Tehran Times

A deep dive into Iran-Pakistan: History, diplomacy, and culture

The Tehran Times partnered with the Pakistani embassy in Tehran to produce a special edition on Iran-Pakistan ties and the various aspects of their historically cordial relationship.
By staff writer

Death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza tops 67,000

TEHRAN – Israel pressed on with its deadly bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, despite Hamas submitting its formal response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire plan. The attacks also came even as Trump urged Israel to “immediately stop bombing Gaza.”
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Salam’s cabinet: US dictates first, Lebanon’s interests last

BEIRUT—Recent developments make it clear that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government has adopted policies closely aligned with American directives.
Iran ready to operate solid-fuel launcher as part of natl. space program

TEHRAN – The Iranian Space Agency says phase one of the Chabahar Space Base is undergoing final completion.
Quds Force commander declares Iran has mobilized all its capabilities in support of Resistance

TEHRAN – The Commander of the IRGC Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani, said Iran has dedicated all its capabilities to supporting the Resistance Front, emphasizing that Hezbollah’s recent battle once again proved the strength and cohesion of the axis of resistance across the region.

Politics

US ‘peace through power’ means global submission, says Iran’s defense minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, has denounced Washington’s notion of “peace through power,” saying it amounts to “submission to the United States rather than real peace.”
6 Israeli-linked terrorists executed in Iran

TEHRAN – The Iranian Judiciary has announced that 6 members of a secessionist terrorist group affiliated with the Israeli regime, who had confessed to masterminding and carrying out several bloody operations, namely the killing of four security forces and bombing in the city of Khorramshahr, have been executed.
Memorial service held in Tehran for Ayatollah Sistani’s wife

TEHRAN - A memorial service was held in Tehran on Friday for the late wife of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

Women’s volleyball team crowned champions of 2025 CAVA

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s volleyball team swept past Uzbekistan in straight sets (25-14, 25-14, 25-19) at the 2025 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup on Sunday to win the title for the first time in the history.
Iran defeat Hong Kong at Water Polo at 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team defeated Hong Kong 22-10 at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Sunday.
Iran’s Nemati wins gold at Karate 1 Series A Kuala Lumpur

TEHRAN – Morteza Nemati of Iran won the gold medal at the Karate 1 Series A Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Iranian illustrator Noushin Sadeghian wins Grand Prix at the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava

TEHRAN – Iranian visual artist and illustrator Noushin Sadeghian won the Grand Prix at the 30th Biennial of Illustration Bratislava (BIB) in Slovakia.
Isfahan children’s film festival opens with tribute to martyrs, Gaza children

TEHRAN- The 37th edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth opened on Friday in Isfahan with a heartfelt ceremony, paying tribute to the martyrs of the 12-day war, the fallen heroes of Iran’s sacred defense, and innocent children of Gaza.
Tehran Times, Antara move forward in media cooperation

Jakarta – The Mehr Media Group (which consists of Mehr News Agency and English-language daily Tehran Times) has held discussions with Indonesia’s national news agency, Antara, to expand journalistic and media cooperation.

Iran, Norway explore cooperation on renewable energy

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian and Norwegian officials discussed expanding cooperation in renewable energy and electricity grid management during a meeting between Norway’s ambassador to Tehran and the head of Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).
Over 280 domestically manufactured, rebuilt rail units added to national fleet

TEHRAN – Iran inaugurated 17 rail infrastructure projects and added 283 domestically manufactured and rebuilt rolling stock units to its railway fleet in a ceremony held via video conference with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Transport Minister Farzaneh Sadegh.
‘UN sanctions not to disrupt Iran-China trade; concerns largely psychological’

TEHRAN- Majid-Reza Hariri, the chairman of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce, commented on the extent to which the UN Security Council sanctions would affect Iran-China relations, and stated: "Given that none of the UN sanctions are trade-related and instead pertain to the nuclear industry and some sectors of the country's missile industries, consequently, they should not impact our normal trade with China."

BRICS welcomes Iran’s proposal for establishing joint satellite data platform

TEHRAN – Member states participating in the 4th meeting of the BRICS working group on geospatial technologies and its application have welcomed Iran’s proposal for the establishment of a joint satellite data exchange platform.
Foreign students studying in Iranian universities almost doubled

TEHRAN – Nearly 60,000 foreign students are currently studying in Iranian universities, compared with 35,000 students in the past Iranian academic year started on September 22, 2024.
Over 1.2m Iranians donate blood in 6 months

TEHRAN –A total of 1,226,464 Iranians donated blood in the first six months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, indicating a 1.4 percent growth compared to the same period last year, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Hundreds observe ancient Qalishuyan ritual in central Iran

TEHRAN – Hundreds of locals gathered on Friday in Mashhad-e Ardehal, central Iran, to perform Qalishuyan, an annual religious ritual recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Foreign ambassadors tour historic sites in downtown Tehran

TEHRAN — In celebration of Tehran Week, several foreign ambassadors and diplomats visited prominent historical landmarks across District 12 in downtown Tehran.
‘Tourism is key to sustainable development’

TEHRAN– Seyyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, head of the Planning and Budget Organization, emphasized tourism’s strategic role as a driver of sustainable transformation during a visit to the historic Sa'd al-Saltaneh complex in Qazvin on Friday.

Hamas’ smart response to Trump’s anti-peace plan

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance factions in Gaza say Hamas’s response to the U.S. proposal reflects a responsible national stance and came after thorough consultations.
Death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza tops 67,000

TEHRAN – Israel pressed on with its deadly bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, despite Hamas submitting its formal response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire plan. The attacks also came even as Trump urged Israel to “immediately stop bombing Gaza.”
Salam’s cabinet: US dictates first, Lebanon’s interests last

BEIRUT—Recent developments make it clear that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government has adopted policies closely aligned with American directives.