Tehran Times

2026-11-08 20:28
By Mahmoud Mahmoudian

The Strait is under maintenance!

TEHRAN – The Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of the confrontation between Iran and the United States, with Tehran maintaining its restrictions on maritime passage after the US and Israel launched their war against the Islamic Republic on February 28.
- Iran warns Trump against ‘adventurism’ in Hormuz

Iran dismisses US ‘Iron Gate’ task force as another failed bid to force economic collapse

TEHRAN – Iran has dismissed a newly announced US military initiative targeting its land-based trade and transit routes as another unsuccessful attempt to cripple the country's economy, arguing that Washington's strategy of economic coercion will not achieve its ultimate objective of weakening or dismantling the Islamic Republic.
Iran’s SNSC ratifies agreement with Russia on Rasht–Astara railway

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has ratified the agreement with Russia on the construction of the Rasht–Astara railway, clearing the way for accelerated implementation of the strategic infrastructure project, a senior Iranian official announced.
IRGC to unveil new underground missile city, vows uninterrupted weapons production

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced plans to unveil a new underground missile production complex and several other military achievements, while stressing that the country’s weapons manufacturing and development programs will continue uninterrupted, even under enemy bombardment.
By Ehsan Etesam

Washington and Tel Aviv: A rift, not a rupture

TEHRAN -- A bipartisan revolt against unconditional support for Tel Aviv is emerging in Washington, as the Iran war and the midterm elections expose the political costs of the US-Israeli alliance.
By staff writer

Trump answers midterm defeat by elevating the ‘extremist’ architect of his rejected agenda

TEHRAN — Just days after Republicans lost control of Congress in Tuesday’s elections, President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff on Friday. Miller, key architect of the administration’s immigration and deportation strategy, replaces Susie Wiles and officially begins his duties on Monday.

Politics

Londoners condemn US-Israeli threats against Iran

TEHRAN – Anti-war activists, civil society campaigners and Iranian expatriates staged a demonstration outside the US Embassy in London on Saturday, condemning Washington's military threats against Iran and demanding an end to US and Israeli aggression across the region.
Iran condemns Saudi airstrikes on Yemen, calls for immediate end to military ops.

TEHRAN – Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Saudi military airstrikes on Yemen, particularly attacks on civilian infrastructure and residential areas that killed dozens of people, including children, describing the operations as violations of international law and humanitarian principles.
Iran holds trial in lawsuit filed by 100 victims of US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – An Iranian court has held a hearing in a lawsuit filed by 100 victims of the US-Israeli wars of aggression against Iran, seeking compensation for material, moral and punitive damages arising from crimes committed against the Iranian people.

Sports

Iran girls’ futsal miss out on final at 2026 YOG

TEHRAN – Iran’s girls’ futsal team suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Venezuela in the semifinals of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Sunday, missing out on a place in the gold medal match.
Women’s futsal thrash Hong Kong in China tournament

TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s national futsal team secured an emphatic 9-1 victory over Hong Kong in their third match at the Futsal International Tournament Yinchuan on Sunday.
Iran’s Yousefi claims silver in 2026 World Weightlifting Championships

TEHRAN - Iranian weightlifter Alireza Yousefi claimed the silver medal at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships on Sunday, delivering an impressive performance in the competition.

Culture

Mehr Media Group CEO proposes international cooperation on AI in journalism at Beijing summit

TEHRAN- Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati, CEO of Mehr Media Group, has proposed the establishment of an international working group for cooperation and knowledge-sharing on artificial intelligence in journalism, as well as joint investment in developing an open-source AI-powered editorial management system, during the 7th World Media Summit in Beijing.
Photo exhibition of 19th Mehr Muharram contest opens in Semnan

TEHRAN – The photo exhibition for the 19th International Digital Media Contest of Mehr Muharram, featuring works by photographers from Iran and 12 other countries, launched in Semnan on Saturday, November 7.
TMoCA cinematheque to show French documentary about Iran

TEHRAN – Concurrent with the exhibition “In Search of Iran: In the Collection of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art,” a program titled “In Search of Iran in Cinema” will be held at the museum’s cinematheque.

Economy

Oil storages damaged in war 80% rebuilt, official says

TEHRAN – Reconstruction of oil depots and facilities damaged during the war has reached 80 percent, with all infrastructure expected to return to normal operating conditions by the end of November, the head of the National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company said.
26th Iran International Electricity Exhibition opens with 420 companies

TEHRAN – Iran's 26th International Electricity Industry Exhibition opened in Tehran on Saturday, bringing together 420 domestic and foreign companies in the presence of Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi.
CBI allocates $800m in new loans to SMEs

TEHRAN – Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has pledged to provide an additional 400 trillion rials ($800 million) in loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Seyed Mohammad Atabak said on Saturday.

Society

QS Asia University Ranking includes more Iranian universities

TEHRAN – The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings has included 50 Iranian universities in the list of top universities in 2027, up from 48 universities in 2026.
Families take part in mangrove planting initiative on Qeshm Island

TEHRAN – Families in Soheili village on Qeshm Island have joined hands to plant 2,000 mangrove saplings, taking part in a community-led effort to promote environmental conservation.
COMSTECH, Pardis Technology Park hold workshop to promote innovation ecosystems in Islamic countries

TEHRAN – Aiming to strengthen scientific and technological cooperation among Islamic countries, an online training workshop on the management of technology parks has been held under the joint Technology and Innovation Academy of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) and Pardis Technology Park.

Tourism

Iran, South Korea explore cooperation in sustainable ecotourism

TEHRAN – Iran and South Korea have explored ways to expand cooperation in community-based tourism and sustainable ecotourism, with officials proposing a joint initiative involving around 20 accommodation facilities in the two countries.
Iran’s traditional water wisdom could help address modern challenges: heritage official

TEHRAN – Traditional Iranian knowledge of water management, from historic water-sharing systems to rainwater harvesting and community-maintained reservoirs, could offer valuable lessons for addressing contemporary water challenges, Atousa Momeni, head of the Tehran-based regional research center for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in West and Central Asia, has said.
Diwali celebration in Tehran puts spotlight on Iran-India ties

TEHRAN – The Indian Embassy in Tehran celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on Friday evening with an outdoor gathering at the ambassador’s residence, bringing together guests from different countries to mark one of India’s most cherished festivals.

International

Trump answers midterm defeat by elevating the ‘extremist’ architect of his rejected agenda

TEHRAN — Just days after Republicans lost control of Congress in Tuesday’s elections, President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff on Friday. Miller, key architect of the administration’s immigration and deportation strategy, replaces Susie Wiles and officially begins his duties on Monday.
Bahrain’s Shia leader urges peaceful defense of tortured defendants facing mass trial

TEHRAN — Sheikh Isa Qassim, the senior Shia cleric whom Bahrain’s rulers stripped of his citizenship in 2016, urged the public on Friday to stand peacefully behind 60 clerics awaiting a court verdict on November 8, and warned the monarchy that a case built on “fabricated and defamatory accusations” could carry grave consequences.
US-Israel military aid: End of dependence, or a new chapter?

TEHRAN – On November 3, President Trump said the U.S. would end what he described as approximately $4 billion in annual aid to Israel by the end of the year.