Tehran Times

2026-10-26 00:21
By Zahra Irani

‘Rings of Revenge’: Tehran Women Rise for Vengeance

Iranian women donate wedding rings and gold to avenge martyred Leader as revenge vow enters ninth month

TEHRAN – Since February 28, Iranians have pledged to avenge the blood of their martyred Leader and other martyrs of the war, and in the latest step, groups of women are offering their wedding rings and gold to pursue that revenge.
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Nothing will be the same as it was before 40-day war: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to cooperate with all countries in the region, particularly those bordering the Persian Gulf, stressing that lasting peace, security and stability in West Asia can be achieved only through regional cooperation and without foreign interference.
Iran slams Germany, EU for ‘contradictory’ positions on US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized Germany and other European countries for 'contradictory positions' on the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, highlighting the contrast between Berlin’s earlier endorsement of Israeli attacks and its more recent warnings against renewed military action.
Tehran has "veto power" over Strait of Hormuz: Obama

TEHRAN — Former US President Barack Obama has criticized President Donald Trump over the war against Iran, rising consumer prices, and chaos and corruption within his administration.
Turkey warns Washington against renewed strikes on Iran

TEHRAN– Turkey has warned the United States against launching fresh military strikes on Iran, saying a new attack would widen the conflict across West Asia and that diplomacy remains the only viable path toward ending the war.
Saudi Arabia turns to US AI system as Yemeni pressure mounts

TEHRAN – Failing to protect itself and its proxies in southern Yemen, Saudi Arbia has turned to an American-AI generated system to unsuccessfully counter Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF), also known as Ansarallah.

Politics

Qalibaf to skip BRICS parliamentary forum in India

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will be unable to attend the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi due to unforeseen circumstances, the Iranian Embassy in India has announced.
Iran fully united, on highest alert amid US-Israeli threats: official

TEHRAN— Iran remains fully united and on the highest level of alert amid continuing threats from the United States and Israel, Saeed Khatibzadeh, head of the Foreign Ministry’s Center for Political and International Studies, has said, warning that any further US military action would lead to another failure.
Iranian MP warns Israeli-occupied territories could become uninhabitable in under an hour

TEHRAN– Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has warned that any action targeting Iran’s national security and interests would trigger a response that could render the Israeli-occupied territories uninhabitable in less than an hour.

Sports

Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestler Farrokhi claims gold at 2026 World Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Gholamreza Farrokhi won a gold medal at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships – Men's Greco-Roman 82 kg on Sunday.
Greco-Roman wrestler Ahmadi wins silver at 2026 World Championships

TEHRAN – Payam Ahmadi from Iran won a silver medal at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships – Men's Greco-Roman 55 kg on Sunday.
Ahmadi Vafa bags silver at 2026 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN - Ali Ahmadi Vafa suffered a stunning defeat in the final bout of Men's Greco-Roman 60 kg against Japan’s Koto Gomi, losing by fall despite holding a commanding 7-1 lead, and had to settle for the silver medal.

Culture

Iran participating in 69th Belgrade International Book Fair

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran is participating in the 69th Belgrade International Book Fair, which kicked off in the Serbian capital on October 23.
‘Yellow Letters’ goes on screen at Tehran cultural center

TEHRAN- German-Turkish filmmaker İlker Çatak’s 2026 political drama “Yellow Letters” went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday.
Iranian doc ‘Ameneh’s Golden Blood’ screened simultaneously in Toronto, Tehran

TEHRAN- Iranian writer and filmmaker Habib Ahmadzadeh’s documentary “Ameneh’s Golden Blood” was screened simultaneously at York University in Toronto, Canada and Tehran’s Tarikh Café on Friday, October 23, bringing audiences in the two countries together to explore a story of medical urgency, human solidarity and the search for an exceptionally rare blood type.

Economy

Iran to add 3,800 MW of thermal power capacity to national grid

TEHRAN – Iran plans to add 3,800 megawatts of new thermal power generation capacity to its national grid in the next Iranian calendar year (begins late March 2027), as the electricity sector faces financial pressures that threaten investment in infrastructure, a deputy energy minister said.
Energy Ministry implements 60 measures to secure electricity supplies during winter

TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Ministry is implementing 60 operational measures to ensure stable electricity supplies during the winter and mitigate the potential impact of fuel shortages, while power plants’ liquid fuel reserves remain at satisfactory levels, the country's electricity industry spokesman said.
Iran seeks to expand gas trade with GECF members

TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to expand gas trade with members of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), develop a common gas market and strengthen energy cooperation, the country's acting oil minister said ahead of the group's eighth summit in Russia.

Society

Tehran, Bangkok underline enhancing co-op in ICT

TEHRAN – Iranian and Thai officials have highlighted the importance of expanding joint efforts in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, boosting regional and international interactions, and developing a memorandum of understanding between the two sides.
Iran, Indonesia seek to bolster sci-tech ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Indonesia have explored ways to expand scientific and technological cooperation, with a particular focus on developing science and technology parks and strengthening academic and research ties.
Intl. conference on Global Coalition against Scientific Apartheid set for November

TEHRAN – The 5th International conference on Global Coalition against Scientific Apartheid is planned to be held on November 10 in Tehran to promote justice in science and technology in the new world order, and honor the scientists martyred during the US-Israeli war against the country.

Tourism

Restoration of Sassanid reliefs at Naqsh-e Rostam nears completion after three decades

TEHRAN – The restoration of Sassanid-era bas-reliefs at Naqsh-e Rostam, one of Iran’s most significant archaeological sites, is approaching completion after a conservation effort that began in the 1990s, with work continuing on a relief depicting Shapur II, a site official said.
Jameh Mosque of Fahraj: A timeless architectural treasure near Yazd

TEHRAN - Located near the historic city of Yazd in central Iran, the Jameh Mosque of Fahraj, also known as Masjid-i Jami of Fahraj, is a remarkable destination for travelers interested in history, architecture and Iran’s Islamic heritage. Distinguished by its simple earthen construction, ancient vaults and historic minaret, the mosque offers a glimpse into an important period in the evolution of Iranian religious architecture.
Beyond Iran’s famous cities: villages that deserve a place on every traveler’s itinerary

TEHRAN - Iran’s historical cities are renowned for their grand mosques, Persian gardens, traditional bazaars and Silk Road heritage. Yet beyond the familiar destinations of Isfahan, Shiraz and Yazd, to name a few, lies another side of the country: a landscape of mountain villages, ancient mud-brick settlements and rural communities whose traditions offer a different perspective on Iranian life.

International

France meets second weekend of mass protests with 70,000 police, arrests 1,314

TEHRAN — French police arrested 1,314 people and sealed off city centers on Saturday as hundreds of thousands marched for a second consecutive weekend. Rather than addressing the root causes of the nationwide unrest, the government focused entirely on silencing the demonstrators through state repression.
Saudi Arabia turns to US AI system as Yemeni pressure mounts

TEHRAN – Failing to protect itself and its proxies in southern Yemen, Saudi Arbia has turned to an American-AI generated system to unsuccessfully counter Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF), also known as Ansarallah.
Israel seizes civilian houses in al-Khalil, establishes frontline military posts

TEHRAN — Israeli forces have sealed every major entry point into al-Khalil (Hebron), driving more than 2,200 Palestinians out of their homes and transforming entire residential quarters into military barracks.

Iranian women donate wedding rings and gold to avenge martyred Leader as revenge vow enters ninth month