Tehran Times

2026-11-04 19:38
Leader’s message on Students’ Day and Fight against Global Arrogance:

US hegemony crumbling; Iran will never surrender

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has said that the United States has suffered an irreversible decline in both its military capabilities and international soft power, stating that recent developments in the Persian Gulf have exposed the limits of American power and accelerated the erosion of its global hegemony.
- Qalibaf warns of unpredictable response to US aggression
- Leader: Israel and US shift to hybrid warfare after military setbacks

Iran's Students’ Day rallies resound with defiance: ‘pledge to martyrs, battle against arrogance’

TEHRAN — In a powerful display of national unity, defiance and unwavering resolve, millions of Iranians took to the streets across the country on Wednesday, November 4, marking Students’ Day and the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance. From the capital to cities and towns across the country, the rallies carried a message of remembrance, resistance and national pride, as participants renewed their pledge to the martyrs under the slogan: “Pledge to the Martyrs; Battle Against Arrogance.”
By Ehsan Etesam

After the midterms, Republicans face a choice: Trump, or a future beyond him?

TEHRAN - The political earthquake of November 3 has changed the balance of power in Washington and exposed the growing costs of Donald Trump's political and foreign-policy choices. For Republicans, the defeat is more than the loss of congressional seats. It raises a question that the party has spent years avoiding: can it have a political future beyond Trump, his policies and an increasingly contentious relationship with Israel?
Iranian officials link Republican election defeat to US war against Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have described the Republican Party’s projected defeat in the US midterm elections as a rejection of President Donald Trump’s policies, particularly his war against Iran, saying the outcome reflects growing public opposition to Washington’s military adventurism and its economic consequences.
Qalibaf warns of unpredictable response to US aggression

TEHRAN— Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that any military miscalculation by the United States would trigger an unpredictable and far-reaching response, stressing that Iran remains fully prepared to defend itself and will not yield to threats or excessive demands.
By Ehsan Etesam

Operation Midterms Hammer

The Iran war comes home to hit Trump at the ballot box

TEHRAN -- Washington once imagined that its war against Iran would be a swift demonstration of American military superiority. Months later, with the conflict still exacting a heavy economic and political price, the White House is discovering that wars do not always end when their architects declare victory. Sometimes, they come back home — and this time, they may arrive at the ballot box.

Politics

Iran's scientists develop ‘surprise weapons’ for possible new war: official

TEHRAN – Iran’s Defense Ministry scientists have developed new weapons with surprise capabilities in preparation for any potential future conflict, a senior defense official said on Wednesday.
Pezeshkian receives credentials of five new ambassadors, calls for stronger ties and regional peace

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, November 3, received the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of Cyprus, Switzerland, Turkey, Nigeria and Portugal in separate ceremonies at the presidential office, calling for stronger bilateral relations and greater diplomatic efforts to promote peace and stability.
Iran protests IMO’s biased reports on maritime security

TEHRAN – Iran has criticized 'biased and incomplete reporting' by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the maritime security crisis, stressing that the protection of seafarers must be impartial and that the hardships facing Iranian crews should not be overlooked.

Sports

Iran’s Alipour snatches bronze at 2026 World Weightlifting Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ali Alipour secured a bronze medal at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships on Wednesday, earning a place on the podium in the men’s 95kg category.
Esteghlal coach Bakhtiarizadeh happy with win over Al Shamal

TEHRAN - Head coach Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh praised Esteghlal’s second half performance after Jasir Asani struck in stoppage time to seal a 1-0 win over Al Shamal SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 on Tuesday.
Iran’s girls’ futsal secure historic berth at Youth Olympics semis

TEHRAN - Iran’s U18 women’s futsal team have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games after producing a remarkable comeback to defeat Cameroon 5-3 in their second group-stage match.

Culture

Majid Majidi to chair jury of Bosphorus Film Festival

TEHRAN – Renowned Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi has been selected as the head of the international jury at the 14th Bosphorus Film Festival, which will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, from November 8 to 15.
Mobile library dedicated to Minab school martyrs launched

TEHRAN- A mobile public library named in memory of the students martyred in the Shajareh Tayyebeh school tragedy has been dispatched to Minab, Hormozgan province, to expand access to library and cultural services in areas without public libraries.
Iranian director wins at 14th Asian Film Festival Barcelona

TEHRAN – The Iranian film “Poultry Farm,” written and directed by Mohammad Reza Ardalan, won the Best Director award at the Other Narratives section of the 14th Asian Film Festival Barcelona, which was held in Barcelona, Spain, from October 22 to November 1.

Economy

Tehran-Muscat trade ties deepen with 23% export growth

TEHRAN – Iran’s trade relations with its neighbors have taken on heightened importance amid shifting regional dynamics, and few partnerships illustrate this better than the enduring economic ties between Tehran and Muscat. While recent developments have cast a shadow over trade with some Persian Gulf states, Oman has emerged as a notable exception—a reliable and growing market for Iranian goods.
Oil ministry, private sector meet to tackle winter gas supply, energy challenges

TEHRAN- The consultative meeting on the importance of sustainable natural gas supply in the cold season, the challenges facing the energy sector, and their effects on the country’s economic and industrial activities was held on Tuesday, with the participation of Hamid Bovard, Acting Oil Minister; Saeed Tavakoli, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company; Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company; and the president and board members of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture.
TPO pledges to resolve banking, currency challenges facing technical-engineering services exporters

TEHRAN- Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Deputy Minister of Industry and Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), met with the Iranian Association of Technical and Engineering Services Exporters to address sector challenges.

Society

Iran, a vital wintering destination for millions of migratory birds

TEHRAN - Every year, as temperatures begin to fall across northern Eurasia, millions of migratory birds embark on long journeys toward warmer regions in search of food, shelter, and suitable wintering grounds. Along this remarkable natural journey, Iran stands out as one of the most important destinations in West Asia, providing a network of wetlands, lakes, coastal habitats, and lagoons for birds traveling from Siberia and other northern regions.
Tehran, Baghdad to implement reciprocal scholarship program

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq are set to begin implementing a memorandum of understanding on granting reciprocal scholarships to students from the two countries, with the aim of expanding educational cooperation.
Over 428,000 births registered in 6 months

TEHRAN – A total of 428,664 births were registered in the country in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year that started on March 21, the Civil Registration Organization has announced.

Tourism

Alborz province: A blend of mountain landscapes, ancient heritage and cultural diversity

TEHRAN - Although Alborz is one of Iran’s youngest provinces in terms of administrative division, its history, cultural heritage and natural landscapes extend far beyond its modern boundaries.
Iran returns 151 historical artifacts from China

TEHRAN – Iran has received 151 historical artifacts that had been loaned to China for a series of exhibitions, with all items returned in good condition after nearly two years, Tehran province’s cultural heritage chief said on Tuesday.
Iran, India explore reviving historic Spice Route

TEHRAN - Iran and India are exploring new cultural, tourism and economic cooperation through an initiative to revive the historic Spice Route, with Kerman province emerging as a focal point for the proposed partnership.

International

Destroying south Lebanon with impunity

TEHRAN – There was never any ceasefire in Lebanon, only a Lebanese government that signed one and an occupying army that never stopped bombing.
The legacy of strategic patience

LONDON -- Strategic institution building characterized Iran’s strategic patience phase, whereas now is the moment of testing. The current transformations cannot be separated from the prolonged period that Iran experienced under the leadership of Sayyed Ali Khamenei. It was characterized by a policy of strategic patience and an avoidance of escalation into an all-out confrontation.
Living costs, housing, and employment uncertainty have united protesters across Europe

Countries across Europe have been swept by a wave of protests by young people angry at the spiraling cost of living who have little trust in traditional institutions, France 24 reported.

The Iran war comes home to hit Trump at the ballot box