Tehran Times

2025-06-19 11:15
Did Iranian missiles target a hospital in Israel?

TEHRAN - Amid escalating conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv, Iranian officials and media sources have denied claims that Iranian missiles have targeted a hospital in southern Israel.
- Tehran says Israeli army intelligence hub was main target of missile strike
- Retired Israeli general warns of potential catastrophic consequences if Iran's plans succeed

Araghchi to meet with European troika in Geneva on Friday

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed the reports of an upcoming meeting with the top diplomats of Germany, France, and Britain.
Israeli sources acknowledge facts behind Soroka Hospital incident

TEHRAN - Israel’s Ministry of Health has issued an official update following a missile strike near Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, stating that the incident caused several minor injuries and limited structural damage, but did not compromise the hospital’s operational capacity.
Israel attacks Arak Heavy Water Nuclear Facility, no casualties reported

TEHRAN - Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization confirmed on Thursday that Israel launched an attack targeting the Arak Heavy Water Nuclear Facility, also known as the Shahid Khondab Research Reactor, located in Iran’s central Markazi province.
'Any US military intervention will be met with irreparable harm': Leader

TEHRAN – In a Wednesday message, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warned Washington against involvement in the ongoing Iran-Israel war, threatening severe consequences.
Swarms of Israelis fleeing to Europe via the Sinai Peninsula

TEHRAN- Israeli media says a large number of Israeli residents are trying to enter the Sinai Peninsula in order to flee to Europe via Egypt, as Iranian missiles continue to pummel the occupied territories and the Israeli military appears unable to intercept the vast majority of them.

Politics

Iran accuses IAEA chief of betraying Non-Proliferation Treaty amid ongoing conflict

TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has issued a sharp rebuke of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi, accusing him of betraying the principles of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Putin praises Iran's social cohesion under its Leader, underscores nuclear cooperation

TEHRAN – In an address to heads of international news agencies on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the resilience and unity of Iran’s society, stating that "Iranian society is consolidating around the country's political leadership."

Sports

Asian Gymnastics Union mourns loss of Iranian gymnast Hajimiri

TEHRAN - Asian Gymnastics Union mourns the loss of Tara Hajimiri, an 8-year-old Iranian gymnast whose life was tragically taken in the recent conflict.
Iran fall short against Germany at 2025 World Aquatics U20 Water Polo C’ships

TEHRAN – Iran beat at the 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships on Monday.
Skate athlete Safaeian killed in Israeli attack

TEHRAN – Iranian skate athlete Matin Safaeian was killed in Israeli attack.

Culture

Art officials condole martyrdom of Iranian visual artists

TEHRAN – Deputy for Artistic Affairs at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Nadereh Rezai and General Director of Visual Arts at the Culture Ministry Aydin Mahdizadeh Tehrani have expressed condolence on the martyrdom of two Iranian visual artists following the Zionist regime’s aggressive assault on Iran.
ICRO director: religious leaders take action to address Zionist’s atrocities

TEHRAN - Director of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) Mohammad-Mehdi Imanipur, in a message to the religious authorities and thinkers of various faiths, highlighted the important duty of believers to take action and address the atrocities of the Zionist regime.
Legendary Iranian character “Arash the Archer” depicted on new mural in Tehran

TEHRAN – A new mural at Vanak Square in Tehran was unveiled on Tuesday, depicting the legendary Iranian character “Arash the Archer” (Arash-e Kamangir in Persian) ready to shoot his arrow, with missiles launched in the background, and a verse about Iran.

Economy

Iran-China 2-month non-oil trade stands at $4.631b

TEHRAN - The value of non-oil trade between Iran and China stood at $4.631 billion 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).
Trade balance in Qeshm FTZ hits $37.8m in 2 months

TEHRAN - Iran’s Free Zones High Council announced that the trade balance of Qeshm Free Trade Zone, in the southern Qeshm Island, was $37.8 million positive in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21).
From mirage to reality: Bubble growth of Tel Aviv Stock Exchange index with political backing

TEHRAN- The Israeli Stock Exchange's TA-125 index has deviated from its long-term average and variance to an unprecedented extent, showing clear signs of the formation of a politically-backed price bubble.

Society

Iran denounces Israeli attacks as ‘destructive to environment, biodiversity’

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment has strongly condemned the recent Israeli attacks on fossil fuel tanks and storage facilities, saying it will be destructive to the natural environment and biodiversity.
45-year-old mother martyred in one step hugging her daughter

TEHRAN—Tabassom Pak, 45, was returning from work to her home near Sabounchi Street in Tehran on Sunday, June 15, to hug her 17-year-old daughter and tell her not to be afraid of the sound of war when she was martyred in her car.
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.

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)