Tehran Times

A deep dive into Iran-Pakistan: History, diplomacy, and culture

The Tehran Times partnered with the Pakistani embassy in Tehran to produce a special edition on Iran-Pakistan ties and the various aspects of their historically cordial relationship.
By staff writer

Death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza tops 67,000

TEHRAN – Israel pressed on with its deadly bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, despite Hamas submitting its formal response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire plan. The attacks also came even as Trump urged Israel to “immediately stop bombing Gaza.”
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Salam’s cabinet: US dictates first, Lebanon’s interests last

BEIRUT—Recent developments make it clear that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government has adopted policies closely aligned with American directives.
Iran ready to operate solid-fuel launcher as part of natl. space program

TEHRAN – The Iranian Space Agency says phase one of the Chabahar Space Base is undergoing final completion.
Quds Force commander declares Iran has mobilized all its capabilities in support of Resistance

TEHRAN – The Commander of the IRGC Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani, said Iran has dedicated all its capabilities to supporting the Resistance Front, emphasizing that Hezbollah’s recent battle once again proved the strength and cohesion of the axis of resistance across the region.

Politics

US ‘peace through power’ means global submission, says Iran’s defense minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, has denounced Washington’s notion of “peace through power,” saying it amounts to “submission to the United States rather than real peace.”
6 Israeli-linked terrorists executed in Iran

TEHRAN – The Iranian Judiciary has announced that 6 members of a secessionist terrorist group affiliated with the Israeli regime, who had confessed to masterminding and carrying out several bloody operations, namely the killing of four security forces and bombing in the city of Khorramshahr, have been executed.
Memorial service held in Tehran for Ayatollah Sistani’s wife

TEHRAN - A memorial service was held in Tehran on Friday for the late wife of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

Iranian throwers win two more golds at 2025 New Delhi

TEHRAN – Mehran Nikoee Majd and Sadegh Beit Sayah claimed two gold medals at the final day of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Sunday.
Women’s volleyball team crowned champions of 2025 CAVA

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s volleyball team swept past Uzbekistan in straight sets (25-14, 25-14, 25-19) at the 2025 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup on Sunday to win the title for the first time in the history.
Iran water polo defeat Hong Kong at 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team defeated Hong Kong 22-10 at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Sunday.

Iranian illustrator Noushin Sadeghian wins Grand Prix at the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava

TEHRAN – Iranian visual artist and illustrator Noushin Sadeghian won the Grand Prix at the 30th Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB) in Slovakia.
Isfahan children’s film festival opens with tribute to martyrs, Gaza children

TEHRAN- The 37th edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth opened on Friday in Isfahan with a heartfelt ceremony, paying tribute to the martyrs of the 12-day war, the fallen heroes of Iran’s sacred defense, and innocent children of Gaza.
Tehran Times, Antara move forward in media cooperation

Jakarta – The Mehr Media Group (which consists of Mehr News Agency and English-language daily Tehran Times) has held discussions with Indonesia’s national news agency, Antara, to expand journalistic and media cooperation.

Iran, Norway explore cooperation on renewable energy

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian and Norwegian officials discussed expanding cooperation in renewable energy and electricity grid management during a meeting between Norway’s ambassador to Tehran and the head of Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).
Over 280 domestically manufactured, rebuilt rail units added to national fleet

TEHRAN – Iran inaugurated 17 rail infrastructure projects and added 283 domestically manufactured and rebuilt rolling stock units to its railway fleet in a ceremony held via video conference with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Transport Minister Farzaneh Sadegh.
‘UN sanctions not to disrupt Iran-China trade; concerns largely psychological’

TEHRAN- Majid-Reza Hariri, the chairman of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce, commented on the extent to which the UN Security Council sanctions would affect Iran-China relations, and stated: "Given that none of the UN sanctions are trade-related and instead pertain to the nuclear industry and some sectors of the country's missile industries, consequently, they should not impact our normal trade with China."

BRICS welcomes Iran’s proposal for establishing joint satellite data platform

TEHRAN – Member states participating in the 4th meeting of the BRICS working group on geospatial technologies and its application have welcomed Iran’s proposal for the establishment of a joint satellite data exchange platform.
Foreign students studying in Iranian universities almost doubled

TEHRAN – Nearly 60,000 foreign students are currently studying in Iranian universities, compared with 35,000 students in the past Iranian academic year started on September 22, 2024.
Over 1.2m Iranians donate blood in 6 months

TEHRAN –A total of 1,226,464 Iranians donated blood in the first six months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, indicating a 1.4 percent growth compared to the same period last year, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

‘Narrators of Ancient Iran’ on view at National Museum

TEHRAN – A new exhibition titled “Narrators of Ancient Iran: A Selection of Objects from the National Museum” has opened its doors to the public at the vast, prestigious museum, which is located in downtown Tehran.
Burnt City, a symbol of peaceful coexistence in ancient Iran

TEHRAN - An Iranian archaeologist has said that the UNESCO-registered Burnt City is one of the most prominent archaeological sites in Iran, reflecting one of the earliest urban societies in the history of human civilization.
Iran to take part in FITUR 2026 in Spain

TEHRAN - The Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on behalf of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, will hold the national pavilion of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the international tourism exhibition FITUR 2026 in Spain.

Hamas’ smart response to Trump’s anti-peace plan

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance factions in Gaza say Hamas’s response to the U.S. proposal reflects a responsible national stance and came after thorough consultations.
Death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza tops 67,000

TEHRAN – Israel pressed on with its deadly bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, despite Hamas submitting its formal response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire plan. The attacks also came even as Trump urged Israel to “immediately stop bombing Gaza.”
Salam’s cabinet: US dictates first, Lebanon’s interests last

BEIRUT—Recent developments make it clear that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government has adopted policies closely aligned with American directives.