Tehran Times

By Wesam Bahrani

Global outrage over Israeli threats against UNIFIL

TEHRAN - International anger at threats by Israel and its Prime Minister against the United Nations peacekeeping troops in Lebanon is mounting.
Iranians pay tribute to martyred IRGC commander in Tehran funeral

TEHRAN – A solemn funeral ceremony was held in Tehran on Tuesday for Major General Abbas Nilforooshan, a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), who was martyred last month in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon.
By Shahrokh Saei

The rise of Hezbollah’s drone empire: Insights from the Oct.13 attack

TEHRAN- Hezbollah’s drones have become a thorn in the side of Israel, exposing the regime’s Achilles heel amid its aggression against Lebanon.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Deputy SG: Hezbollah is leading the battle to “hurt Israel”

BEIRUT - “We are the ones who will seize the raging Zionist beast by its reins and bring it back to its fold,” Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem said in an open reference to Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of the Israeli occupation regime.
By Shahrokh Saei

Drone delivery

If Israel's crimes continue, Golani's cafeteria will be nothing compared to what comes next, Hezbollah warns

TEHRAN - Hezbollah highlighted its military prowess and startled Israel into a state of panic by carrying out a surprise drone attack on a military base near the port city of Haifa on Sunday night.

Politics

Tehran slams EU, UK sanctions as ‘baseless’ and ‘politically motivated’

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has criticized the European Union and the United Kingdom for implementing new sanctions against several Iranian individuals and entities, labeling them actions as based on false and baseless pretexts.
‘Do not play with fire’: Iran spokesperson warns against Israeli provocation

TEHRAN – In a press conference held on Tuesday, Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokesperson for the Iranian government, issued a stern warning to those attempting to challenge Iran’s national interests.
‘High synergy among Resistance forces signals imminent victory’: IRGC deputy chief

TEHRAN – The deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) remarked on the increasing synergy between the military and diplomatic efforts of the Islamic Republic and Resistance Axis, highlighting the imminent victory over the Zionist regime.

Dominant Iran down Qatar in 2026 World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran national football team earned a vital win in Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualifier, beating Qatar 4-1 in Dubai’s Rashid Stadium on Tuesday.
Iran marks 17th National Paralympic Day

TEHRAN - Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) celebrated the National Paralympic Day for the 17th time on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Table tennis coach Lotfollah Nasabi hails Iran sensation Faraji

TEHRAN - Iran's 14-year-old table tennis sensation, Benyamin Faraji, stunned the world by defeating reigning world champion Wang Chuqin at the 2024 Asian Table Tennis Championships.

“The Glory of Cinema” masterclass to host 4 well-known Iranian, Turkish filmmakers, actors

TEHRAN-The first edition of the masterclass “The Glory of Cinema,” with four distinguished instructors, will take place on October 20 and 21 at the Azadi Hotel in Tehran.
Children’s adaptation of “Hamlet” goes on stage

TEHRAN- A loose adaptation of English playwright and poet William Shakespeare’s most popular play “Hamlet” is currently on stage at Sahne-ye Abi Cultural and Artistic Center in Tehran.
Gaza's grief: Israel's strikes silence innocent souls, young lives

TEHRAN- As the world reflects on Children’s Day, celebrated on October 8 to honor the laughter, dreams, and innocence of children, the stark reality in Gaza casts a long shadow over this global festivity.

Iran’s oil output rises in September despite decline in OPEC production: report

TEHRAN - The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in its latest report, published on Monday, has said Iran produced 3.316 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil in September, registering a 21,000-bpd increase compared to the previous month.
Iran, Azerbaijan discuss expansion of energy, transit ties

TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has called for increasing electricity exchange with neighboring countries in a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev in Tehran, IRNA reported on Monday.
Iranian finance minister underlines implementing MOUs with China

TEHRAN - Iran’s Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati has emphasized the importance of implementing the memorandums of understanding (MOUs) signed between Iran and China.

National women’s health week being held

TEHRAN –National women's health week is being observed from October 15 to 21 across the country.
Iran calls on WHO to deal with unilateral coercive measures in health sector

TEHRAN –The Iranian deputy health minister has called on the World Health Organization to establish a working group to address the impacts of unilateral coercive measures on health in the region and to develop possible solutions consistent with basic human rights.
Iran, Sudan to boost scientific co-op

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Javad Mohammadi, and Sudanese ambassador to Tehran, Abdulaziz Hassan Saleh Taha, met on Monday to discuss ways for expanding scientific relations.

Naqsh-e Rostam: limited excavation permit issued to address water penetration

TEHRAN - The head of the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced the issuance of a limited excavation permit for the ancient site of Naqsh-e Rostam.
Urgent excavation uncovers Bronze Age burial remains in northeast Iran

TEHRAN - An urgent archaeological excavation is currently underway near the village of Kalateh-ye Yavari in Bojnord county, North Khorasan province, after remains from four Bronze Age burial chambers were discovered.
Quranic manuscripts, Persian calligraphy go on show at Kazan museum

TEHRAN – A collection of cultural offerings including rare books and manuscripts of the Holy Quran and classic Persian literary works has been put on show at the Museum of Islamic Culture in Kazan’s Kremlin, Tatarstan.

Global outrage over Israeli threats against UNIFIL

TEHRAN - International anger at threats by Israel and its Prime Minister against the United Nations peacekeeping troops in Lebanon is mounting.
The rise of Hezbollah’s drone empire: Insights from the Oct.13 attack

TEHRAN- Hezbollah’s drones have become a thorn in the side of Israel, exposing the regime’s Achilles heel amid its aggression against Lebanon.
Drone delivery

TEHRAN - Hezbollah highlighted its military prowess and startled Israel into a state of panic by carrying out a surprise drone attack on a military base near the port city of Haifa on Sunday night.