Tehran Times

2026-04-05 22:29
By Soheila Zarfam

Defeat with a side of luck

US claims ‘huge success’ in retrieving ejected airmen, but evidence points to significant damage

TEHRAN – The Trump administration's search for the crew of an F-15, stranded in Iranian territory after their aircraft was downed by Iranian air defense, appeared to conclude on Sunday, amidst widespread skepticism regarding the American narrative of the operation's success and execution.
- Strait of Hormuz: Where geography challenges advanced military powers

By Afshin Majlesi

The language that led to war

TEHRAN- When a country is portrayed for decades as dangerous, untrustworthy and inherently threatening, the plot of attacking it becomes easier to accept. The current war with Iran reflects this dynamic, after years in which mainstream Western media repeatedly cast it as unsafe, potential threat!
By Xavier Villar

The arithmetic of suffering: How Western media dehumanize the victims of US wars

MADRID – In Western newsrooms, grief distributes unevenly. Certain deaths receive narrative elaboration, photographic memorialization, sustained public attention; others become statistical notation, folded into the administrative language of geopolitical management.
By Maedeh Zaman Fashami

War of words: how western media distort the Iran conflict

TEHRAN- The war of the US–Israeli coalition against Iran has not only created a deep geopolitical crisis but has also once again shown that during wartime, media narratives can be as influential as missiles and drones in shaping global public opinion.
By staff writer

Global masses stand with Iran as US-Israeli war machine falters

TEHRAN — Over the weekend of April 4 and 5, the world spoke with one voice against the U.S.-Israeli campaign of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
IRGC warns of harsher retaliation if US and Israel hit more civilian Iranian infrastructure

TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday that it carried out a series of retaliatory strikes on Israel and US economic interests in the Persian Gulf in response to blatant aggression by US and Israeli forces against Iranian civilian infrastructure.

Politics

Iran’s FM holds Talks with his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, and Austria

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls late Saturday with his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, and Austria to discuss the ongoing US–Israeli military campaign against Iran and its regional repercussions.
Oman, Iran discuss options to safeguard Strait of Hormuz transit

TEHRAN- Senior diplomats from Oman and Iran met Saturday to explore ways to ensure the “smooth and safe passage” of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran accuses US, Israel of ‘state terrorism’ over infrastructure attacks

TEHRAN- In a letter addressed to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council on Sunday, Iran’s Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani condemned recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure as “war crimes” and “a blatant act of state terrorism.”

Sports

Shirmohammadi to carry Iran’s flag at Sanya Beach Games

TEHRAN – Arash Farhadian, head of Iran’s delegation to the 2026 Beach Asian Games, announced the selection of Mehdi Shirmohammadi as the flag-bearer for the country’s sports contingent in Sanya. Iran will participate in the Games with a 99-member delegation competing across 10 disciplines.
Iran to send 99-member delegation to 2026 Asian Beach Games

TEHRAN – Mehdi Alinejad, Secretary General of Iran’s National Olympic Committee, announced that Iran will participate in the 2026 Sanya Asian Beach Games with a 99-member delegation competing across 10 disciplines.
Rezaei appointed director of Iran’s national sitting volleyball teams

TEHRAN - Hadi Rezaei has been appointed as the director of Iran’s national sitting volleyball teams.

Culture

Iranian cultural figures condemn US-Israeli military aggression against Iran

TEHRAN- In a statement reflecting the sentiments of the academic and cultural community, over 250 scholars, researchers, and university professors have united to condemn the recent military aggression by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran.
New narrative translation of Quran unveiled

TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, unveiled the narrative translation of the Holy Quran, drawing from the narrations of Ahl al-Bayt (AS), authored by Alireza Barazesh.
55 libraries damaged by enemy strikes in Iran

TEHRAN- The Secretary General of the Iran Public Libraries Foundation of Iran announced that the enemy has inflicted damage on 55 libraries, two of which have been completely destroyed.

Economy

Global economy at risk: The price of a US-Israeli war on Iran

TEHRAN- As tensions escalate between the US-Israeli alliance and Iran, economists are warning of a seismic shock to the global economy.
Support packages being designed for entrepreneurs in free zones

TEHRAN- The secretary of the Iranian Free Zones High Council, emphasizing support for entrepreneurs amid war conditions, has stressed the design and formulation of support packages for them in free zones.
Petrochemical revolution: Iran's 37% production jump on horizon

TEHRAN- Based on formulated strategic plans, Iran’s petrochemical industry will see a 37% leap in production capacity by the Iranian year 1412 (2033–2034) through the implementation of 66 new projects and the completion of 45 semi-finished projects.

Society

INSF, BRICS STI Framework to support implementation of joint research projects

TEHRAN – The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and BRICS Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Framework will support the implementation of major, strategic collaborative research projects through joint regular and flagship calls to help find sustainable solutions to global challenges, and bring about fundamental revolutions in science, technology, and society.
US-Israeli attacks target 360 heath infrastructures

TEHRAN – Some 360 health infrastructures have been so far destroyed during the US-Israeli airstrikes, started on February 28, the head of Emergency Medical Services Organization has said.
Over 220,000 units of blood donated since start of war

TEHRAN – More than 268,000 Iranians have referred to blood donation centers across the country since the beginning of the imposed war on February 28, till April 4, donating over 220,000 units of blood.

Tourism

“Guardians of Iran’s World Heritage” to condemn destruction of ancient sites in U.S.-Israeli attacks

TEHRAN – Non-governmental organizations, civil society institutions, and a group of cultural heritage enthusiasts will hold a protest gathering on Saturday, April 4, to condemn attacks by the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel to Iran's national and world heritage sites.
Iran UNESCO commission reports widespread heritage damage after strikes

TEHRAN - Iran’s national commission for UNESCO said on Tuesday that 132 cultural heritage sites have been damaged due to U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, after field assessments conducted across multiple provinces, its secretary-general said.
Minister reveals legal, restoration efforts to protect cultural heritage

TEHRAN – Following extensive damage to some of Iran’s most important cultural heritage sites, including the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace, Tehran has intensified its diplomatic, legal, and cultural response, describing the attacks as not only material destruction but also an assault on humanity’s shared heritage.

International

Global masses stand with Iran as US-Israeli war machine falters

TEHRAN — Over the weekend of April 4 and 5, the world spoke with one voice against the U.S.-Israeli campaign of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Self-proclaimed friends of Iranians are ruining their life

TEHRAN – The Netanyahu regime and the Trump administration which have launched an illegal and unprovoked war on Iran since Feb. 28 are committing war crimes one after another and threatening to do more.
Hezbollah attacks Zionist regime warship

TEHRAN – Lebanon’s Hezbollah has announced that its fighters targeted a Zionist regime’s warship, reaffirming the movement's strong resilience.

US claims ‘huge success’ in retrieving ejected airmen, but evidence points to significant damage