Tehran Times

2025-06-26 14:24
The leader congratulates Iranians on their victory over Israel and U.S.

'Iran’s surrender' — A claim far too big for U.S. president to utter

TEHRAN- In a video message published two days after fighting between Iran and Israel halted, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei thanked God, the Armed Forces, and the Iranian people for humbling both the Zionist regime and the U.S. government during the 12-day war that began on June 13 with Israeli airstrikes on Iran's soil.

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

How global citizens challenge the official story on Israeli strikes in Iran

TEHRAN - On June 13, 2025, Israeli airstrikes against Iran sparked a powerful wave of public reaction worldwide. Across continents, ordinary people expressed solidarity with Iran, mourning the loss of innocent lives and condemning what many view as unwarranted aggression.
By Soheila Zarfam

One Nation, One Heart

How did Israel's aggression unite Iranians more than ever?

TEHRAN – Wednesday was a surreal day in Tehran, a day after fighting between Iran and Israel halted. More people came out to attend to their work compared to the previous days, and down in the south, in the Behesht-e-Zahra cemetery, it was the most crowded it had been in years.
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.”
Pezeshkian thanks Saudi Arabia for support, cautions against efforts to divide Muslims

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone conversation on Tuesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressing appreciation for Riyadh’s clear stance during the Israeli military aggression against Iran and for the Kingdom’s efforts in assisting Iranian pilgrims whose return flights were disrupted due to the crisis.
Parliament approves bill to suspend cooperation with IAEA after U.S.-Israeli attacks

TEHRAN – The Iranian lawmakers in Parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to suspend all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following the agency’s politically motivated resolution and its silence over the recent U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Politics

Exclusive: Israel planned false flag operation on US soil

TEHRAN – Information obtained by the Tehran Times shows that Israel was plotting to carry out an explosion on U.S. soil and subsequently blame Iran, with the apparent aim of instigating a full-scale war between the United States and Iran.
Khatam al-Anbiya commander succumbs to injuries sustained in Israeli attack

TEHRAN- Iran mourns the martyrdom of Major General Ali Shadmani, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, who on Tuesday succumbed to injuries sustained in a heinous Israeli attack.
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.

Sports

Iran-Russia futsal friendly may be postponed

TEHRAN – Maxim Mitrofanov, General Secretary of the Russian Football Union, announced that the futsal matches between Iran and Russia, scheduled for October 16 and October 18, may be postponed.
Iraq's minister of sports extends condolences to people of Iran

TEHRAN – Following recent Israeli attacks that resulted in the martyrdom of several athletes from Iran, Iraq’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Ahmad Al-Mubarqa, issued an official message expressing condolences to the Iranian nation.
Iran learn fate in AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN - The 31 teams aiming to appear in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 learnt their opponents following the Qualifiers draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

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.
Culture minister appreciates art and culture figures’ display of solidarity with homeland

TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, in response to the Zionist regime’s attacks on Iran, said in a message: “In recent days, we witnessed a display of solidarity and unity from the cultural, literary, artistic, and media communities with their motherland. The intellectuals of culture and art, like other Iranians, once again demonstrated—by setting aside differences in taste, criticism, and disagreement—that their hearts beat for Iran during historic turning points. Their pens, thoughts, and creations became weapons in service of national unity and the strength of this sacred soil”.

Economy

IMF forecasts modest growth for Iran’s economy in 2025

TEHRAN — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Iran’s economy will reach a gross domestic product of $1.746 trillion in 2025 based on purchasing power parity, an increase of $51 billion compared to the previous year. However, the Fund expects the country’s GDP per capita, also based on PPP, to decline slightly from $17,222 in 2024 to $17,103 this year.
‘Foreign currency reserves, trade remain strong despite conflict’

TEHRAN- Iran's energy reserves and trade are favorable, the head of Iran-Turkey Joint Chamber of Commerce said, adding, "Contrary to the enemies' perceptions, this war did not create any problems for the country's production and trade."
Iran launches 4th gas sweetening train at South Pars phase 14 amid regional tensions

TEHRAN — Iran has successfully launched the fourth gas sweetening train at Phase 14 of the South Pars Gas Field, completing the reception of sour gas from offshore platforms despite heightened regional tensions, the managing director of Petropars said.

Society

'Iran Digital' program kicks off, focusing on AI in schools

TEHRAN –The first phase of Iran Digital initiative, a national free artificial intelligence (AI) training program, has been launched, targeting two million junior high school students and one thousand teachers.
Watershed management budget increased by fifteenfold

TEHRAN –The national budget bill for watershed management in the current Iranian calendar year (March 2025-March 2026) is fifteenfold the budget for its preceding year, the head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has said.
Some 33,000 illegal Afghan migrants deported in a day

TEHRAN –In an unprecedented move, a total of 33,000 undocumented Afghan refugees were sent back from Iran to their home country on Wednesday.

Tourism

Muharram: a global scene, an Iranian narrative

TEHRAN — With the arrival of Muharram, the Iranian cultural calendar takes on a different color; rituals come to life, traditions are revived, and nations speak to each other in a common language called Ashura, extending beyond geographical boundaries.
Isfahan, in the arms of art

TEHRAN--Amidst the noise of the news, Isfahan artists breathe the spirit of hope into society with their beautiful creations, playing a vital role in healing the wounds and creating an atmosphere of empathy and peace, so that the light of hope remains shining in this historical city.
Tehran urban tourism forum postponed amid regional tensions

TEHRAN – An international forum on urban tourism, originally set to take place in Tehran on June 24–25, has been officially postponed due to escalating regional tensions following Israeli attacks on Iran earlier this month.

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.

How did Israel's aggression unite Iranians more than ever?