Tehran Times

2026-03-14 01:38
By Soheila Zarfam

Bombed, but standing

Millions of Iranians flood the streets for Quds Day under US-Israeli bombardment, declaring they will not yield

TEHRAN – She was a middle-aged woman residing in Tehran. For the past two weeks, she had been taking part in every demonstration held in the capital. On Friday, attending the mass rallies marking the international Quds Day was a no-brainer, one of the individuals accompanying her told an Iranian reporter, as she lay on the ground in her blood.

By Shahrokh Saei

Trump administration in disarray: How Washington miscalculated Iran's resolve

TEHRAN — The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is struggling to control the message around its rapidly escalating war with Iran, offering mixed and often contradictory statements as the conflict widens. What began as a show of force has quickly turned into a crisis with global consequences, revealing confusion inside the U.S. and raising serious questions about the goals, planning, and direction of the operation.
US-Israeli assault on Iran signals failure of Washington’s regional designs: Palestinian diplomat

Dr. Ribhi Halloum says aggression violates international law and risks wider regional instability

TEHRAN — Since the joint military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, the region has plunged into one of its most dangerous crises in decades, with escalating missile exchanges, regional spillover, and mounting civilian casualties. The attacks triggered a wider confrontation that has shaken global energy markets and intensified geopolitical tensions across West Asia.
By Garsha Vazirian

America's economy, industrial base weren't built for this war; Iran made sure of it

TEHRAN — The numbers that landed on Capitol Hill confessed strategic bankruptcy. Pentagon officials told lawmakers on March 10 that the first six days of war against Iran had consumed $11.3 billion in munitions alone.
War threatens fragile ecosystems of Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman, official warns

TEHRAN – Escalating fallouts of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli imposed war on Iran is posing a severe threat to the fragile marine ecosystems of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, an official with the Department of Environment has said.
By Seyed Hamid Hosseini, Mehdi Hasanvand, and Reza Mokhtar

Iran’s long-range blows against US are economic, not military

TEHRAN - In many wars, the first reactions appear on the battlefield. The deeper consequences, however, tend to surface in markets, supply chains and the strategic calculations of governments. The recent confrontation between Iran on one side and the United States and Israel on the other was initially portrayed as a rapid and limited military clash. Yet growing signs suggest that the crisis could evolve into a far more consequential test — not only for the global economy, but for the stability of the international order itself.

Politics

US aircraft losses mount as Washington struggles to contain narrative amid expanding Iran conflict

TEHRAN — The United States appears to be concealing the scale of its military losses as its joint campaign with Israel against Iran enters its third week, with a series of aircraft incidents and rising casualties challenging Washington’s efforts to project control.
Trump and his advisors misjudged Iran’s retaliation to war: NY Times

In a commentary on Tuesday, the New York Times said in the lead-up to the surprise U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, President Donald Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern. The Times also said “the search for pathways out of the war has gained urgency since the weekend.”
Banking giants Citi, StanChart and HSBC scale back Mideast operations amid rising tensions

TEHRAN- The geopolitical landscape in the Middle East has entered a volatile new phase, prompting several of the world’s most influential financial institutions to take drastic precautionary measures, Washington Morning reported.

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

Prominent Iranian vocalist Alireza Ghorbani condemns martyrdom of Minab students

TEHRAN- Alireza Ghorbani, a celebrated figure in Iranian traditional music, has added his voice to the chorus of grief and outrage following the tragic martyrdom of schoolchildren in the southern city of Minab, expressing sorrow over the innocent lives lost during the recent war.
"To Which Sin?" art collection honors martyred Iranian children

TEHRAN – In response to the recent aggression against Iranian soil and the martyrdom of several children and teenagers, a multilingual art collection titled “To Which Sin?" (Be Kodamin Gonah?) has been released in Persian, Arabic, and English.
Cama Gallery damaged in U.S.-Israeli attacks to Tehran

TEHRAN – Cama Gallery in Tehran has been damaged in the attacks by the U.S. and the Zionist regime.

Economy

Iranian ports working round the clock to secure supply chains

TEHRAN- In a decisive show of operational strength, Iran’s ports are running at full capacity to ensure the uninterrupted flow of essential goods into the country.
Supply chain activity, essential goods distribution uninterrupted

TEHRAN- The spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade announced the uninterrupted activity of the supply chain and distribution of livelihood and essential goods for the people, stating that from small retailers to large stores, everyone is active in serving the public.
Iran's daily oil production increases by 34,000 barrels in Feb.: OPEC

TEHRAN- The daily oil production of OPEC member countries, according to the latest report from the organization, increased by 164,000 barrels in February, reaching 28.630 million barrels per day. Iran's share of this increase was 34,000 barrels, which, after Venezuela, represents the highest production growth among member countries.

Society

Bombed Iranian girls school had yearslong online presence, raising questions over U.S. targeting

TEHRAN - An Iranian girls school that was hit by a missile attack on the first day of the war had maintained a yearslong online presence showing students and school activities, raising questions about how the United States vets strike locations, a Reuters investigation found.
War threatens fragile ecosystems of Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman, official warns

TEHRAN – Escalating fallouts of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli imposed war on Iran is posing a severe threat to the fragile marine ecosystems of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, an official with the Department of Environment has said.
Some 700 Iranian scientists urge conscious people worldwide to fight US.-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – Some 700 Iranian scientists and Olympiad medal winners have issued a statement, urging all conscious people around the world to stand and fight the U.S.-Israeli aggression.

Tourism

Airstrikes damage 17th-century mosque in Isfahan

TEHRAN – Recent airstrikes on the Iranian city of Isfahan have damaged the historic Imam Mosque, also known as Masjed Jameh Abbasi, according to a provincial heritage official.
Science minister writes to UNESCO chief denouncing humanitarian law violations in attacks

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology has urged UNESCO to strongly condemn recent attacks by the United States and Israel against Iranian territory, citing violations of international humanitarian law and UNESCO-protected sites.
Qazvin’s mirror and glass production unit damaged by U.S.-Israeli attacks

TEHRAN- Following U.S.-Israeli attacks, a mirror and glass production unit faced heavy damages in Qazvin province, said a cultural heritage official.

International

America's economy, industrial base weren't built for this war; Iran made sure of it

TEHRAN — The numbers that landed on Capitol Hill confessed strategic bankruptcy. Pentagon officials told lawmakers on March 10 that the first six days of war against Iran had consumed $11.3 billion in munitions alone.
Iraqi anger boils over ‘cowardly’ American attacks

TEHRAN – More than two dozen killed in the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on positions of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMS) in a “blatant violation’ of sovereignty”.
Iran’s long-range blows against US are economic, not military

TEHRAN - In many wars, the first reactions appear on the battlefield. The deeper consequences, however, tend to surface in markets, supply chains and the strategic calculations of governments. The recent confrontation between Iran on one side and the United States and Israel on the other was initially portrayed as a rapid and limited military clash. Yet growing signs suggest that the crisis could evolve into a far more consequential test — not only for the global economy, but for the stability of the international order itself.