Tehran Times

Qalibaf answers ten key questions on Iran–US talks in Islamabad

TEHRAN – In a televised interview, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who headed Iran’s negotiating delegation in Islamabad, addressed ten key questions regarding the talks with the United States and other topics.
Iran stands firm as Situation Room reviews options

TEHRAN - Iran’s mistrust of the United States has deepened as Washington faces accusations of undermining the fragile two‑week ceasefire reached on April 8. From Tehran’s perspective, the United States is once again demonstrating that it cannot be trusted to honor agreements or respect regional sovereignty.
By Dr. Saied Reza Ameli

Courageous faith versus cowardly blasphemy

“I’m not afraid of the Trump administration or of speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel, which is what the Church works for.” His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, April 13, 2026, en route to Algiers
By Wesam Bahrani

“Direct talks with Israel: An insult to Lebanon”

TEHRAN – Hezbollah has warned it will respond to any violation of the ceasefire by the Zionist regime of Israel.
Leader: Islamic Revolution ended a period of “imposed weakness” on military

TEHRAN – Iran’s Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, in his message on the occasion of Army Day, described the 1979 Islamic Revolution as a historic turning point that ended an era of "imposed weakness" on the military.

Politics

Iran: The rising global power

LONDON - The escalating and reckless threat to annihilate a civilization as historic as Persia’s openly acknowledges that Donald Trump has utterly failed to achieve his objectives, despite employing every means at his disposal.
Iran reject EU's stance on Strait of Hormuz as 'hypocritical'

TEHRAN- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the European Union of "chronic hypocrisy" on international law, following remarks by the EU's top diplomat demanding unconditional access through the Strait of Hormuz.
NYC mayor: $500 million spent daily on crimes against people of Iran, Lebanon

TEHRAN- The mayor of New York has criticized the US administration for spending $500 million a day on killing the people of Iran and Lebanon.

Iran aim LA Paralympic quotas in China, Rezaei says

TEHRAN – Hadi Rezaei, head of Iran’s national sitting volleyball teams, has outlined the squad’s objectives for the upcoming World Championships in China. The men’s team will be laser-focused on securing qualification spots for the Los Angeles Paralympics, while the women’s team aim for a top-8 ranking at the event.
Iran beach handball gear up for powerful start in Sanya

TEHRAN - The Iranian national beach handball team are set to make their debut in the Asian Beach Games with a thrilling encounter against the Philippines.
Giti Pasand crowned champions of Iran futsal league

TEHRAN - In a thrilling finale to the Iranian Futsal Premier League on Sunday, Giti Pasand Isfahan secured the championship title after defeating Palayesh Shazand with an emphatic 4–0 victory.

Nationwide theatrical event honors martyred Minab students on Girls’ Day

TEHRAN- Marking National Girls’ Day, the nationwide theatrical event "In Memory of the Celebration of Angels,” as a part of the "To Which Sin?" initiative, was staged across Iran on Sunday to honor the memory of the martyred students of Minab.
Labkhand Theater Complex screening “Godfather” trilogy

TEHRAN – Labkhand Theater Complex in Tehran is screening the “Godfather” trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola during three consecutive nights.
Uzbek professor Sadri Sadiev receives membership in Academy of Persian Language and Literature

TEHRAN – The certificate of permanent membership in the Academy of Persian Language and Literature was presented to Sadri Sadiev, professor of Persian language at Samarkand State University, by Hassan Safarkhani, Iran’s cultural attaché and the representative of the Saadi Foundation in Uzbekistan.

Global ripple effects of Strait of Hormuz turmoil

TEHRAN- In recent weeks, the world has watched with growing concern as geopolitical tensions in the West Asia reach a boiling point.
Iran’s annual steel production increases 6%

TEHRAN- According to the statistics of the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA), steel production in Iran during the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20) has recorded a growth of over six percent.
Government, private sector determined to support market, production

TEHRAN- The Deputy Secretary of the Tehran Provincial Council for Dialogue between Government and the Private Sector has announced an examination of the challenges and crises caused by the war in the trade sector, aiming to expedite the processes of order registration and import of essential goods.

Makan: Lost at School

TEHRAN - Among the children massacred by a US missile attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, was a 7-year-old boy named Makan Nasiri.
Iranian, Iraqi officials highlight fostering sci-tech ties

TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Iraq’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, have underlined the need to boost scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.
Our priority is to introduce IRCS capabilities to intl. societies: IFRC official

TEHRAN – Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) undersecretary-general for national society development and operations coordination, has said that the IFRC has put the priority on showcasing the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s (IRCS) capabilities, specialized staff and professional volunteers to international societies.

ICOM voices support for Iran’s museums after wartime damage

TEHRAN — The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has announced its readiness to assist Iranian museums and cultural heritage sites damaged during the recent war with US and Israel, following a formal request from its national committee in Iran.
Iranian President orders urgent restoration of war-damaged heritage sites

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the immediate restoration of cultural and historical sites damaged in recent attacks and called for targeted support for tourism-related businesses, along with accelerated infrastructure development.
Expert urges balance between reconstruction and memory preservation in post-war cities

TEHRAN - Seyyed Ahmad Mohit-Tabatabai, the former president of Iran’s branch of the International Council of Museums, has said cities emerging from conflict should preserve elements of their historical memory while planning reconstruction, citing global examples from London to Hiroshima.

“Direct talks with Israel: An insult to Lebanon”

TEHRAN – Hezbollah has warned it will respond to any violation of the ceasefire by the Zionist regime of Israel.
Committing war crimes under the name of religion

TEHRAN – Donald Trump and his War Secretary Pete Hegseth are portraying themselves as Messiah in the war against Iran.
Israel’s canine unit of sexual torture

TEHRAN — The thin veneer that has long served as the psychological bedrock of Israeli forces has finally dissolved into a landscape of visceral, animalistic sadism.