Tehran Times

By Garsha Vazirian

Blood-inked pens

The stories of four Iranian journalists killed by Israel

TEHRAN – August 8 marks Journalist’s Day in Iran, a solemn tribute to those who spilled blood for truth. Rooted in the 1998 martyrdom of Mahmoud Saremi—an Iranian reporter killed by alongside eight Iranian diplomats in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan—this day now mourns a new generation of media martyrs.
Crushing response awaits Iran’s enemies: top commander

TEHRAN – Iran’s top military commander has warned that any future act of aggression against Iran would be met with a “decisive and crushing” response, unlike any seen before.
By Wesam Bahrani

Netanyahu’s Gaza plan sparks widespread backlash

TEHRAN – Strong opposition has emerged within the Israeli regime against a cabinet decision to invade and occupy Gaza City.
A look at Iran's achievements in COP15

TEHRAN – Attending the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, the Iranian delegation achieved notable accomplishments, reinforcing the country’s international position in the environmental sector, particularly in wetland conservation.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Popular protests in Lebanon against submitting to American-Israeli dictates

BEIRUT — There has been a wave of protests in various regions of Lebanon against a decision by the Nawaf Salam government to impose an “arms ban” on the Hezbollah resistance movement.

Politics

Tehran demands emergency OIC meeting as Gaza faces famine, mass deaths

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the unprecedented “humanitarian catastrophe” in the Gaza Strip.
Iran and Pakistan: Between neighborhood and strategic alliance

Madrid – The August 2025 visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Islamabad marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the complex relationship between Iran and Pakistan.
Iran, Egypt call for Islamic unity to end Gaza genocide and Israeli attacks on Lebanon

TEHRAN – Iran and Egypt have called for coordinated action by Islamic nations to end Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza and escalating assaults on Lebanon, warning of worsening humanitarian and security crises across the region.

Referees to end matches over racist chants: Taj

TEHRAN – Mehdi Taj, head of the Iran Football Federation, says they will take racist chants in the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) seriously.
Karate athlete Abazari seizes bronze in 2025 World Games

TEHRAN – Iran’s Saleh Abazari won a bronze medal in the 2025 World Games on Saturday.
Iran shine in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup: a solid show against Japan, eyeing Syria clash

TEHRAN - Iran basketball continued the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup with a surge of momentum, delivering a notable 78-70 victory over Japan to strengthen their run in the tournament. The win follows an earlier triumph over Guam, signaling Team Melli’s early-season form and their intent to push deep into the competition.

Iran’s nominee for IBBY iRead award revealed

TEHRAN- The Children’s Book Council of Iran has revealed the country's candidate for the 2026 IBBY-iRead Outstanding Reading Promoter Award.
IAF shows Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”

TEHRAN – Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran screened “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” a 2013 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson, on Friday.
John Steinbeck’s collection of short fiction published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of “The Long Valley,” a collection of short fiction by John Steinbeck, has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Iran resumes direct talks with FATF after 6-year hiatus

TEHRAN – The Financial Intelligence Center said the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has formally invited Iran to direct negotiations for the first time in six years, as the country moves to normalize its status with the global watchdog.
Government aims to cut average customs clearance to 3 days

TEHRAN – Iran plans to reduce the average time for customs clearance to three days through major reforms in the sector, the economy minister said.
Drilling technical services grows 17.5% in 4 months on year

TEHRAN- The deputy managing director of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for technical affairs announced that 2,326 specialized drilling operations were carried out for client companies in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), marking a 17.5-percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Iran advances in AI scientific research index: official

TEHRAN – According to Nature index, the country's ranking in scientific production in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has improved from 33 to 30, placing the country among the top 50 leaders, Hossein Afshin, an official with the vice-presidency of science and technology, has said.
Over 680,000 medical, educational services offered to Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the Arbaeen pilgrimage on July 26 till August 9, the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Organization has offered 682,278 educational and healthcare services to the pilgrims.
DOE to review Clean Air Law

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to review the Clean Air Law, enacted in July 2017, evaluating its effectiveness in meeting the desired goals.

Over 2.6 million Arbaeen pilgrims exit Iran via land borders; Mehran most crowded

TEHRAN – More than 2.6 million pilgrims crossed Iran’s six land borders to enter Iraq for Arbaeen between July 26 and August 8, Iranian road management officials reported on Saturday.
Cultural heritage minister visits Nodoushan historical texture in central Iran

TEHRAN—Minister of Cultural Heritage Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri visited the 50-hectare historical texture of Nodoushan district in Meybod county, Yazd province, on Saturday.
Traditional attire of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari women: a unique expression of Iranian art

TEHRAN — The traditional costumes of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari women, predominantly from the Bakhtiari and Qashqai tribes, as well as those from the urban and rural areas of Chaharmahal, showcase some of the most beautiful expressions of Iranian art and culture.

Voices of the voiceless: Slovaks call for justice against Israel's starvation and atrocities in Gaza

TEHRAN — Amid escalating violence and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the world watches as over 61,000 Palestinians have been killed and 152,000 wounded since Israel launched its devastating military campaign in October 2023.
Netanyahu’s Gaza plan sparks widespread backlash

TEHRAN – Strong opposition has emerged within the Israeli regime against a cabinet decision to invade and occupy Gaza City.
Popular protests in Lebanon against submitting to American-Israeli dictates

BEIRUT — There has been a wave of protests in various regions of Lebanon against a decision by the Nawaf Salam government to impose an “arms ban” on the Hezbollah resistance movement.