Tehran Times

2026-11-15 20:40
By Seyyed Mohammad Torabi

Criminals' hosts bill the victim

From Saddam’s billions to Resolution 3314, Iran turns compensation claim back on Persian Gulf hosts

TEHRAN – The war imposed on Iran by the United States and Israel has now moved from the battlefield to the courtroom of diplomacy, with a new battle over history, responsibility and money unfolding at the United Nations Security Council.
- Iran says evidence links Persian Gulf states to weapons used in US-Israeli attacks
- Oman: No lasting Persian Gulf security without Iran’s participation

By Ehsan Etesam

The price of playing with fire: UAE's economic reckoning

TEHRAN -- The economic consequences of the war against Iran are beginning to appear in figures that the Emirati leadership can hardly afford to ignore. For a country that has spent decades building its reputation as a regional hub for tourism, trade, investment and international business, the latest economic projections offer a sobering reminder: regional instability comes at a price, and those who help create it are not necessarily spared its consequences.
Qalibaf: Iran will not accept prolonged state of neither war nor peace

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Iran will not allow the current state of neither war nor peace to persist, stressing that an agreement with the United States remains possible if Washington accepts Tehran’s seven reasonable conditions.
Iran says IAEA is yielding to US pressure

TEHRAN – Iran has warned that any renewed military aggression against the country will be met with a forceful response, while criticizing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a 'biased approach' under US influence, saying the agency’s conduct has undermined its credibility and further strained relations with Tehran.
Two tankers explode after hitting naval mines south of Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN – Two oil tankers caught fire and exploded after striking naval mines while attempting to secretly navigate an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced.
By staff writer

Trump family took billions from Arab monarchies, and Democrats now want the records

TEHRAN — Democrats who won both chambers of Congress on Nov. 3 have told Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to expect investigations into the money their governments and state-linked investors have sent the Trump family.

Politics

Iran prepares to commission first fully indigenous nuclear fusion system

TEHRAN – Iran is preparing to commission its first fully indigenous nuclear fusion system, marking a new development in the country’s efforts to advance its capabilities in nuclear science and advanced technologies, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Sunday.
NYT investigation links Mossad to abduction and killing of Iranian general Alireza Asgari

TEHRAN – An investigation by The New York Times has revealed that Israel’s Mossad abducted, interrogated, and killed Iranian General Alireza Asgari, a former deputy defense minister, in 2006 while seeking information about the disappearance of Israeli airman Ron Arad.
Araghchi receives credentials of new Malaysian, Japanese and Dutch Ambassadors

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has received copies of the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of Malaysia, Japan and the Netherlands, as the outgoing Brunei envoy paid him a farewell visit at the end of his diplomatic mission.

Sports

Iran’s performance at Dakar Youth Olympics was satisfactory, official says

TEHRAN - Hamid Azizi, chef de mission of Iran’s delegation at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, has expressed satisfaction with the overall performance of the country’s athletes, while stressing that comparing Iran’s final standing with its previous appearance at Buenos Aires 2018 would not be a fair assessment.
Iran’s youthful reset needs a bigger test

TEHRAN - Iran’s 2-0 victory over Palestine in Basra offered encouraging signs of a generational transition, but it also exposed a familiar weakness: the national team still need greater attacking variety and, more importantly, stronger opposition to measure their progress.
My goal is to compete at 2028 Olympics: Shahshahani

TEHRAN - Young Iranian swimmer Parsa Shahshahani has described winning a silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games as a major achievement, while setting his sights on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Culture

33rd Iranian Youth Visual Arts Festival opens in Kermanshah

TEHRAN – The 33rd Iranian Youth Visual Arts Festival opened on Sunday at the ancient Taq-e Bostan historical site in Kermanshah, bringing together 173 young artists, 11 workshop instructors and participants from Iraq and Oman under the slogan “Let's Not Muddy the Water.”
Iranian Cultural Week held at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in South Korea

TEHRAN – The Iranian Cultural Week, marking 50 years of Persian and Iranian studies at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, South Korea, was held at the university from November 9 to 13 with a variety of academic, cultural, and student-focused programs, including a speech contest this week, highlighting cultural ties and longstanding friendship between Iran and South Korea.
Iran’s 'Grandpa’s Lullaby' wins award at Indonesian festival

TEHRAN- Iranian short film “Grandpa’s Lullaby” has won the Best Screenplay award at the 2026 International Photography and Short Movie Festival (IPSMF) in Indonesia.

Economy

Iran Chamber offers 3 proposals to safeguard private sector capacity in next year’s budget

TEHRAN- The President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) discussed three proposals submitted by the Iran Chamber to the government to preserve private-sector capacity in 1406 (next Iranian year) and said: “These proposals rely less on new spending and more on reforming the composition of resources and expenditures.”
Oman: Iran's important trade partner, gateway to regional markets

TEHRAN- Iran-Oman trade has been on an upward trajectory in recent years, and trade agreements between the two countries have opened new prospects for economic actors; however, banking and logistical obstacles remain.
Iran, Afghanistan to expand agricultural, livestock cooperation

TEHRAN- Iranian Minister of Agriculture said: “Iran is ready to cooperate with Afghanistan in the fields of mechanization, livestock husbandry, agriculture, plant breeding, and livestock breeding.”

Society

MOP38: Iran urges stronger global efforts to safeguard ozone layer

TEHRAN – Iran has called for continued international cooperation to protect the ozone layer, with Hossein Shahbaz, head of the country’s Ozone Layer Protection Unit, highlighting Iran’s active role in phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
Iranian young experts win nine medals at BRICS Future Skills Contest

TEHRAN – A 12-member Iranian team of young technology experts has won nine medals, including two gold, three silver, and four bronze, at the 2026 BRICS Hi-Tech Future Skills Competition in Russia, securing the highest medal tally among participating teams.
Iran proposes establishing Avicenna consortium in co-op with Tajikistan, Afghanistan

TEHRAN – The Iranian headquarters for developing traditional medicine and medicinal herbs has proposed the establishment of a trilateral consortium named after Abu Ali Sina (Avicenna), in cooperation with Tajikistan and Afghanistan, to foster scientific, technological, and innovative collaborations in the health sector.

Tourism

Araghchi: Provincial diplomacy can boost intl. arrivals and handicraft exports

TEHRAN – Iran’s provincial diplomacy could help attract more foreign tourists, expand medical tourism and boost handicraft exports through stronger cross-border cooperation with neighboring countries, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said.
Iranian ambassador, foreign diplomats visit tourism attractions in Iraq’s Dhi Qar

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh, joined a delegation of around 70 Arab and foreign ambassadors and diplomats on a visit to the historical and tourism attractions of Iraq’s southern Dhi Qar province on Saturday.
Semnan handicrafts exhibition showcases Iran’s tribal arts and traditions

TEHRAN – A major handicrafts exhibition in Semnan is showcasing the traditional crafts, local products and cultural heritage of artisans from across Iran, with more than 150 booths and nine Siah-Chadors -- traditional nomadic tents -- set up as part of the event.

International

Trump family took billions from Arab monarchies, and Democrats now want the records

TEHRAN — Democrats who won both chambers of Congress on Nov. 3 have told Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to expect investigations into the money their governments and state-linked investors have sent the Trump family.
Will the “Framework Agreement” replace UN Resolution 1701?

TEHRAN – Since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 in 2006, relative stability in southern Lebanon rested on a three-part formula.
Israel kills Palestinian commander in al-Mawasi, an area it once called a ‘humanitarian zone’

TEHRAN — Hamas confirmed on Sunday that Samir Abu Younis, commander of the al-Qassam Brigades’ Rafah Brigade, was killed in an Israeli drone strike on a tent in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis. He was martyred in a coastal strip where displaced families have lived in tents for months, more than a year into a ceasefire that Israel treats as optional.

From Saddam’s billions to Resolution 3314, Iran turns compensation claim back on Persian Gulf hosts