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  • Freed Gazans 2025/10/15

    By Garsha Vazirian

    'Let him die'

    Palestinian survivors recount systematic torture inside Israel’s prisons

    TEHRAN – They emerged from the buses beneath a pale, indifferent sky, their bodies reduced to shadows of the men they once were. Roughly 2,000 Palestinians — released in the first phase of the October captive exchange — returned as specters.

  • Saeed Mozaffari Today 20:01

    Veteran Iranian dubber Saeed Mozaffari passes away

    TEHRAN- Renowned Iranian voice actor and iconic voice of Iran’s dubbing industry, Saeed Mozaffari, passed away at Erfan Hospital in Tehran on Tuesday, after battling respiratory issues and a prolonged illness. He was 83.

  • Rhetoric Orchestra Today 20:00

    Rhetoric Orchestra to perform classic masterpieces at Vahdat Hall

    TEHRAN- Iran’s Rhetoric Orchestra, conducted by Reza Marivand, will present a concert featuring works by renowned composers of classical music from around the world at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Tuesday.

  • Victory for Gaza and the Axis of Resistance 2025/10/15

    By Batool Subeiti

    Victory for Gaza and the Axis of Resistance

    LONDON - It seems this round of war in Gaza has come to an end. Standing firm in position, refusing to be broken, and moving the struggle to a different stage is the measure of victory or defeat for the resistance parties. 

  • Lebanon between Israeli aggression and international pressure Today 19:59

    By Sondoss Al Asaad

    Lebanon between Israeli aggression and international pressure

    BEIRUT — Over the past few months, Lebanon has witnessed repeated Israeli air raids targeting economic infrastructure in the South and Bekaa, including bulldozers and excavators.

  • Israel killing civilians despite Gaza truce Today 19:58

    By Wesam Bahrani

    Israel killing civilians despite Gaza truce

    TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime has killed Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip despite agreeing to a ceasefire. 

  • German embassy Today 19:58

    Germany refuses to deny report of secret pact with Israel

    TEHRAN – The German Foreign Ministry and the German embassy in Tehran declined to respond to inquiries regarding a Tehran Times report revealing that Germany signed a secret contract with Israel and deployed troops to the occupied territories during the regime's war against Iran in June.

  • Iran nuclear site Today 19:57

    IAEA access to Iran's nuclear sites to stay restricted

    Nuclear chief says parliamentary legislation will guide engagement

    TEHRAN – The head of the Atomic Energy organization of Iran (AEOI) says the criterion for the country’s engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be the June legislation passed at Iran’s Parliament.

  • Tehran papers Today 19:56

    TEHRAN PAPERS

    Signs of a new change in Middle East

    TEHRAN - Shargh devoted its headline to Trump's statements at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit and wrote: Trump said in his statements that he would like to lift sanctions on Iran when Tehran is ready to talk.

  • Gaza Today 19:55

    Iran condemns Israel’s violation of Gaza truce terms

    TEHRAN –Iran has condemned recent Israeli strikes against Palestinians, calling for a halt to Tel Avi’s atrocities.

  • Iranian generals Today 19:54

    Fatemeh kavand 

    Ceasefire or a new beginning?

    Iran must rectify military after Israel war, but also guard against non-military plots

    TEHRAN – The end of the twelve-day war between Iran and Israel brought about a fragile calm across the region, yet beneath the silence lies another reality. What has been described as a “ceasefire” is, in truth, not the end of a confrontation but the beginning of a new, multifaceted struggle.

  • Araghchi Today 19:54

    Tehran ready to cooperate with NAM states to advance shared ideals: Araghchi

    TEHRAN – Speaking at the 19th Midterm Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to cooperate with all member states in advancing the Movement’s noble principles, emphasizing solidarity, multilateralism, and resistance to unilateralism.

  • Drone Today 19:53

    Pezshkian enacts comprehensive law to regulate civilian drone operations

    TEHRAN – Iran has introduced a sweeping new law regulating the production, registration, and operation of civilian drones, aiming to establish greater security oversight and legal accountability over their use nationwide.

  • Documentary Today 19:53

    Five Iranian films to attend 38th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

    TEHRAN - Five films from Iran will participate in the 38th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), which is set to be held from November 13 to 23 in the Netherlands. 

  • Iran U17 women football Today 19:29

    Iran too strong for Kuwait at AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifier

    TEHRAN- Iran made it two wins out of two after defeating Kuwait 10-0 in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers Group B tie on Wednesday.

  • Gaza ceasefire a pause, not the end of the war Today 17:42

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    Gaza ceasefire a pause, not the end of the war, says Egyptian sociologist

    Prof. Mohamed Sayed Ahmed says the conflict with Israel remains “a battle of existence, not borders”

    TEHRAN- In his exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Egyptian political analyst and professor of political sociology Mohamed Sayed Ahmed offers a sharp evaluation of the Gaza ceasefire after nearly two years of devastating war.

  • turkmen Today 16:24

    Turkmen weddings: a celebration of identity and family

    TEHRAN--Turkmen weddings are popular because they are more than just celebrations — they are living, dynamic expressions of a proud culture that honors history, family, and identity in joyous, unforgettable ways.

  • Dezpart Today 16:23

    Dezpart Pomegranate Festival to boost local tourism

    TEHRAN--The third Pomegranate Festival of Dezpart county in Khuzestan province will be held on Thursday, in Tang-e Qaf (Qaf Strait) tourist area, to introduce the agricultural potential, especially the high-quality pomegranate product of the region, as well as showcasing the local culture and customs.

  • East Azarbaijan Today 16:22

    East Azarbajian earns $30m by visits of foreign tourists in six months

    TEHRAN—East Azarbaijan tourism industry boasts unique economic potentials and generates sustainable employment. Foreign tourists boosted the province’s economy, and their visits and stays helped generate $30 million for the province during the first half of the current Iranian year (March-September 2025).

  • NIDC Today 15:32

    Integrated technical specialized services in drilling industry grows 12% in H1

    TEHRAN- The deputy managing director of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for technical affairs announced a growth of over 12 percent in the integrated technical and specialized services of the drilling industry provided to applicant companies in the country's oil-rich regions during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22).

  • FAO highlights 80 Years of Action, calling for stronger partnerships Today 15:15

    World Food Day: FAO highlights 80 years of action, calling for stronger partnerships

    TEHRAN – On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted 80 years of commitment in improving food security and advancing sustainable agriculture while calling for stronger partnerships to achieve these shared goals.

  • تیم ملی فوتبال ایران و تانزانیا Today 15:12

    By Farrokh Hesabi

    Iran’s victory over Tanzania fails to silence critics

    TEHRAN - Iran’s 2–0 win over Tanzania in Tuesday’s friendly at Rashid Stadium in Dubai might have looked like a positive step on paper, but the performance left little reason for optimism about the team’s tactical or technical progress under Amir Ghalenoei.

  • Health minister attending Regional Committee for Eastern Mediterranean Today 15:11

    Health minister attending WHO Regional Committee for Eastern Mediterranean

    TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation headed by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi is participating in the Seventy-second session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean (RC72) being held in Cairo, Egypt, from October 15 to 17.

  • heydari Today 15:10

    South Pars Gas Complex advances toward full industrial self-sufficiency

    TEHRAN – The South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) has taken a major step toward industrial self-reliance, with more than 90 percent of equipment and supplies for its refineries now sourced domestically, according to the company’s commercial director.

  • renewables Today 15:10

    SATBA to ollaborate with rural councils to build solar power plants in villages

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) has announced plans to supply equipment to rural councils as part of a national initiative to expand renewable energy generation in villages, according to Deputy Energy Minister Mohsen Tarztalab.

  • WFP releases September report on Iran Today 15:07

    WFP releases September report on Iran

    TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of September.

  • tajikistan Today 14:39

    Tehran, Dushanbe agree to resolve banking issues, form joint investment task force

    TEHRAN – Iran and Tajikistan have agreed to address outstanding banking issues and establish a joint investment task force to enhance cooperation in areas such as energy, infrastructure, and agriculture, marking another step toward deepening their economic and financial relations.

  • Iran oil production volume Today 14:39

    Iran boosts oil output to 3.25m bpd in September: OPEC

    TEHRAN – Iran’s crude oil production rose by 44,000 barrels per day (bpd) in September, reaching 3.25 million bpd, according to the latest monthly report from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

  • Iran's women's football team Today 14:29

    Iran’s women’s football team seeking friendly matches

    TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s futsal team are arranging more friendly matches as part of preparation for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

  • National Museum Today 14:25

    “Silk Legacy” exhibition celebrates centuries-old cultural ties between Iran and China

    TEHRAN— The National Museum of Iran has opened the exhibition “Silk Legacy: A Review of Iran–China Relations,” highlighting the enduring cultural and historical connections between the two ancient civilizations