Tehran Times

2025-11-29 16:24
Holy Mary Metro Station marks interfaith unity in Tehran

Tehran’s new metro station officially opens, with the mayor, priests, and leaders of Iran’s Christian community in attendance.

TEHRAN – Tehran Municipality inaugurated on Saturday a new metro station called Maryam-e Moqaddas — Persian for Holy Virgin Mary, showcasing the peaceful coexistence among religions in the country.
- Tehran inaugurates 'Holy Virgin Mary' metro station

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will south Syria replicate south Lebanon’s experience?

BEIRUT — The dramatic events that shook Beit Jinn Friday at dawn have revived a question long whispered in regional security circles: Is south Syria on the cusp of developing its own south Lebanon–style Resistance model?
By staff writer

Israel’s brutality on display: From Jenin to UN torture warnings

TEHRAN – The execution-style killing of two unarmed Palestinian men in Jenin — shot at point-blank range after they surrendered with their hands raised — has triggered international outrage and renewed scrutiny of Israel’s entrenched culture of impunity. For Palestinians, however, the atrocity is tragically familiar, another chapter in a long narrative of unchecked state violence.
By Wesam Bahrani

“Ceasefire” masks ongoing Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – Despite the October 11 truce, the occupying Israeli regime continues expanding its military presence and attacks across Gaza, worsening Palestinian suffering.
By Xavier Villar

Iran and the strategic reconfiguration of West Asia

MADRID – The offensive of October 7, 2023, was far more than just another episode in the long-standing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. It was a seismic event that shattered the foundations of the existing regional order, triggering a chain of developments that have redefined alliances, security doctrines, and the balance of power.
International community has responsibility to stop Israel’s crimes, Araghchi tells EU’s Kallas

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized the ongoing violations of international law arising from Israel’s actions in the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon, saying that the international community has a responsibility to help stop these “crimes.”

Politics

Key upgrades to domestic air-defense systems now being implemented, Iran says

TEHRAN – Iran has begun implementing major upgrades to its domestic air-defense systems following the recent 12-day conflict with Israel, a senior military official announced, saying the improvements are aimed at strengthening the country’s readiness and closing operational gaps identified during the fighting.
Iran, Poland explore new areas of cooperation before 100th anniversary of relations

TEHRAN – As Iran and Poland approach the 100th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, officials from both countries met in Warsaw to discuss expanding cooperation across political, economic, cultural, and parliamentary fields, underscoring a shared interest in revitalizing a historic relationship shaped by decades of mutual goodwill.
Iran flatly condemns Israel’s latest aggression against Syria

TEHRAN – Iran has categorically condemned the Israeli regime’s recent acts of aggression, from the air and from the ground, against areas in southern Syria in which a number of Syrian citizens were killed.

Sports

Bahmanyar takes bronze at 2025 World Karate Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sara Bahmanyar won a bronze medal at the 2025 World Karate Championships on Sunday.
Hungary crash Iran at 2025 World Women's Handball Championship

TEHRAN - Hungary delivered a commanding performance against Iran, beating Team Melli 47-13 at the 2025 World Women's Handball Championship.
Football shutdown in Tehran extended

TEHRAN — The suspension of football matches in Tehran has been extended for an additional two days.

Culture

43rd FIFF presenting 18 films in Future Frame, Broken Olive Branch sections

TEHRAN – The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) is underway in Shiraz, Fars Province, featuring two competitive sections highlighting innovative cinema from around the world.
International photo exhibition of Muharram opens in Semnan

TEHRAN- The 18th edition of the International Photo Exhibition of Mehr-e Muharram was inaugurated in the central Iranian city of Semnan, in the presence of provincial cultural officials on Saturday.
What’s in Tehran art galleries

Paintings by Azadeh Nikoo are currently on display in an exhibit at Jaleh Gallery. Entitled “Stitches Align for Harmonious Song”, the exhibition runs until December 9 at the gallery located at No. 3, Noshahr Alley, Iranshahr St., Karim Khan Ave.

Economy

Iran’s non-oil trade reaches $76.5b in 8 months

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign trade reached 131.054 million tons worth $76.537 billion in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 22), according to data from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
Over 300 companies to participate in IPCC 2025

TEHRAN – A total of 303 domestic and foreign companies are set to participate in the 25th edition of Iran’s International Paint, Resin, Coatings, Composites and Plating Industries Fair (IPCC 2025), according to Iran International Exhibitions Company.
Iran, Eurasian bloc agree on electronic customs data exchange

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have reached an agreement to launch electronic data exchange as part of the ongoing implementation of the Iran–EAEU free trade agreement.

Society

Iranian, Malaysian scientific officials discuss expanding ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s scientific counselor in East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, Alireza Pourtavakol, held a meeting with the managers of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to discuss ways to foster scientific and academic cooperation between the two countries.
Iran marking national week of persons with disabilities

TEHRAN – The national week of persons with disabilities is being held from November 29 to December 5 across the country with the theme of “Social Inclusion; Social Integration of Persons with Disabilities”, in line with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3.
28 Iranian universities in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026

TEHRAN – The Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) has placed 28 Iranian universities among the top institutions worldwide for interdisciplinary science research, compared to 29 universities in the 2025 rankings.

Tourism

Qaleh Bala, a village where people celebrate endemic Iranian Ground-Jay

TEHRAN - For 14 years, the remote eco-friendly village of Qaleh Bala has welcomed wildlife enthusiasts to its unique “Journey to the Habitat of the Iranian Ground-Jay” festival — an annual event where residents and visitors come together to honor and protect one of Iran’s rarest native birds.
Tabriz, a heaven for culinary tourism

TEHRAN – From hearty stews to fragrant nougat, the flavors of Tabriz offer a vibrant gateway into one of Iran’s richest gastronomic traditions, positioning the historic city as a rising destination for culinary tourism.
16th-century Ardabil carpets lie far from home in London and Los Angeles

TEHRAN - Two monumental 16th-century Ardabil carpets--woven in the Safavid court for the shrine of Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili--now lie thousands of kilometers from their home, housed separately in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).

International

Will south Syria replicate south Lebanon’s experience?

BEIRUT — The dramatic events that shook Beit Jinn Friday at dawn have revived a question long whispered in regional security circles: Is south Syria on the cusp of developing its own south Lebanon–style Resistance model?
Israel’s brutality on display: From Jenin to UN torture warnings

TEHRAN – The execution-style killing of two unarmed Palestinian men in Jenin — shot at point-blank range after they surrendered with their hands raised — has triggered international outrage and renewed scrutiny of Israel’s entrenched culture of impunity. For Palestinians, however, the atrocity is tragically familiar, another chapter in a long narrative of unchecked state violence.
“Ceasefire” masks ongoing Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – Despite the October 11 truce, the occupying Israeli regime continues expanding its military presence and attacks across Gaza, worsening Palestinian suffering.

Tehran’s new metro station officially opens, with the mayor, priests, and leaders of Iran’s Christian community in attendance.