Tehran Times

2026-11-02 20:30
By Mahmoud Mahmoudian

China reaffirms support for Iran’s sovereignty

Tehran rules out compromise on national security

TEHRAN — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday reaffirmed Beijing's support for Iran's sovereignty and security.
- Iran FM backs Xi’s four-point proposals, calls for greater Chinese role in Middle East peace
- FM Araghchi in Beijing: China reaffirms support for Iran ahead of Trump trip

Iran’s SNSC secretary and Putin discuss West Asia in phone call

TEHRAN —Major General Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on the latest regional and international developments, with particular focus on West Asia.
Araghchi: Neighbours top priority of Iran’s foreign policy

TEHRAN— Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that neighbouring countries were the top priority of Iran’s foreign policy, adding that recent developments had further underscored the importance of these relations.
By Ehsan Etesam

The politics of anti-Semitism: Europe’s historical record and Iran’s Jewish community

TEHRAN — An accusation can be a powerful political weapon. Few carry the moral and emotional weight of anti-Semitism. Originally intended to identify and confront hostility towards Jewish people, the term has increasingly become part of the political vocabulary used to discredit adversaries, silence critics and delegitimize positions across different political arenas and geographical boundaries.
Iran pursues expanded deterrence strategy, calls for new regional security order

TEHRAN – Iran's military and political leadership has outlined a broader strategy for confronting potential threats, combining expanded military preparedness, a wider operational theater, stronger deterrence capabilities, and diplomatic efforts to establish a regional security framework independent of outside powers.
By Ehsan Etesam

Good Nuclear, Bad Nuclear

Europe's nuclear hypocrisy: Why is Iran expected to remain defenceless?

TEHRAN- After decades of lecturing Iran over its nuclear programme, European powers are embracing nuclear deterrence, participating in simulated nuclear warfare and even contemplating the development of their own atomic weapons. The question is no longer simply whether Iran's nuclear programme is peaceful, but why the rules of international security appear to apply differently to Tehran and European capitals.

Politics

Top judge calls for expedited, thorough judicial proceedings into US crimes against Iran

TEHRAN — Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei has called for the expeditious handling of cases concerning US crimes against the Iranian nation, stressing that prompt judicial proceedings must be accompanied by meticulous examination of the evidence and the issuance of well-reasoned, legally sound judgments.
Leader marks anniversary of Operation Zulfaqari, hails Iranian people’s role in Abadan victory

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has highlighted the Iranian people's vigilance, faith and sacrifices as key factors in the country's victory during the Sacred Defense, commemorating the anniversary of Operation Zulfaqari, which led to the expulsion of Iraqi Ba'athist forces from Abadan Island in 1980.
Iranian MP calls for swift prosecution of those involved in leader’s assassination

TEHRAN – Mohammad Seraj, a member of Iran’s Parliament representing Tehran, has called on the head of the Judiciary to prioritize the prosecution of those responsible for the assassination of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, urging that proceedings be initiated as swiftly as possible.

Sports

Dehghan satisfied with her performance at 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iranian women’s cyclist Mandana Dehghan has expressed satisfaction with her performance at the Nagoya Asian Games, highlighting the technical difficulty of the race course and the challenges she faced in both events.
Iran ready for AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 qualifiers

TEHRAN – Iran will play Pakistan in their opening match of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 qualifiers.
Vafaei beats Selby at 2026 International Championship

TEHRAN - Hossein Vafaei knocked out Mark Selby at the 2026 International Championship on Monday.

Culture

Robert De Niro challenges Trump's leadership, US foreign policy

TEHRAN- A fresh exchange of insults between US President Donald Trump and Robert De Niro has once again brought the long-running dispute between the Hollywood star and the Republican president into the spotlight, highlighting the actor's outspoken criticism of Trump's leadership, US domestic policies and military interventions abroad.
Mokri’s “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” wins at 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival

TEHRAN – Shahram Mokri’s “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” won an award at the 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, which was held in Türkiye from October 24 to 31.
Albert Camus’s ‘Caligula’ on stage in Isfahan

TEHRAN – The play “Caligula” written by Albert Camus is being performed at the Isfahan Art Hall in Isfahan.

Economy

Transferring knowledge to farms drives Iran’s sustainable food security

TEHRAN- At a World Food Day conference in Tehran, hosted by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO) and the Ministry of Agriculture, senior officials stressed that scientific research must be linked directly to the real needs of agricultural producers.
Iran’s export to Turkey rises 59% in H1

TEHRAN- Director General of the West Asia and Africa Office of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization, while describing Iran’s trade trend with some West Asian countries as positive, announced a 59 percent growth in Iran’s exports to Turkey in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 21), compared with the same period last year.
Tehran Chamber to send trade delegation to China’s CIIE to expand Iran-China trade

TEHRAN- Concurrent with the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE), to be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, the Tehran Chamber of Commerce will send a trade delegation consisting of traders and businessmen and capable Iranian companies to China.

Society

Tehran hosting International Tech Olympics with 11 countries taking part

TEHRAN – Technology experts from Iran and 11 other countries are competing in the final round of the third International Tech Olympics, which opened in Tehran on Monday and will run through November 4.
Greek academic delegation explores opportunities for cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN – A delegation of Greek academic officials has visited the University of Science and Culture and the Iranian Cultural and Creative Industries Park to explore scientific and technological capacities and identify opportunities for strengthening academic ties between the two countries.
FAO representative calls for innovation to strengthen food security and sustainable agriculture

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has called for strengthened innovation and collaboration to advance food security, sustainable agriculture and resilient livelihoods, marking World Food Day 2026.

Tourism

Restoration of Vank Cathedral underway ahead of UNESCO World Heritage bid

TEHRAN - Restoration work on the southern and eastern sections of Vank Cathedral in Isfahan is underway as part of efforts to prepare the historic Armenian church for a potential nomination to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, a provincial heritage official has said.
Domestic, intl. tours visit saffron farms in northeast Iran

TEHRAN - Fifteen domestic and international tourism tours have visited saffron farms and specialized saffron facilities in Torbat-e Heydarieh and Zaveh in northeastern Iran as part of agricultural tourism programs during the harvest season, a local tourism official said on Monday.
Semnan’s oral heritage: a living reflection of history and cultural identity

TEHRAN - Semnan province, with its ancient history and remarkable cultural heritage, is home to a rich collection of Iran’s oral traditions, customs, traditional arts and local narratives.

International

Protestors loot shops in Frankfurt

Protestors looted shops in central Frankfurt late on Saturday as clashes erupted in German cities over the cost of living.
Midterms reopen debate over dominance of wealth in US politics

TEHRAN – Campaign spending during the current U.S. midterm election cycle has become the subject of intense political and media debate.
Iran inflicted at least $5 billion in damage on US military bases: WSJ

Iranian missile and drone strikes have inflicted at least $5 billion in damage on U.S. military bases across the Middle East, according to a sweeping Wall Street Journal investigation that offers the fullest public picture yet of what the war on Iran has cost American forces in the region.

Tehran rules out compromise on national security

Europe's nuclear hypocrisy: Why is Iran expected to remain defenceless?