Tehran Times

2025-07-11 22:33
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Ayatollah Khamenei personally commanded war room

Parliament Speaker reveals details of Iran's war management during 12-day fight with Israel

TEHRAN – In an interview addressing the recent Iran-Israel conflict, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf disclosed that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, played a pivotal role in orchestrating Iran's decisive strikes, which forced both Israel and Washington to seek a ceasefire after just 12 days of war.
- Fordow nuclear site ‘seriously damaged’, declares Araghchi

By Sahar Dadjoo

US move against UN Gaza investigator comes as a shock

TEHRAN - The United States' decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, has ignited a global outcry and intensified debates over international justice, the independence of UN mechanisms, and the limits of state power.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Is Geagea pushing his ministers to resign?

BEIRUT—Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea continues to prioritize the slogan of “disarming Hezbollah,” particularly following the diminished influence of U.S. envoys in Lebanon's political landscape.
Russia’s Lavrov denounces US strikes on Iran as brazen NPT violation

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov condemned recent U.S. military strikes against Iran during his address at the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, labeling the attacks a "violation of international law and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)."
US-backed Israeli aggression a gross violation of intl. law: Iran envoy to UN

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s U.S.-supported military offensive on Iran, describing it as a flagrant breach of international law and the UN Charter.
VP says Leader, public unity key to Iran’s resilience in 12-day war

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says the government’s rapid response, strategic planning, and the leadership of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei enabled the country to effectively manage the 12-day conflict with Israel.

Politics

Silence is complicity: Iran envoy to Denmark slams Israeli attacks on hospitals

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Denmark has condemned the Israeli military’s attacks on Iranian medical facilities, warning that the silence of the international medical community in the face of such assaults is not an act of neutrality but one of complicity.
Iran, Qatar affirm commitment to defense ties following 12-day war

TEHRAN – In a high-level exchange, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, held a phone conversation with Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, solidifying bilateral strategic coordination in the wake of the Israeli regime’s 12-day aggression against Iran.
Iran says no talks scheduled with US

TEHRAN – Iran has flatly denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that nuclear negotiations are back on the table.

Sports

Iranian skaters win golds at Milano 2025

TEHRAN - Iranian inline freestyle skaters Romina Salek and Amirmohammad Savari won two gold medals in the Speed Senior Women’s category at the Hero Battle Cup.
Iran beat Indonesia at 2025 Asian U16 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Indonesia 3-1 (21–25, 25–21, 25–19, 26–24) in the Asian Men’s U16 Volleyball Championship Thailand 2025 on Saturday.
Faghani picked to officiate Club World Cup final

TEHRAN - Alireza Faghani was picked to referee Sunday’s Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

Culture

New mural of Ayatollah Khamenei unveiled, celebrating resistance, patriotism

TEHRAN- The latest mural at Valiasr Square in central Tehran was unveiled on Thursday, illustrating the image of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, alongside the message "O shining love."
IAF to show Chris Marker’s “Description of a Struggle”

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the documentary “Description of a Struggle” directed by Chris Marker on Sunday.
What’s in Tehran art galleries

An exhibition of paintings by a large number of artists is currently on view in an exhibition at Dena Gallery. The exhibition titled “Homeland” will run until July 18 at the gallery that can be found at 4 Sussan Alley off Qarani St.

Economy

Govt. eyes 3,000 MW renewable energy capacity by Mar. 2026

TEHRAN – Iran's push to expand renewable energy capacity is gaining momentum, with Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi unveiling a new 100-megawatt renewable energy project and expressing hope that total installed capacity will exceed 3,000 megawatts by the end of the current Iranian year (March 2026).
Industry Ministry unveils production support package

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade has unveiled a production support package focused on sustaining industrial output, particularly for sectors affected by the recent war. Deputy Minister of Mining and Mineral Industries Vajiollah Jafari, said the package has been designed around two key pillars, with special assistance allocated to units damaged by the conflict, including access to foreign currency and financial resources.
IMIDRO sets $893m domestic production target for mining, mineral industries

TEHRAN – Iran’s state-owned mining development agency, IMIDRO, has announced a target of $893.2 million in foreign currency savings through domestic production in the mining and mineral industries during the current Iranian year ending March 2026.

Society

National social security week being marked

TEHRAN – Iran is observing the national social security week, registered on the national calendar month, from July 10 to 16 across the country with the theme ‘transformation and development along with social partners’.
Intl. Congress on Biotechnology slated for October

TEHRAN –The sixth international, and the 14th national congress on Biotechnology is scheduled to be convened in Tehran from October 22 to 24.
DOE elaborates on Iran’s initiatives in combating SDSs

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has outlined the measures taken by the country at the global level to address the sand and dust storms (SDSs) over the past few years.

Tourism

A journey beyond the misconceptions

TEHRAN - For those who dare to look beyond the headlines, Iran unveils a spectacular array of treasures. From the ancient ruins of Persepolis, once the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, to the winding alleyways and wind towers of Yazd, a UNESCO-listed desert city, the country is a living museum.
Tourism minister visits Great Wall of Gorgan in northern Iran

TEHRAN - Iran’s tourism minister, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, paid a visit to the Great Wall of Gorgan on Thursday, where he inaugurated construction on the site’s first official visitor information center, which is regarded as a key milestone toward the wall’s eventual nomination for UNESCO World Heritage status.
Reopening of museums planned in three stages, deputy minister

TEHRAN – Weeks after a halt in the 12-day Israeli-imposed war on Iran, Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi announced the development of a three-stage plan for the safe and gradual reopening of museums and historical sites.

International

US move against UN Gaza investigator comes as a shock

TEHRAN - The United States' decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, has ignited a global outcry and intensified debates over international justice, the independence of UN mechanisms, and the limits of state power.
Is Geagea pushing his ministers to resign?

BEIRUT—Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea continues to prioritize the slogan of “disarming Hezbollah,” particularly following the diminished influence of U.S. envoys in Lebanon's political landscape.
Exclusive: Expert says Israel would have been destroyed had it attacked Iran without Western backing

TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Dimitri Lascaris, a prominent Canadian lawyer, journalist, and human rights activist, offers a powerful critique of the recent Israeli and U.S. military strikes against Iran.

Parliament Speaker reveals details of Iran's war management during 12-day fight with Israel