Tehran Times

2025-10-25 21:13
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

FATF's moving goalposts

The financial watchdog snubs Iran's legislative pogress and keeps it on the blacklist, putting to question its impartiality

TEHRAN – The ongoing saga between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) took another frustrating turn this week, as the global financial watchdog once again decided to keep Iran on its "high-risk" list. This decision came despite continued efforts by Iran to engage with the FATF process, and amidst opposition from some political factions within the country.
- Palermo and CFT are extremely dangerous, says Expediency Council chief Amoli Larijani
- Iran currently implements 40 FATF clauses, awaits revision of two remaining

By Mona Hojat Ansari

The unbreakable soldier

A brief look into the life of the late Brigadier General Mohammad Hassan Mohaghegh through those closest to him

TEHRAN – During the 12 days of Israeli and United States attacks on Iran in June, numerous events profoundly impacted the Iranian public, eliciting feelings of shock, sorrow, and fear. The targeting of residential areas, the bombing of Iran's national television headquarters, the strike on a prison, and the horrific scenes from Tehran’s Tajrish Square, where Israeli missiles sent cars and pedestrians hurtling into the air, were among the incidents that deeply moved the Iranian people.
By Sahar Dadjoo

“No Kings” slogan unites diverse voices, says American scholar

Philip Rocco notes the movement’s strength lies in its broad symbolism that connects workers, immigrants, and defenders of civil rights

TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Philip Rocco, a professor of political science at Marquette University, examines the rise of the “No Kings” protests across the United States.
By Shahrokh Saei

From cocaine to crude: Unmasking the U.S. agenda in Venezuela

TEHRAN – U.S. media reports have blown the lid off the White House’s plans for regime change in Venezuela, revealing flimsy excuses for possible military action that simply don’t hold water.
By Wesam Bahrani

Palestinian factions reject foreign governance

TEHRAN – Palestinian factions unitedly demand self-determination, rejecting foreign control and asserting local governance over Gaza.
Iran to host 2025 SCO joint counterterrorism exercise

TEHRAN – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will hold its 2025 joint counterterrorism exercise in Iran, with the country’s intelligence and security agencies taking the lead, officials announced on Friday.

Politics

Armed Forces fully prepared, Iranian commander warns adversaries

TEHRAN – A senior commander of the Iranian Army warned Friday that the country is fully prepared to counter any aggression, emphasizing that its armed forces are drawn from the nation’s most capable young personnel and are ready to defend against threats on land, at sea, and in the air.
Iran, China, and Russia notify IAEA of end to UN Resolution 2231 oversight

TEHRAN – Iran, China, and Russia have jointly informed the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog that UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and related reporting on Iran’s nuclear activities have officially ended.
Iran upholds sentences for 14 in massive fuel-smuggling case

TEHRAN – The Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province in southern Iran has announced that a provincial appeals court has upheld the verdict issued by the Bandar Abbas Court, finalizing the convictions of 14 members of an organized network involved in smuggling 27 million liters of diesel fuel.

Sports

Tractor down Gol Gohar at 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Tractor football team defeated Gol Gohar 5-0 at the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.
Iran’s Hajimousaei wins silver at 2025 World Taekwondo Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Mehdi Hajimousaei won a silver medal at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships on Saturday.
Iranian MMA athletes claim four golds at 2025 AYG

TEHRAN – Four Iranian athletes claimed gold medals at the Mixed Martial Arts of the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG).

Culture

Iranian 3D animated feature film “Yooz” to go on screen in Canada

TEHRAN – The Iranian 3D animated feature film “Yooz” written and directed by Reza Arzhangi will be screened in York Cinema in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, on November 2.
Musical play “Oliver Twist” back on stage in Tehran after 8 years

TEHRAN – The musical play “Oliver Twist,” directed by Hossein Parsaei, has returned on stage in Tehran after eight years.
Audiobook of Vahid Yaminpour’s travelogue to Japan released

TEHRAN- The audio version of the Iranian writer Vahid Yaminpour’s travelogue to Japan, “The Kannushi of the Jinja Temple,” has been released in Tehran.

Economy

Tehran, Dushanbe to expand capital market cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran has expressed readiness to assist Tajikistan in establishing a commodity exchange and developing its securities market, the Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) said on Saturday.
Iran, Pakistan, Turkey to relaunch container train service in December

TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan have agreed to resume operations of the Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul (ITI) container train in December, as part of a broader plan to boost rail connectivity and trade between the two neighbors.
‘Power plant fuel reserves ready for winter, no blackouts expected’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said the country’s power plants are fully stocked with fuel for the winter, adding that no electricity shortages are expected in the coming months thanks to new generation projects and inter-ministerial coordination.

Society

65 countries to attend 2nd intl. tech Olympics in Tehran

TEHRAN – Over 1,100 participants from 65 countries, including Pakistan, Oman, Vietnam, Tunisia, India, Turkey, Bangladesh, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Romania, will attend the second international technology Olympics, which is planned to be held from October 27 to 30, at Pardis Technology Park, Tehran.
Tehran, Moscow ink MOU on technology

TEHRAN – The Iran International Innovation Zone and the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance technological collaboration.
Iran Energy Efficiency Conference slated for December

TEHRAN – Tehran will host the 4th Iran Energy Efficiency Conference (IREEC) 2025 from December 8 to 9.

Tourism

Minister calls for stronger private sector role to boost Tehran’s tourism potential

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism has underlined Tehran’s significant potential for tourism growth while urged greater participation from the private sector to make full use of the city’s capacities.
Tourism maps installed at 14 Tehran metro stations, citywide map to be unveiled soon

TEHRAN – Tourism maps have been installed at 14 Tehran Metro stations as part of a broader plan to introduce city attractions through the public transport network, the head of Tehran’s municipal tourism office said on Saturday.
Iran, China cultural exchanges accelerate, Beijing’s ambassador says

TEHRAN – Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran has said that cooperation between Iran and China in cultural heritage research has gained greater speed and depth over the past two years, describing the field as a strategic platform for expanding bilateral scientific and civilizational exchanges.

International

“No Kings” slogan unites diverse voices, says American scholar

TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Philip Rocco, a professor of political science at Marquette University, examines the rise of the “No Kings” protests across the United States.
From cocaine to crude: Unmasking the U.S. agenda in Venezuela

TEHRAN – U.S. media reports have blown the lid off the White House’s plans for regime change in Venezuela, revealing flimsy excuses for possible military action that simply don’t hold water.
Palestinian factions reject foreign governance

TEHRAN – Palestinian factions unitedly demand self-determination, rejecting foreign control and asserting local governance over Gaza.