Tehran Times

2025-07-25 19:29
Leader: Iran's military and scientific moves to advance faster than ever

Ayatollah Khamenei issues message on the 40th day since military commanders and nuclear scientists were assassinated

TEHRAN – In a message marking the 40th day since the martyrdom of Iran’s top military commanders and nuclear scientists in unprovoked strikes by the Zionist Israeli regime, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei affirmed that both the country’s military and scientific advancements will now move forward with renewed speed and determination.
- Leader vows 'severe punishment' after Israeli attacks kill commanders, scientists
- ‘Martyred scientists employed science for peaceful purposes’

Six dead, 22 injured in terrorist attack in southeast Iran

TEHRAN – At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, armed militants affiliated with the Jaish al-Adel (Soldiers of God) terrorist group launched an attack on the Justice Department in Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Balouchestan province. The assault left six people dead and 22 others wounded.
Substantive progress in ‘serious, frank, and detailed’ talks with E3: Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says Iran and the E3 (Britain, France, and Germany) held “serious, frank, and detailed” talks in Istanbul on Friday, exchanging specific proposals on sanctions relief, the nuclear file, and the controversial snapback mechanism.
By Shahrokh Saei

France’s recognition of Palestine: A historic shift or hollow gesture?

TEHRAN — In a bold and historic move, President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine, signaling a significant shift in the country’s foreign policy and its stance on Israel’s war on Gaza.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanon in the aftermath of Thomas Barrack’s visit

BEIRUT — Whenever he visits Lebanon, US envoy Thomas Barrack tries to expand the scope of his meetings with ministers and MPs, inciting them against Hezbollah.
By Wesam Bahrani

West Bank annexation push intensifies

TEHRAN – In a another yet troubling move and amid the ongoing Gaza genocide, the Israeli regime’s Knesset has overwhelmingly approved a motion of declaration to annex the occupied West Bank, signaling a renewed commitment to a colonialist and expansionist agenda.

Politics

Iran reclaims its nuclear program as an act of sovereignty and self-determination

MADRID – The recent interview of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian with Al Jazeera sheds light on how Iran perceives and defends its nuclear program amidst a turbulent regional landscape and constant international pressure.
Israel failed to sustain war even with Western support: Iranian commander

TEHRAN - The Spokesperson for Iran’s Armed Forces, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, said on Thursday that Israel was compelled to retreat by the ninth day of the recent conflict, declaring that the regime’s military and intelligence infrastructure had been “reduced to rubble” under Iranian strikes.
Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh join Iran’s call to break Gaza siege amid ‘death phase’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan held an urgent phone call on Friday addressing the Israeli regime’s escalating war crimes in Palestine.

Sports

Hamed Haddadi changed Iranian basketball forever: FIBA

In the landscape of Asian basketball greats, few loom as large as Hamed Haddadi, the 218cm/7'2" colossus who reshaped the FIBA Asia Cup across more than a decade of dominance.
Iran’s handball girls meet expectations in Asia

TEHRAN - In a dramatic finish at the 2025 Asian Women’s Youth Handball Championship, Iran’s youth team clinched fifth place after defeating Chinese Taipei 34-33 in a tense penalty shootout. The regular time had ended in a thrilling 30-30 draw, making the final moments a test of nerve and precision.
Iran sweep Tunisia in 2025 Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran swept past Tunisia in straight sets (25-20, 25-15, 25-20) in 2025 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship on Saturday.

Culture

Vahdat Hall to host commemorative event, celebrating Iran’s resilience

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Vahdat Hall will be hosting a literary and artistic event on Sunday to commemorate the martyrs of the Israeli regime's 12-day war against Iranian soil and to honor the heroic saga of the Operation True Promise 3.
22nd Venice Days to show Iranian film “Inside Amir”

TEHRAN – The Venice Film Festival’s independent sidebar Venice Days has unveiled the line-up for its 22nd edition, which will take place from August 27 to September 6, with a film from Iran.
IAF cinematheque to show documentary on photojournalist Donald McCullin

TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the 2012 feature-length documentary film “McCullin,” about the life and work of renowned British photojournalist Donald McCullin, directed by David Morris and Jacqui Morris, on Sunday.

Economy

Iran posts largest oil revenue gain among OPEC members in 2024

TEHRAN — Iran’s oil revenues surpassed $46 billion in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of over $5.6 billion, or 14 percent, according to the latest data from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Petchem products worth over $4.6b exported in Q1

TEHRAN- Iran exported petrochemical products valued at $4.684 billion during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
67 urban wastewater projects to be launched by end of current administration

TEHRAN — Iran plans to bring 67 urban wastewater projects online by the end of the 14th administration, as part of efforts to expand the country's sewage infrastructure, the head of the National Water and Wastewater Engineering Company said.

Society

Iran elected as vice-chair of Ramsar Convention on Wetlands meeting

TEHRAN – The new Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands has elected Iran as the Vice-Chair for the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which is taking place from July 23 to 31 July in Victoria Falls City, Zimbabwe.
Over 214,000 births registered in three months

TEHRAN – A total of 214,223 births were registered in the country in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year that started in March 2025, the Civil Registration Organization has announced.
Iranian students garner silver medals at IPhO 2025

TEHRAN – Five Iranian students secured silver medals at the 55th International Physics Olympiad, ranking 11th globally.

Tourism

Iranian paleontologist unveils world’s first fossilized bird mating dance in Miocene strata

TEHRAN - In a groundbreaking paleontological discovery, Iranian scientist Dr. Nasrollah Abbassi, researcher at the University of Zanjan, has uncovered the world’s first fossilized evidence of an ancient bird mating ritual—captured in stunning detail in the Miocene Upper Red Formation of northwestern Iran.
Flydubai is to resume international flights at Bushehr airport

TEHRAN - Flydubai airline will resume international flights to and from Bushehr airport starting Saturday, the airport’s director announced on Thursday.
Japan reduces travel warning to Iran

TEHRAN – Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reduced its travel warning to Iran to Level 3 from a previously-declared Level 4.

International

France’s recognition of Palestine: A historic shift or hollow gesture?

TEHRAN — In a bold and historic move, President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognize the State of Palestine, signaling a significant shift in the country’s foreign policy and its stance on Israel’s war on Gaza.
Lebanon in the aftermath of Thomas Barrack’s visit

BEIRUT — Whenever he visits Lebanon, US envoy Thomas Barrack tries to expand the scope of his meetings with ministers and MPs, inciting them against Hezbollah.
West Bank annexation push intensifies

TEHRAN – In a another yet troubling move and amid the ongoing Gaza genocide, the Israeli regime’s Knesset has overwhelmingly approved a motion of declaration to annex the occupied West Bank, signaling a renewed commitment to a colonialist and expansionist agenda.

Ayatollah Khamenei issues message on the 40th day since military commanders and nuclear scientists were assassinated