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Yesterday 19:55
Iran marks historic milestones in space industry, expands indigenous satellite capabilities
TEHRAN — Iran has achieved a series of historic milestones in its space industry over the past two years, advancing indigenous satellite development, launch vehicle capabilities and the commercial application of space technology, according to the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).
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Yesterday 19:54
Iran rejects Axios report on expulsion of diplomats from US
TEHRAN — Iran has rejected a report by the US news website Axios claiming that two members of its delegation to the United Nations General Assembly left New York after failing to comply with a US State Department request to leave the country, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi describing the alleged “expulsion” as a sign of “desperation and defeat.”
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Yesterday 19:54
Iran refutes ‘Big Lies’ on nuclear program, drug production
TEHRAN— Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna has rejected US allegations that Iran was producing drugs at its nuclear facilities, describing the claim as another “BIG LIE” aimed at creating pretexts for aggression against the country.
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Yesterday 19:53
Iran hails departure of US forces from Iraq
TEHRAN — Iran has welcomed the departure of US and other foreign forces from Iraq after two decades, describing the development as an important and necessary step toward strengthening national sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence in the Arab country.
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Yesterday 19:53
Medvedev vows Russia will never sacrifice strategic partnership with Iran
TEHRAN- Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said the aggression against Iran has had serious consequences for the global economy, with people in the United States feeling the impact at home.
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Yesterday 19:49
By Shahrokh Saei
India’s new ambassador pledges to unlock ‘huge potential’ in Iran trade ties
TEHRAN — India’s new ambassador to Iran has emphasized the scope for expanding bilateral trade as one of his core missions, pledging to facilitate business matchmaking and explore mechanisms to overcome logistics and banking hurdles, particularly for humanitarian and essential goods.
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Yesterday 19:49
Iran says to deliver additional points on US counter-proposal
TEHRAN — Iran will convey additional points regarding a US counter-proposal to Tehran’s seven-day plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz after completing the necessary assessments, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on Sunday.
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Yesterday 19:49
Qalibaf: Iran ready to spring new surprises on adversaries
TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Iran will continue to confront its adversaries with new surprises while pursuing military and diplomatic strategies in parallel, saying the United States has grown frustrated by the Iranian nation’s steadfast resistance.
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Yesterday 19:47
Keyhan: Strait of Hormuz exposes America's economic problems
In a note, Keyhan argued that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has directly affected the US economy by driving up inflation and fuel prices. The newspaper said President Trump and his administration are working hard to prevent Republicans from losing the November midterm elections, which it says have become closely tied to the conflict with Iran and its economic consequences.
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Yesterday 19:31
Iran vows stronger response to military attack
Araghchi says Iran remains ready for a diplomatic solution to US conflict
TEHRAN — Iran is ready for a diplomatic solution to its conflict with the US, but if Washington again chooses a military course, Tehran is more prepared than before to defend itself and will deliver a stronger response, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday.
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2026-10-03 20:14
Is Kushner pursuing negotiations or his own interests?
In a note, Hamshahri examined the cooperation between Kushner’s investment company and Israeli entities. While Kushner has been active in advancing Trump’s Middle East policies and negotiating regional disputes, including those involving Iran, his investment firm has indirectly invested in some companies linked to Israel’s military industry through its stake in an Israeli financial institution.
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2026-10-03 20:12
Iran dismantles four sabotage networks in Kerman Province: Intelligence Ministry
TEHRAN – Iran’s Intelligence Ministry announced on Saturday that security forces have identified and dismantled four organized sabotage networks linked to the American-Zionist front in Sirjan, Kerman Province, arresting dozens of operatives.
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2026-10-03 20:12
Valtersson exposes NATO military exhaustion, Russian air superiority, US strategic defeat in Iran
TEHRAN — In the latest joint X Space broadcast co-hosted by the Tehran Times and Sputnik, military analyst Mikael Valtersson—a former officer of the Swedish Armed Forces specializing in air defense, former defense politician, and chief of staff with the Sweden Democrats—provided an incisive assessment of shifting global strategic realities.
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2026-10-03 20:10
Russia rebukes US, defends Iran’s ‘inalienable’ nuclear rights
TEHRAN – Russia has strongly rebuked the United States over its calls for Tehran to abandon its peaceful nuclear program, reaffirming that the Islamic Republic possesses an inalienable right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy under international law.
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2026-10-03 20:08
Iran army says prepared to face any scenario
TEHRAN– Iran’s Armed Forces are closely monitoring developments and remain fully prepared to respond to any scenario, the spokesperson for the Islamic Republic of Iran Army said on Saturday, as he referred to repeated threats by the country’s adversaries.
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2026-10-03 19:59
Iraq moves to restore flights to Iran after clerical appeals and public protests
TEHRAN- Baghdad secures a US sanctions exemption allowing up to 40 daily flights to and from Najaf, following appeals from senior Iraqi political and religious figures and demonstrations demanding the restoration of air links between the two neighboring countries.
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2026-10-03 19:50
US forces may retreat farther from Persian Gulf, IRGC deputy commander says
TEHRAN- Major General Mostafa Izadi says US forces have moved more than 500 kilometers from regional waters, arguing that Washington’s military presence has failed to provide security for regional countries.
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2026/10/03
By staff writer
Let development become a common language connecting the world
TEHRAN — On September 25, the High-level Dialogue on the Fifth Anniversary of the Global Development Initiative (GDI) was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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2026/10/03
By Shahrokh Saei
China at 77: From national development to a community with a shared future for humanity
TEHRAN — The 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China is more than a simple milestone. At a time of growing global uncertainty, it offers a clear look at how Beijing intends to navigate a rapidly changing world order.
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2026-10-02 21:15
Era of cost-free threats against Iran is over: IRGC
TEHRAN — Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any threat, act of aggression, or hostile move against the Islamic Republic will be met with a decisive and potentially more devastating response than Operation True Promise 2, declaring that 'the era of cost-free threats against Iran has come to an end.'
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2026-10-02 21:11
Iran condemns Trump’s dismissal of human cost of US-Israeli aggression
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized US President Donald Trump for 'indifference to the human cost of the US-Israeli war against Iran,' warning that treating death as inevitable does not diminish the value of human life or justify the suffering inflicted by military aggression.
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2026-10-02 21:00
US withdrawal from Iraq marks new Phase for Resistance Front: Qaani
TEHRAN– Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, has described the United States’ withdrawal from Iraq and its failure to achieve its objectives in the war against Iran as significant setbacks for Washington, saying the developments signal a new phase for the Resistance Front across West Asia.
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2026-10-02 20:53
PGSA: Three Emirati tankers hit in Hormuz were on non-compliance list
TEHRAN — Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) says three Emirati tankers struck in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days were already on its non-compliance list.
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2026-10-02 20:52
The beginning of America’s end in the region
The Iran newspaper examined the reasons behind the US withdrawal from Iraq after two decades. It reported that American forces officially left Iraq, ending a twenty-year military presence.
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2026-10-02 20:51
By Shahrokh Saei
Indian Embassy unveils Gandhi statue on 157th birth anniversary, affirms enduring Iran-India ties
TEHRAN – The Indian Embassy in Tehran hosted a commemorative ceremony on Friday to mark the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The event, held at the Indian Embassy’s Cultural Center, was attended by Ambassador Vishwesh Negi, prominent Iranian cultural and municipal figures, media representatives, and embassy staff.
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2026-10-02 20:51
Iran urges Iraq to resist US ‘economic terrorism’, resume air links
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has issued a forceful call for Iraq to dismantle flight restrictions imposed between the two nations, urging Baghdad to stand firm against US “economic terrorism and sedition.”
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2026-10-02 20:51
Russian Investigative Committee: Ukrainian officials involved in attacks on Iranian, Russian ships
Russian investigators have identified the head of Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR), Oleh Ivashchenko, and Robert Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), as being involved in an attack on a beach in the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka near Gelendzhik, a massive drone attack on Nizhnekamsk and a number of other attacks, Russia’s Investigative Committee said.
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2026-10-02 20:50
By Seyed Mohammad Torabi
How Iran surprised the world?
Putin says the whole world is amazed by Iran's courage and resilience
TEHRAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin is not alone in saying that Iran’s resilience in the war with the United States and Israel has surprised the world. From a former head of Britain’s MI6 to senior American analysts, politicians and major international think tanks, a recurring assessment has emerged during the conflict: Iran proved considerably more resilient than many in Washington and Tel Aviv had anticipated.
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2026-10-02 20:45
Leader: Prayer serves as inexhaustible reserve in confronting ‘worldly devils’
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has described prayer as an enduring source of strength in confronting “worldly devils,” emphasizing its vital role in fortifying society and empowering the nation during times of struggle.
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2026-10-02 20:44
Khatibzadeh: Iran seeks concrete US guarantees to end war
TEHRAN- Iran remains committed to resolving the conflict through diplomacy but needs tangible guarantees from the United States to ensure a lasting end to the war, a senior Iranian diplomat said, reaffirming Tehran’s position that diplomatic engagement must be backed by credible commitments and an end to repeated breaches of agreements.