Tehran Times

2025-06-17 22:29
'Evacuate Tel Aviv and Haifa or face consequences!'

Iran Armed Forces say initial strikes were warnings, promise imminent military response

TEHRAN - The Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff has issued a warning to Israeli settlers to evacuate Tel Aviv and Haifa, saying that recent retaliatory operations against Israeli targets were meant as deterrent warnings, and that a more forceful and punitive military response is imminent.
- Iran vows more surprises following successful stealth missile strike against Israel

President Pezeshkian condemns Israeli strike on IRIB as 'blatant act of barbarism'

TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s recent attack on the headquarters of Iran’s IRIB News Channel, calling it a flagrant violation of international law and a stark example of unrestrained brutality.
Israeli media says 10 missiles launched in latest round of Iranian missile strike

TEHRAN – Following Iran’s latest missile barrage on Tuesday, air raid sirens were activated in more than 100 locations across the occupied Palestinian territories, according to a report by Al Araby TV.
Retired Israeli general warns of potential catastrophic consequences if Iran's plans succeed

TEHRAN - Retired General Yitzhak Brik, former senior officer in the Israeli military, issued a stark warning on the dangers Israel faces if Iran’s strategic objectives come to fruition.
IRGC strikes hit Aman, Mossad headquarters in Israel

TEHRAN - Missiles launched by Iran have struck various locations across the occupied Palestinian territories, with footage showing the Aman logistics center—part of the Israeli military intelligence complex in Glilot—still burning following the attack.
28 terrorists affiliated with Zionist regime arrested

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, the Law Enforcement Command in cooperation with the Ministry of Intelligence has managed to identify and arrest 28 agents linked to the Zionist regime.

Politics

Iran urges global action in call with Poland over Israeli strikes

TEHRAN – In a phone conversation with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned Israel’s recent military attack on Iran, calling it a blatant violation of international law and a serious threat to global peace and security.
Iranian business development expert killed in Israeli strike on Tehran

TEHRAN – Sarvenaz Vaezzadeh, a business development specialist at Adway, a subsidiary of the Yektanet Group, was tragically killed on one of the darkest days for her colleagues and loved ones.
Washington assessments show no active Iranian weapons program, CNN reports

TEHRAN - A recent CNN report has revealed that U.S. intelligence agencies do not support Israel’s claims that Iran is racing toward the development of nuclear weapons—claims that were cited by Israeli officials as justification for recent military attacks against Iranian targets.

Sports

Iran Volleyball aim for resurgence in VNL Week 2

TEHRAN - The Iranian National Team arrive in Belgrade for Week 2 of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a mix of relief and renewed determination after securing their first victory against Ukraine in Rio de Janeiro.
I want to make history at 2028 Olympics: Mobini

TEHRAN – Reyhaneh Mobini, Iranian long jumper who secured gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea, expressed her ambition to make history at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Iran beat Kazakhstan at 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships

TEHRAN – Iran beat Kazakhstan 16-9 at the 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships on Monday.

Culture

Iranian music artists condemn Zionists’ attacks on homeland, emphasize unity, dignity

TEHRAN – Many Iranian musicians, singers, and composers have reacted to the Zionist regime’s attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities on social media, condemning the brutal attack and emphasizing the same themes: unity, dignity, and the inviolability of Iran’s soil, ISNA reported.
Celebrated veteran artists condemn Israeli aggression against Iran

TEHRAN – Over 100 distinguished veteran artists from various disciplines have issued a collective statement condemning the Zionist enemy’s aggression against Iran’s homeland.
Large murals in Tehran depict Iran’s readiness for retaliation against Israel’s aggression

TEHRAN – Following the Zionist regime's aggression against Iran and the response of the Islamic Republic to the aggressors, the major murals in Tehran have been changed.

Economy

Transit of goods via railway increases by 131% in Shahid Rajaei port

TEHRAN- As announced by Iran’s Port and Maritime Organization (PMO), transit of commodities via railway has increased by 131 percent in Shahid Rajaei port, in south of Iran, during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.
Iran exports non-oil products valued at $322m to Pakistan in 2 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $322 million to Pakistan during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
Liquefied propane, natural gas major non-oil exported products in 2 months

TEHRAN- As announced by the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), liquefied propane and natural gas were the major non-oil products Iran exported in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21–May 21).

Society

Schools to become shelters by decisions of governors

TEHRAN—Spokesman of Education Ministry Ali Farhadi said that schools can be used as shelters. He told ISNA that school provide the area to be applied as shelters following air strikes of Zionist regime. But the Governor-General Offices should also cooperate in this regard, he added.
We stand with Iranians in this difficult, uncertain time: UN office

TEHRAN – Following the recent Israeli terrorist attacks, the United Nations office in Iran has announced that it stands with the people of Iran in this difficult and uncertain time.
FDA: Don’t worry about medicine, supplies are enough

TEHRAN—Medicine as a strategic commodity can be a safe issue during crisis time. According to Mehr news agency, in recent days that Iran has witnessed attacks of Zionist regime in some parts, the issue of supplying vital drugs is of high importance. The patients are worried that the medicine will not reach them.

Tourism

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.
Iran evacuates heritage amid Israeli air assault

TEHRAN - Facing an ongoing Israeli air campaign, Iran has undertaken an unprecedented emergency operation to safeguard its most valuable cultural treasures.

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)

Iran Armed Forces say initial strikes were warnings, promise imminent military response