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Strait of Hormuz: A Valuable Card or a Burnt One?

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has been unprecedented and unshakeable. Western media and Western politicians, however, are trying to tell their people otherwise.

Trump can’t stop demonizing Iran

TEHRAN – Speaking at a campaign rally on Monday in Grand Island, Nebraska, President Donald Trump suggested that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego.

Reopening channels to bypass sanctions through Russian banking system

In an editorial, Kayhan discussed the reopening of channels for bypassing financial sanctions through Russia's banking system. Iran's Central Bank has so far transferred more than $1.5 billion of its funds through the Russian banking network, thereby utilizing the Russian route to circumvent US financial sanctions.

Iran calls on France to respect human rights

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has called on France to respect human rights and the right to peaceful protest, criticizing 'contradictory approaches by French officials toward demonstrations in Iran and France.'

CIA’s Red Cell warns Israel sits one spark away from collapse

TEHRAN — A classified CIA assessment reportedly warns that Israel is heading toward potential civil war and collapse as years of genocide in Gaza and military aggression across Lebanon and Iran fracture the regime from within.

Mudbrick houses: The heritage of traditional Iranian architecture

TEHRAN - Across Iran’s deserts, dry plains and mountain valleys, houses built from earth form some of the country’s most distinctive architectural landscapes. Their rounded roofs, thick walls, shaded courtyards and, in places, tall windcatchers are more than picturesque features. They are the result of centuries of…

Pezeshkian calls for broader engagement with EU, Asia

TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for expanded political, economic, scientific, and cultural relations with countries across Europe and Asia, stressing Tehran’s commitment to peaceful engagement, multilateral cooperation, and stronger regional ties.

Six-volume “1001 Questions on Resistance” unveiled in Tehran

TEHRAN- The six-volume book “1001 Questions on Resistance,” based on three decades of conversations with the late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, was unveiled Monday at the Sarcheshmeh Cultural Center in Tehran during a gathering examining his thought and legacy.

Blood, Bombs & Billions

TEHRAN- The US-Israeli war against Iran was not merely a military and geopolitical crisis; it also created a major economic shock. According to an estimate by the US Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the direct cost of US combat operations against Iran had reached approximately $38 billion by August 1, 2026. That…

'Silence is complicity': Malaysian envoy on US war on Iran

Malaysia's head of diplomatic mission sat down with the Tehran Times ahead of formally presenting his credentials as ambassador. In the interview, he laid out his country's rationale for its unequivocal condemnation of the US-Israeli war against Iran, and outlined what he hopes to accomplish during his upcoming tenure.

Three years on: Resistance emerges as a global power

LONDON - This year represented a turning point for the Axis of Resistance as a whole and brought the Strait of Hormuz into the equation of the confrontation, with all that this entails for global energy supplies.

Starlink: Satellite Dispute Turning into Diplomatic Storm

Iran has escalated a diplomatic dispute with Norway over unauthorized Starlink operations, accusing Oslo of failing to stop the terminals while stressing that the satellite network is being used by the United States and Israel for activities against Tehran.

October 7, genocide and Yemen

TEHRAN – Since the Second World War, West Asia has emerged as a region in which the fate of the world is increasingly determined.

Kabul hosting 180-member Iranian private sector trade delegation

TEHRAN- Afghan media reported the arrival of a 180-member trade delegation from Iran’s private sector to participate in the Kabul International Exhibition and discuss expanding exchanges and investment between the two countries.

Program prepared for 117 technological projects in oil, gas

TEHRAN- The proposed package of 117 technological projects for the oil and gas industry, prepared with the direct cooperation of 42 entities, was reviewed at a meeting of the Special Headquarters for Technology Development chaired by Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President.

58 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 58 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from September 26 to October 2, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

World Space Week highlighting ‘Rocket Revolution’

TEHRAN – Iran is marking the 26th World Space Week, being held from October 4 to 10 under the theme “Rocket Revolution,” with a wide range of promotional, educational, and scientific programs organized across the country.

Officials explore ways to enhance co-op with Iraqi universities

TEHRAN – The chancellor of Shiraz University, Alireza Afsharfar, and the newly appointed Iran’s scientific counselor in Iraq, Mohammad-Javad Najafi, have explored the potential to expand academic ties with Iraqi universities.

Festival of Kindness: supporting children and protecting their right to education

TEHRAN – As the new academic year begins across Iran, the annual Jashn-e Atefeha, literally meaning the Festival of Kindness, is once again bringing together people, charities and public organizations in a nationwide effort to support students from underprivileged families and help ensure that financial hardship does…

FAO boosts Iran’s capacity to protect date palms from pests and diseases

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is strengthening national and provincial capacities to prevent, detect and manage key pests and diseases affecting date palm production in the Islamic Republic of Iran, supporting healthier orchards, reduced production losses and more…

Golmohammadi: Iran U23 option or Team Melli coach?

TEHRAN - Yahya Golmohammadi has emerged as a name increasingly linked with Iranian football’s national teams following his recent departure from Iraqi side Duhok. While reports have connected the experienced coach with the vacant Iran U23 head coach position, there is growing speculation that Golmohammadi could be a…

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Bottles have souls too

Majid Aghabalazad, an author and artist from the northern city of Bandar Anzali, Gilan Province, has created more than 100 volumetric artworks in the form of human faces, animals, and various shapes using plastic bottles and waste. Focusing on themes such as environmental crises, consumerism, and endangered species…

Iranian commanders warn any new war would trigger wider regional conflict

TEHRAN- Iranian military commanders have issued a series of increasingly forceful warnings against any renewed US or Israeli military action, saying the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to respond and cautioning regional states against allowing their territory or military facilities to be used in a new conflict.

World War III and the diplomatic track

Ham-Mihan analyzed growing speculation about a possible Third World War and the diplomatic options available to the parties involved. Political discussions have recently been dominated by concerns over whether another conflict is becoming unavoidable.

Iran protests Norway’s inaction over unauthorized Starlink operations

TEHRAN— Iran has formally protested to Norway over the continued operation of unauthorized Starlink satellite internet terminals inside Iranian territory, urging Oslo to take immediate steps to halt transmissions that violate Iran's sovereignty and national security.

Trump's strait may be open, but Hormuz is not

TEHRAN — The US president insists the Strait of Hormuz is open. Tanker captains, charter markets, insurers, and motorists in the US tell a different story.

Will Trump roll the dice again? Dostoevsky has the answer

TEHRAN — Many around the world are trying to decode and analyze the character of the current President of the United States — from politicians and analysts to journalists, traders, and market players. After all, the U.S. president wields vast powers, while the mechanisms in the American system for overseeing and…

Uruguayan embassy hosts luncheon for Iranian journalists and ambassadors

TEHRAN- On October 4, Uruguay's Embassy in Tehran, led by Ambassador Beraldo Roque Nicola, hosted a luncheon for Iranian journalists and ambassadors from Brazil, Cuba, Spain, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, plus Iranian Foreign Ministry officials. Journalists gained a rare chance to engage in meaningful dialogue with…

Experts say Carney’s concern about Trump’s possible invasion of Canada is valid

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney touched on a wide range of topics during an hour-long interview with the New York Times last month — F-35 jets, Starlink satellites, trade in potash and automobiles and more — but the biggest takeaway was that he had prepared over the past year for the “extreme tail risk” that U.S…

Tehran to host INVEX 2027 in early Feb. 2027

TEHRAN- The content secretary of INVEX 2027 announced the holding of this conference and exhibition on banking, stock exchange, insurance, and investment in Tehran during February 4-7, 2027.

Hamid Bovard appointed as acting oil minister

TEHRAN- According to Shana, Masoud Pezeshkian, in a decree, while accepting the resignation of Mohsen Paknejad from the position of Minister of Oil, appointed Hamid Bovard as acting head of the ministry.

What did the IRGC say in its letter to Americans — and Why now?

TEHRAN - On Sept. 29, 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) published a 25-26 page open letter addressed to “the honorable people of the United States of America — the scholars, the students, and the members of the media.”

Has Iran's Hormuz card really been burned?

TEHRAN - Senior U.S. officials have spent months declaring the Strait of Hormuz "open" and Iran's leverage over the waterway "burned." A first-hand Bloomberg report from the strait itself tells a different story — and the facts it contains point to a single conclusion: Iran's Hormuz card remains very much in play.

AI is reshaping tourism beyond digital services, Iranian researcher says

TEHRAN – Artificial intelligence is moving beyond digital tools and online services to reshape the structure of the tourism industry, influencing how travelers choose destinations, how experiences are designed and how destinations are managed, an Iranian researcher has said.

Iran, Belarus stress expanding monetary, banking cooperation

TEHRAN- The 19th meeting of the Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Belarus, held in Minsk with high-level delegations from both countries, focused on facilitating banking transactions and expanding financial cooperation.

From Batons to Bullets: Two Faces of the Iron Fist

France is facing growing unrest as teenage-led protests over poor school conditions have been met with a heavy police crackdown, raising fresh concerns about the government’s response to dissent and the country’s deepening social crisis.

WFP releases August report on Iran

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

Iran's robotics claim team championship at WFC 2026

TEHRAN – Iranian young innovators secured the team championship in the Prototype Challenge league at the World Future Championship (WFC) 2026 after sweeping the top spots in the competition, taking first, second, and third place.

Tehran, Baghdad seek closer cooperation against drug trafficking

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have stressed the need to strengthen operational intelligence sharing, exchange experiences, and expand joint efforts to combat drug trafficking, as the two countries seek to enhance cooperation in the fight against narcotics.

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Ansarallah extends gains in Yemen's Taiz

Yemen's Ansarallah made fresh territorial gains in the southwestern province of Taiz on Sunday, pressing its advance as the Saudi-backed government in Yemen announced the start of a large-scale military campaign to retake what it called the remaining Ansarallah-held areas.

Isfahan children’s film festival opens with tribute to young martyrs

TEHRAN- The 38th edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth of Isfahan opened on Saturday with a ceremony honoring child and adolescent martyrs, attended by festival secretary Hamed Jafari, Isfahan Mayor Ali Qassemzadeh, members of the City Council and municipal officials.

Iran rejects Axios report on expulsion of diplomats from US

TEHRAN — Iran has rejected a report by the US news website Axios claiming that two members of its delegation to the United Nations General Assembly left New York after failing to comply with a US State Department request to leave the country, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi describing the alleged “expulsion” as a…

Iran refutes ‘Big Lies’ on nuclear program, drug production

TEHRAN— Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna has rejected US allegations that Iran was producing drugs at its nuclear facilities, describing the claim as another “BIG LIE” aimed at creating pretexts for aggression against the country.

Iran hails departure of US forces from Iraq

TEHRAN — Iran has welcomed the departure of US and other foreign forces from Iraq after two decades, describing the development as an important and necessary step toward strengthening national sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence in the Arab country.

American Marine arrested over brutal murder of Japanese woman in Okinawa

TEHRAN — Japanese authorities lodged a formal protest with Washington on Sunday after Okinawa police arrested a 20-year-old U.S. Marine on suspicion of robbing and murdering a local woman in Naha, reigniting fury over the massive American military footprint in Japan.

Israel blows up schools, flattens villages in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN — Israeli forces escalated their campaign of artillery shelling, airstrikes, and controlled demolitions across southern Lebanon over the weekend, turning border villages into uninhabitable wreckage while Washington provides political cover for the ongoing aggression.

Iran says to deliver additional points on US counter-proposal

TEHRAN — Iran will convey additional points regarding a US counter-proposal to Tehran’s seven-day plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz after completing the necessary assessments, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on Sunday.

Qalibaf: Iran ready to spring new surprises on adversaries

TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Iran will continue to confront its adversaries with new surprises while pursuing military and diplomatic strategies in parallel, saying the United States has grown frustrated by the Iranian nation’s steadfast resistance.

Keyhan: Strait of Hormuz exposes America's economic problems

In a note, Keyhan argued that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has directly affected the US economy by driving up inflation and fuel prices. The newspaper said President Trump and his administration are working hard to prevent Republicans from losing the November midterm elections, which it says have…

Iran vows stronger response to military attack

TEHRAN — Iran is ready for a diplomatic solution to its conflict with the US, but if Washington again chooses a military course, Tehran is more prepared than before to defend itself and will deliver a stronger response, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday.

What next after Iraq’s sovereignty day?

TEHRAN – Will Baghdad truly be able to make its own decisions? This is the question many Iraqis are asking following the September 30 celebration of what is known as “sovereignty day.”

Evolution of the Resistance: three phases since Oct. 7

LONDON - Phase one of the resistance is divided into two parts, the first is the war of supporting Gaza until the many resistance leaders were eliminated. It was then followed by the “battle of determination” where the comprehensive confrontation took place, which was the attempt to completely eliminate the resistance.

Iran has the attractions, the challenge is turning them into tourism: Javad Gharaei

TEHRAN - Iran does not lack tourism attractions. What it has struggled to do, says Iranian traveler and documentary filmmaker Javad Gharaei, is turn the country’s extraordinary natural and cultural diversity into a tourism industry capable of attracting visitors, generating revenue and properly introducing the ancient…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.