Tehran Times

2025-08-17 20:17
By staff writer

Israel is crumbling from within

TEHRAN — Israel is facing unprecedented domestic and international pressure as the Gaza war nears its two-year mark. On Sunday, a massive strike exposed deep fractures within Israeli society over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war.
- Israel’s psychological warfare: Hamas rejects disarmament call, removal from Gaza

New mural in Tehran unveiled, commemorating Iran Army’s sacrifices in 12-day war

TEHRAN-The newest mural at Valiasr Square in central Tehran was unveiled on Saturday, commemorating the sacrifice of 57 martyrs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army who lost their lives during the recent 12-day conflict initiated by the Zionist regime against Iranian territory.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Killing journalists in Gaza is Israel’s policy, says Al Jazeera bureau chief

Abdul-Qader Fayez says targeting media workers intended to prevent the world from seeing Gaza reality

TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Abdul-Qader Fayez, chief the Al Jazeera office in Tehran, speaks candidly about Israel’s systematic targeting of journalists in Gaza, including the killing of renowned Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif.
By Wesam Bahrani

Discontent growing in Syria

TEHRAN – Unease is growing in Syria as Ahmed al-Sharaa’s centralized and repressive rule sparks protests, sectarian violence, and deepening national instability.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

What is Israel’s connection to the escalating situation in Sweida?

BEIRUT — Protests in Sweida have reignited since last week, marking the third consecutive week of demonstrations against the siege imposed by the HTS regime, further exacerbating the region’s humanitarian and economic crises.
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

72 years after the 1953 coup, U.S. plots against Iran continue

TEHRAN – Seventy-two years ago on August 19, 1953, the United States and Britain advanced a coup against the first democratically-elected government of Iran, the government of Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, and reinstalled the monarchist dictatorship headed by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

Politics

Tehran-Baghdad security agreement prevents foreign interference: Iran’s top security official

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani has stressed that Tehran and Baghdad must not allow third parties to undermine their shared security and stability, pointing to the recently signed Iran-Iraq security agreement as a model for regional cooperation.
Iran, Saudi Arabia entering strategic rapprochement, says Iranian envoy

TEHRAN – Iran and Saudi Arabia are deepening their diplomatic and strategic engagement, addressing shared regional challenges, according to Iranian Ambassador to Riyadh Alireza Enayati.
Iran warns enemies of devastating response as it honors war veterans

TEHRAN – Iran's military leaders have marked the anniversary of prisoners returning from the Iran-Iraq war with harsh warnings to the United States and Israel, promising overwhelming retaliation against any new aggression.

Sports

2025 World Games a valuable experience: Pourabdian

TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s canoe polo captain, Elahe Pourabdian, is not satisfied with seventh place at the Chengdu World Games, but says that competing in the event was a valuable experience for the team.
2025 Asian Shooting Championship: Iran win two bronzes

TEHRAN - Amir Joharikhou of Iran took a bronze medal at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship on Monday.
Iran’s Vahedi in FIBA Asia Cup 2025 All-Star Five

TEHRAN – Iran basketball team points guard Sina Vahedi has been selected among 2025 FIBA Asia Cup 2025 All-Star Five

Culture

First international award for Iranian animation “Juliet & the King” from PSIAF

TEHRAN – The Iranian animated feature film “Juliet & the King” written, directed, and produced by Ashkan Rahgozar won its first international award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Animation Festival (PSIAF) in the U.S.
Martyrs depicted on Tehran walls in Ali Mirfattah’s painting collection “Immortal Name of Homeland"

TEHRAN – One week after the end of the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, graffiti artist, painter, and journalist Seyyed Ali Mirfattah, 58, unveiled his new stencil art painting collection depicting the martyrs of the Zionist regime’s attacks on Iran.
Iranian Artists Forum to screen “The Hobbit” trilogy final instalment

TEHRAN – The 2014 epic fantasy adventure film “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” directed by Peter Jackson will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Thursday.

Economy

Tehran, Islamabad set $3b target for agricultural trade

TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan signed a joint statement pledging to expand cooperation in agriculture, trade and food security, with officials setting a goal to boost bilateral agricultural trade to $3.0 billion within two years.
Iran unveils 1st domestically built advanced class-F gas turbine

TEHRAN – Iran on Monday unveiled its first domestically produced advanced class-F gas turbine, a milestone the government said will boost the country’s power generation capabilities.
Intl. building, construction industry exhibition opens in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran on Monday opened the 25th International Exhibition of Building and Construction Industry (Iran CONFAIR 2025), the country’s largest trade fair for the construction sector, with officials highlighting the industry’s export potential and central role in the economy.

Society

Over 30 countries to attend 10th Science, Technology Exchange Program

TEHRAN – Participants from over 30 countries will attend the 10th Science and Technology Exchange Program (STEP), scheduled to take place on September 7 at Tehran’s Amirkabir University of Technology.
Iran honors WHO representative at end of mission

TEHRAN – In a farewell ceremony held on Wednesday, August 14, in Tehran, the ministry of health appreciated Jaffar Hussain, the World Health Organization representative, for his efforts and contributions to the development of the country’s health sector.
Some 800,000 more Afghan refugees to be expelled by March 2026

TEHRAN – Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has said some 800,000 more undocumented Afghan refugees will be sent back to their home country by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2026).

Tourism

Study of ancient rock-carved structures launched in Kermanshah

TEHRAN – A project to study, document, and conduct laboratory research on ancient rock-carved structures in Kermanshah province has begun, an archaeologist who leads the project said on Monday.
Millennium festival planned for minaret of Semnan Jame’ Mosque

TEHRAN—Semnan governor gave news of planning for holding the millennium festival of the minaret of the Jame’ Mosque of Semnan concurrent with Semnan Day.
Echoes of the Past: Stucco plaque of Sasanian lady

The pictured Sassanid-era stucco plaque set within a central square depicts the bust of a smiling woman—likely a Sasanian princess, suggested by her ornate adornments. Unearthed at Tepe Hessar in Damghan, modern-day Semnan province, it dates to the late 6th or early 7th century CE.

International

Exclusive: Killing journalists in Gaza is Israel’s policy, says Al Jazeera bureau chief

TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Abdul-Qader Fayez, chief the Al Jazeera office in Tehran, speaks candidly about Israel’s systematic targeting of journalists in Gaza, including the killing of renowned Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif.
Discontent growing in Syria

TEHRAN – Unease is growing in Syria as Ahmed al-Sharaa’s centralized and repressive rule sparks protests, sectarian violence, and deepening national instability.
What is Israel’s connection to the escalating situation in Sweida?

BEIRUT — Protests in Sweida have reignited since last week, marking the third consecutive week of demonstrations against the siege imposed by the HTS regime, further exacerbating the region’s humanitarian and economic crises.

Abdul-Qader Fayez says targeting media workers intended to prevent the world from seeing Gaza reality