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Iranian para cyclists take bronze in Nagoya

TEHRAN - Iran’s Mohammad Dalir and Reza Rashno claimed bronze in the men’s B 1000m time trial at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, adding to the national team’s medal tally in cycling.

Para cyclist Farzad wins silver in Nagoya

TEHRAN - Behrooz Farzad from Iran took silver in the men’s C4 4000m individual pursuit at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Tuesday.

Men’s sitting volleyball down Thailand in Nagoya

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team, the most decorated team in Paralympic history and the 2026 world champion, opened their Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games campaign with a decisive 3–0 win over Thailand.

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Leader congratulates U23 freestyle wrestling team on world championship

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei in a message congratulated the managers, coaches, wrestlers and the great Iranian nation, especially the country's heroic young generation, on the championship victory of Iran's U23 freestyle wrestling team at the World Championships in the…

Saudi Arabia trapped by miscalculations regarding Iran

The Iran newspaper argued that Saudi Arabia misjudged Iran’s broader strategy and the Axis of Resistance regarding Yemen. Riyadh imagined that military action against Yemen would weaken Iran. Instead, the conflict evolved into a strategic advantage for Tehran. Through careful management and without assuming direct…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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.

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.

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Over 95 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 97 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from October 10 to 16, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Iran joins two-week biodiversity negotiations at COP17 in Armenia

TEHRAN – Iran is participating in the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Armenia with a delegation of experts and academics led by Hamid Zohrabi, deputy head of the Department of Environment.

Iran beach soccer win Belarus tournament

TEHRAN - Iran’s national beach soccer team lifted the trophy at the Belarus tri-nation tournament, beating the hosts 5-1 in their final match to claim the title in commanding style.

Iran rout Qatar in goalball at Nagoya Para Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s goalball team bounced back in emphatic fashion on Monday, thrashing Qatar 10-0 in their second group-stage match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, held at the Toyohashi sports hall.

Iran blind football beat China: 2026 Nagoya

TEHRAN - Iran’s national blind football team delivered a statement result at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, beating China 2-0 in their third match to settle the score from the Hangzhou Games and move onto six points.

“Liberty, Equality, Street Reality”

France is once again facing mounting social protest as the Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vests) movement resurfaces alongside student protests, reflecting widespread frustration over soaring prices, deteriorating public services, and economic inequality.

Tehran with Shakiba: Bab Homayoun After Dark

Join Shakiba as she explores Bab Homayoun, one of Tehran’s lively pedestrian streets, after dark. Discover the atmosphere, street life, and charm of the capital at night.

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European diplomats feel the sting of settler violence in West Bank

Shielding Israel from accountability, supplying it with advanced weapons, and turning a blind eye to its unlawful and cruel acts against Palestinians for nearly eight decades have finally come back to haunt Europe and the United States. The consequences have reached a point where even European diplomats, journalists…

France in a web of problems partly fueled by the war on Iran

TEHRAN — France spent Sunday sweeping up after its worst street unrest in years. A town hall lies gutted in Limoges, about 1,800 people are under arrest, and as of writing this, the government has yet to say what it will do next.

Exhibition of Farshchian’s works underway in Paris

TEHRAN - An exhibition of images of selected miniature paintings by the late master Mahmoud Farshchian opened on Friday at the Cultural Attaché Office of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Paris and will run for a week.

Iran’s Kanoon nominates two candidates for 2027 Astrid Lindgren Award

TEHRAN- Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCY-Kanoon) has nominated writer Abbas Jahangirian and illustrator Amir Shabanipour for the 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA), one of the world’s most prestigious honors in children’s literature.

Tehran slams Macron over ‘Indefensible Double Standards’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of applying double standards to protests in Iran and France, pointing to “a stark contrast” between Macron’s response to unrest in Iran and his stance on attacks against public institutions in France.

No Kings protests shift focus to early voting ahead of US midterms

TEHRAN- The latest round of “No Kings” protests across the United States on Saturday, October 17, focused on a new objective: turning opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies into electoral participation ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

Lavrov’s pivotal Monday visit to Tehran with a mediation flavor

Arman-e-Emrooz analyzed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s upcoming visit to Tehran on Monday. Reports suggest that the trip is part of Russia’s ongoing mediation efforts between Iran and the United States. In recent months, Moscow has sought to position itself as a facilitator in reducing tensions between…

Iran envoy in Baghdad: Security of Iran-Iraq borders is Tehran's red line

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh said the security of the shared borders is a red line for the Islamic Republic of Iran and a vital necessity for the stability and development of the entire region, including Iraq's Kurdistan Region.

Upgraded military capabilities have changed adversaries’ calculations: minister

TEHRAN — Iran’s newly appointed Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi says the country has upgraded and modernized its defense capabilities since the 12-day war imposed on Iran by the United States and Israel, changing adversaries’ military calculations and raising doubts about the prospects of further…

Who Owns Iran’s Mining Giants?

Accounting for 44% of Iran’s national iron ore output in 1402, four mining powerhouses reveal two contrasting governance models across the domestic steel value chain: complex cross-shareholding networks driven by institutional funds, and concentrated direct asset control spearheaded by private conglomerates.

Why Skilled Mechanics Still Struggle With Vehicle Diagnostics

Modern vehicles combine mechanical components, electrical circuits, sensors, and electronic control systems. Even experienced mechanics can struggle to identify the exact cause of a problem when several faults produce similar symptoms.

New customs instructions drafted to reduce goods stoppage at borders

TEHRAN- The Head of Iran Customs Administration announced the drafting of an executive instruction for customs facilitations aimed at speeding up goods clearance, reducing duplicate procedures, and smoothing truck movement at the country’s borders.

Crafting and playing the oud: A living musical heritage in Iran

TEHRAN – With its resonant melodies and distinctive pear-shaped body, the oud has long been part of the musical traditions of Iran and the wider West Aisa. Its craftsmanship and performance, sustained through generations of makers and musicians, received international recognition in 2022 when Iran and Syria jointly…

New corridors help preserve country’s trade capacity: TPO official

TEHRAN- Deputy Head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said: With the cooperation of various sectors and the creation of new infrastructure and corridors, part of the country’s trade capacity was preserved and it became possible for activities to continue.

Royan Intl. Twin Congress slated for September 2027

TEHRAN – Tehran will play host to the Royan International Twin Congress, including the 28th Congress on Reproductive Biomedicine, the 23rd Congress on Stem Cell Biology and Technology, and the 22nd seminar on Nursery and Midwifery, from September 1-3, 2027.

Iran, Iraq discuss boosting academic ties to meet domestic, regional priorities

TEHRAN – Iran’s scientific counselor in Iraq, Mohammad-Javad Najafi, and Iraqi Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Haider Abd Dahed, have discussed ways to strengthen academic cooperation between universities in the two countries, with a focus on problem-solving approaches and addressing…

Iran marches at 2026 Asian Para Games

TEHRAN - Iran's delegation marched in the parade at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, with Rouhollah Rostami as flag bearer.

Jafari: AFC nomination an honor for Iranian women’s football

TEHRAN - Marziyeh Jafari, head coach of Iran’s women’s national team and Bam Khatoon club, has been shortlisted among the three finalists for the AFC Women’s Coach of the Year award for the second consecutive year, describing the nomination as an honor for Iranian women’s football as a whole.

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What’s in Tehran art galleries

Ech Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Sahar Farah. The exhibit named “Xabnameh” runs until October 30 at the gallery that can be found at 10 Mirza Taraj, opposite Dowlat St., Shariati Ave.

Researcher calls for greater understanding between religion and music in Iran

TEHRAN- A deeper understanding of the relationship between religious institutions and the arts is essential to addressing longstanding challenges surrounding music in Iran, cultural sociologist Hossein Sarvi says, emphasizing the need for informed dialogue and a reassessment of institutional relations.

26th Tehran Auction realizes over $4.6 million

TEHRAN – The 26th Tehran Auction, dedicated to modern and contemporary Iranian art, grossed more than $4.6 million. In this edition, Parviz Tanavoli’s bronze “Heech” sculpture was sold as the most expensive artwork in the history of the auction.

Israelis beat Washington Post journalist in military-backed West Bank raids

TEHRAN — The men came down from a hilltop settlement shortly after 8 a.m. on Friday, dressed in black, carrying slingshots and batons. At least one had a gun. By the time they finished, olive groves around Abu Falah, northeast of Ramallah, were burning, villagers were bleeding, and an American photographer for The…

Trump’s White House chaotically turns on itself as Republicans brace for defeat

TEHRAN — A press secretary hired on a Friday and gone the next. An ambassador’s ouster announced during her only briefing. Loyalists feuding over money while the chief of staff’s family draws scrutiny. With the November 3 midterms less than three weeks away, Donald Trump’s White House has stopped hiding its disorder.