Tehran Times

2025-10-22 22:16
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

New Tehran-Baghdad alignment ends Israel's safety in Iraqi skies

TEHRAN – The United States is doubling down on efforts to pressure Iraq into distancing itself from Iran—a nation with which it shares a nearly 1600km border, religious ideologies, and centuries of history—as Iranians simultaneously work to curb U.S.-Israeli violation of Iraqi airspace.
- Larijani signs new security agreement in Iraq before heading to Lebanon
- U.S. push to disarm PMF endangers Iraq’s security and stability

Tehran Times gains new info on Germany’s war role after foreign ministry issues denial

TEHRAN – The Tehran Times reached out to its sources after the German Foreign Ministry stated in an email that Germany had not participated in Israel’s 12-day war with Iran.
By Sahar Dadjoo

‘No military solution to Iran nuclear issue — only diplomatic multilateralism,’ argues Marc Finaud

Former French foreign ministry spox underscores necessity of multilateral agreements for lasting peace

TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Marc Finaud, Senior Advisor at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and former spokesperson for the French Foreign Ministry, offered his expert analysis on France’s recent move to activate the JCPOA “snapback” mechanism, reinstating UN sanctions on Iran. He also explored the wider diplomatic and strategic implications for Europe and the broader West Asia.
By Afshin Majlesi

Iran-China relations through ages: an interview with National Museum director

In an exclusive interview with the director of the National Museum of Iran, we explore the remarkable “Silk Legacy” exhibition currently underway in Tehran. The show offers an unprecedented look at the deep and enduring cultural ties between Iran and China, tracing a connection that stretches back over four millennia.
By Shahab Sarmadi

U.S. push to disarm PMF endangers Iraq’s security and stability

TEHRAN – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent call for the disarmament of Iraqi anti-terror groups, particularly the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of Iraq’s security realities and a continuation of Washington’s interventionist approach.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Al-Ghamari’s enduring legacy in Yemen’s defense industry

BEIRUT— The late Lieutenant General Mohammed Nasser Al-Ghamari (Sayyed Hashem) stands as one of the most distinguished leaders in modern Yemeni history—a symbol of steadfastness in the face of American-Israeli-Saudi aggression against Yemen.

Politics

Opportunities for diplomacy thwarted by U.S. demands: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized Tehran’s continued commitment to diplomacy despite repeated setbacks caused by “excessive demands” from the United States.
Intelligence Ministry releases photos of, info on ‘Iran International’ contributors in Israel

TEHRAN –The Iranian Intelligence Ministry has released photos of the building housing the UK-based anti-Iran TV network Iran International, along with pictures of homes belonging to the staff of the terrorist-designated media outlet and Zionist guests in the occupied territories.
Three Iranian domestic satellites scheduled for launch by March 2026

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), Hassan Salarieh, announced that Iran plans to simultaneously launch three domestically built satellites by the end of the current Iranian year (March 2026).

Sports

Esteghlal secure first win at ACL Two 2025/26

TEHRAN - Esteghlal football team secured their first win in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 after defeating Al Wehdat 2-0 in their Group A tie on Wednesday.
Kazemi’s condition remains unclear amid transfer plans

TEHRAN - Saber Kazemi, the talented Iranian volleyball star currently playing for Qatari club Al Rayyan, remains in a critical and uncertain health condition after falling into a coma in Qatar under unclear circumstances.
Women’s futsal team aim to make history at 2025 World Cup: Tavassoli

TEHRAN – Farzaneh Tavassoli, goalkeeper of Iran’s women’s futsal team, says they intend to make history at the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.

Culture

“Intoxicated by Love” released in 335 cinemas in Europe

TEHRAN - Coinciding with the start of its international screenings, the Iran-Turkey joint production “Intoxicated by Love” directed by Hassan Fat’hi has signed a distribution agreement for North America.
Qasr Garden Museum to host international exhibition of children’s artworks

TEHRAN – The international exhibition “One World, A Thousand Dreams” featuring artworks by children and teenagers from Iran, South Korea, and Germany will open on October 24 at the Qasr Garden Museum in Tehran.
Adaptation of “A Bomb in the Heart” to go on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN-An adaptation of Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad’s play “A Bomb in the Heart” will go on stage at Tehran's Hamoun Theater Hall on November 5.

Economy

Iran-Uzbekistan trade being pursued to reach up to $2b: Uzbek envoy

TEHRAN- The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Iran stated that trade relations between the two countries reached about $500 million last year, and added: "Considering the agreements between the presidents of the two countries, the goal of increasing this figure to up to $2 billion is being pursued."
Iran’s consul general in Dubai meets with heads of chamber of commerce, aviation authority

TEHRAN – Iran’s Consul General in Dubai Alireza Mahmoudi met with Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, Secretary-General of the Dubai Chambers, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, to discuss ways to facilitate trade and air travel between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Kish Expo to host foreign investors in December

TEHRAN – The second edition of Kish Expo, an international investment conference and exhibition, will be held from December 9 to 14 on Kish Island, bringing together foreign investors, diplomats, and business leaders to explore new opportunities in Iran’s economy, organizers announced.

Society

Iran attending Extraordinary Session of World Meteorological Congress

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by the head of Meteorological Organization, Sahar Tajbakhsh, is participating in the extraordinary session of the World Meteorological Congress (Cg-Ext(2025)) being held from October 20 to 23, in Geneva, Switzerland.
National Nurses Week to be marked

TEHRAN – National Nurses Week will be observed throughout the country with the theme of ‘Iran, the heart of the nurse’, from October 24 to 30.
Knowledge-based companies to attend AgroExpo Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – Supported by the Innovation and Prosperity Fund, Iranian knowledge-based firms will set up their pavilions at the AgroExpo Uzbekistan 2025, which is scheduled to take place from November 26 to 28 in Tashkent.

Tourism

Iran-China relations through ages: an interview with National Museum director

In an exclusive interview with the director of the National Museum of Iran, we explore the remarkable “Silk Legacy” exhibition currently underway in Tehran. The show offers an unprecedented look at the deep and enduring cultural ties between Iran and China, tracing a connection that stretches back over four millennia.
Kazan Kremlin hosting photo exhibit of Shiraz attractions

TEHRAN--The UNESCO-registered Kazan Kremlin, a historical citadel in the city of Kazan, Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, is playing host to a photography exhibition of Shiraz historical, cultural and religious attractions.
Shafiabad village: a gateway to UNESCO-listed Lut Desert

TEHRAN - Shafiabad village, located in the famed Shahdad district of Kerman province, southern Iran, stands as a remarkable example of harmonious coexistence between human settlement and a harsh desert environment.

International

U.S. push to disarm PMF endangers Iraq’s security and stability

TEHRAN – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent call for the disarmament of Iraqi anti-terror groups, particularly the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of Iraq’s security realities and a continuation of Washington’s interventionist approach.
Al-Ghamari’s enduring legacy in Yemen’s defense industry

BEIRUT— The late Lieutenant General Mohammed Nasser Al-Ghamari (Sayyed Hashem) stands as one of the most distinguished leaders in modern Yemeni history—a symbol of steadfastness in the face of American-Israeli-Saudi aggression against Yemen.
Will Netanyahu resume Gaza genocide?

TEHRAN – The New York Times reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could end the Gaza ceasefire and return to the genocidal war against Palestinians.

Former French foreign ministry spox underscores necessity of multilateral agreements for lasting peace