Gharibabadi thanks Putin for readiness to help end Iran-US conflict

🔹Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for expressing readiness to work toward ending the conflict between Tehran and Washington.

🔹"Russia has always clearly stated that this war, initiated by the US, must end and this aggression must stop. It has also consistently declared its readiness to contribute to peace efforts," he said.

🔹"We thank the Russian president for announcing the necessary readiness, given Russia's significant capacities in this regard."

Iran, Egypt FMs discuss Yemen, regional de-escalation in phone call

🔹Foreign Ministers Abbas Araghchi and Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Tuesday morning to discuss the latest regional developments, including the situation in Yemen and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.

North Khorasan, the province I almost missed

A three-day journey through North Khorasan reveals mountain refuges, 2,000-year-old juniper trees, Turkmen hospitality, and a dutar workshop where master Khosrow Haddad has spent five decades crafting instruments. A 90-year-old's private museum, traditional wrestling, an apple festival, and a hand-built valley house in Estarkhi round out a trip the writer nearly never took.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531040/North-Khorasan-the-province-I-almost-missed

Army Navy: Violating tanker catches fire east of Strait of Hormuz

🔹Iran's Army Navy announced that this afternoon, a violating tanker—which had turned off its tracking systems and attempted to pass through a prohibited zone east of the Strait of Hormuz—was damaged and caught fire.

Iran, Turkey FMs discuss Yemen, regional de-escalation in phone call

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday evening to discuss the latest regional developments, the situation in Yemen, and ways to reduce tensions and strengthen stability and security in the region.

#EXCLUSIVE

A well-informed intelligence source told the Tehran Times that assessments suggest Trump, under pressure from Netanyahu, is seeking to ignite a new conflict in the region but lacks the capacity to sustain a prolonged campaign or escalate the situation further.

The source identified three key factors behind Trump’s apparent indecision over launching a new round of war:

Doubts over intelligence assessments: Following the failure of the aerial blockade and the plan to trigger the collapse of the Iranian rial, Trump has grown increasingly sceptical of his own military intelligence service’s assessments and the Israeli army’s readiness for another war.

Concerns over military endurance: After the weapons supply crisis and the US military’s inability to sustain its operational tempo throughout the 40-day war, Trump is increasingly concerned about whether the military can deliver a satisfactory outcome and manage the consequences of another conflict effectively.

Domestic political and legal risks: With the Republicans facing a growing risk of losing control of Congress, Trump is worried that his administration could face scrutiny over the Department of War’s conduct and potential war crimes in the strike on the Minab school. At the same time, he fears that such a political shift could lead to a curtailment of the president’s emergency powers.

Rubio's understanding of thymos is very deficient: Francis Fukuyama

Fukuyama says Rubio's Athens speech misread thymos—pride and spiritedness—as purely noble, ignoring its double edge. He distinguishes isothymia (equal recognition) from megalothymia (desire for dominance), calling Trump a "perfect example of unconstrained megalothymia" who admires Genghis Khan and Stalin, not democratic statesmen. Rubio, he says, "twists reality like a pretzel."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531042/Rubio-s-understanding-of-thymos-is-very-deficient-Francis-Fukuyama

Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize: Restoring moral authority of peace through justice

Awarding the Nobel to Navi Pillay, the South African jurist who prosecuted genocide and sexual violence, reaffirms that peace cannot be separated from accountability. The writer traces her path from apartheid courts to Rwanda's tribunal and the UN, arguing that international law loses meaning when applied selectively—and that no nation should stand above scrutiny.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531043/Navi-Pillay-s-Nobel-Peace-Prize-Restoring-moral-authority-of

London Bombs, London Blames

Iran's Foreign Ministry rejected Britain's claim that Tehran coordinated a plot at RAF Fairford, calling it a "false-flag operation." It noted no charges, no explosives, and suspects freed on bail—while Fairford has hosted US bombers striking Iran. "London cannot hide behind 'highly likely,'" Tehran said, demanding evidence or cooperation instead of "trial by press release."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531044/London-Bombs-London-Blames

Baku arrests dozens as hijab ban empties schools

Azerbaijan's new school uniform rule, extending to teachers on October 6, has barred hijab-wearing girls from classrooms. Students walked out in Baku, Masally, and elsewhere; boys joined the boycotts. Police reported 37 arrests, while activists say over 200 were detained. Instagram and TikTok were throttled during the protests. The decree never mentions the hijab, citing "secularism."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531045/Baku-arrests-dozens-as-hijab-ban-empties-schools

Give Riyadh a mirror

✏️ By Mohammad sarfi editor in chief

Responding to a Saudi columnist's outrage over Yemen's airport strike, the editor recalls Saudi airstrikes on Yemeni weddings, funerals, and a 2018 bus attack that killed 40 schoolchildren in Dahyan. He asks why Riyadh still can't defeat Ansarullah, notes Trump's boast of taking $500m in one call, and says: "Instead of pointing the finger at others, take a good look in the mirror."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531056/Give-Riyadh-a-mirror

Araghchi tells Lebanese president: Ending Israeli attacks, occupation is our priority

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday afternoon to discuss developments in Lebanon and the region.

🔹Araghchi stressed Iran's special concern for halting Zionist attacks and aggression against Lebanon and ending the occupation of southern areas, briefing Aoun on Iran's diplomatic efforts in recent weeks.

🔹President Aoun emphasized the priority of diplomatic solutions to regional crises.

🔹Both sides also discussed expanding bilateral relations and continuing contacts between officials of the two countries.