Tehran Times

2026-03-05 23:33
The Iran Ayatollah Khamenei told Trump about — and Trump ignored

TEHRAN – “There is no nation like the Iranian nation,” Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said in 1989, only a few months after he was elected as Iran’s Leader. “Iran stands with power, selfconfidence, and determination against any power that seeks to dominate it,” he added.
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US-Israeli war on Iran backfires and reinforces national unity

TEHRAN - Like the 12-day war against Iran last June, the joint U.S.-Israel war against Iran has strengthened unity among the Iranians.
By Xavier Villar

War crimes in practice: The US–Israeli campaign against Iranian civilians

MADRID - Over the past five days, the United States and Israel have carried out air and missile strikes across Iran whose consequences extend far beyond military objectives. The attacks have struck schools, hospitals, residential neighborhoods, and civic infrastructure. What is emerging is a pattern in which civilian life itself has been made the object of military operations. The destruction is deliberate and legally indefensible.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Beyond geopolitics: Understanding Iran’s enduring popular base

SOUTH LEBANON—Forty-seven years after the victory of Imam Khomeini’s Islamic Revolution on 11 February 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran remains a political phenomenon that cannot be understood solely through the language of state power or geopolitical rivalry.
By Ranjan Solomon

Iran pounds Israel, US seeks to save face

Iran holds the military edge

GOA, India - Trump and Netanyahu must have dreamed wild dreams of an across-the-board victory, almost-instant victory after launching the war against Iran. Alas, the war surges, and Israel is under attack with citizens pleading for a stoppage. Fighter jets in U.S. bases in Persian Gulf states have fled in fear.
By Batool Subeiti

A war built on miscalculation: Why Iran will emerge stronger

LONDON – The U.S. and the Israeli occupation entity have become entangled in a quagmire. The decision for war with Iran is based on miscalculation. Attacking Iran and escalating matters to the level of war, to the point of no return, could lead to enormous consequences for the new global order that Trump seeks to establish.

Politics

Ramped-up attacks on Iraqi-based separatists Trump plans to use as ground troops in Iran

TEHRAN — The Iranian Armed Forces are striking positions in Iraq’s Kurdistan region belonging to armed separatist factions that intelligence reports say are working with the Trump administration. Washington allegedly plans to use these groups to launch ground assaults inside Iran.
Netanyahu admits Israel’s goal is the ethnic cleansing of Iranians

TEHRAN - While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells the Iranian people in English-language video messages that his goal in bombing their homes, hospitals, and schools is to bring them “freedom,” when speaking in Hebrew to Israeli audiences he openly admits that the objective is the elimination of the Iranian nation.
Iran downs fourth F-15

TEHRAN — Iran’s air defense systems continue to demonstrate significant improvements since the 12-day war in June, with the military announcing that it has downed a fourth American fighter jet within the span of six days.

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

Young, veteran artists creating artwork about “Martyr Leader”

TEHRAN – A three-day visual art workshop titled “Martyr Leader” was launched on Tuesday at the Art Bureau in Tehran to commemorate the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was martyred during U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that targeted his office in central Tehran on Saturday.
Brazilian cartoonist Carlos Latuff reacts to Supreme Leader's martyrdom in new work

TEHRAN – Brazilian political cartoonist Carlos Latuff has created a work regarding the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was martyred during U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that targeted his office in central Tehran on Saturday.
Karen Homayounfar composes war music for “True Promise 4”

TEHRAN- Renowned composer Karen Homayounfar simultaneously with the start of Operation “True Promise 4”, has created three military march pieces.

Economy

Order registration, clearance of essential goods facilitated, accelerated

TEHRAN- The Deputy Director of Commercial Services of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) stated that facilitation and acceleration have been implemented in the order registration and clearance of essential goods and raw materials required for production.
Private sector makes full-scale efforts to prevent damage to economy

TEHRAN- The Secretary General of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture said: “Despite the damages caused by the aggression of the U.S. and the Israeli regime against our country, producers and industrialists are striving with all their might to ensure no disruption occurs in economic activities.”
‘Working capital payments to industrial units being followed up’

TEHRAN- The spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade announced the follow-up on the working capital of industrial units and said: “We are pursuing the payment of the support package in cooperation with the Central Bank so that the country's production and industry sectors can continue with strength.”

Society

Iranian university students urge WHO to condemn U.S.-Israeli attacks to medical centers

TEHRAN – In a letter to the World Health Organization, a group of Iranian students of medical science universities urged international organizations, especially the WHO, to condemn the U.S.-Israeli attacks to medical and healthcare centers across the country.
Foreign university students provided with safe, secure accommodation

TEHRAN – Foreign university students residing in the country have been provided with safe and secure accommodation, an official with the Organization for Foreign University Students has said.
Over 1,000 people martyred by Wednesday

TEHRAN - The Foundation for Martyrs and Veterans announced on Wednesday that 1,045 people have been so far killed during the U.S.-Israeli terrorist attacks that started on Saturday.

Tourism

UNESCO warns of damage to World Heritage following Tehran attack

TEHRAN – The Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has expressed concern over the protection of World Heritage sites following escalating violence in West Asia, citing damage to the centuries –old Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.
Natanz focuses on preserving historical texture before Nowruz travels

TEHRAN – Officials in Natanz have emphasized the importance of maintaining historical integrity of the ancient city as preparations are underway to accommodate increased tourism during the upcoming Nowruz holiday, which officially starts on March 21.
Tehran museum director urges protection of cultural heritage during conflict

TEHERAN - The director of Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) has emphasized the importance of safeguarding museums and historical sites during armed conflict, following recent damage to a UNESCO site in downtown Tehran.

International

Ayatollah Khamenei and Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah: A shared wisdom and covenant for resistance

SOUTH LEBANON — The visionary relationship that united the martyred leaders Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Ali Khamenei was not merely organizational or political; it was a profound bond of vision, faith, and shared historical purpose.
Global figures denounce U.S.–Israeli killing of Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN - Many world and regional leaders, political figures, and activists have strongly condemned the joint U.S.–Israeli strikes that led to the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. They denounced Washington and Tel Aviv for a blatant act of aggression that flagrantly violated international norms and pushed the region toward a dangerous confrontation.
Worldwide protests condemn U.S. and Israel after martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN - Global resentment against the United States and Israel is reaching a boiling point following the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. From the streets to social media, raw grief has erupted into searing anger toward Washington and Tel Aviv, with many condemning the strikes on his office in central Tehran on Saturday as an unforgivable act and warning of lasting consequences.

Iran holds the military edge