Tehran Times

2026-03-04 00:19
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Why Iran is fighting like never before

TEHRAN – The United States’ problem, according to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, is not with the Islamic Republic, but with Iran itself. He articulated this view in one of the dozens of speeches he delivered throughout 2025, explaining the foundation of nearly five decades of U.S. hostility toward the nation.

By Soheila Zarfam

From the 12-Day war to now: A dramatically different Iranian response

TEHRAN – During the 12-day war waged by the U.S. and Israel against Iran last June, the Iranian Armed Forces had to enter their first war in over three decades.
Why Iran’s strikes in response to U.S.–Israeli aggression are lawful selfdefense

TEHRAN – Iran has invoked its right to self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter following large-scale joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on its territory, asserting that its response is firmly grounded in international law and the principles governing the use of force between states.
From Tehran to the UN: Iran’s Foreign Ministry leads diplomatic response to U.S.-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has worked tirelessly to defend the nation’s sovereignty, articulate Tehran’s diplomatic positions, and counter hostile public narratives and media propaganda in response to the coordinated military aggression by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic.
By staff writer

Minab tragedy recorded in history

TEHRAN - The Iranian people will remember the massacre of 168 elementary schoolgirls in the city of Minab forever. History will never forgive this horrible act. The scenes of this heinous crime are even more heartbreaking than those seen during the Gaza war.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Not a war on neighbours, but on hostile launchpads

Iran attacks bases, not nations

SOUTH LEBANON—In West Asia, under the U.S.–led hostile aggression against Iran, the illusion of “neutral ground” has totally collapsed.

Politics

War was decided before diplomacy concluded

When Oman’s Foreign Minister travelled to Washington after the Geneva talks, it was not protocol. It was intervention.
Iranian attacks will intensify in coming days: IRGC spokesman

TEHRAN – Iran will strike U.S. and Israeli assets in the region with greater intensity in the coming days, declared Major General Ali Mohammad Naeini, the spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), in a Tuesday interview with Iranian media.
Iran's Jewish community condemns US-Israeli aggression, demands retribution

TEHRAN — The religious leader of Iran's Jewish community issued a strong condemnation of the recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on his country, calling the action a betrayal of trust and demanding that the two regimes be held accountable for their criminal behavior.

Sports

Iran likely to withdraw from 2026 FIFA World Cup

TEHRAN – FIFA will "monitor developments" in Iran following the outbreak of military action by the United States -- the co-hosts of this summer's men's World Cup -- against Iran, who have qualified for the tournament and is due to play their group games in the U.S.
Iran, South Korea to lock horns at AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

TEHRAN - The respective head coaches of Korea Republic and Iran expressed confidence in their tournament preparations ahead of their opening AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 clash at the Gold Coast Stadium on Monday, which will represent the first-ever meeting between the pair.
Iranian women carry the hopes of a generation

TEHRAN - As the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup unfolds in Australia from March 1–21, few stories are as inspiring and hard-earned as that of Iran’s women’s national football team. For only the second time in its history, Iran have qualified for this premier continental tournament, a milestone that reflects both sporting progress and social resilience.

Culture

TEHRAN – Brazilian political cartoonist Carlos Latuff has created a work regarding the Leader of the

TEHRAN – Brazilian political cartoonist Carlos Latuff has created a work regarding the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was martyred during U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that targeted his office in central Tehran on Saturday.
Karen Homayounfar composes war music for “True Promise 4”

TEHRAN- Renowned composer Karen Homayounfar simultaneously with the start of Operation “True Promise 4”, has created three military march pieces.
Books, poetry, culture of resistance: cultural legacy of Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN- On February 28, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, was martyred in a coordinated attack by Israel and the United States that struck his office in central Tehran. His martyrdom has sent shockwaves through the country and across the Muslim world.

Economy

Essential goods sufficiently secured

TEHRAN- The head of the Iran Chamber of Guilds stated that essential goods have been secured in the quantity needed by the country and there are no shortages, saying the situation regarding essential goods in the provinces is being monitored daily.
Key decisions made to expedite clearance of goods from customs

TEHRAN- Three important decisions have been made: "a one-month extension for expired registration orders related to agricultural goods," "exemption of all imported goods from the rule requiring the registration order date to precede the unloading date," and "percentage-based clearance of goods."
Loading, unloading operations continuously underway at all ports of country

TEHRAN- The Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) announced that cargo unloading and loading operations are ongoing without a moment's pause at all ports across the country, including Shahid Rajaee Port and Imam Khomeini Port, and there is no problem regarding the unloading and loading of essential goods.

Society

Jungle main source of livelihood for local communities

TEHRAN – According to the most recent reports of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the World Bank, jungles account for over 80 per cent of the livelihood for local communities worldwide.
World Peace Council, BRICS condemn U.S.-Israeli assaults against Iran

TEHRAN – The World Peace Council (WPC), and BRICS Civil Society Council have issued ‎statements denouncing the United States-Israeli attacks on Iran started since Saturday morning.
WHO official: Health is Not A Target

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in reaction to the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Gandi hospital in Tehran has said that according to international humanitarian law health is not a target.

Tourism

Historical objects of Isfahan, Kashan transferred to secure storages

TEHRAN--In a preventive measure to preserve the historical objects against any possible danger during the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, a collection of valuable objects from historical monuments of Isfahan and Kashan has been transferred to secure storages, said deputy head of Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department.
Study sheds new light on UNESCO-listed Khorramabad Valley Prehistoric Sites

TEHRAN – A new scientific article on the Chalcolithic and Bronze Age periods in the Khorramabad Valley has been published in the latest issue of the journal of the National Museum of Iran, the head of Lorestan’s Cultural Heritage Department said on Friday.
National eco-lodge training workshops launched

TEHRAN – National training workshops for eco-lodge operators have begun across Iran, the head of the Iranian association for eco-lodge operators said on Saturday.

International

Ayatollah Khamenei and Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah: A shared wisdom and covenant for resistance

SOUTH LEBANON — The visionary relationship that united the martyred leaders Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Ali Khamenei was not merely organizational or political; it was a profound bond of vision, faith, and shared historical purpose.
Global figures denounce U.S.–Israeli killing of Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN - Many world and regional leaders, political figures, and activists have strongly condemned the joint U.S.–Israeli strikes that led to the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. They denounced Washington and Tel Aviv for a blatant act of aggression that flagrantly violated international norms and pushed the region toward a dangerous confrontation.
Worldwide protests condemn U.S. and Israel after martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN - Global resentment against the United States and Israel is reaching a boiling point following the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. From the streets to social media, raw grief has erupted into searing anger toward Washington and Tel Aviv, with many condemning the strikes on his office in central Tehran on Saturday as an unforgivable act and warning of lasting consequences.

Iran attacks bases, not nations