Tehran Times

2025-10-15 22:05
By Garsha Vazirian

'Let him die'

Palestinian survivors recount systematic torture inside Israel’s prisons

TEHRAN – They emerged from the buses beneath a pale, indifferent sky, their bodies reduced to shadows of the men they once were. Roughly 2,000 Palestinians — released in the first phase of the October captive exchange — returned as specters.

By Batool Subeiti

Victory for Gaza and the Axis of Resistance

LONDON - It seems this round of war in Gaza has come to an end. Standing firm in position, refusing to be broken, and moving the struggle to a different stage is the measure of victory or defeat for the resistance parties.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanon between Israeli aggression and international pressure

BEIRUT — Over the past few months, Lebanon has witnessed repeated Israeli air raids targeting economic infrastructure in the South and Bekaa, including bulldozers and excavators.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israel killing civilians despite Gaza truce

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime has killed Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip despite agreeing to a ceasefire.
IAEA access to Iran's nuclear sites to stay restricted

Nuclear chief says parliamentary legislation will guide engagement

TEHRAN – The head of the Atomic Energy organization of Iran (AEOI) says the criterion for the country’s engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be the June legislation passed at Iran’s Parliament.
Germany refuses to deny report of secret pact with Israel

TEHRAN – The German Foreign Ministry and the German embassy in Tehran declined to respond to inquiries regarding a Tehran Times report revealing that Germany signed a secret contract with Israel and deployed troops to the occupied territories during the regime's war against Iran in June.

Politics

Tehran ready to cooperate with NAM states to advance shared ideals: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Speaking at the 19th Midterm Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to cooperate with all member states in advancing the Movement’s noble principles, emphasizing solidarity, multilateralism, and resistance to unilateralism.
Ceasefire or a new beginning?

TEHRAN – The end of the twelve-day war between Iran and Israel brought about a fragile calm across the region, yet beneath the silence lies another reality. What has been described as a “ceasefire” is, in truth, not the end of a confrontation but the beginning of a new, multifaceted struggle.
Pezshkian enacts comprehensive law to regulate civilian drone operations

TEHRAN – Iran has introduced a sweeping new law regulating the production, registration, and operation of civilian drones, aiming to establish greater security oversight and legal accountability over their use nationwide.

Sports

Iran too strong for Kuwait at AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifier

TEHRAN- Iran made it two wins out of two after defeating Kuwait 10-0 in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers Group B tie on Wednesday.
Iran’s victory over Tanzania fails to silence critics

TEHRAN - Iran’s 2–0 win over Tanzania in Tuesday’s friendly at Rashid Stadium in Dubai might have looked like a positive step on paper, but the performance left little reason for optimism about the team’s tactical or technical progress under Amir Ghalenoei.
Iran’s women’s football team seeking friendly matches

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s futsal team are arranging more friendly matches as part of preparation for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Culture

Five Iranian films to attend 38th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

TEHRAN - Five films from Iran will participate in the 38th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), which is set to be held from November 13 to 23 in the Netherlands.
Rhetoric Orchestra to perform classic masterpieces at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN- Iran’s Rhetoric Orchestra, conducted by Reza Marivand, will present a concert featuring works by renowned composers of classical music from around the world at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Tuesday.
Veteran Iranian dubber Saeed Mozaffari passes away

TEHRAN- Renowned Iranian voice actor and iconic voice of Iran’s dubbing industry, Saeed Mozaffari, passed away at Erfan Hospital in Tehran on Tuesday, after battling respiratory issues and a prolonged illness. He was 83.

Economy

Iran boosts oil output to 3.25m bpd in September: OPEC

TEHRAN – Iran’s crude oil production rose by 44,000 barrels per day (bpd) in September, reaching 3.25 million bpd, according to the latest monthly report from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
South Pars Gas Complex advances toward full industrial self-sufficiency

TEHRAN – The South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) has taken a major step toward industrial self-reliance, with more than 90 percent of equipment and supplies for its refineries now sourced domestically, according to the company’s commercial director.
SATBA to ollaborate with rural councils to build solar power plants in villages

TEHRAN – Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) has announced plans to supply equipment to rural councils as part of a national initiative to expand renewable energy generation in villages, according to Deputy Energy Minister Mohsen Tarztalab.

Society

Health minister attending WHO Regional Committee for Eastern Mediterranean

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation headed by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi is participating in the Seventy-second session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean (RC72) being held in Cairo, Egypt, from October 15 to 17.
World Food Day: FAO highlights 80 years of action, calling for stronger partnerships

TEHRAN – On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these shared goals.
WFP releases September report on Iran

TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of September.

Tourism

“Silk Legacy” exhibition celebrates centuries-old cultural ties between Iran and China

TEHRAN— The National Museum of Iran has opened the exhibition “Silk Legacy: A Review of Iran–China Relations,” highlighting the enduring cultural and historical connections between the two ancient civilizations
Nahavand ancient fortress to be revived in major restoration effort

TEHRAN – The ancient fortress of Nahavand, also known as the Yazdegerd Citadel, is set to undergo restoration as part of a significant cultural heritage initiative in west-central Iran.
Iran-China joint cultural heritage plays effective role in deepening ties

TEHRAN--Joint cultural heritage of Iran and China plays an effective role in deepening relations between the two countries and should be considered as a bridge between the hearts of the people of the two nations, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri.

International

Victory for Gaza and the Axis of Resistance

LONDON - It seems this round of war in Gaza has come to an end. Standing firm in position, refusing to be broken, and moving the struggle to a different stage is the measure of victory or defeat for the resistance parties.
Lebanon between Israeli aggression and international pressure

BEIRUT — Over the past few months, Lebanon has witnessed repeated Israeli air raids targeting economic infrastructure in the South and Bekaa, including bulldozers and excavators.
Israel killing civilians despite Gaza truce

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime has killed Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip despite agreeing to a ceasefire.

Palestinian survivors recount systematic torture inside Israel’s prisons

Nuclear chief says parliamentary legislation will guide engagement