Tehran Times

2025-06-20 08:16
Iran hits Be'er Sheva after launching only one missile

TEHRAN- Iran managed to destroy a target south of the occupied territories after it launched only one missile, and Israel's air defence systems failed to intercept it, according to footage as well as reports by Hebrew media.
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Zarif rallies public for national unity, condemns X restrictions, reaffirms Iran’s defensive posture

TEHRAN - Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for national unity amid heightened tensions in the region, while also criticizing social media platform X for restricting his account, and reaffirming Iran’s historical commitment to defensive, not offensive military postures.
Another Tehran hospital hit in Israeli attack, Health Ministry spokesman says

TEHRAN— Another hospital in Tehran was struck by a rocket at approximately 12:45 a.m. local time on June 19, according to Hossein Kermanpour, a spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Health.
Iran calls on UN to enforce resolution 487 following Israeli strike on Arak reactor

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrike on Iran’s Arak Heavy Water Reactor, calling on the United Nations Security Council to uphold international law.
Iran has the right to advance its peaceful nuclear program: Hezbollah chief

TEHRAN- Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary-General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, declared that U.S. and Israeli pressure campaigns against Iran are based on “baseless pretexts,” stressing that Iran has the legitimate right to pursue its peaceful nuclear program under international law.
Iran nuclear chief: We will pursue legal action against Grossi for 'inaction' after Israeli strikes

TEHRAN – In a strongly worded statement, Iran’s top nuclear official held IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi responsible for 'inaction' regarding the Israeli regime's recent attacks on the country.

Politics

How Western media is helping Israel engineer consensus to act against Iran

In the wake of Iran’s missile response on Israeli military centers, a wave of media and diplomatic reactions has started in the West and Israel seeking to pave the way for intensifying strikes and engineering a global consensus against Tehran through resorting to playing blame game and highlighting civilian casualties.
National unity Is Iran’s path to victory amid U.S. tensions: Leader's aide

TEHRAN - Ali Larijani, advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has emphasized that national unity will be crucial for Iran’s success in the face of external pressures.
Iranian Armed Forces had the upper hand from the very start: parliament speaker

TEHRAN - In an interview on Thursday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf declared that Iran’s armed forces swiftly gained control during the recent conflict with the Israeli regime.

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 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.
Iran lose to U.S. at 2025 World Aquatics U20 Water Polo

TEHRAN – Iran lost to the U.S. 23-5 at the 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships on Wednesday.

Culture

Art officials condole martyrdom of Iranian visual artists

TEHRAN – Deputy for Artistic Affairs at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Nadereh Rezai and General Director of Visual Arts at the Culture Ministry Aydin Mahdizadeh Tehrani have expressed condolence on the martyrdom of two Iranian visual artists following the Zionist regime’s aggressive assault on Iran.
ICRO director: religious leaders take action to address Zionist’s atrocities

TEHRAN - Director of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) Mohammad-Mehdi Imanipur, in a message to the religious authorities and thinkers of various faiths, highlighted the important duty of believers to take action and address the atrocities of the Zionist regime.
Legendary Iranian character “Arash the Archer” depicted on new mural in Tehran

TEHRAN – A new mural at Vanak Square in Tehran was unveiled on Tuesday, depicting the legendary Iranian character “Arash the Archer” (Arash-e Kamangir in Persian) ready to shoot his arrow, with missiles launched in the background, and a verse about Iran.

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

Global protests against Israeli aggression on Iran still raging

TEHRAN – People around the world took to the streets over the past days to denounce the Israeli attacks on Iran.
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)