Tehran Times

2025-10-06 22:05
By staff writer

Two years on: How ‘Al-Aqsa Storm’ redefined Palestinian cause

TEHRAN – The second anniversary of Hamas’ surprise military operation in southern Israel has reignited global debate over its origins, consequences, and political meaning.
- Global Awakening
- “With Al-Aqsa Storm: From Beginning to Final Victory” photo exhibition opens in Tehran

By Ali Hamedin

Our DNA feels Palestine’s pain: Irish illustrator

TEHRAN-For more than 700 days, a small strip of land has endured some of the most savage assaults in human history—attacks not waged against warriors, but against women and children who, even if left untouched by bombs, would slowly be claimed by the dagger of hunger, sacrificed to the true masters of a regime that proclaims itself “chosen by God.”
By Matin Jamshidi

Humiliation after two years of futile war on Palestinians fighters

TEHRAN - Today marks the second year that Israel is fighting Palestinian rebels in Gaza. The war began as Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel. Israel’s response to the attack has been unimaginably disproportionate.
By Garsha Vazirian

Rubble’s grim ledger: Two years of devastation and reckoning in Gaza

THERAN – On October 7, 2023, Hamas and allied Palestinian groups launched an unprecedented multi-directional operation — known as the Al-Aqsa Storm — breaching the Gaza–Israel boundary, killing roughly 1,200 people in Israel, and carrying about 251 captives into Gaza.
By Wesam Bahrani

Europe turns against Israeli occupation regime

TEHRAN – Mass pro-Palestine protests across Europe reflect Israel’s deepening isolation in Western public opinion.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Syria: Fake democracy on the ruins of a divided nation

BEIRUT—Syria witnessed elections to elect two-thirds of the members of the new People’s Assembly in a celebratory media spectacle.

Politics

IRGC chief inspects Persian Gulf units ahead of potential new war with Israel

TEHRAN – The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corp (IRGC) says the IRGC’s naval troops will respond, with full force, to any move by the enemies in the Persian Gulf.
Sanctions deepen Iran’s economic pressure but strengthen its strategic independence, says Prof. Farz

TEHRAN – This is the second part of Tehran Times’ exclusive interview with Prof. Dr. Mohammad Reza Farzanegan on the activation of the snapback mechanism and the broader impact of renewed UN sanctions on Iran.
From Tehran to New York; Ayatollah Khamenei’s flag in the hands of Gen Z

TEHRAN – The Hoover Institution, affiliated with Stanford University in the United States, has been one of the main centers of anti-Iranian discourse production in recent decades.

Sports

Iran squad named for friendlies against Russia and Tanzania

TEHRAN – Iran football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called up 26 players to the national Team for two friendly matches against Russia and Tanzania.
Iran steals the show at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, official says

TEHRAN – Aliasghar Hadizadeh, head of Iran’s para-athlete association, praised the performance of Iranian competitors at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.
Iran water polo team earn third successive win at Asian Aquatics Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team defeated Uzbekistan 28-7 at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Monday.

Culture

Our DNA feels Palestine’s pain: Irish illustrator

TEHRAN-For more than 700 days, a small strip of land has endured some of the most savage assaults in human history—attacks not waged against warriors, but against women and children who, even if left untouched by bombs, would slowly be claimed by the dagger of hunger, sacrificed to the true masters of a regime that proclaims itself “chosen by God.”
“National Theater Live: Yerma” to be shown at IAF cinematheque

TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will show the 2017 filmed theater “National Theater Live: Yerma” directed by Simon Stone and Tony Grech-Smith on Wednesday.
Iran presenting over 500 titles at 7th Sulaymaniyah International Book Fair

TEHRAN – Iran is participating in the 7th Sulaymaniyah International Book Fair in Iraq with over 500 titles on various topics.

Economy

Industrial goods share of Iran's exports to Russia increased significantly in 3 years

TEHRAN- As announced by an official with Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) of Iran, the share of industrial goods of Iran's exports to Russia has increased significantly over the past three years, and Iran's exports to this destination have almost doubled.
New railway financing models to be unveiled in presence of transport, economy ministers

TEHRAN- The head of Iranian Railways stated: “In order to provide financial resources for companies active in the railway sector, new financing models will soon be unveiled at an event attended by the Ministers of Transport and Economy.”
Samieinejad appointed as new head of IMIDRO

TEHRAN- Mohammad Masoud Samieinejad was appointed as the new head of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) in a ceremony attended by Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Mohammad Atabak.

Society

BRICS welcomes Iran’s proposal for establishing joint satellite data platform

TEHRAN – Member states participating in the 4th meeting of the BRICS working group on geospatial technologies and its application have welcomed Iran’s proposal for the establishment of a joint satellite data exchange platform.
Foreign students studying in Iranian universities almost doubled

TEHRAN – Nearly 60,000 foreign students are currently studying in Iranian universities, compared with 35,000 students in the past Iranian academic year started on September 22, 2024.
Over 1.2m Iranians donate blood in 6 months

TEHRAN –A total of 1,226,464 Iranians donated blood in the first six months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, indicating a 1.4 percent growth compared to the same period last year, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Tourism

Commission established to engage expatriates in tourism and Iranology

TEHRAN — Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced the formation of a new commission to engage the Iranian diaspora in promoting tourism and the study of Iranology.
Endowment Organization, Cultural Heritage Ministry form joint working group

TEHRAN — Mehdi Khamoushi, director of the State Endowment and Charity Affairs Organization, announced the establishment of a joint working group with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage. He described the collaboration as a crucial step toward preserving and restoring Iran’s sacred sites and historical monuments.
Niavaran Complex to host ‘Journey to the Past’ educational event for children

TEHRAN – A special educational program titled “Journey to the Past” will be held at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in Tehran, aiming to introduce children and teenagers to Iran’s rich history and cultural heritage.

International

Humiliation after two years of futile war on Palestinians fighters

TEHRAN - Today marks the second year that Israel is fighting Palestinian rebels in Gaza. The war began as Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel. Israel’s response to the attack has been unimaginably disproportionate.
Rubble’s grim ledger: Two years of devastation and reckoning in Gaza

THERAN – On October 7, 2023, Hamas and allied Palestinian groups launched an unprecedented multi-directional operation — known as the Al-Aqsa Storm — breaching the Gaza–Israel boundary, killing roughly 1,200 people in Israel, and carrying about 251 captives into Gaza.
Europe turns against Israeli occupation regime

TEHRAN – Mass pro-Palestine protests across Europe reflect Israel’s deepening isolation in Western public opinion.