Tehran Times

2026-10-28 21:51
‘Narration of Resistance’ Caravan highlights Sistan-Baluchestan’s cultural riches

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian cultural, religious, media and sports personalities has traveled to Sistan-Baluchestan province as part of a program titled “Narration of the Resistance of the Brave,” aimed at showcasing the region’s cultural diversity, social solidarity and local capabilities.
- Gonabad, an emerging destination for religious tourism

Leader to students: Arm yourselves with knowledge and faith to build Islamic-Iranian Civilization

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has called on university students to equip themselves with knowledge, faith and self-purification to contribute to the strength of Iran and the march toward an Islamic-Iranian Civilization.
Pezeshkian pledges to end ‘neither war nor peace’ situation

TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged that his administration will mobilize all its capacities to implement the directives of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei aimed at fulfilling Iran’s conditions for ending the current state of “neither war nor peace.”
Araghchi briefs cabinet on Tehran security summit, warns of risks to global energy markets

TEHRAN— Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has briefed the cabinet on the latest diplomatic developments, with a focus on a quadrilateral meeting in Tehran involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation to safeguard security, prevent escalation and protect national sovereignty.
Maintain control of Hormuz, Leader insists in meeting with security chief

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei met with Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), for a review of the country’s situation across culture, politics, economy and security, and the region’s shifting order.
By staff writer

Knesset stalemate plunges Israel into political paralysis

Netanyahu loses his majority, Eisenkot cannot win one, and the wars go on

TEHRAN — Israel voted in record numbers on October 27 and produced a parliament nobody can run.

Politics

Iran, Russia move toward joint construction of small modular nuclear reactors

TEHRAN — Iran is moving toward an agreement with Russia to accelerate the joint construction of small modular reactors (SMRs), as the country advances its domestic nuclear capabilities and seeks to expand the role of nuclear energy in meeting rising electricity demand, the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has said.
US-Iran war bill reaches $47.1 billion

TEHRAN — The cost of the US war against Iran reached an estimated $47.1 billion by October 16, with bombs, missiles and other munitions accounting for more than 60% of the total, according to figures the Pentagon provided to US lawmakers, The New York Times reported.
US envoy should speak based on facts, not fabricated accusations, Iran says

TEHRAN — Iran’s Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has urged the United States to address the facts rather than level 'fabricated accusations against Tehran,' condemning US and Israeli military attacks against Iran and calling for accountability under international law. In a separate address to the UN General Assembly, Darzi denounced unilateral sanctions as economic terrorism and demanded an end to Washington’s decades-long embargo against Cuba.

Sports

Hassan Yazdani wins bronze in 2026 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN - Hassan Yazdani of Iran won a bronze medal at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships on Friday.
Amouzad claims bronze at 2026 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Rahman Amouzad secured a bronze medal in the men’s freestyle 65kg category at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships underway in Astana, Kazakhstan on Friday.
Iran’s most decorated para swimmer Izadyar calls time on career

TEHRAN – Shahin Izadyar, Iran’s most decorated Paralympic swimmer, has announced his retirement from competitive swimming after an illustrious career that saw him claim 28 medals across five editions of the Asian Para Games.

Culture

‘Narration of Resistance’ Caravan highlights Sistan-Baluchestan’s cultural riches

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian cultural, religious, media and sports personalities has traveled to Sistan-Baluchestan province as part of a program titled “Narration of the Resistance of the Brave,” aimed at showcasing the region’s cultural diversity, social solidarity and local capabilities.
Hoorakhsh Studios to produce “Shahnameh” animated series

TEHRAN – Production of the animated series “Shahnameh,” directed and produced by Ashkan Rahgozar, has commenced at Hoorakhsh Studios, utilizing artificial intelligence and 2D animation techniques.
TMoCA exhibition to explore how ‘Iran’ is presented and conceptualized in artworks

TEHRAN – The exhibition “In Search of Iran: In the Collection of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art” will open on Saturday afternoon at the museum.

Economy

Construction of new renewable power plants with 6,000 MW capacity on agenda

TEHRAN- The Deputy Minister of Energy and Head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) announced the Ministry of Energy’s new plans to build 6,000 megawatts of new renewable power plants in the country and said: Alongside this process, creating a value chain and localizing the required equipment will also be pursued more vigorously.
Iran, Turkey’s capacities pave way for expanding bilateral co-op: Iran’s minister

TEHRAN- The Minister of Transport and Urban Development emphasized the necessity of expanding bilateral cooperation between Iran and Turkey in the political, economic, and transport/communications fields and said: Expanding economic and transport/communications relations between Iran and Turkey, in addition to securing mutual interests, can make an effective contribution to strengthening cooperation, prosperity, and sustainable development in the region.
Iran, Belarus discuss establishing joint power plant repair center

TEHRAN- Iran’s deputy energy minister announced plans to establish a joint Iran-Belarus power plant repair center and stated that Iran is ready to export MAPNA-built gas turbines and wind equipment to Tatarstan.

Society

Environmental rangers honored for protecting natural heritage

TEHRAN – A ceremony was held on Thursday to mark National Environmental Ranger Day and honor the dedication, sacrifices, and vital role of environmental rangers in protecting the country’s environment and natural resources.
Iran attends World Young Scientist Summit 2026

TEHRAN – The head of the National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences has represented Iran at the World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS) 2026.
Iranian, Greek universities seek to beef up scientific ties

TEHRAN – A delegation from Greek universities has visited Shahid Beheshti University to explore ways to expand academic ties between the two countries.

Tourism

Qalamkari: The centuries-old art of printing stories on fabric in Isfahan

TEHRAN - In the historic Iranian city of Isfahan, where centuries of artistic ingenuity have shaped one of the country's richest cultural landscapes, an age-old craft continues to bring colour, patterns and stories to life on fabric. Known as Qalamkari, this traditional textile art combines hand-carved wooden stamps, carefully prepared dyes and intricate Persian designs to produce decorative fabrics that are both functional and artistic.
Sassanid-era ossuary inscription discovered near Naqsh-e Rostam

TEHRAN - A newly identified Sassanid-era inscription has been discovered during recent archaeological surveys around Naqsh-e Rostam in Fars province, southern Iran, marking the “fifth ossuary-related inscription” documented in the latest investigations of the area.
‘Night of Iran’ highlights need for better global understanding of Iranian civilization

TEHRAN - Iran has yet to properly present its rich history and civilization to younger generations and the international community, the cultural heritage minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri underlined at an event titled “Night of Iran,” calling for a more comprehensive and historically grounded account of the country’s cultural, scientific and artistic achievements.

International

Lula defeats pro-Israel Bolsonaro, dealing Trump a major Latin American blow

TEHRAN — Brazilians re-elected Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Sunday, October 25, giving the 80-year-old leftist a fourth term and the Trump administration its most consequential defeat in the Western Hemisphere. Lula took 51.8 percent to Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s 48.2, a lead of more than 4 million votes, three weeks after trailing by 2.2 million. No one had ever won Brazil’s presidency after finishing second in the first round.
Who is the Hebrew-speaking ‘fox applying for the henhouse guard job?’

TEHRAN — Having spent years whitewashing Abu Dhabi’s submission to Israeli interests, Lana Nusseibeh is now being promoted by her handlers to run the United Nations.
The Yemen mandate that was never asked for

TEHRAN – Yemen’s “recognized” government has international backing but was not elected, has no money of its own, and no control over its own forces.

Netanyahu loses his majority, Eisenkot cannot win one, and the wars go on