Tehran Times

2025-10-31 21:11
By Staff Writer

Iran establishes 'Persian Gulf Trio Islands National Day'

November 30 marks Iran's centuries-old sovereignty of Bu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb

TEHRAN – Iran has designated November 30 as the Persian Gulf Trio Islands National Day, marking its ancient sovereignty over Bu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb as it continues to face illegal claims from the United Arab Emirates, a country now 53 years old.
- Iranian Pearls in the Persian Gulf
- Sovereignty, history, and geopolitics at the heart of the Persian Gulf

Iran come fourth at 2025 Asian Youth Games

TEHRAN – Iran finished in fourth place at the 2025 Asian Youth Games, winning 22 gold, 18 silver, and 36 bronze medals.
‘Regressive and irresponsible’, Araghchi slams Washington over resumed nuclear testing

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly criticized Washington’s recent announcement to resume nuclear weapons testing, describing it as a reckless and backward step that threatens global security.
By Shahrokh Saei

Xi–Trump summit: China champions multilateralism at APEC 2025

TEHRAN – When Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump met in Busan on October 30, the immediate outcomes—tariff reductions, resumed soybean purchases, and the suspension of China’s rare earth export controls—appeared transactional. Yet beneath these surface-level adjustments lies a profound divergence in geopolitical philosophy.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

President Aoun orders response as Senator Graham justifies Israeli incursions

BEIRUT — Tensions on the Lebanese-Palestinian border remain high, as Israeli forces repeatedly violate the cessation of hostilities. Exploiting weak international monitoring and Lebanon’s limited ability to enforce sovereignty, Israel targets civilians and state institutions alike.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Gaza shows international law is dead — and moral courage must replace hope, Antony Hequet says

With legal structures failing, French-American artist calls for ethical clarity and active resistance to prevent further oppression

TEHRAN- In this Tehran Times exclusive, we present the voice of Antony Hequet—a French-American poet, composer, singer and multidisciplinary thinker whose work fuses music, myth, trauma and moral reflection into a profound cultural critique.

Politics

Larijani welcomes strategic security pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has welcomed a defense accord between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Iran’s role in Iraq, not a saboteur for sure

Western analyses of Iraq have often rested on the assumption that Iranian influence necessarily erodes state sovereignty and contributes to instability.
Efforts allegedly underway to reopen passenger border with Azerbaijan

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has provided an update on the latest diplomatic efforts to reopen the passenger border between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Sports

Esteghlal move top of 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated Aluminum 3-1 here to move top of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
Persepolis legendary coach Ivankovic retires

TEHRAN – Branko Ivanković, former head coach of Iran’s national team and Persepolis, has announced his retirement from coaching.
Iran come fourth at 2025 Asian Youth Games

TEHRAN – Iran finished in fourth place at the 2025 Asian Youth Games, winning 22 gold, 18 silver, and 36 bronze medals.

Culture

Gaza shows international law is dead — and moral courage must replace hope, Antony Hequet says

TEHRAN- In this Tehran Times exclusive, we present the voice of Antony Hequet—a French-American poet, composer, singer and multidisciplinary thinker whose work fuses music, myth, trauma and moral reflection into a profound cultural critique.
Tehran’s City Theater hosting “Tideline”

TEHRAN- An adaptation of Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad’s play “Tideline” is currently on stage at Tehran’s City Theater.
Iran participating in 28th Algiers International Book Fair

TEHRAN – Iran is present at the 28th Algiers International Book Fair, which opened on October 29 at the Exhibition Palace in in the Algerian capital, Algiers.

Economy

Govt. targets investment growth in free trade zones to drive production

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, said the government’s top economic priority for the Iranian year 1404 (2025–26) is to attract investment to boost production, with free trade zones positioned as key drivers of national growth.
Intl. Steel Industry Exhibition opens in Kish with 250 domestic, foreign firms

TEHRAN – The 27th Iran Steel Industry Exhibition has opened on Kish Island with the participation of 250 companies from Iran and abroad, showcasing the latest technological and industrial achievements in the sector.
Exhibition of new oil, gas, refining, petchem technologies opens in Isfahan

TEHRAN – The fourth edition of Iran’s exhibition on new technologies in the oil, gas, refining, and petrochemical industries opened Thursday evening at the Isfahan International Exhibition Center, bringing together leading domestic and international experts to showcase the latest advancements and promote cooperation across the energy sector.

Society

Indonesia seeks to boost sci-tech relations with Iran

TEHRAN – The Indonesian Ambassador to Iran, Roliansyah Sumirat, has emphasized the need to promote scientific, technological, and educational collaborations between Indonesia and Iran.
Science minister attending UNESCO Session of General Conference

TEHRAN – Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf is participating in the 43rd Session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from October 30 to November 13.
Over 11,000 multiple births registered in 7 months

TEHRAN – A total of 11,169 births were registered in the country in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year that started in March 2025, the Civil Registration Organization has announced.

Tourism

Iran, Tajikistan seek UNESCO label for Cyrus Cylinder, famed as world’s first charter of human right

TEHRAN – Iran and Tajikistan have jointly submitted a draft resolution to the 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference seeking recognition of the Cyrus Cylinder as a global symbol of early human rights and cultural diversity.
FM tours UNESCO-inscribed bazaar during Tabriz mission

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday visited the Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex, inspecting several sections of the UNESCO World Heritage site during an official trip to the capital of East Azarbaijan province.
Agreements to develop tourism cooperation between Khorasan Razavi, Turkey being finalized

TEHRAN--Deputy Governor-General of Khorasan Razavi Province Mohammad Ali Nabipour announced that agreements to develop tourism cooperation between Khorasan Razavi and Turkey are being finalized.

International

Xi–Trump summit: China champions multilateralism at APEC 2025

TEHRAN – When Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump met in Busan on October 30, the immediate outcomes—tariff reductions, resumed soybean purchases, and the suspension of China’s rare earth export controls—appeared transactional. Yet beneath these surface-level adjustments lies a profound divergence in geopolitical philosophy.
President Aoun orders response as Senator Graham justifies Israeli incursions

BEIRUT — Tensions on the Lebanese-Palestinian border remain high, as Israeli forces repeatedly violate the cessation of hostilities. Exploiting weak international monitoring and Lebanon’s limited ability to enforce sovereignty, Israel targets civilians and state institutions alike.
Diplomatic meltdown marks Kabul-Islamabad dialogue

TEHRAN – The much-anticipated peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul have dramatically collapsed after four days of negotiations leaving mediators from Qatar and Turkey stunned at the breakdown. The negotiations were a step toward regional stability but instead exposed deep mistrust, disunity, and competing agendas, particularly over the issue of U.S. drone operations and cross-border terror.