural heritage minister on Friday called for an immediate halt to a suspicious construction near the Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran, saying no violations of heritage protection rules would be tolerated.
Chinese imports found in Iran’s kish Island, excavations indicate historical trade links

TEHRAN — Archaeologists have uncovered imported Chinese ceramics during the seventh season of excavations at the ancient city of Harireh on Kish Island, reaffirming historical trade connections between China and southern Iran, researchers said on Saturday.
Iran designated to four key UNESCO committees

TٍEHRAN--In the final days of the 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, the Islamic Republic of Iran, which had been nominated for membership in several executive and scientific bodies of the organization, has achieved to become a member of four key UNESCO committees with the consensus of the member states.

BBC at a crossroads: From Trump dispute to Gaza bias allegations

TEHRAN – The recent dispute between US President Donald Trump and the BBC has drawn renewed attention to the broadcaster’s editorial practices, highlighting questions of accountability and internal oversight.
U.S. blueprint envisions divided Gaza

TEHRAN – The future of Gaza is being shaped by external powers rather than the people who live there.
Japan-China spat over Taiwan is a source of concern

TEHRAN – It is highly worrisome that China and Japan, two highly important countries in East Asia, are engaged in a verbal clash over Taiwan. China and Japan, respectively the second- and third-largest economies in the world, are great honors of the Asian continent, and it is extremely essential that officials from the two countries avoid inflammatory remarks against each other.