Tehran Times

2025-06-25 20:08
By Ali Hamedin

Audio warhead: “Boom, Boom, Tel Aviv”

TEHRAN-As one scrolls through social media platforms, a song often plays alongside footage allegedly proving Iranian missile strikes on the occupied territories—a song that, arguably, has made as much noise as the missiles themselves: “Boom, Boom, Tel Aviv.”
- Iranian traditional, pop singers release new tracks, supporting homeland

By Garsha Vazirian

'We will kill your wife and children’

Leaked audio shows Israel tried to get Iranian generals to quit, but failed

TEHRAN – In the chaotic hours following the beginning of the Israeli regime’s illegal aggression against Iran on June 13—a brazen assault that martyred revered commanders such as Major General Hossein Salami and Major General Mohammad Bagheri—a sinister parallel operation unfolded.
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Everything you need to know about the Iran-Israel war

Iran and Israel agree to halt war, but peace is fragile given regime's old habit of breaking it

TEHRAN – The war between Iran and Israel appeared to grind to a halt on Tuesday, after a dizzying 12 days in which the world watched President Donald Trump demand the evacuation of Tehran's 10 million residents, threaten to assassinate Iran's Leader, advocate for "regime change," launch strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and then claim he harbored no beef with the Iranian government and even wish for God to "bless Iran."
By Soheila Zarfam

The perils of hosting US military bases: Lessons from Qatar

TEHRAN- The recent Iranian missile attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar highlights a profound and often overlooked dilemma for countries hosting American military installations.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

In time of legendary victories, some Lebanese grovel to US and Israel

BEIRUT — Forgetting all the crimes of the occupation against their brothers in Palestine and against their own people, some Lebanese officials, particularly the pro–Israel team, rushed to condemn the legitimate Iranian attack on the U.S. largest air base on the Qatari coast.
What Targets did Iran strike in the occupied territories?

Operation True Promise III dealt a decisive blow as Israel scrambles to hide the damage

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran’s multi-phase retaliatory campaign—Operation True Promise III—has emerged as a defining moment in the region’s recent history.

Politics

Iran’s swift response forced enemy to end hostilities, Supreme National Security Council says

TEHRAN - Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) issued a statement on Tuesday, declaring that the Islamic Republic’s firm and coordinated military response to the Zionist regime’s recent aggression ultimately forced the enemy—and its regional and Western supporters—to unilaterally halt their offensive operations.
Defence Minister says Russia supports Iran after airstrikes on US base in Qatar

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh and his Russian counterpart affirmed their nations’ strategic alignment against "aggressors" during a phone call Monday night, vowing coordinated action to punish those responsible for recent attacks on Iranian sovereignty.
US deliberately sabotaged diplomacy, says Iran’s foreign ministry after American strikes

TEHRAN — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the ongoing joint U.S.-Israeli military strike on Iranian territory, calling it a “deliberate sabotage of diplomacy” that coincided with Tehran’s preparations to enter a new round of nuclear negotiations.

Sports

Moharram Navidkia named Sepahan coach

TEHRAN – Moharram Navidkia took charge of Sepahan football team.
Fulham and Nottingham interested in signing Taremi

TEHRAN - Premier League outfit Fulham and Nottingham Forest have expressed interest in signing Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi this summer.
Iran aim for strong start in 2025 VNL Week 2

TEHRAN – Iran will begin Week 2 of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a match against Serbia.

Culture

Audio warhead: “Boom, Boom, Tel Aviv”

TEHRAN-As one scrolls through social media platforms, a song often plays alongside footage allegedly proving Iranian missile strikes on the occupied territories—a song that, arguably, has made as much noise as the missiles themselves: “Boom, Boom, Tel Aviv.”
Free concert at Azadi Tower marks national unity in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Tehran Symphony Orchestra performed a free concert at Azadi Tower on Wednesday to showcase national unity and resilience.
Iranian traditional, pop singers release new tracks, supporting homeland

TEHRAN – Several traditional and pop singers have released new tracks in response to the Zionist regime's attack on Iran and in sympathy with our compatriots.

Economy

Iran calls for suspending U.S., Israel membership in FATF

TEHRAN- The head of Iran’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the secretary of the Supreme Council for the Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, in a letter addressed to the head of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), called for the suspension of the membership of the United States and the Israeli regime in this group due to their clear violation of international treaties and violation of FATF goals and standards.
Iran’s banking system remained stable despite cyberattacks during recent conflict: CBI chief

TEHRAN – Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin said the country's banking network remained stable despite intensified cyberattacks during the recent 12-day conflict triggered by Israeli and U.S. aggression, adding that the enemy aimed to incite panic and alter public economic behavior.
Private sector poised for reconstruction after conflict

TEHRAN - Mohammad Reza Bahraman, deputy head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), said the country must draw on its full social capital in response to the damage caused by the recent 12-day conflict, which he described as an “extraordinary situation.”

Society

‘Martyrs in fight against narcotics are national heroes’

TEHRAN –Martyrs and war veterans who have sacrificed their lives in the fight against narcotics to ensure the security and safety of people are the national heroes, Brigadier General Hossein Zolfaqari, the secretary general of the Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ), has said.
Less than normal rainfall forecast for next 6 months

TEHRAN – Precipitation in the remaining months of the year until early December is forecast to be less than normal, according to the Meteorological Organization.
FAO, DOE hold workshop to facilitate Iran’s engagement with GCF

TEHRAN – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in cooperation with the Department of Environment (DOE), serving as Iran’s National Designated Authority to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has held a workshop to explore effective national coordination mechanisms vital for facilitating stronger engagement with the GCF and other multilateral climate finance institutions.

Tourism

Tehran Municipality to launch tours of sites damaged in recent attacks

TEHRAN – The Tehran Municipality’s tourism office has announced plans to organize guided tours of locations in the Iranian capital that were damaged during recent Israeli attacks, according to Amir Qasemi, head of the office.
West Azarbaijan: a journey through history, nature, and diversity

URMIA – Tourists arriving in West Azarbaijan province are immediately drawn into a world where every hill and ancient ruin narrates a story of past empires and cultural exchanges.
No damage reported to Iran’s museums and historical sites, deputy minister confirms

TEHRAN - Iran’s Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage has confirmed that no damage has been reported to the country’s museums or historical assets during the recent 12-day war with Israel, which came to a ceasefire early Tuesday.

International

Lebanon is not safe from Zionist-American evasion

BEIRUT — At an existential crossroads, Hezbollah stands in defence of its symbol and backbone in Tehran. However, the decision to directly engage in the battle is not a simple one, neither politically nor militarily, given that the U.S.-led Israeli aggression against Lebanon has stripped some of its defensive capabilities.
Occupation forces caught in ambush

TEHRAN – No respite for the Israeli regime’s infantry in Gaza as Palestinian resistance strikes occupation forces again.
Iranians rally around the flag: commentary

TEHRAN – In a commentary Middle East Eye said Tel Aviv rulers have unintentionally provided Iran with a “powerful political gift” by uniting Iranians against a “common enemy” called Israel.