Tehran Times

2025-07-01 22:33
By Mona Hojat Ansari

From a dollar-filled suitcase in 1953 to illusory bags in 2025

How the Israeli-American plot to topple the Iranian government failed

TEHRAN – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared belated and euphoric as he addressed a camera on June 13, claiming he had averted a "nuclear holocaust" by attacking two of Iran's nuclear sites, assassinating its top military officials and nuclear scientists, and targeting the country's infrastructure.
- US diplomacy served as cover for Israeli surprise attack on Iran: WSJ
- Iran's missile power is a major challenge for Israel

By Xavier Villar

Islamophobia, orientalism, and power: The Iranian case

MADRID – In recent days, the coordinated attack by the United States and Israel on Iranian nuclear facilities—under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)—has once again brought to the forefront a discursive framework deeply rooted in the colonial tradition: the portrayal of Iran as an irrational, unpredictable, and therefore dangerously uncontrollable actor.
By Garsha Vazirian

Germany resurrects its darkest legacy by offering Israel absolute support

TEHRAN – In a display of moral bankruptcy, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt declared Germany’s “100% support” for the Israeli regime’s military actions against Iran.
Iran, Iraq hold critical talks following delivery of Araghchi’s letter on regional security

TEHRAN — Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received a written message from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al Sadegh, on Monday.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Why do the Lebanese Forces want to amend electoral law?

Unfair law against Shiite diaspora

BEIRUT — The anti–Resistance team, led by the Lebanese Forces party, failed on Monday to include in the urgent, duplicate draft law aimed at allowing expatriates to vote for the entire parliamentary seats, not just six seats (allocated for non-residents across the 6 continents, under the current parliamentary electoral law).
By Wesam Bahrani

Over 100 leading global NGOs slam Gaza aid system

“Orphaned children and caregivers are among the dead”

TEHRAN – Over 100 leading global NGOs fiercely denounce the Israeli occupation regime’s “deadly” and “militarized” aid delivery system in Gaza.

Politics

A week into a pause in hostilities, Israel faces fallout of failed offensive against Iran

TEHRAN – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vision of a swift and successful strike against Iran has turned into what many, including Israeli analysts, now describe as a strategic miscalculation of historic proportions.
US betrayed diplomacy, Araghchi tells EU policy chief after attacks on nuclear sites

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the United States betrayed the diplomatic process and undermined dialogue by attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities while the two countries were in the middle of negotiations.
Negotiations are meaningless under current conditions: Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran says the negotiations with Europe are futile under the current conditions, urging European nations to reassess their conduct.

Sports

Iran prepare for VNL Week 3 in Gdansk amid challenges

TEHRAN - As Iran’s men's volleyball team concluded the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 2 on a high note, securing three victories and only suffering one loss, the team now face significant challenges ahead of their upcoming Week 3 matches in Gdansk, Poland.
I’ll never forget the love you gave me: El Amloud

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defender Ayoub El Amloud has shared a heartfelt message with the Iranian people.
Persepolis’s candidates revealed

TEHRAN – Four coaches have been shortlisted to take charge of Persepolis football club.

Culture

Cartoon exhibition opens in Tehran as artistic response to external aggression

TEHRAN – A collective exhibition of cartoons and caricatures titled “Muzzle” ("Puzeband") opened on Monday at the Aali Gallery of the Abolfazl Aali Gallery of the Art Bureau in Tehran, serving as an artistic tribute to the resilience and resistance of the Iranian nation amid external threats and provocations by the Zionist regime and the United States.
Iranian short animation “The Splint” to attend Dieciminuti Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short animation “The Splint” written, directed, and produced by Mehdi Sedighi is present in the official selection of the 20th Dieciminuti Film Festival, which will be held from September 22 to 27 in Italy.
Farhadi’s “A Separation” ranked among best movies of 21st century

TEHRAN – A new list titled “The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century” was published by The New York Times this week, with the 2011 Iranian drama film “A Separation” written and directed by Asghar Farhadi among the top 50.

Economy

Iran’s non-oil exports near $11.7b in Q1

TEHRAN – Iran exported $11.655 billion worth of non-oil goods in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21–June 21), according to Faroud Asgari, deputy economy minister and head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
Govt. develops sanctions response plan amid recent tensions: PBO head

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Planning and Budget Organization (BPO) said the government, particularly its economic team, has remained fully operational and responsive during recent national developments, including by formulating a sanctions response package in anticipation of unfolding events.
Private investment in renewables fully backed by government: energy minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said the government fully supports private sector investment in renewable energy, as the country continues expanding its solar power infrastructure to address long-standing imbalances in the electricity sector.

Society

IRCS urges Red Cross societies to denounce Israel’s violation of humanitarian laws in Iran

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in a letter to international communities as well as Red Cross societies, has urged them to slam the violation of humanitarian laws by the Zionist regime, demonstrated through killing IRCS members and targeting medical centers.
Nationwide campaign launched to organize, facilitate volunteering

TEHRAN – These days, when the need to promote solidarity and social responsibility is felt more than ever in the country, a campaign titled "Hemmat (Effort) for Iran" has been launched all over the country to organize and facilitate public volunteering.
National congress on AI in natural resources, environment slated for September

TEHRAN – The first national congress on artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture, natural resources, and the environment is scheduled to be held on September 4–5 in Shiraz, Fars Province.

Tourism

Visit war machines on display at Tehran museum

TEHRAN - Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense in Tehran offers one of the most comprehensive war tourism experiences in West Asia, inviting visitors to witness a remarkable open-air exhibition of heavy military equipment used during the Iran–Iraq War (1980–88), known domestically as the “Sacred Defense.”
Alamut Castle nears UNESCO World Heritage status, tourism minister says

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced on Tuesday that the historic Alamut Castle is on the verge of possibly being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Mashhad airport resumes flights to 12 intl. destinations amid post-conflict recovery

TEHRAN - Mashhad’s Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport has resumed flight operations to 12 international and 3 domestic destinations, as the region emerges from a tense 12-day conflict between Iran and the Zionist regime of Israel.

International

Why do the Lebanese Forces want to amend electoral law?

BEIRUT — The anti–Resistance team, led by the Lebanese Forces party, failed on Monday to include in the urgent, duplicate draft law aimed at allowing expatriates to vote for the entire parliamentary seats, not just six seats (allocated for non-residents across the 6 continents, under the current parliamentary electoral law).
Over 100 leading global NGOs slam Gaza aid system

TEHRAN – Over 100 leading global NGOs fiercely denounce the Israeli occupation regime’s “deadly” and “militarized” aid delivery system in Gaza.
Trump’s trade war on China: Implications on global trade

TEHRAN -- Economic conflict between China and the United States has been ongoing since January 2018, when the U.S. President Donald Trump began imposing tariffs and other trade barriers on China during his first term.

How the Israeli-American plot to topple the Iranian government failed

Unfair law against Shiite diaspora

“Orphaned children and caregivers are among the dead”