Tehran Times

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Hezbollah’s open book: No compromise with the enemy

BEIRUT—Amid rising tremors along Lebanon’s southern frontier, Hezbollah unveiled an open letter directed both to the Lebanese people and to the nation’s three top officials: the President of the Republic, the Speaker of Parliament, and the Prime Minister.
Iran condemns Israel’s breach of truce and strikes on Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has, in a statement, categorically condemned the Israeli regime’s large-scale strikes on different areas of Lebanon, dismissing them as “blatant violation of the sovereignty of an independent country,” and “a crime against international peace and security.”
By Wesam Bahrani

Truce with no peace for Palestinians

TEHRAN – Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, the Israeli regime continues to trample on the rights of Palestinians in Gaza.
By Batool Subeiti

The end of the New Middle East project

LONDON - The New Middle East project is over. So are the maps the occupation entity’s Prime Minister flaunted at every summit, like a prophetic vision in a book after 3,000 years.
By Layla Saad

Voices of resistance dominate Beirut forum

BEIRUT — The 34th session of the Arab National Conference opened in Beirut on Friday with the participation of more than 250 political, intellectual, and academic figures from across the Arab world.

Politics

Many of Iran’s arms not used during Israeli aggression, declares top commander

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military commander says the Iranian Armed Forces have not yet shown many of their capabilities.
Trump says he was 'very much in charge' of Iran war despite earlier denials

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed responsibility for Israel's June aggression against Iran, walking back his prior denials of involvement and substantiating Iranian allegations that Washington had been complicit in the deadly war from its outset.
Iran and the power of the drone

MADRID - In the global landscape of the 21st century, technology has become one of the main sources of power and autonomy. It is no longer enough to have a strong army or access to natural resources: real independence depends on a country’s ability to develop its own technological solutions and sustain its strategy without relying on others. In that sense, Iran has made drones a pillar of its sovereignty a tool that blends innovation, resilience, and political ambition.

Persepolis defeat Esteghlal Khuzestan: 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Esteghlal Khuzestan 3-0 in the 10th Matchweek of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
Saber Kazemi laid to rest

TEHRAN - Iranian volleyball star Saber Kazemi, who died in Tehran at age 26 after suffering brain death on Wednesday, was laid to rest on Friday in his hometown Aqqala, Golestan Province.
Iran to face Jordan in 2025 Asian Women's U16 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran will face Jordan Friday night in the 2025 Asian Women's U-16 Volleyball Championship 9th-12th place.

Iran submits three films to 1st Open Eurasian Film Award “Diamond Butterfly”

TEHRAN – Three Iranian films have been submitted to the secretariat of the first Open Eurasian Film Award “Diamond Butterfly,” slated to be held on November 27, in Moscow, Russia, the cultural attaché of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Russia said.
Rashak Orchestra to perform famous film scores at Roudaki Hall

TEHRAN - The Rashak Orchestra, conducted by Hamidreza Pourabed Abyaneh, will perform a concert titled “From Screen to Melody” on November 11 in Tehran’s Roudaki Hall.
Slawomir Mrozek’s “Out at Sea” on stage at Shahrzad Theater Complex

TEHRAN – Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran is hosting the third round of the performance of the play “Out at Sea” written by Polish dramatist Slawomir Mrozek.

Iran, Kuwait sign comprehensive document at joint economic committee meeting

TEHRAN – The 13th session of the Iran-Kuwait Joint Economic Committee concluded with the signing of a five-point memorandum of cooperation between Mohammad Ali Dehqan-Dehnavi, Iran’s deputy industry minister, and Marwa Baddah Al-Juaidan, acting assistant undersecretary of Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Iran, Kenya eye trade expansion with innovation hub, direct flights

TEHRAN – Iran and Kenya are exploring new avenues to deepen bilateral trade and technological cooperation, including plans to establish a permanent Iranian product exhibition center in Nairobi, a joint innovation hub, and a direct Tehran–Nairobi flight, officials said during a meeting between the Kenyan ambassador and the Iran–East Africa Joint Chamber of Commerce.
Tehran, Moscow discuss expanding maritime transport cooperation

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian and Russian officials have held talks in Moscow to strengthen maritime and combined transport collaboration through the Caspian Sea, ahead of a joint meeting in Makhachkala.

Iran, UN underscore climate justice

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, and the secretary general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, have emphasized the significance of climate justice in the face of coercive sanctions.
Iraq seeks to benefit from IRCS's expertise, services

TEHRAN – The Iraqi deputy minister of interior has announced the country’s willingness to benefit from the services and products, as well as the experiences of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).
Average age of first-time mothers in Iran continues to rise

TEHRAN – According to a report by the National Organization for Civil Registration, the average age of women in Iran giving birth to their first child stood at 27.6 years in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year that started on March 21, which has increased compared to 27.5 years in the year earlier.

UNESCO recognizes Cyrus Cylinder as one of world’s earliest human rights charters

TEHRAN - UNESCO’s General Conference on Thursday adopted a resolution recognizing the Cyrus Cylinder as one of the world’s earliest declarations promoting cultural diversity and human rights.
Blue Mosque of Tabriz to undergo emergency restoration with minimal intervention

TEHRAN – The centuries-old Blue Mosque of Tabriz will undergo emergency restoration with minimal intervention to prevent further loss of its original tilework, a local official said.
Persian handicrafts on show at Shanghai Intl. Import Expo

TEHRAN – Several Iranian companies are participating in the 2025 Shanghai International Import Expo, which runs through November 10, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced on Thursday.

Hezbollah’s open book: No compromise with the enemy

BEIRUT—Amid rising tremors along Lebanon’s southern frontier, Hezbollah unveiled an open letter directed both to the Lebanese people and to the nation’s three top officials: the President of the Republic, the Speaker of Parliament, and the Prime Minister.
Truce with no peace for Palestinians

TEHRAN – Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, the Israeli regime continues to trample on the rights of Palestinians in Gaza.
Voices of resistance dominate Beirut forum

BEIRUT — The 34th session of the Arab National Conference opened in Beirut on Friday with the participation of more than 250 political, intellectual, and academic figures from across the Arab world.