Tehran Times

2026-02-13 22:11
By Sheida Sabzehvari

Tehran reiterates missile red line as Israel pushes to sink nuclear talks

Shamkhani repeats Iran ready for potential war

TEHRAN – Iran will not acquiesce to U.S. demands regarding its missile program, a senior Iranian defense official said, warning that the country is prepared to respond decisively should Washington choose to try out war for a second time.
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Leader thanks Iranian people for ‘great deed’ at Bahman 22 rallies

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has thanked the Iranian nation for their massive participation in Wednesday’s 22nd of Bahman rallies, stating that the huge crowds have left enemies who hoped for Iran’s surrender “disappointed” and in despair.
Iranian FM scorns Miriam Adelson for her unsubstantiated claims

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has censured Miriam Adelson, the widow of casino mogul and billionaire Sheldon Adelson, for making false claims against Iran in her Israel Hayom publication on February 11.
By staff writer

The Epstein files: A glimpse into the rot beneath America’s ruling class

TEHRAN – The newest attention on the Epstein files has torn the mask off the American system once again, showing just how deep the decay runs inside the country’s political and social power structure.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Yemen commemorates historic Feb. 11 victory against U.S. occupation

BEIRUT — Every year, Yemenis gather to commemorate February 11, marking one of the most significant turning points in the country’s modern history.
By Wesam Bahrani

The fate of the Palestinian technocratic committee

TEHRAN – Despite being announced several weeks ago, the Palestinian National Committee established to manage the Gaza Strip has yet to begin operating in the enclave.

Politics

Iran sends Jaam-e-Jame 1 satellite into space

TEHRAN - The “Jaam-e-Jam 1” satellite belonging to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Broadcasting Organization (IRIB) has been successfully launched into space from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, a spaceport in the Kazakh city of Baikonur.
Woman, Life, Epstein

While the Western world presents itself as the standard-bearer of women’s rights, newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case once again reveal how these same self-proclaimed structures turned a blind eye for years to the systematic abuse of young girls—while simultaneously transforming the death of a girl in another country into a tool of political symbolism.
Nuclear chief hails Iran’s 'miraculous' progress despite severe sanctions

TEHRAN - Mohammad Eslami, the director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), says the Islamic Republic has made outstanding progress in the nuclear industry despite extreme pressure from its foes.

Sports

Iran CP football program suspended for one year

TEHRAN - The International Federation of CP Football (IFCPF) has confirmed the conclusion of disciplinary and compliance processes involving the CP Football programs of Iran, Brazil, and Ukraine, following investigations conducted in line with IFCPF regulations and international classification standards.
Beyrami carries spirit of national pride at 2026 Winter Olympics

TEHRAN - 2026 Winter Olympic Games brought the world’s finest winter athletes to the snow-covered stages of Italy, where dreams were tested against ice, speed, and gravity. Among them was Samaneh Beyrami Baher, proudly representing Iran in the demanding discipline of 10km freestyle cross-country skiing.
Iran at 2026 Asian Games: ambition on Asia’s biggest stage

TEHRAN - The 20th Asian Games, officially the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, will take place from 19 Sept. to 4 Oct. 2026 across the cities of Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya in Japan. This multi-sport continental event, organized under the Olympic Council of Asia, brings together athletes from across Asia in a celebration of elite sportsmanship and national pride.

Culture

“Pocket Tales” book series presenting works of prominent classical authors in Persian

TEHRAN – Amir Kabir Publications in Tehran is publishing long stories and short novels by prominent classical authors in pocket-sized editions in Persian.
IAF to show “The Duchess of Malfi”

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen and review the filmed theater “The Duchess of Malfi” directed by Dominic Dromgoole on Wednesday.
“Land of Angels” triumphs at 44th Fajr Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian director Babak Khajehpasha’s “Land of Angels” was named best film at the 44th Fajr Film Festival during the closing ceremony held at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Wednesday.

Economy

Transit routes are path to peace, development, regional security: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that routes which connect nations are the path to peace, development, science, knowledge, affection, and capability.
ICCIMA head to partake in 41st ICCD General Assembly in Mecca

TEHRAN – The 41st General Assembly of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) will be held on February 16, 2026 in Mecca, on the sidelines of the third Makkah Halal Forum.
Strengthening Iran's fleet, a practical step in development of Caspian Sea corridor

TEHRAN- A 7,200-ton cargo vessel named "Sahel-e Khazar" was handed over to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)'s fleet in an official ceremony held in the Lotus Special Economic Zone in Russia's Astrakhan region.

Society

COMSTECH meeting: Iran named ‘top vaccine producer in Islamic countries’

TEHRAN – Iran has been named as one of the top three vaccine manufacturers in the Islamic world by the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH).
Farabi International Award to hold closing ceremony

TEHRAN – The closing ceremony of the 16th Farabi International Award (FIA) on the Humanities and Islamic Studies will be held in Tehran on Sunday.
Hyrcanian forests management project to kick off

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is scheduled to implement the first phase of the Hyrcanian forests sustainable management project in the next Iranian calendar year, which will start on March 21.

Tourism

Damghan proposed as hub for eastern Iran civilizational studies

TEHRAN– Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts on Thursday called for Damghan in Semnan province to be developed into a center for civilizational studies in eastern Iran, stressing the need for scientific protection and integrated management of two major historical sites in the city.
Minister suggests formation of spiritual tourism triangle in Semnan province

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, on Thursday called for the formation of a spiritual tourism triangle stretching from Shahroud to the capital city of Semnan, during a visit to eastern Semnan province.
New legal measures under consideration to curb graffiti at Persepolis

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities plan to intensify legal action against graffiti and vandalism at the UNESCO-listed site of Persepolis, a provincial official said on Friday.

International

The Epstein files: A glimpse into the rot beneath America’s ruling class

TEHRAN – The newest attention on the Epstein files has torn the mask off the American system once again, showing just how deep the decay runs inside the country’s political and social power structure.
The fate of the Palestinian technocratic committee

TEHRAN – Despite being announced several weeks ago, the Palestinian National Committee established to manage the Gaza Strip has yet to begin operating in the enclave.
Yemen commemorates historic Feb. 11 victory against U.S. occupation

BEIRUT — Every year, Yemenis gather to commemorate February 11, marking one of the most significant turning points in the country’s modern history.

Shamkhani repeats Iran ready for potential war