Tehran Times

2026-09-30 20:31
Trump’s surrender fantasy: The knot in talks

TEHRAN — Iran has received Washington’s response to its latest initiative aimed at ending the seven-month-long conflict that began with unprovoked, joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28, as President Donald Trump remains stubbornly wedded to the delusion that military pressure and economic warfare can force the Islamic Republic into submission.
- Pezeshkian fires back at Trump's fantasies; Iran fights on until the enemy kneels in regret

Iran warns regional states against hosting Israeli officials after Netanyahu’s UAE visit

TEHRAN – Iran has warned regional countries about the consequences of the presence of destabilizing actors such as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on their soils, warning about Tel Aviv’s efforts to sow regional tensions.
Iran seeks deeper ties with neighbors, puts Caucasus and Central Asia in focus

TEHRAN — Iran is stepping up efforts to expand political, economic and people-to-people engagement with neighboring and friendly countries, with recent high-level contacts with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan highlighting Tehran’s emphasis on closer ties with its northern neighbors and partners across the Caucasus and Central Asia.
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Israel systematically burns Palestinian homes in West Bank, assaults holy sites

Settler attacks have reached the highest rate in more than two decades

TEHRAN — The return of the Tubasi family to their home in Jalud lasted less than a single day. Forced from their village south of Nablus two months ago by armed Israeli settlers, the family obtained a court order guaranteeing their safe return under military protection.
Ansarallah’s gains could reverberate beyond Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN - In a commentary published on its website, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace said that victories by Yemen’s Ansarallah forces against Saudi-backed forces have brought them within 80 miles of Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, which houses the United States’ only permanent and largest military base on the African continent.
An open letter to the honorable people of the United States of America

TEHRAN=The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a letter addressed to the American people, outlining its views on recent developments and Iran-U.S. relations. The full text of the letter follows:

Politics

Pezeshkian: US, Israel resort to sowing internal division after military failure

TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that the United States and Israel are aggressively pursuing a campaign to foment internal discord in Iran, having failed to break the nation’s resolve through direct military confrontation.
Maritime power as pillar of Iran's shipping security and economic resilience

TEHRAN — Senior Iranian military commanders have underscored the strategic importance of the country’s maritime capabilities, describing naval power as essential to safeguarding national interests, protecting shipping routes and communications, maintaining regional security, and strengthening Iran’s economic resilience.
Iran seeks peace while defending its rights, security and interests: MoD spox

TEHRAN — Iran seeks peace and an end to conflict while remaining committed to defending its legitimate rights, national security and interests, the spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Defense has said, stressing that recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights and conditions would open the way to ending the conflict.

Sports

Iran set to face Guinea-Bissau in friendly

TEHRAN - Iran’s national football team will face Guinea-Bissau in their third friendly of the current international window, looking to end their preparations on a positive note after suffering defeats against Uzbekistan and Russia.
Greco-Roman wrestler Mirzazadeh takes gold in Nagoya

TEHRAN – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Amin Mirzazadeh won a gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday.
Hajisafi becomes Iran football most-capped player

TEHRAN - Iranian national team defender Ehsan Hajisafi has become the country’s most-capped footballer in history after making his 150th international appearance in a friendly match against Russia.

Culture

Iran National Orchestra opens Iran Cultural Week at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theater

TEHRAN- The National Orchestra of Iran, conducted by Homayoun Rahimian and featuring vocalist Mojtaba Asgari, opened the Cultural Week of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Russia with a concert at Moscow’s historic Bolshoi Theater on Monday evening.
Henry Slesar’s “The Thing at the Door” available in Persian audiobook

TEHRAN- The audiobook of “The Thing at the Door” by American author and playwright Henry Slesar has been released by Avaye Chirok, a major institute that produces audiobooks in Iran.
Beyond melodrama: Khajepasha on war, childhood and duty of Iranian cinema

TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker Babak Khajepasha believes cinema should do more than portray suffering. For him, a film dealing with war, the death of children, or a social tragedy should leave audiences with questions rather than simply tears.

Economy

Iran, Russia offer solutions to accelerate economic cooperation

TEHRAN- Iranian Oil Minister announced that Iran and Russia have offered bilateral solutions to remove existing obstacles and accelerate the implementation of decisions and agreements of the Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation.
Chinese embassy in Tehran hosts reception marking 77th National Day

TEHRAN — The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Iran held a reception on the evening of September 29 at the embassy to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China.
Roadmap for developing Iran-Azerbaijan oil, gas cooperation reviewed

TEHRAN- The Minister of Oil announced a review of existing capacities for developing cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Azerbaijan in the energy sector and the follow-up of agreed areas within the framework of joint working groups.

Society

Iranian students win medals for excellence at WorldSkills competition 2026

TEHRAN – A total of 22 Iranian students participated in the 48th WorldSkills Competition, showcasing their technical expertise and practical skills on the international stage and securing seven medals for excellence.
Rasul Medal announces shortlist of nominees for second edition

TEHRAN - The initial list of nominees for the second edition of the Rasul (PBUH) Medal, which is presented alongside the Mustafa (PBUH) Prize to young scientists from the Islamic world under the age of 40, has been finalized.
Iran submits two proposals to ISO for nanotechnology standards

TEHRAN – Iran has put forward two proposals to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) aimed at developing international standards in the field of nanotechnology.

Tourism

20 historical bazaars undergoing revitalization across Iran

TEHRAN – Around 20 historical bazaars across Iran are currently being revitalized in cooperation with municipalities and local shopkeepers, a former head of the Urban Regeneration Company of Iran has said.
S. Korean ambassador highlights Iran’s ecotourism potential

TEHRAN – South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo has highlighted the potential of Iran’s ecotourism sector to support local economies and offer visitors authentic experiences of local culture and daily life.
Archaeological remains from Italian excavations at Isfahan mosque to be reassessed

ISFAHAN – Archaeological findings uncovered by Italian archaeologists at Isfahan’s historic Jameh Mosque about six decades ago are set to undergo a new review, the director of the UNESCO-listed site has announced.

International

Israel systematically burns Palestinian homes in West Bank, assaults holy sites

TEHRAN — The return of the Tubasi family to their home in Jalud lasted less than a single day. Forced from their village south of Nablus two months ago by armed Israeli settlers, the family obtained a court order guaranteeing their safe return under military protection.
Ansarallah’s gains could reverberate beyond Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN - In a commentary published on its website, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace said that victories by Yemen’s Ansarallah forces against Saudi-backed forces have brought them within 80 miles of Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, which houses the United States’ only permanent and largest military base on the African continent.
Iraqis celebrate the exit of US occupation forces after 23 years

Iraqis poured into the streets on Wednesday to celebrate the withdrawal of U.S. forces from their country after 23 years of occupation.

Settler attacks have reached the highest rate in more than two decades