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2026-10-04 16:45
A Chorus of Voices for Iran and Palestine
Pro-Iran and pro-Palestine rallies in Düsseldorf, Berlin and Hannover highlighted solidarity with Iran and Palestine, opposition to foreign intervention and military threats, and calls to end pressure on Iran and suffering in Gaza.
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2026-10-04 16:10
Iran shines brighter in Nagoya with 19 gold medals
TEHRAN - Iran’s delegation concluded its campaign at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with an improved gold-medal tally compared with the previous edition in Hangzhou.
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2026-10-04 16:00
Few people thought I could win gold: Emami
TEHRAN - Iranian freestyle wrestler Yones Emami, competing in the 74kg weight class, spoke about the difficulty of the competition, the high level of his opponents and his determination to win gold after claiming the title at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
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2026-10-04 15:53
Spectrum: Against the Tide: How Iran Weathered the Storm
The conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel defied expectations of a swift victory. Despite losses and sustained attacks, Iran preserved its military capabilities, leveraged the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and maintained domestic cohesion, turning the confrontation into a prolonged test of endurance.
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2026-10-04 15:30
Iran secures third consecutive world title with five golds at IOAA 2026
TEHRAN – Iran’s national Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad team has been crowned world champion for the third consecutive year after winning five gold medals at the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026).
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2026-10-04 15:26
Homegrown robots to enhance IRCS rescue operations in crises
TEHRAN – Domestically made rescue robots make search and rescue missions faster and more accurate, lower risks, and enhance the safety of rescuers by collecting efficient data and helping rescuers identify potential threats before they enter dangerous zones.
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2026-10-04 15:23
Tehran to host 7th Iran Smart City Exhibition and Conference
TEHRAN – The seventh Iran Smart City Exhibition and Conference is set to open in Tehran on October 31, coinciding with World Cities Day, bringing together stakeholders and experts in the field of smart urban development. The three-day event will continue through November 2.
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2026-10-04 15:21
Iran urges UNESCO to help restore scientific infrastructure damaged in war
TEHRAN – The head of the National Committee for Management of Social Transformations (MOST) has called for UNESCO to play an effective role in safeguarding knowledge, ensuring uninterrupted access to learning, and rebuilding academic centers damaged during the US-Israeli imposed war against the country.
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2026-10-04 14:58
Sayyadmanesh ruled out for four weeks with hamstring injury
TEHRAN - Allahyar Sayyadmanesh is expected to be sidelined for around four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury, with the Iranian forward set to miss Lech Poznan’s next nine matches.
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2026-10-04 14:46
Khoshnoodzadeh named Iran’s flag bearer at Asian Games closing ceremony
TEHRAN - Iranian jujitsu national team member Shahrzad Khoshnoodzadeh was selected as the country’s flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
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2026-10-04 14:26
Perugia announce signing of Iran star Matin Hosseini
TEHRAN - Sir Safety Perugia have officially announced the signing of Iranian outside hitter Matin Hosseini, who joins the Italian SuperLega club after spending last season with Paykan Tehran.
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2026-10-04 13:08
Iran sitting volleyball target fifth straight gold in Nagoya: Bigdeli
TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team captain Sadegh Bigdeli is confident that Team Melli can extend their remarkable record by winning a fifth consecutive gold medal at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.
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2026-10-04 11:53
“Cultural Iran” book collection inspires new fusion of music, calligraphy and film
TEHRAN- Iranian composer and ney player Hamed Mokhtarani is collaborating with Professor Dariush Farhud, widely regarded as a pioneer of genetics in Iran, on a multidisciplinary artistic project inspired by the 15-volume “Cultural Iran” book collection.
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2026-10-04 05:49
Development of mobile dispatching center launched across country
TEHRAN- The Minister of Energy ordered: After the launch of the first center in Khorasan Razavi Province, the mobile dispatching model should be developed nationwide, and the Deputy for Electricity and Energy was tasked with drafting the necessary directives to implement the plan.
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2026-10-04 05:44
Domestic breakthrough: South Pars Phase 11 reaches full 1 bcf/d output
TEHRAN- Iran’s South Pars Phase 11 has reached a major milestone: after years of delays and the withdrawal of foreign partners such as France’s Total and China’s CNPC, the project has achieved its nominal production ceiling of 1 billion cubic feet per day at offshore position B, relying on domestic expertise.
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2026-10-04 05:06
From Bazargan to Mersin: how Iran, Turkey plan to reach $30b in trade
TEHRAN- Iran and Turkey, aiming to increase trade to $30 billion, are pursuing the development of the Bazargan border, the launch of a fourth crossing, strengthening rail and road transport, and establishing a joint Khoy–Van–Mersin free zone.
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2026-10-04 00:01
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2026-10-03 20:23
By staff writer
Brutal Repression of Teenagers Exposes Deepening Crisis in France
Nearly 5,000 detained as French government threatens legal action against families, labels protests ‘urban violence’
TEHRAN — The French state has chosen its response to crumbling schools and missing teachers. It has deployed violent riot police. Over the past three weeks, a localized dispute in the working-class suburbs of Paris has escalated into a nationwide confrontation over austerity, structural inequality, and the heavy-handed tactics of the Emmanuel Macron government.
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2026-10-03 20:17
Ethiopian forces advance in Tigray as rebels retreat
Ethiopia’s military and pro-government forces have recaptured the main airport in Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, as the government forces advanced in the northern region after more than a week of intense fighting.
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2026-10-03 20:17
Aramco facility in Riyadh comes under attack
TEHRAN – A large plume of smoke and fire was seen rising in the vicinity of an Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday, a witness told Reuters.
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2026-10-03 20:16
By Ali Minabi
Is the UAE trying to save Netanyahu?
TEHRAN – Israeli media sought to explain Netanyahu’s surprise visit to Abu Dhabi as an effort to ease the tension between him and Mohammed bin Zayed.
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2026-10-03 20:16
Ben Gvir says entire West Bank belongs to Israel
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir claimed that the entire occupied West Bank “belongs to Israel” and has vowed to dismantle the Palestinian Authority and pursue the displacement of Palestinians if he becomes defense minister, Israeli media have reported.
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2026-10-03 20:16
6 awards for Iran from World Film Festival in Cannes
TEHRAN – The World Film Festival in Cannes – Remember the Future has announced the winners of its September online edition, with two Iranian films winning six awards.
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2026-10-03 20:15
Melbourne exhibition highlights victims of Minab school attack, Gaza war
TEHRAN- The Sydney-based Benevolent Iranian Women Association (BIWA), invited by the Campaign for International Cooperation and Disarmament (CICD) and the Unitarian Peace Memorial Church Melbourne, held the “Bombs for Peace” art exhibition at the Melbourne church last week.
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2026-10-03 20:15
Documentary “A Fox Under a Pink Moon” wins at Matera International Film Festival
TEHRAN – The documentary “A Fox Under a Pink Moon” co-directed by Mehrdad Oskouei and Soraya Akhlaghi won an award at the Matera International Film Festival (MATIFF), which was held from September 26 to October 4 in Matera, Italy.
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2026-10-03 20:14
Is Kushner pursuing negotiations or his own interests?
In a note, Hamshahri examined the cooperation between Kushner’s investment company and Israeli entities. While Kushner has been active in advancing Trump’s Middle East policies and negotiating regional disputes, including those involving Iran, his investment firm has indirectly invested in some companies linked to Israel’s military industry through its stake in an Israeli financial institution.
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2026-10-03 20:12
Iran dismantles four sabotage networks in Kerman Province: Intelligence Ministry
TEHRAN – Iran’s Intelligence Ministry announced on Saturday that security forces have identified and dismantled four organized sabotage networks linked to the American-Zionist front in Sirjan, Kerman Province, arresting dozens of operatives.
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2026-10-03 20:12
Valtersson exposes NATO military exhaustion, Russian air superiority, US strategic defeat in Iran
TEHRAN — In the latest joint X Space broadcast co-hosted by the Tehran Times and Sputnik, military analyst Mikael Valtersson—a former officer of the Swedish Armed Forces specializing in air defense, former defense politician, and chief of staff with the Sweden Democrats—provided an incisive assessment of shifting global strategic realities.
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2026-10-03 20:10
Russia rebukes US, defends Iran’s ‘inalienable’ nuclear rights
TEHRAN – Russia has strongly rebuked the United States over its calls for Tehran to abandon its peaceful nuclear program, reaffirming that the Islamic Republic possesses an inalienable right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy under international law.
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2026-10-03 20:08
Iran army says prepared to face any scenario
TEHRAN– Iran’s Armed Forces are closely monitoring developments and remain fully prepared to respond to any scenario, the spokesperson for the Islamic Republic of Iran Army said on Saturday, as he referred to repeated threats by the country’s adversaries.