Archive - Tehran Times

2026-10-19 21:00

Mohajerani: Iran’s history of resistance reflects nation’s resolve to defend its sovereignty

TEHRAN – Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has praised the Iranian nation’s determination and ability to withstand external aggression, saying past wars demonstrate the country’s resolve to safeguard its independence, territorial integrity and national sovereignty.

2026-10-19 20:55

Tehran theater to host reading performance of “All My Sons”

TEHRAN- A reading performance of American writer Arthur Miller’s 1946 popular play “All My Sons” will be staged at the Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran on October 31.

2026-10-19 20:55

Amy Griffin’s “The Tell” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of American writer Amy Griffin’s memoir “The Tell” has been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran, with Naghmeh Hadadian translating the book into Persian.

2026-10-19 20:54

Palestinian photographer’s works to be displayed in Tehran

TEHRAN – The photography exhibition “What Was Unseen!” featuring works by Palestinian photographer Mahmoud Abu Hamda will be launched at the Palestine Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran on Wednesday.

2026-10-19 20:50

Chinese ambassador: Beijing committed to stable, long-term ties with Tehran

TEHRAN– China’s Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to maintaining a consistent and stable policy toward Tehran, emphasizing the two countries’ determination to deepen bilateral cooperation and place their relations on a sustainable footing.

2026-10-19 20:26

Iran, Russia and China stress cooperation at SCO meeting

TEHRAN – Iran, Russia and China have emphasized stronger economic ties and regional cooperation during meetings with Iranian First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) gathering in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

2026-10-19 20:06

Araghchi warns Netanyahu against another war, says Iran has ‘Unfinished Business’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against launching another war against Iran, saying the country emerged stronger from the previous confrontation and has “unfinished business” with Israel.

2026-10-19 20:04

We are counting down the moments to your foolish decisions, Iran warns US and Israel

TEHRAN – Major General Ali Abdollahi, chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, has warned the United States and Israel against any further military miscalculation, saying Iran is prepared to deliver a more devastating response to future acts of aggression.

President Aoun talking with Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy at the presidential palace

2026-10-19 19:57

Lebanese president says Israel violating framework agreement

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that Israel has failed to comply with a U.S.-mediated framework agreement signed in June and continues daily violations in southern Lebanon, according to aa.com.tr.

Trump backs war criminal Netanyahu ahead of the Oct. 27 elections

2026-10-19 19:53

By staff writer

Trump endorses war criminal Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election

TEHRAN - President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted a war criminal by the International Criminal Court (ICC), as the prime minister is struggling s for an edge in next week’s parliamentary election.

Israel is seeking to use the Saudi war on Yemen as an opportunity to strengthen its position in the region

2026-10-19 19:38

By Ali Minabi

Israel’s invisible hand in the war on Yemen

TEHRAN – The Israeli strategy in Yemen centers on exploiting the war between Saudi Arabia and the Sanaa government to establish a new reality.

2026-10-19 19:33

Iran, Greece reaffirm interest in expanding cultural heritage cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran and Greece have reaffirmed their interest in expanding bilateral cooperation in cultural heritage protection, with senior officials discussing joint projects, research initiatives and closer cultural ties between the two countries.

2026-10-19 19:31

Tehran, Islamabad seek to expand tourism ties through easier group visas, Silk Road tours

TEHRAN - Iran and Pakistan have discussed measures to expand tourism cooperation, including facilitating group visa issuance, improving cross-border infrastructure and developing joint tours focused on the Silk Road and medical tourism.

About 2 million hectares of forests and peatlands in Indonesia have burned out

2026-10-19 19:30

By Bobby Ciputra

ASEAN haze crisis: Can Prabowo restore Indonesia’s environmental credibility?

JAKARTA - The haze crisis resulting from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia has turned the skies over Kuala Lumpur and Singapore a deep, murky gray.

2026-10-19 18:06

Tehran hosting international textile, mode exhibitions

TEHRAN- The 32nd International Exhibition of Textile Machinery, Raw Materials, Home Textiles, Embroidery Machines, Textile Products of Iran (IRANTEX) along with the 14th Iran International Apparel Exhibition (IRANMODE), opened at the permanent Tehran International Exhibitions venue with the participation of leading companies and those active in the field.

2026-10-19 18:04

Solar power plants with 400 MW capacity connected to national grid in industrial parks

TEHRAN- The Deputy Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade and Head of the Iran Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization said: solar power plants with the capacity of 400 megawatts invested in the country’s industrial estates and zones have been connected to the national electricity grid, and the development of renewable energies is being pursued with the aim of reducing electricity restrictions on production units.

2026-10-19 18:00

Iran, Vietnam emphasize development of communications, technology cooperation

TEHRAN- The Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Technology, Innovation and International Affairs, in a meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador to Iran Nguyen Luong Ngoc, emphasized the development of bilateral cooperation in the field of communications and information technology, and finalizing the cooperation memorandum with Vietnam.

2026-10-19 17:57

‘Safeguarding exports under sanctions requires operational measures, regulatory reform, private-sect

TEHRAN- Samad Hassanzadeh, President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), said on Monday at the National Export Associations Conference, held at the Iran Chamber under the slogan “Capable Exporter, Strong Association, Sustainable Exports”: Foreign trade cannot be examined merely within the framework of export and import statistics, trade balance, or foreign-exchange earnings; rather, foreign trade is directly linked to national production, employment, investment, economic security, access to technology, and the country’s position in regional and global division of labor. From this perspective, any disruption in trade relations affects the country’s production and economic capacities.

2026-10-19 16:19

Fewer Athletes, Same Big Ambitions: Iran Chases Para Games Glory

Iran has arrived at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya with a smaller delegation but hopes of maintaining its impressive medal-winning streak.

2026-10-19 16:18

Para swimmer Zeighaminejad seizes Iran’s third gold at Nagoya

TEHRAN - Iranian swimmer Sina Zeighaminejad took gold in the men’s 100m freestyle final, delivering the third gold medal for Iran’s delegation at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games.

2026-10-19 16:18

By Mona Hojat Ansari

World will face a serious energy crisis if US launches another war against Iran

IRGC spokesman says Tehran has not yet fully closed the Strait of Hormuz, and could extend that closure to Bab el-Mandeb and Suez Canal

TEHRAN – More than seven months have passed since the United States, together with Israel, launched its war against Iran. What was meant to be a swift campaign to topple the Islamic Republic has instead left American bases across the region in ruins, the Strait of Hormuz still closed, and Washington without an answer to the energy crisis it helped create. With the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in tatters and American midterm elections approaching, the question now is whether the US will risk another escalation — or accept defeat.

2026-10-19 15:33

IRGC Spokesman: US Cannot Achieve Its Goals Through War

Iran's missile and drone capabilities have increased by at least 50% since the start of the war, and the country has weapons it has yet to deploy, IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi told the Tehran Times in an exclusive interview. Warning that any renewed US military action would trigger a more severe Iranian response and deepen regional and global energy challenges, Mohebbi said Washington had failed to achieve its objectives through military pressure.

2026-10-19 15:29

Workshop on ‘Trauma for First Responders’ held in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has held the first three-day training workshop on ‘Trauma for First Responders’ for selected IRCS personnel, with a focus on trauma and pre-hospital care.