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.
- Why Iran is fighting like never before
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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

Iranian artists condemn U.S.-Israeli attacks to homeland, stress unity, defense against enemies

TEHRAN – Following the U.S.-Israeli terrorist attacks to Iran, which started on Saturday and have caused the martyrdom of over 1,000 people including the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several military commanders as well as civilians, including women and children, many artists from various fields have reacted on social media by sharing different posts.
Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin unveils new painting on Leader's martyrdom

TEHRAN- Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has unveiled a new painting in memory of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
Amin poetry gathering in Minab remembers Leader, martyred children

TEHRAN- The annual Amin poetry gathering, traditionally held in the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's office during the middle of Ramadan to commemorate the birthday of Imam Hassan (AS), was expanded this year into an unprecedented nationwide event, held simultaneously across all provinces of the country.

Economy

‘Global economy under pressure from rising oil, gas prices’

TEHRAN- The spokesperson for the Union of Petroleum Products Exporters, referring to the increase in global oil and gas prices due to the aggression of the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran, stated: "Today, the global economy is more affected by this increase than ever before."
Hormuz crisis beyond oil: Persian Gulf food security under threat

TEHRAN - Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the war have not only targeted the oil market but, by threatening food imports, have also posed a serious risk to the food security of the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf.
Urgent customs measures announced to accelerate clearance of imported goods

TEHRAN- The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), in a notice, has announced 11 urgent measures to executive customs offices, which are aimed at facilitating and expediting foreign trade and enable the country's business community to benefit from approved facilities until the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20).

Society

Labor ministry to support production sector during war

TEHRAN – Labor Minister Ahmad Meidari has said the ministry will support the production sector, particularly pharmaceutical units, during the war against the United States and the Zionist regime.
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.

Tourism

Science minister writes to UNESCO chief denouncing humanitarian law violations in attacks

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology has urged UNESCO to strongly condemn recent attacks by the United States and Israel against Iranian territory, citing violations of international humanitarian law and UNESCO-protected sites.
Qazvin’s mirror and glass production unit damaged by U.S.-Israeli attacks

TEHRAN- Following U.S.-Israeli attacks, a mirror and glass production unit faced heavy damages in Qazvin province, said a cultural heritage official.
17 compatriots martyred during U.S.-Israeli terrorist attack to Abhar

TEHRAN—A total of 17 ordinary citizens were martyred following U.S.-Israeli terrorist attack to Pasargadae Tourism Complex in Abhar, Zanjan province.

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