Tehran Times

2025-08-01 20:08
By Soheila Zarfam

Inside Evin Prison after the ‘symbolic’ Israeli attack that killed 110 people

Tehran Times reports from aftermath of the tragedy featuring stories of survivors

TEHRAN – During my visit to Evin Prison in Tehran, alongside around 15 other journalists, I toured three heavily damaged buildings. Each structure held its own story, but the emotions sticking out in the background were all the same: grief, disbelief, and anger.
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Path to diplomacy narrow, but still open with serious commitments: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that while the path to diplomacy remains open, any resumption of nuclear negotiations hinges on serious commitments from the United States, including compensation for the recent joint U.S.-Israeli aggression and firm guarantees against future attacks during talks.
Renewed aggression against Iran will change region’s geography of war: IRGC

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, deputy head of public relations and spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), has warned that any future aggression against Iran will provoke a response “far more devastating” than previous operations—one that will fundamentally alter the geography of conflict across the region.
By staff writer

Little lives lost: The heartbreaking toll of Israel’s assault on Gaza’s children

TEHRAN — Nothing is more emblematic of war crimes and crimes against humanity than the deliberate killing of children. Since launching its assault on the Gaza Strip in October 2023, Israel has faced mounting accusations of systematically targeting civilians, particularly minors, in what many international experts are calling one of the deadliest conflicts for children in recent history.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Is Lebanon witnessing repeat of May 2008 anti-Resistance strife?

BEIRUT — On the eve of Tuesday’s ministerial referendum on the resistance’s weapons, Lebanon appears to be revisiting the events of May 5, 2008—when Fouad Siniora’s government moved to dismantle the resistance’s communications network, a key factor in its victory during the July 2006 war.
By Wesam Bahrani

Resistance targets Israeli occupation forces

Israel’s objective of dismantling the Palestinian resistance appears to be elusive

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance in Gaza announces several operations against Israeli occupation forces and releases footage documenting some of them.

Politics

Tehran condemns new US sanctions, says they reveal 'chronic addiction to unilateralism'

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry has vehemently condemned new U.S. sanctions targeting the country's energy sector as an "illegal and hostile assault on the dignity and rights of the Iranian people."
Strategic solidarity: President Pezeshkian’s visit underscores Iran–Pakistan alliance

TEHRAN — The official two-day visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan underscores the deepening and friendly relations between the two neighboring nations, bound by shared history, faith, and mutual strategic interests.
Iran mobilizes full consular support for Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the devotion of Arbaeen pilgrims and detailed extensive consular preparations to safeguard their journey, emphasizing that Iran’s diplomatic missions in Iraq are operating "in a state of full readiness" to assist travelers who lose passports or face emergencies.

Sports

Iran beat Finland to secure place in 2025 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship semis

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Finland 3-1 (30-28, 21-25, 25-16, 25-20) on Friday to secure their place in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship semifinals.
Women’s canoe polo ready to shine in Chengdu: Elahe Pourabdian

TEHRAN – Elahe Pourabdian, a player of Iran’s women’s canoe polo team, expressed confidence that they aim to steal the spotlight at the 2025 World Games.
Iran names flag bearers in 2025 World Games

TEHRAN – Sara Bahmanyar and Ali Gharahgozlou will lead Iran’s delegation as the flag bearers in the opening ceremony of the upcoming World Games in Chengdu, China.

Culture

Enghelab Square mural depicting Rostam’s battle with dragon symbolizing U.S.

TEHRAN - The new mural in Tehran’s Enghelab Square features a design showing Rostam in combat with a multi-headed dragon symbolizing the United States.
TMoCA cinematheque to show documentaries about Iranian women artists

TEHRAN – Concurrent with the “In Women's Words” exhibition at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA), the museum's cinematheque will present a weekly screening program featuring documentaries focused on women, society, and art.
What’s in Tehran art galleries

Sharif Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Sayeh Mansour. The exhibit entitled “Nature Not Found” will be running until August 15 at the gallery that can be found at 11 Mahruzadeh Alley, Shariati Ave. near Quds Square.

Economy

Pezeshkian inaugurates over 8,600 national housing units in one-day visit to Zanjan

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the northwestern province of Zanjan on Thursday, meeting with teachers, intellectuals, and artists as part of a one-day tour that also marked the inauguration of key housing and healthcare projects.
Tehran, Beijing explore expansion of agricultural co-op in high-level talks

TEHRAN – Iran and China discussed ways to deepen agricultural cooperation during a meeting between Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Qezeljeh and his Chinese counterpart Han Jun.
Iran’s non-oil exports hit $16.5b in 4 months

TEHRAN – Iran exported $16.55 billion worth of non-oil goods in the first four months of the current Iranian year, according to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). eriod.

Society

Iranian students bag 4 medals at IEO 2025

TEHRAN – Iran won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the Eighth International Economics Olympiad (IEO) 2025, which was held from July 20 to 29, in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Iran determined to eradicate hepatitis C by March 2027

TEHRAN –The health ministry has set goals to eliminate hepatitis C in the country by the Iranian year 1405 (March 2026-March 2027) through precise planning and broad participation of different sectors, the deputy health minister Alireza Raeisi has said.
Over 15 cities in Iran become age-friendly

TEHRAN –So far, 16 cities in the country have taken necessary measures to develop age-friendly communities, the head of the Welfare Organization has said.

Tourism

“Martyrs of Power Memorial” tourism rally held in Tehran

TEHRAN--The “Martyrs of Power Memorial” family tourism rally was held in Tehran on Thursday, with participation of the families of the martyrs, veterans, and self-sacrificing veterans of 12-day Israeli war against Iran.
Budget allocated for Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars province

TEHRAN—Out of 4,300 billion rials ($4.7 million) credit allocated by the Oil Ministry for Fars province’s heritage, 3,700 billion rials ($4.1 million) has been earmarked for Sassanid-era sites.
Glimpses of Iranian cities registered by World Crafts Council

TEHRAN – A total of 11 Iranian cities and three villages have been designated as global handicrafts hubs by the World Crafts Council, accounting for 24 percent of the 59 such designations worldwide.

International

Little lives lost: The heartbreaking toll of Israel’s assault on Gaza’s children

TEHRAN — Nothing is more emblematic of war crimes and crimes against humanity than the deliberate killing of children. Since launching its assault on the Gaza Strip in October 2023, Israel has faced mounting accusations of systematically targeting civilians, particularly minors, in what many international experts are calling one of the deadliest conflicts for children in recent history.
Is Lebanon witnessing repeat of May 2008 anti-Resistance strife?

BEIRUT — On the eve of Tuesday’s ministerial referendum on the resistance’s weapons, Lebanon appears to be revisiting the events of May 5, 2008—when Fouad Siniora’s government moved to dismantle the resistance’s communications network, a key factor in its victory during the July 2006 war.
Resistance targets Israeli occupation forces

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance in Gaza announces several operations against Israeli occupation forces and releases footage documenting some of them.

Tehran Times reports from aftermath of the tragedy featuring stories of survivors

Israel’s objective of dismantling the Palestinian resistance appears to be elusive