Tehran Times

2026-10-24 21:17
No Persian Gulf for old carriers

Top commander says American warships will never return as Strait of Hormuz becomes center of war

TEHRAN – The main confrontation between Iran and the United States in this war has been, and continues to be, in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and senior Iranian commanders now say the era when American aircraft carriers cruised these waters with impunity is over for good.
- Iranian commanders warn any new war would trigger wider regional conflict
- Iran warns against further aggression, highlight strategic control and enhanced deterrence

Leader urges judicial reform, anti-corruption drive in meeting with Judiciary chief

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has called for broader access to justice, stronger protection of public rights and decisive action against corruption, stressing that these measures are essential to strengthening public trust in the judiciary.
Twelve countries condemn any attack or threat against nuclear facilities

TEHRAN – Twelve countries, including Iran, Russia, China and Pakistan, have issued a joint statement declaring that nuclear facilities must never, under any circumstances, be subjected to attack or the threat of attack.
Russian embassy denies reports of staff leaving Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant

TEHRAN – The Russian Embassy in Tehran has dismissed reports that Russian diplomatic staff and specialists working at Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant are leaving the country, stressing that activities are continuing as usual.
By Ali Minabi

Operation al-Khalil exposes limits of Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – The resistance operation in al-Khalil (Hebron), which took place just days before the Israeli elections, was far more than an isolated security incident.
By staff writer

Macklemore says ‘being human is not complicated’ as sold-out Gaza benefit tour opens

TEHRAN — American rapper Macklemore returned to the stage Thursday night at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre with an explicit message of solidarity for Palestine.

Politics

Senior adviser to IRGC chief: Netanyahu has strengthened Iran and Palestinian cause

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions have helped strengthen the Islamic Republic and advance the Palestinian cause, arguing that the Israeli leader has served these causes more effectively than even the most prominent reformers and revolutionaries who support Palestine.
Further escalation between US and Iran would have no winners, says French FM

TEHRAN – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has warned that further escalation between the United States and Iran would benefit neither side, cautioning that any renewed tensions could have serious consequences for global oil prices.
IRGC: US war on Iran is a battle over identity and civilization

TEHRAN– The ongoing confrontation between Iran and the United States goes beyond the military arena and targets Iran’s national identity and civilization, Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), said.

Sports

Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestler Farrokhi claims gold at 2026 World Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Gholamreza Farrokhi won a gold medal at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships – Men's Greco-Roman 82 kg on Sunday.
Greco-Roman wrestler Ahmadi wins silver at 2026 World Championships

TEHRAN – Payam Ahmadi from Iran won a silver medal at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships – Men's Greco-Roman 55 kg on Sunday.
Ahmadi Vafa bags silver at 2026 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN - Ali Ahmadi Vafa suffered a stunning defeat in the final bout of Men's Greco-Roman 60 kg against Japan’s Koto Gomi, losing by fall despite holding a commanding 7-1 lead, and had to settle for the silver medal.

Culture

Majid Entezami to perform his memorable pieces in Tehran

TEHRAN – Maestro Majid Entezami will conduct a 150-piece orchestra on October 29 at the Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran, at a concert featuring the memorable works he has made for Iranian films and TV series.
‘Psalms of Sorrow’ wins Grand Prix at Tehran Short Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker Yousef Kargar’s “Psalms of Sorrow” won the Grand Prix of the 43rd Tehran International Short Film Festival, receiving the Golden Leaf and a $3,000 cash prize at the closing ceremony in Tehran on Thursday.
What’s in Tehran art galleries

Tehran’s CAMA – Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by a group of artists. The exhibit will be running until November 2 at the gallery located at No. 44, 10th Golestan, Pasdaran St.

Economy

Iran to add 3,800 MW of thermal power capacity to national grid

TEHRAN – Iran plans to add 3,800 megawatts of new thermal power generation capacity to its national grid in the next Iranian calendar year (begins late March 2027), as the electricity sector faces financial pressures that threaten investment in infrastructure, a deputy energy minister said.
Energy Ministry implements 60 measures to secure electricity supplies during winter

TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Ministry is implementing 60 operational measures to ensure stable electricity supplies during the winter and mitigate the potential impact of fuel shortages, while power plants’ liquid fuel reserves remain at satisfactory levels, the country's electricity industry spokesman said.
Iran seeks to expand gas trade with GECF members

TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to expand gas trade with members of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), develop a common gas market and strengthen energy cooperation, the country's acting oil minister said ahead of the group's eighth summit in Russia.

Society

Tehran, Bangkok underline enhancing co-op in ICT

TEHRAN – Iranian and Thai officials have highlighted the importance of expanding joint efforts in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, boosting regional and international interactions, and developing a memorandum of understanding between the two sides.
Iran, Indonesia seek to bolster sci-tech ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Indonesia have explored ways to expand scientific and technological cooperation, with a particular focus on developing science and technology parks and strengthening academic and research ties.
Intl. conference on Global Coalition against Scientific Apartheid set for November

TEHRAN – The 5th International conference on Global Coalition against Scientific Apartheid is planned to be held on November 10 in Tehran to promote justice in science and technology in the new world order, and honor the scientists martyred during the US-Israeli war against the country.

Tourism

Restoration of Sassanid reliefs at Naqsh-e Rostam nears completion after three decades

TEHRAN – The restoration of Sassanid-era bas-reliefs at Naqsh-e Rostam, one of Iran’s most significant archaeological sites, is approaching completion after a conservation effort that began in the 1990s, with work continuing on a relief depicting Shapur II, a site official said.
Jameh Mosque of Fahraj: A timeless architectural treasure near Yazd

TEHRAN - Located near the historic city of Yazd in central Iran, the Jameh Mosque of Fahraj, also known as Masjid-i Jami of Fahraj, is a remarkable destination for travelers interested in history, architecture and Iran’s Islamic heritage. Distinguished by its simple earthen construction, ancient vaults and historic minaret, the mosque offers a glimpse into an important period in the evolution of Iranian religious architecture.
Beyond Iran’s famous cities: villages that deserve a place on every traveler’s itinerary

TEHRAN - Iran’s historical cities are renowned for their grand mosques, Persian gardens, traditional bazaars and Silk Road heritage. Yet beyond the familiar destinations of Isfahan, Shiraz and Yazd, to name a few, lies another side of the country: a landscape of mountain villages, ancient mud-brick settlements and rural communities whose traditions offer a different perspective on Iranian life.

International

The limits of American power: Trump’s reckless gamble against Iran

TEHRAN - The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has exposed the limits of American military power and the dangers of an administration that appears to have mistaken technological superiority for the ability to dictate political outcomes, William H. McRaven, who served in the U.S. Navy, wrote in Foreign Affairs.
Operation al-Khalil exposes limits of Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – The resistance operation in al-Khalil (Hebron), which took place just days before the Israeli elections, was far more than an isolated security incident.
Macklemore says ‘being human is not complicated’ as sold-out Gaza benefit tour opens

TEHRAN — American rapper Macklemore returned to the stage Thursday night at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre with an explicit message of solidarity for Palestine.

Top commander says American warships will never return as Strait of Hormuz becomes center of war