Tehran Times

2025-07-06 21:05
By Soheila Zarfam

Chants of 'Haidar, Haidar', Tears of 'Ey Iran'

Leader attends public ceremony after Israeli, Western media claim he is in hiding

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime's war against Iran started suddenly and unexpectedly. The regime assassinated top military generals, nuclear scientists, and civilians in airstrikes, a move that prompted a response within 12 hours, much to their dismay.
- Ayatollah Khamenei attends Ashura night ritual

Fatemeh Torkashvand

Anatomy of a strike

A look at civilian impact and strategic doubts in Israel’s Tajrish missile attack

TEHRAN – Several days have passed since the release of the video depicting Israel's attack on Tajrish Square in Tehran.
By Xavier Villar

Muharram in Iran: An onto-political ritual of unity and resistance against oppression

MADRID – The ritual of Muharram in Iran, traditionally understood in the West as a strictly religious ceremony, in fact holds a much deeper and more complex significance. It is not merely a spiritual commemoration, but an onto-political act that weaves together identity, historical memory, and resistance.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Nizar Banat Award highlights struggle of Gaza medical workers

Physicians in Gaza fight on despite brutal attacks

TEHRAN- In the ongoing brutal and relentless war in Gaza, healthcare workers are experiencing multileveled unprecedented threats that go beyond the obvious threats of being in a war zone.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Bin Farhan precedes Barrack to Beirut to stir up Sunnis in pressure campaign against Hezbollah

BEIRUT— Not to mention the progress of U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack’s proposal aimed at disarming Hezbollah, it goes without saying that in the coming weeks, Lebanon will be automatically affected by the Gaza negotiations and leaks about Syria’s intention to normalize relations with Israel.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hamas sends unified truce response

TEHRAN – Hamas has responded to a ceasefire proposal in a “positive” manner reflective of a unified stance among all Gaza resistance forces.

Politics

Fresh data exposes scale of Iranian missile success against US-Israeli air defenses

TEHRAN — New analyses by Western think tanks and Hebrew-language media have unveiled more details of Iran’s missile campaign against the Zionist regime during the 12-day June war, confirming at least 60 successful strikes—including direct hits on Israel’s Ministry of War headquarters—while exposing systemic censorship of military losses and $1.47 billion in unreported infrastructure damage.
Israeli-US attack on Iran violated UN charter: Araghchi at BRICS

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the recent Israeli-American military assault against Iran during his remarks at the 17th BRICS Summit, describing it as a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and an unlawful act of aggression.
‘No red lines if Israel strikes again’, warns IRGC spokesman

TEHRAN – A senior spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any renewed military aggression by the Israeli regime will be met with a response “without any red lines.”

Sports

Fitness coach Losada returns to Persepolis

TEHRAN – Spanish fitness coach Jose Augusto Losada, known as “Pepe”, returned to Persepolis football club.
Sotiris Manolopoulos returns to Iran

TEHRAN – The National Basketball team Greek head coach Sotiris Manolopoulos returned to Tehran on Saturday.
Vahid Hashemian takes charge of Persepolis

TEHRAN – Former Iran and Persepolis forward Vahid Hashemian has been named as new head coach of Persepolis football team .

Culture

Ruholamin unveils new Ashura paintings depicting key moments of mourning, sacrifice

TEHRAN – Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has unveiled three new paintings commemorating the events of Ashura, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam and grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), along with his 72 loyal companions.
Culture minister issues message on Pen Day

TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi issued a message on the occasion of the National Pen Day in Iran, which is celebrated on Tir 14 in the Iranian calendar, usually falling on July 5.
BRICS Literary Award to promote cultural exchange, traditional values

TEHRAN – The call for the inaugural BRICS Literary Award has been officially announced, marking a significant new development in the realm of global literature.

Economy

Solar power plants to be built next to dams

TEHRAN- Referring to the government's policy of developing solar power plants in the country, the director of the engineering office of the Iranian Water and Power Resources Development Management Company said: "Based on this, the construction of solar power plants next to dams has been put on the agenda."
Iran-UAE quarterly non-oil trade stands at $5.478b

TEHRAN- The value of non-oil trade between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stood at $5.478 billion during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
Implementation of 36 electricity consumption management packages succesful

TEHRAN- Head of Iran's Power Generation, Distribution, and Transmission Company (known as Tavanir) announced the successful implementation of 36 electricity consumption management packages nationwide, saying: "These packages were developed with the aim of reducing electricity consumption, and their implementation has been accompanied by a reduction in electricity consumption."

Society

Iran submits proposals at ECO forum for women’s empowerment

TEHRAN – The Vice-Presidency for Women and Family Affairs has made several proposals at the Economic Cooperation Organization’s first forum on women, held in Lachin city, Azerbaijan, for strengthening regional cooperation to empower women.
Iranian technologies to address SDS challenge

TEHRAN – With an increase in the frequency and intensity of sand and dust storms (SDSs) in different provinces of the country, Iranian researchers have been utilizing indigenized technologies to mitigate and control SDS impacts.
World Rural Development Day highlights role of communities

TEHRAN – Declared by the UN General Assembly as World Rural Development Day, July 6 highlights the vital roles of rural communities in agricultural development, food security, and ecological stewardship, and calls for their empowerment through access to land, decent work, and inclusion in decision-making.

Tourism

Nationwide Muharram rituals blend faith with culture, devotion, and heritage

Iran, with its deep-rooted history and vibrant cultural landscape, becomes a living canvas of grief, remembrance, and unity during the month of Muharram -- the first month of the Islamic calendar.
Early Islamic metallurgical complex discovered at Masouleh; strengthens revised World Heritage file

TEHRAN - A joint Iranian-Chinese archaeological team has uncovered a significant early Islamic-era settlement and a sponge iron smelting workshop at the Khanbaji Sara site within the Cultural Landscape of Masouleh in northern Iran.
Shush: from global heritage to civilizational capacity

TEHRAN—Shush, which embraces UNESCO-listed Susa in southwestern Iran, is considered one of history’s beating hearts and one of the most ancient human settlements not only for Khuzestan people but also for all Iranians, wrote a Shush lawmaker in Majlis.

International

Nizar Banat Award highlights struggle of Gaza medical workers

TEHRAN- In the ongoing brutal and relentless war in Gaza, healthcare workers are experiencing multileveled unprecedented threats that go beyond the obvious threats of being in a war zone.
Bin Farhan precedes Barrack to Beirut to stir up Sunnis in pressure campaign against Hezbollah

BEIRUT— Not to mention the progress of U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack’s proposal aimed at disarming Hezbollah, it goes without saying that in the coming weeks, Lebanon will be automatically affected by the Gaza negotiations and leaks about Syria’s intention to normalize relations with Israel.
Hamas sends unified truce response

TEHRAN – Hamas has responded to a ceasefire proposal in a “positive” manner reflective of a unified stance among all Gaza resistance forces.