Tehran Times

2025-06-18 14:17
'Any US military intervention will be met with irreparable harm': Leader

TEHRAN – In a Wednesday message, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warned Washington against involvement in the ongoing Iran-Israel war, threatening severe consequences.

President Pezeshkian stresses national unity as key to overcoming any crise

TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of national cohesion and public engagement during a cabinet session held on Tuesday, saying that with unity and solidarity, the country can overcome any crisis.
In front of Geneva’s UN office: people condemn Israeli attacks on Iran

TEHRAN – Protesters from different countries gathered in front of the UN's Geneva office on Tuesday to show solidarity with the Iranian people and to strongly denounce Israel's attacks on the country.
Health minister urges UN, WHO to slam, halt Israel’s aggression

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has called on the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, and the World Health Organization’s director for the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, Hanan Hassan Balkhi, to censure Israeli airstrikes on Iran, and take action to stop the aggression.
Grossi admits no evidence Iran seeking nuclear arms: CNN senior journalist

TEHRAN – Senior CNN journalist Christian Amanpour has forced IAEA director general Rafael Grossi to openly admit that the international body under his leadership has no evidence to prove that Iran is making systematic efforts to build nuclear weapons.
Air raid sirens sound across occupied territories as Iranian missiles reach Tel Aviv

TEHRAN - Hebrew media sources reported that air raid sirens were activated across central and northern parts of the occupied Palestinian territories on early hours of Wednesday as Iranian missiles were fired toward Israel in the latest phase of Operation True Promise III.

Politics

Iran urges global action in call with Poland over Israeli strikes

TEHRAN – In a phone conversation with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned Israel’s recent military attack on Iran, calling it a blatant violation of international law and a serious threat to global peace and security.
Iranian business development expert killed in Israeli strike on Tehran

TEHRAN – Sarvenaz Vaezzadeh, a business development specialist at Adway, a subsidiary of the Yektanet Group, was tragically killed on one of the darkest days for her colleagues and loved ones.
Washington assessments show no active Iranian weapons program, CNN reports

TEHRAN - A recent CNN report has revealed that U.S. intelligence agencies do not support Israel’s claims that Iran is racing toward the development of nuclear weapons—claims that were cited by Israeli officials as justification for recent military attacks against Iranian targets.

Sports

Iran Volleyball aim for resurgence in VNL Week 2

TEHRAN - The Iranian National Team arrive in Belgrade for Week 2 of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a mix of relief and renewed determination after securing their first victory against Ukraine in Rio de Janeiro.
I want to make history at 2028 Olympics: Mobini

TEHRAN – Reyhaneh Mobini, Iranian long jumper who secured gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea, expressed her ambition to make history at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Iran beat Kazakhstan at 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships

TEHRAN – Iran beat Kazakhstan 16-9 at the 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships on Monday.

Culture

Mural in Tehran depicts bravery of an Iranian female TV presenter

TEHRAN – The newest mural at Valiasr Square in central Tehran was unveiled Tuesday morning, depicting Iran's state TV presenter Sahar Emami following the Zionist regime's attack on the main building of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Monday evening.
Literary luminary Shafiei Kadkani quotes from Old Testament about warning Israel of their violence

TEHRAN – A page on social media attributed to the renowned Iranian writer and poet Mohammad-Reza Shafiei Kadkani published on Monday a portion of the Old Testament text and then quoted “The Secret of Iran's Survival” by the late Iranian literary critic, translator, and poet Mohammad Ali Eslami Nodushan in both Hebrew and Persian.
Iranian music artists condemn Zionists’ attacks on homeland, emphasize unity, dignity

TEHRAN – Many Iranian musicians, singers, and composers have reacted to the Zionist regime’s attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities on social media, condemning the brutal attack and emphasizing the same themes: unity, dignity, and the inviolability of Iran’s soil, ISNA reported.

Economy

Iran-China 2-month non-oil trade stands at $4.631b

TEHRAN - The value of non-oil trade between Iran and China stood at $4.631 billion 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).
Transit of goods via railway increases by 131% in Shahid Rajaei port

TEHRAN- As announced by Iran’s Port and Maritime Organization (PMO), transit of commodities via railway has increased by 131 percent in Shahid Rajaei port, in south of Iran, during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.
Trade balance in Qeshm FTZ hits $37.8m in 2 months

TEHRAN - Iran’s Free Zones High Council announced that the trade balance of Qeshm Free Trade Zone, in the southern Qeshm Island, was $37.8 million positive in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21).

Society

Schools to become shelters by decisions of governors

TEHRAN—Spokesman of Education Ministry Ali Farhadi said that schools can be used as shelters. He told ISNA that school provide the area to be applied as shelters following air strikes of Zionist regime. But the Governor-General Offices should also cooperate in this regard, he added.
We stand with Iranians in this difficult, uncertain time: UN office

TEHRAN – Following the recent Israeli terrorist attacks, the United Nations office in Iran has announced that it stands with the people of Iran in this difficult and uncertain time.
FDA: Don’t worry about medicine, supplies are enough

TEHRAN—Medicine as a strategic commodity can be a safe issue during crisis time. According to Mehr news agency, in recent days that Iran has witnessed attacks of Zionist regime in some parts, the issue of supplying vital drugs is of high importance. The patients are worried that the medicine will not reach them.

Tourism

Israeli airstrikes near Taq-e Bostan threaten Iran’s ancient heritage

TEHRAN - Over the past two days (Saturday and Sunday), multiple Israeli missile strikes targeted areas within three kilometers of Taq-e Bostan, one of Iran’s most significant Sasanian-era archaeological complexes near Kermanshah.
Shams Tabrizi mausoleum gets major boost with new funding

KHOY, West Azarbaijan province – The Iranian government has allocated 30 trillion rials (approximately $375,000) to advance the long-delayed construction of the mausoleum of Shams Tabrizi, the famed Sufi mystic and spiritual mentor of the celebrated Persian poet Rumi.
Iran evacuates heritage amid Israeli air assault

TEHRAN - Facing an ongoing Israeli air campaign, Iran has undertaken an unprecedented emergency operation to safeguard its most valuable cultural treasures.

International

Lebanon and the US-led Israeli war against Iran

BEIRUT—Analysts are examining the extent to which Lebanon will be affected by the repercussions of the U.S.-led Israeli aggression against Iran, particularly the possibility of Hezbollah’s involvement in the battle and its consequences.
Israeli infantry caught in ambush

TEHRAN – Two occupation vehicles have been destroyed in the Gaza Strip, resulting in casualties.
China condemns Israel's 'military adventurism' against Iran; U.S. calls strikes 'excellent'

BEIJING - In a powerful demonstration of diverging global perspectives, China has strongly condemned Israel’s recent unprovoked strikes against Iran, labeling them as military adventurism. The condemnation comes as the United States openly praised the attacks, with President Donald Trump calling the airstrikes “excellent,” further fueling tensions in the already volatile West Asia (Middle East)