Tehran Times

2025-06-10 22:23
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Iran's Israel documents a damning expose of IAEA

Confidential Iranian letters to IAEA found in occupied territories, laying bare extent of agency's coziness with Israel

TEHRAN – Israel has long boasted that intelligence advantage in the region is on its side, claiming its espionage and surveillance capabilities are too sophisticated to be rivaled by any other actor.
- Iran’s security council says ‘bank of Zionist targets’ ready
- Game-changer for Iran?

By Sahar Dadjoo

Secrecy behind GHF: Ethnic cleansing

TEHRAN - Since March 2, 2025, Gaza has been under a stringent Israeli siege, halting crucial humanitarian items like food, water, and medical supplies. This blockade has triggered a severe crisis for Gaza's 2.3 million residents, with nearly half a million facing acute malnutrition and potential death.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Is Israel seeking to embroil Aoun in an unforeseen Lebanese-Palestinian conflict?

SOUTH LEBANON — The process of handing over Palestinian weapons in Lebanon's camps is set to begin in mid-June, following an agreement reached between Lebanese officials and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during his recent visit to Beirut.
By Wesam Bahrani

Raids on Yemen won’t deter missile attacks on Israel

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime launches strikes on Yemen in a bid to end attacks in solidarity with Gaza.
Next round of indirect talks with U.S. to be held Sunday in Muscat: Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced Monday that the next round of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington over the revival of the nuclear deal will take place on Sunday, June 15, in Muscat, the capital of Oman.
Israeli strikes kill 35 in Gaza, many near an aid site

Israeli military strikes killed at least 35 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, most of them at an aid site operated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in central Gaza, local health officials said.

Politics

‘She is a hostage;’ Iranian academic faces solitary confinement in France for Palestine advocacy

TEHRAN – Mahdieh Esfandiari, a 39-year-old Iranian translator and academic at Lyon’s Lumiere University, has been detained in France since February 28, over social media posts supporting Palestine.
9 ISIS terrorists executed for 2017 attack, Iran judiciary declares

TEHRAN – The Iranian Judiciary has executed nine members of the ISIS terrorist group following the Supreme Court’s confirmation of their death sentences for a foiled 2017 plot targeting civilians and security forces.
Iran seizes four tankers in anti-smuggling operation

TEHRAN – Iranian naval forces have seized four tankers in the Persian Gulf, thwarting an attempt to smuggle thousands of liters of oil.

Sports

Safarzadeh aims to set record at 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix

TEHRAN – Iranian Paralympic sprinter Hajar Safarzadeh, who won a silver medal in the 400 meters T12 at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, has expressed her determination to improve her record at the upcoming World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025.
B.League champs Utsunomiya edge Tabiat in BCL Asia 2025

TEHRAN – DJ Newbill showed nerves of steel in the endgame to lift Japanese club Utsunomiya past Tabiat of Iran in double overtime, 94-93, to reach the BCL Asia 2025 Semi-Finals at the Coca-Cola Arena, Wednesday.
Iran advance to 2025 PVAO Sitting Volleyball Championships semis

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Mongolia in straight sets (25-4, 25-8, 35-13) in the 2025 PVAO Sitting Volleyball Championships on Wednesday.

Culture

Bridging cultures: Russia, Iran reinforce ties through cultural diplomacy

TEHRAN – As Iran hosts the ongoing Russia’s Cultural Week, Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova is currently in Tehran to participate in the event. In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, she discussed how this cultural celebration aims to deepen the ties and foster closer collaboration between Russia and Iran.
Photo exhibition at Sa'dabad Complex bridging Iranian, Mexican cultures

TEHRAN – A photo exhibition, showcasing the works of the late Mexican photographer Mariana Yampolski, was launched at the Museum of Fine Arts at the Sa'dabad Cultural and Historical Complex in Tehran on Tuesday in the presence of the Ambassador of Mexico in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Guillermo Puente Ordorica.
3rd Iranian Ethnic Music Festival kicks off in Shiraz

TEHRAN – The 3rd edition of the Iranian Ethnic Music Festival was inaugurated in Shiraz on Tuesday, following two successful previous editions held in Tehran.

Economy

Iran, Kazakhstan boost agricultural co-op for sustainable future at Central Asia expo

TEHRAN – Iran and Kazakhstan pledged deeper cooperation in agriculture to ensure sustainable development and food security, Iran’s agriculture minister said during the opening ceremony of the Central Asia Products Expo (Expo Goods) in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $673m to Turkey in 2 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $673 million to Turkey 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).
Iran reaches preferential tariff deals with Oman, Pakistan

TEHRAN - Iran has reached agreements with Oman and Pakistan to export goods under preferential tariff arrangements, Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Mohammad Atabak announced on Wednesday.

Society

FAO highlights SFM practices to address Zagros Forest challenges

TEHRAN – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Forestry Officer from the Regional Office of Asia Pacific has highlighted the need for adopting global Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) practices at the local level to address Zagros Forest challenges.
WHO to back Markazi province in addressing health challenges

TEHRAN – Key health authorities in Markazi Province have explored opportunities for collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the province’s pressing health challenges, including a high burden of road traffic injuries and air pollution.
The invisible hand of data: how algorithms quietly shape your daily life

TEHRAN - From the moment you wake up and check your phone to the late-night scroll before bed, algorithms are working behind the scenes, shaping what you see, buy, and even think.

Tourism

Where history meets healing: Hamedan welcomes ECO member states for major health tourism event

TEHRAN - Hamedan is fully prepared to host the 3rd ECO Confobition on Health Tourism, according to the province’s Governor-General Hamid Molanouri-Shamsi.
ECO approves Iran’s proposal to implement Carnet de Passages system

TEHRAN - The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) has officially approved Iran’s proposal for the implementation of the international Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) system among its member states.
Sang-e Chakhmaq's 8,000-year-old flute featured in museum's new video project

TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran, in collaboration with the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, has begun producing a series of short videos to introduce its artifacts to the public.

International

Secrecy behind GHF: Ethnic cleansing

TEHRAN - Since March 2, 2025, Gaza has been under a stringent Israeli siege, halting crucial humanitarian items like food, water, and medical supplies. This blockade has triggered a severe crisis for Gaza's 2.3 million residents, with nearly half a million facing acute malnutrition and potential death.
Is Israel seeking to embroil Aoun in an unforeseen Lebanese-Palestinian conflict?

SOUTH LEBANON — The process of handing over Palestinian weapons in Lebanon's camps is set to begin in mid-June, following an agreement reached between Lebanese officials and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during his recent visit to Beirut.
Raids on Yemen won’t deter missile attacks on Israel

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime launches strikes on Yemen in a bid to end attacks in solidarity with Gaza.

Confidential Iranian letters to IAEA found in occupied territories, laying bare extent of agency's coziness with Israel