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2026-10-06 19:56
By Samaneh Aoutalebi
Six-volume “1001 Questions on Resistance” unveiled in Tehran
TEHRAN- The six-volume book “1001 Questions on Resistance,” based on three decades of conversations with the late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, was unveiled Monday at the Sarcheshmeh Cultural Center in Tehran during a gathering examining his thought and legacy.
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2026-10-06 19:56
By Mona Hojat Ansari
'Our doors and hearts are always open to Iran': Malaysia's chargé d'affaires tells the Tehran Times
TEHRAN - Dato' Wan Aznainizam Yusri bin Wan Abdul Rashid arrived in Tehran in late August to take up the post of Chargé d'Affaires and Head of Mission at the Embassy of Malaysia. He will be elevated to Ambassador upon the formal presentation of his credentials.
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2026-10-06 19:42
By Maede Zaman Fashami
Blood, Bombs & Billions
For some in America, every new war comes with a new payday.
TEHRAN- The US-Israeli war against Iran was not merely a military and geopolitical crisis; it also created a major economic shock. According to an estimate by the US Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the direct cost of US combat operations against Iran had reached approximately $38 billion by August 1, 2026. That figure includes the cost of replacing expended munitions and lost equipment, increased flight hours, military operations, and higher fuel costs. It does not include costs borne by other federal agencies or the war’s longer-term economic consequences.
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2026-10-06 19:33
'Silence is complicity': Malaysian envoy on US war on Iran
Malaysia's head of diplomatic mission sat down with the Tehran Times ahead of formally presenting his credentials as ambassador. In the interview, he laid out his country's rationale for its unequivocal condemnation of the US-Israeli war against Iran, and outlined what he hopes to accomplish during his upcoming tenure.
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2026-10-06 18:13
By Batool Subeiti
Three years on: Resistance emerges as a global power
LONDON - This year represented a turning point for the Axis of Resistance as a whole and brought the Strait of Hormuz into the equation of the confrontation, with all that this entails for global energy supplies.
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2026-10-06 16:40
Starlink: Satellite Dispute Turning into Diplomatic Storm
Iran has escalated a diplomatic dispute with Norway over unauthorized Starlink operations, accusing Oslo of failing to stop the terminals while stressing that the satellite network is being used by the United States and Israel for activities against Tehran.
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2026-10-06 16:33
By Ali Minabi
October 7, genocide and Yemen
TEHRAN – Since the Second World War, West Asia has emerged as a region in which the fate of the world is increasingly determined.
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2026-10-06 16:12
Kabul hosting 180-member Iranian private sector trade delegation
TEHRAN- Afghan media reported the arrival of a 180-member trade delegation from Iran’s private sector to participate in the Kabul International Exhibition and discuss expanding exchanges and investment between the two countries.
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2026-10-06 15:45
Program prepared for 117 technological projects in oil, gas
TEHRAN- The proposed package of 117 technological projects for the oil and gas industry, prepared with the direct cooperation of 42 entities, was reviewed at a meeting of the Special Headquarters for Technology Development chaired by Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President.
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2026-10-06 15:34
By Mahnaz Abdi
Vietnamese trade delegation in Tehran; exclusive interview on expanding bilateral ties
TEHRAN- A Vietnamese trade delegation arrived in Tehran on Tuesday, October 6, and is scheduled to stay until October 18. During their stay, the delegation has a packed schedule of business activities, including visits to various regions of Iran, assessments of cooperation opportunities, and trade meetings.
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2026-10-06 15:17
58 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 58 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from September 26 to October 2, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-10-06 15:15
World Space Week highlighting ‘Rocket Revolution’
TEHRAN – Iran is marking the 26th World Space Week, being held from October 4 to 10 under the theme “Rocket Revolution,” with a wide range of promotional, educational, and scientific programs organized across the country.
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2026-10-06 15:11
Officials explore ways to enhance co-op with Iraqi universities
TEHRAN – The chancellor of Shiraz University, Alireza Afsharfar, and the newly appointed Iran’s scientific counselor in Iraq, Mohammad-Javad Najafi, have explored the potential to expand academic ties with Iraqi universities.
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2026-10-06 15:08
By Mehdi Garshasbi
Festival of Kindness: supporting children and protecting their right to education
TEHRAN – As the new academic year begins across Iran, the annual Jashn-e Atefeha, literally meaning the Festival of Kindness, is once again bringing together people, charities and public organizations in a nationwide effort to support students from underprivileged families and help ensure that financial hardship does not keep children from education.
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2026-10-06 14:03
FAO boosts Iran’s capacity to protect date palms from pests and diseases
TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is strengthening national and provincial capacities to prevent, detect and manage key pests and diseases affecting date palm production in the Islamic Republic of Iran, supporting healthier orchards, reduced production losses and more sustainable livelihoods for date-producing communities.
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2026-10-06 13:23
The Art of Sport. Equestrian sport and drumming
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2026-10-06 13:14
Golmohammadi: Iran U23 option or Team Melli coach?
TEHRAN - Yahya Golmohammadi has emerged as a name increasingly linked with Iranian football’s national teams following his recent departure from Iraqi side Duhok. While reports have connected the experienced coach with the vacant Iran U23 head coach position, there is growing speculation that Golmohammadi could be a more suitable candidate for the senior national team.
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2026-10-06 13:01
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2026-10-05 21:37
Bottles have souls too
Majid Aghabalazad, an author and artist from the northern city of Bandar Anzali, Gilan Province, has created more than 100 volumetric artworks in the form of human faces, animals, and various shapes using plastic bottles and waste. Focusing on themes such as environmental crises, consumerism, and endangered species, his works are an effort to repurpose discarded materials and express environmental concerns through art.
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2026-10-05 21:34
Ashkan Rahgozar to serve as juror at Festival of Animation Berlin
TEHRAN – Iranian animator Ashkan Rahgozar will serve as a juror at the New Talents section of the 9th Festival of Animation Berlin (FAB), which will be held from October 8 to 11 in Berlin, Germany.
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2026-10-05 21:34
Alnam Philharmonic Orchestra brings Hans Zimmer’s “Interstellar” music back to Tehran
TEHRAN- The Alnam Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vahid Alipour, is set to perform its “Interstellar” concert once again at Tehran’s Milad Tower, following the positive reception of last year’s performance.
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2026-10-05 21:33
Amir Naderi’s “The Runner” to screen at Kaohsiung Film Festival
TEHRAN- Amir Naderi’s 4K-restored classic “The Runner” will be screened at the 2026 Kaohsiung Film Festival in Taiwan, while the Iranian filmmaker will serve as chair of the jury for the festival’s International Short Film Competition.
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2026-10-05 21:32
Ansarallah sets Aramco sites ablaze as mercenaries commit war crimes in Yemen
TEHRAN — Yemeni armed forces fired a coordinated salvo of heavy ballistic missiles and long-range attack drones deep into the Saudi interior on Monday and Sunday, striking major Saudi Aramco installations in Jeddah, Riyadh, and the Khurais oil field.
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2026-10-05 21:32
Tehran Hosts Training Program for Jan-Fada Participants
TEHRAN – A group of participants in Iran’s Jan-Fada (self-sacrificing volunteer) initiative have taken part in training sessions at the Imam Hossein Square training center in Tehran.
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2026-10-05 21:29
By staff writer
US scrambles all 12 B-1 bombers out of Britain over unexplained threats
TEHRAN — Twelve American B-1 strategic bombers left RAF Fairford over the weekend in a hasty pullout that exposes the growing vulnerability of Western bases supporting Washington’s aggressive military operations against Iran.
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2026-10-05 21:28
Iranian commanders warn any new war would trigger wider regional conflict
TEHRAN- Iranian military commanders have issued a series of increasingly forceful warnings against any renewed US or Israeli military action, saying the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to respond and cautioning regional states against allowing their territory or military facilities to be used in a new conflict.
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2026-10-05 21:27
FM Araghchi meets foreign diplomats in Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with foreign ambassadors and representatives of international organizations in Tehran on Sunday morning.
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2026-10-05 21:22
World War III and the diplomatic track
Ham-Mihan analyzed growing speculation about a possible Third World War and the diplomatic options available to the parties involved. Political discussions have recently been dominated by concerns over whether another conflict is becoming unavoidable.
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2026-10-05 21:17
Araghchi: Iran using all diplomatic capacities to safeguard national interests
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed the importance of continued diplomatic consultations to explain Tehran’s positions amid sensitive regional and international developments.