A deep dive into Iran-Pakistan: History, diplomacy, and culture

The Tehran Times partnered with the Pakistani embassy in Tehran to produce a special edition on Iran-Pakistan ties and the various aspects of their historically cordial relationship. 

Memorial service held in Tehran for Ayatollah Sistani’s wife

TEHRAN - A memorial service was held in Tehran on Friday for the late wife of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

6 Israeli-linked terrorists executed in Iran

TEHRAN – The Iranian Judiciary has announced that 6 members of a secessionist terrorist group affiliated with the Israeli regime, who had confessed to masterminding and carrying out several bloody operations, namely the killing of four security forces and bombing in the city of Khorramshahr, have been executed.

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Enemy error is synonymous with deadlier response

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Siasat-e-Rooz addressed the IRGC’s statement on the anniversary of Operation True Promise II and wrote: True Promise II was not only a severe punishment to the enemy’s aggression and crimes in the silence of the world’s indifferent assemblies, but also a clear message to the world and the evil Zionist regime that the era of costless threats has ended and any aggression will result in a regrettable response.

US ‘peace through power’ means global submission, says Iran’s defense minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, has denounced Washington’s notion of “peace through power,” saying it amounts to “submission to the United States rather than real peace.”

Quds Force commander declares Iran has mobilized all its capabilities in support of Resistance

TEHRAN – The Commander of the IRGC Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani, said Iran has dedicated all its capabilities to supporting the Resistance Front, emphasizing that Hezbollah’s recent battle once again proved the strength and cohesion of the axis of resistance across the region.

Iran ready to operate solid-fuel launcher as part of natl. space program

TEHRAN – The Iranian Space Agency says phase one of the Chabahar Space Base is undergoing final completion.

Iran condemns G7’s support for reinstatement of anti-Iran sanctions

TEHRAN – Tehran has condemned as illegal and unjustifiable a statement released by the Group of Seven (G7) in support of the reinstatement of sanctions against Iran.

FM Araghchi marks 76th founding anniversary of PRC with congratulatory message

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has extended warm congratulations to the government and people of China on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, praising Beijing’s long-term development and reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties.

Landmark Iran-Russia partnership treaty officially takes effect

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, in a statement, announced that the Iranian–Russian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is legally binding as of October 2, 2025.

Memorial held in Tehran to mark one-year anniversary of Hezbollah chiefs’ assassination

TEHRAN – A memorial service was held in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on October 2, 2025 to mark the first anniversary of the assassination of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, the former leaders of Lebanese Resistance movement Hezbollah.

Israel’s digital efforts to manufacture unrest in Iran and promote Pahlavi

TEHRAN – An article on Haaretz has reported a wide-ranging Israeli influence campaign targeting Iran, aiming to promote the return of the overthrown Pahlavi monarchy.

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Tehran must act in line with its national interests

TEHRAN - In a note, Kayhan discussed the activation of the snapback mechanism by the European trio (Britain, France and Germany) and Iran’s nuclear program, writing: Snapback does not limit Iran’s nuclear program; rather, it accelerates the collapse of oversight.

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It is essential to negotiate from a win-win standpoint

TEHRAN - Jam-e-Jam discussed the hidden dynamics of the country's political structure in an interview with Mohammad Reza Bahonar, the secretary general of the Islamic Society of Engineers.

Deported nationals from US will receive full legal protection

Iran judiciary says the returnees are entitled to the right as Iranian citizens

TEHRAN – Iran’s Justice Ministry has pledged to defend the rights of 115 nationals recently deported from the United States, stressing that while the move falls under U.S. domestic law, the returnees remain entitled to full protection as Iranian citizens.

US expands sanctions against Iranian defense and nuclear entities

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the designation of 21 entities and 17 individuals it accused of aiding Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), including in the fields of missile production and military aviation.

Iran to aggravate punishment for spies

TEHRAN – Iran is to intensify punishment for espionage and collusion with the Israeli regime.

Lawmakers urge stronger coordination on nuclear issue in meeting with SNSC secretary

TEHRAN – Members of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee met with Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, on Tuesday to discuss a range of pressing issues, including the future of the nuclear program, regional dynamics, and the situation of Iran’s strategic islands.

Witkoff failed to appear in meeting: Iran

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the Iranian government said Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, failed to appear in a meeting proposed by Iran after Tehran offered direct talks with him in the presence of the foreign ministers of the three European countries and the representative of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

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Europe will have no role in Iran’s future calculations

TEHRAN - In an interview with Etemad, Ahmad Shirzad, an expert on international affairs, says Europe will not have a role in Iran’s nuclear issue in the future.

Snapback of UN sanctions ‘an unprecedented blow to diplomacy’, Araghchi tells Guterres

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned efforts by the United States and three European nations to reactivate expired United Nations sanctions against Tehran, describing the move as “unjustified and illegal” and warning it delivers “an unprecedented blow to diplomacy.”

Iran to hold nationwide ceremonies for first anniversary of Nasrallah’s martyrdom

TEHRAN – The first anniversary of the martyrdom of Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will be commemorated across Iran and Lebanon, underscoring the enduring influence of the iconic resistance leader.

Iran FM: I came to NY with fair and constructive proposals, but West ignored them 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that when he arrived in the United States earlier this month to accompany President Masoud Pezeshkian to his address at the UN General Assembly, he had also brought proposals aimed at securing a negotiated settlement of outstanding issues with the West over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).