Tehran Times

2026-04-11 00:09
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s message on 40th day of late Leader’s martyrdom:

We will definitely take the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new phase

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei hailed the Iranian people’s “clear victory” in the war launched by the United States and Israel on February 28.
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Islamabad talks: Iran draws red lines, ball in US court

TEHRAN – Iran and the United States are set to hold negotiations on Saturday in Islamabad following a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. The truce came after 40 days of unlawful and unprovoked US–Israeli aggression against Iran that began on February 28.
IRGC rejects allegations of attacks on Persian Gulf states during ceasefire

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has categorically denied any missile or drone strikes against countries along the Persian Gulf littoral during the ongoing ceasefire between Iran and the United States, dismissing the reports as a ploy by hostile actors.
Iranians mark 40th day since martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

TEHRAN – Iranians from all walks of life held solemn ceremonies on Thursday to mark the 40th day since the martyrdom of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Minab installation commemorates martyred students

TEHRAN- To honor the memories of the young students martyred in the recent tragedy and mark the 40th day of their martyrdom, a conceptual art installation featuring 2,000 red butterflies and symbolic crimson pages has been unveiled at the ruins of Minab’s Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School.
Iran’s Leader: Kharrazi’s martyrdom a shameful testament to US-Zionist arrogance

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has offered condolences on the martyrdom of Dr. Kamal Kharrazi, the former foreign minister and head of the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations.

Politics

Former FM Kamal Kharrazi martyred in US-Israeli attacks

TEHRAN- Kamal Kharrazi, the head of the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, who had previously been injured in a terrorist attack by the US and Israeli enemy, was martyred late on Thursday.
Pezeshkian and Erdogan discuss US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey discussed the escalating situation following military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, exploring potential pathways to achieve a definitive end to the war.
40 days after Leader’s martyrdom: A powerful symbol of national unity in Iran

TEHRAN – The late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who consistently emphasized national unity and viewed division as a deep wound to Iran’s long-standing identity, has now—through his martyrdom—become a central symbol of empathy and solidarity for all Iranians. He sacrificed his life to preserve the integrity of Iran.

Sports

Team Iran arrive in Sanya for Asian Beach Games

TEHRAN - After a lengthy journey, Iran’s athletic delegation has officially landed in Sanya, China, the host city for the upcoming Asian Beach Games.
Iran’s Benyamin Faraji secures spot in 2026 Youth Olympic Games

TEHRAN - The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has officially announced that Iran’s rising star, Benyamin Faraji, has earned qualification for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
FIFA confirms Iran’s 2026 World Cup matches will go ahead in the U.S.

TEHRAN - FIFA has put an end to speculation surrounding Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming that Team Melli’s matches will take place in the United States as originally scheduled. The proposal to relocate Iran’s fixtures to Mexico has been rejected.

Culture

Minab installation commemorates martyred students

TEHRAN- To honor the memories of the young students martyred in the recent tragedy and mark the 40th day of their martyrdom, a conceptual art installation featuring 2,000 red butterflies and symbolic crimson pages has been unveiled at the ruins of Minab’s Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School.
International artists, cultural figures acknowledge Iran’s victory against US, Israel

TEHRAN – After announcing the acceptance of Iran’s conditions by the US President Donald Trump and the announcement of a ceasefire on April 8, which marked a definite failure of the US and Israel in the war against Iran, several international artists and cultural figures have reacted on social media.
Farhadi’s “Parallel Tales” to premiere at 79th Cannes Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Cannes Film Festival has announced the auteur-driven competition lineup fort its 79th edition including the new film by the celebrated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi.

Economy

Economic consequences of US-Israeli attack on Iran & ensuing war on global price stability

TEHRAN- The prospect of a coordinated US-Israeli military attack on Iran, followed by a full-scale regional war, is not merely a geopolitical crisis—it is a looming economic catastrophe.
‘Strait of Hormuz to determine future of global economy’

TEHRAN- An economic expert, stating that the Strait of Hormuz will determine the future of the global economy, said: Given the $40 trillion debt of the US federal government and Russia's decision to sell oil in yuan, not only will America's position in global trade weaken, but it will also further cement China's role in the global economy.
Government pursuing a plan to compensate industrial, production units damaged in war

TEHRAN- The head of the Iran Chamber of Industries and Mines stated that issues related to paying facilities, compensating damages, and supporting industrial units are on the government's serious agenda.

Society

International community is not indifferent to Minab tragedy: UN envoy

TEHRAN – Jean Arnault, the UN special envoy, has said the international community has not remained indifferent to the Minab school tragedy that occurred by the US and the Zionist regime of Israel, saying that the genocide will be recorded in history.
Red Crescent, National Committee for Humanitarian Law condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure

TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the National Committee for Humanitarian Law (NCHL) have condemned the US-Israeli attacks on the country’s civilian infrastructure.
Education for foreign university students to continue despite war losses

TEHRAN - The Ministry of Science has announced that educational programs for foreign university students present in the country will continue despite the unfavorable conditions caused by the imposed war.

Tourism

Scholars condemn damage to Iran’s cultural heritage

TEHRAN - A group of international researchers and heritage specialists has condemned the damage inflicted on Iran’s cultural heritage during the recent US-Israeli military strikes, warning that the destruction threatens not only historical sites but also global scientific research and collective human memory.
Minister inspects damage at Sa’dabad palace complex after air strikes

TEHRAN - Iran’s minister of cultural heritage visited the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran on Thursday to weigh damage caused by recent air strikes.
Extent of damage to Isfahan’s historic sites unclear, UNESCO academic says

Isfahan - A senior Iranian academic affiliated with UNESCO said it is not yet possible to provide an accurate assessment of damage to historic monuments in Isfahan following recent air strikes, citing the need for detailed studies once conditions stabilize.

International

Hezbollah strikes Zionist regime after Lebanon massacre

TEHRAN – Hezbollah has intensified its attacks on the Zionist regime, launching non-stop rocket barrages and long-range missiles.
Why the war on Iran will dictate the next era in American politics

TEHRAN — The fragile two-week ceasefire that took effect around April 8, decidedly not a victory for Washington or Tel Aviv, has forced Iran’s adversaries to confront the limits of their military pressure and the internal rivalries that both fuel the war and are now being reshaped by its possible fallout.
The art of American capitulation

TEHRAN — The announced two-week conditional ceasefire between Iran and the United States on April 8 stands as one of the most telling reversals in recent geopolitical history.