Tehran Times

2025-06-20 22:03
By Mona Hojat Ansari

The blood of these innocent citizens will drown Israel

TEHRAN - Benjamin Netanyahu, like all other Israeli leaders, is defined by bloodshed. In just the past 20 months, he has overseen the death of over 60,000 Palestinian civilians and the near-total obliteration of homes, schools, hospitals, and mosques in Gaza.
- If Israel doesn't target civilians, who are these victims, Katz?

Arab foreign ministers condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, call for de-escalation, diplomatic solutions

TEHRAN — Arab foreign ministers strongly condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, urging an immediate end to the military escalation and warning of dire consequences for regional stability if hostilities continue.
Iran launches fresh missile salvo at occupied territories, explosions reported in Tel Aviv

TEHRAN — Israeli media outlets reported late Friday that Iran launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles targeting the occupied Palestinian territories, with several reportedly striking areas in and around Tel Aviv.
By Garsha Vazirian

How Israel's censorship regime conceals Iran's strategic gains in the war

TEHRAN — As the world’s attention turned to Tehran and Tel Aviv after the regime imposed a war on Iran in the early hours of June 13, a parallel battle began to rage in the shadows: a war against truth.
Nationwide rallies across Iran condemn Israeli aggression, express solidarity with armed forces

TEHRAN — Tens of thousands of Iranians took to the streets across the country on Friday in mass demonstrations following Friday prayers to condemn the recent Israeli aggression and to express unified support for the country’s armed forces.
Araghchi addresses UN, says it's time to finally act against Israeli war crimes

TEHRAN - In a powerful address at a special session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi condemned Israel for initiating an unprovoked and illegal war against Iran on June 13.

Politics

Maersk Haifa withdrawal signals Israel’s trade collapse under Iranian missiles

TEHRAN – The Danish shipping giant Maersk announced Friday it would immediately suspend all vessel calls at Israel’s Port of Haifa, citing grave safety concerns following Iran's missile strikes against the regime, launched in self-defense.
'Your deceit paved way for Israel’s attack:' Iranian politician tells Grossi

TEHRAN – Abbas Akhoundi, Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran and former Minister of Roads and Urban Development, delivered a blistering indictment of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Friday, holding him directly responsible for enabling Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Weizmann institute's role in Israel's undeclared nuclear program

TEHRAN- Weizmann Institute of Science, which is prominently situated in Rehovot, Israel, is a foreign research establishment in natural and exact sciences. It was set up by Dr. Chaim Weizmann, a famous chemist and Israel's first President, who set up the institution in 1934. Incessantly since the institute has become an eminent site for innovation and education in technology.

Sports

Piazza well-acquainted about Iran in Week 2

TEHRAN – Iran volleyball team failed to meet expectations in Week 1 of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) but Roberto Piazza implies a deeper level of familiarity about his team in Week 2.
Iran to play China for 2025 World U20 Water Polo C’ships 11th-place

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Australia 17-13 at the 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships on Friday.
Iran beat Uruguay at 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championships

TEHRAN – Iran earned third win in the 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championships, beating Uruguay 9-0 on Wednesday.

Culture

Iranian artists join campaign to boycott Zionist-affiliated Persian-language satellite TV channel

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian artists have responded to the hostile actions of Iran International, which is a Zionist-affiliated Persian-language satellite television channel, by posting a shared poster on their social media platforms, calling for a boycott of the network.
Iranian filmmakers show solidarity with victims of Zionist attack in Tehran

TEHRAN- In a heartfelt gesture, members of the Iranian House of Cinema Board and a group of filmmakers visited the victims of the recent brutal attack by the Zionist regime in Tehran.
New animated series celebrates Iranian heroes for young audiences

TEHRAN- The Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran, with the aim of familiarizing children and adolescents with the national heroes of Iran, is producing "Stories of Our Land Iran" in a visual format, narrating the epic tales of these champions, which will be published across various visual and social media platforms.

Economy

Fuel supply stable in country: NIORD

TEHRAN- National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced in a statement the stable and favorable situation of fuel supply in the country and stated: “Fuel is being distributed in sufficient and appropriate quantities and congestion at stations has been significantly reduced.”
Complete coordination made in rail, road transportation: minister

TEHRAN- Iranian Minister of Transport and Urban Development, in a meeting with the general directors of transport and urban development sectors, discussed establishing complete coordination and maximum cooperation, especially in the transport of goods and passengers in the rail and road sectors.
No problem in supply, distribution of basic goods

TEHRAN- The deputy agriculture minister for planning and economic affairs said that there are no problems in the supply and distribution of basic items needed by the people.

Society

UN experts: Israeli attacks on Iran ‘deliberate undermining of peace initiatives’

TEHRAN – UN experts, in a meeting in Geneva on Friday, unequivocally condemned recent Israeli military attacks against Iran, saying “the timing of the strikes — coinciding with ongoing diplomatic efforts in Muscat aimed at reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) — raises serious concerns about the deliberate undermining of peace initiatives.”
Science minister writes letter to UNESCO chief over assassination of Iranian scientists

TEHRAN –Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf has written a letter to Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay, condemning the killing of Iranian scientists in Zionist regime’s terrorist attacks.
‘Martyred scientists employed science for peaceful purposes’

TEHRAN –Following the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists during the Israeli attacks, the deputy science minister elaborated on major activities of the scientists, highlighting that they worked toward scientific and sustainable development, as well as peaceful technologies.

Tourism

No damage to archaeological sites in Israel, antiquities authority says

TEHRAN - No archaeological site or artifacts in Israel have so far been damaged by Iranian missile strikes, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
Israeli airstrikes near Taq-e Bostan threaten Iran’s ancient heritage

TEHRAN - Over the past two days (Saturday and Sunday), multiple Israeli missile strikes targeted areas within three kilometers of Taq-e Bostan, one of Iran’s most significant Sasanian-era archaeological complexes near Kermanshah.
Shams Tabrizi mausoleum gets major boost with new funding

KHOY, West Azarbaijan province – The Iranian government has allocated 30 trillion rials (approximately $375,000) to advance the long-delayed construction of the mausoleum of Shams Tabrizi, the famed Sufi mystic and spiritual mentor of the celebrated Persian poet Rumi.

International

Lebanon and the US-led Israeli war against Iran

BEIRUT—Analysts are examining the extent to which Lebanon will be affected by the repercussions of the U.S.-led Israeli aggression against Iran, particularly the possibility of Hezbollah’s involvement in the battle and its consequences.
Israeli infantry caught in ambush

TEHRAN – Two occupation vehicles have been destroyed in the Gaza Strip, resulting in casualties.
China condemns Israel's 'military adventurism' against Iran; U.S. calls strikes 'excellent'

BEIJING - In a powerful demonstration of diverging global perspectives, China has strongly condemned Israel’s recent unprovoked strikes against Iran, labeling them as military adventurism. The condemnation comes as the United States openly praised the attacks, with President Donald Trump calling the airstrikes “excellent,” further fueling tensions in the already volatile West Asia (Middle East)