Tehran Times

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

‘Enrichment is our right’: Iran’s youth rally behind nuclear program as talks continue

Iranians have a deep-seated love for their country, and that's a big reason why Iran's been around for thousands of years. Whenever the nation is threatened, people from all walks of life tend to put their differences aside and come together to defend it.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli jets bomb Gaza school

TEHRAN – Palestinian medics in Gaza report dozens of casualties after the occupation regime bombed a school.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

It's Resistance and Liberation Day, not just “Liberation Day”!

BEIRUT — Free-minded Islamic and partisan figures did not fail to express their warm congratulations to Lebanon on the 25th anniversary of Resistance and Liberation Day.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Netanyahu defies law, appoints Shin Bet chief in face of national outrage

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime is now engulfed in one of its most severe internal crises in recent memory, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brazen appointment of Major General David Zini as the new Shin Bet chief has brought the country’s deep divisions to the surface.
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Army commander tells Tehran Times that any source of aggression will be ‘razed to the ground’

TEHRAN – The Army (Artesh) Ground Force held a ceremony on Sunday to mark the conference on the founding and achievements of its Evaluation and Growth Centre for Human Capital.

Politics

Use of human shields by Israel violates Geneva Conventions: Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran has sharply condemned Israel for using Palestinian civilians as human shields, calling it a “heinous war crime” and part of a broader campaign of genocide against the people of Gaza.
Iran ready to strike if Israel acts recklessly: Army chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s top military commander has warned Israel against escalating tensions, stating that the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to retaliate decisively if provoked.
Israel: A threat that jeopardizes US negotiations with Iran

MADRID – For over a month now, Iran and the United States have been holding indirect talks to explore the possibility of striking a new deal on Iran’s nuclear program. Despite years of mutual distrust, increasing sanctions, and episodes of tension, both sides have shown renewed willingness to reach an understanding that would ease tensions and strengthen stability in a region long plagued by recurring conflicts.

Omid Alishah to remain at Persepolis

TEHRAN – Persepolis captain Omid Alishah will stay with the team, with his contract set to be extended.
Roberto Piazza names Iran squad for 2025 VNL

TEHRAN - Roberto Piazza has named his 16-man team for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League.
Iran’s women’s handball captain Vatanparast optimistic for World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s handball team captain Mina Vatanparast says that they can make history in the 2025 International Handball Federation (IHF) Women’s World Championship.

“The Boy and the Sword” available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime

TEHRAN - The animation “The Boy and the Sword” directed by Emad Rahmani and Mehrdad Mehrabi has been released on the global streaming services.
Iranian play featuring visually impaired actors to premiere in Armenia

TEHRAN – “Life Is Too Short”, a play performed by actors with visual impairments, is set to take the stage in Yerevan, Armenia.
“The Wishing Game” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – “The Wishing Game” by American writer Meg Shaffer has been published in Persian by Milkan Publications.

ICCIMA hosts OPEC training workshop on engineering services exports

TEHRAN - The first OPEC international training workshop on engineering and technical service exports opened at the place of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) on Tuesday, with a strong call for expanding Iranian companies’ participation in projects funded by the OPEC Fund for International Development. Iranian officials and business leaders presented this opportunity as a catalyst for enhancing the country’s technical service exports and diversifying its sources of foreign currency revenue.
Tehran, Tokyo voice readiness to expand trade relations

TEHRAN - In a meeting between the head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) and a special representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), both sides reaffirmed their interest in enhancing bilateral trade relations.
Iran adds 600 MW of solar power, launches major renewable projects in 5 provinces

TEHRAN - Iran installed approximately 600 megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity in the past Iranian year (ending March 2025), marking a fourfold increase over the previous annual average of 150 MW, according to Alireza Parandeh Motlaq, deputy head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).

Health ministry to carry out comprehensive cancer screening program

TEHRAN –The health ministry is planning to implement a comprehensive screening program for the early detection of the three most common, but preventable cancers (namely breast, cervical, and colon) in the country.
Tehran hosts 5th Intl. Congress on ‘Health in Arbaeen’

TEHRAN – The 5th International Congress on “Health in Arbaeen” was held in Tehran from May 26 to 27 with the participation of six countries.
Lake Urmia’s level 23cm above lowest recorded ever

TEHRAN – The current level of Lake Urmia amounts to 1270.27 meters, which is 23 centimeters more than the lowest figure recorded so far.

Uzbek ambassador highlights country’s expanding tourism sector in Tehran ceremony

TEHRAN – Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Fariddin Nasriev, underscored his country’s growing tourism appeal during a cultural and diplomatic gathering held Monday evening at the ambassador's residence in Tehran.
Wezmeh Cave in west Zagros reveals window into prehistoric ecosystems

TEHRAN - In a landmark archaeological discovery, researchers have uncovered a remarkably diverse assemblage of Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene animal remains from Wezmeh Cave in western Iran’s Zagros Mountains.
Kermanshah identifies 50 new villages with high tourism potential

TEHRAN - The Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Kermanshah province has announced the identification of 50 lesser-known villages with strong tourism potential, aiming to promote rural and nature-based tourism across the western Iranian province.

It's Resistance and Liberation Day, not just “Liberation Day”!

BEIRUT — Free-minded Islamic and partisan figures did not fail to express their warm congratulations to Lebanon on the 25th anniversary of Resistance and Liberation Day.
Israeli jets bomb Gaza school

TEHRAN – Palestinian medics in Gaza report dozens of casualties after the occupation regime bombed a school.
Netanyahu defies law, appoints Shin Bet chief in face of national outrage

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime is now engulfed in one of its most severe internal crises in recent memory, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brazen appointment of Major General David Zini as the new Shin Bet chief has brought the country’s deep divisions to the surface.