Tehran Times

2025-07-21 20:54
By Shahrokh Saei

Erasing Gaza via starvation

Flour costs $100 per kilo as Palestinians risk their lives for food aid

TEHRAN — Israel’s relentless military assault on Gaza continues to leave a trail of death, destruction, and starvation, as the international community remains largely passive in the face of what many now describe as a deliberate campaign of extermination.
- Israel on trial in ICJ for Gaza aid restrictions
- Secrecy behind GHF: Ethnic cleansing

By Wesam Bahrani

Occupation soldiers evade capture

TEHRAN – The al-Quds Brigades, the military arm of the Islamic Jihad resistance movement, have released footage of a complex qualitative operation targeting an occupation armored personnel carrier with the objective of capturing several Israeli soldiers.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Handala embarks on lifesaving voyage to break Gaza siege

TEHRAN - With the continuous deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the departure of the Handala flotilla has found its way into international efforts to feed starved populations and highlight the need for an emergency political decision.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

US high commissioner in Beirut again: What's new?

BEIRUT — Amid the raging Syrian seditious events, the U.S. Special Envoy to Lebanon and Syria, Thomas Barrack, returned to Beirut three days early to review comments by American officials regarding initial response to his proposal regarding Hezbollah’s disarmament.
E3 has no legal ground to trigger JCPOA snapback mechanism: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly rejected any attempt by the European troika – France, Germany, and the United Kingdom – to trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, saying such a move would be “null and void” in light of the E3’s own violations and abandonment of their commitments.
Iran to press demands from Europe as Istanbul talks near: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran will press ahead with its demands in upcoming negotiations with the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, stressing that the European signatories—France, Germany, and the UK—are in no position to make demands after failing to uphold their commitments following Washington’s withdrawal from the accord.

Politics

Iran, Russia launch joint Caspian Sea search and rescue drill

TEHRAN — A large-scale joint maritime search and rescue exercise, CASAREX 2025, kicked off on Monday in the Caspian Sea with the participation of naval forces from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation.
What the Persian Gulf countries learned from Iran’s war with Israel

MADRID – The recently concluded conflict between Iran and Israel—with twelve days of open hostilities—was not merely a battle between two historical antagonists.
‘Iraq stands with Iran:’ Sudani receives Iranian delegation, vows UN action against Israel

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received Mahmoud Nabavian, First Deputy Chairman of Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, and his accompanying delegation on Monday.

Sports

Persian Queens make history in Asian football

TEHRAN - The recent qualification of Iran’s women’s national football team, affectionately known as the Persian Queens, for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 finals marks not just a sporting achievement but a milestone in the history of Iranian women’s football.
Iran beat India in 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran registered their first victory at the 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship, defeating India 42-30 in Group B on Monday.
Bahram Saveh Shemshaki elected Iran’s ski president

TEHRAN - Bahram Saveh Shemshaki was elected as president of Iran Ski Federation on Monday.

Culture

A silent salute: Iran’s young mathematicians carry a message beyond victory

TEHRAN - a simple yet dignified image that resonates far beyond its frame, a group of Iran’s brightest young minds delivers a powerful, unspoken message to the world. Their quiet stance speaks louder than any slogan.
TMoCA to hold exhibition by modern Iranian women artists

TEHRAN – Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) will host the exhibition “In Women’s Words,” which is dedicated to showcasing 121 works by modern Iranian women artists, from Wednesday.
Cinema Museum to host commemoration for innocent victims of Israeli aggression on Iran

TEHRAN – The Cinema Museum of Iran will host the "Remembrance of Iran’s Blood" ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday, with the participation of cultural figures, artists, media representatives, and the general public.

Economy

Iran’s trade with neighbors tops $13b in spring

TEHRAN - Iran’s trade with its 15 neighboring countries exceeded $13.42 billion in the spring of the current Iranian year, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). Between March 20 and June 21, around 23 million tons of goods were exchanged, reflecting a 17 percent decline in volume and a 16 percent drop in value compared to the same period last year.
Exports to Eurasian bloc rise 22% in Q1 under free trade pact

TEHRAN - Iran’s exports to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) grew by 22 percent in the first quarter of this year, reaching $532 million, according to Elham Haji Karimi, head of the secretariat for the Iran-EAEU Free Trade Agreement.
Tax revenues up 51.7% in year to March

TEHRAN - Iran’s tax revenues rose by more than half in the calendar year to late March amid efforts by the government to diversify the economy and reduce its dependence on oil exports.

Society

Thousands of deported Afghans get health services at border terminal

TEHRAN – Some 36,000 illegal Afghan refugees have benefited from medical services offered on the Dogharon border terminal in Taybad, north-eastern Khorasan Razavi province, while returning to their home country, an official with the health ministry has said.
Iranian researchers prove practicality of drones in managing mangrove forests

TEHRAN – An innovative study done by Iranian researchers has confirmed the practical use of drones as cost-effective tools for monitoring and managing mangrove forests.
WFP releases June report on Iran

TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of June.

Tourism

Iran’s handicrafts reflect religious culture, says deputy minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s handicrafts serve as a mirror of the country’s religious culture and Shia identity, the deputy minister for handicrafts at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage said on Sunday.
Lighting upgrade begins at majestic Chehel Sotoun Palace

TEHRAN – Authorities have started modern lighting installation at the Chehel Sotoun Palace complex in Isfahan, provincial cultural officials announced on Sunday.
Iranian police seize 3,000-year-old artifacts

TEHRAN – Iranian police have recovered 28 ancient bronze artifacts estimated to be over 3,000 years old during a traffic stop in Khorramdarreh, Zanjan province, local authorities said on Monday.

International

US high commissioner in Beirut again: What's new?

BEIRUT — Amid the raging Syrian seditious events, the U.S. Special Envoy to Lebanon and Syria, Thomas Barrack, returned to Beirut three days early to review comments by American officials regarding initial response to his proposal regarding Hezbollah’s disarmament.
Occupation soldiers evade capture

TEHRAN – The al-Quds Brigades, the military arm of the Islamic Jihad resistance movement, have released footage of a complex qualitative operation targeting an occupation armored personnel carrier with the objective of capturing several Israeli soldiers.
Destructive chaos in Syria backfires

BEIRUT - There are growing signs that the current structure of the Syrian government no longer serves Western interests. By entering Sweida, the factions operating under the Syrian government forces have shown they cannot be reliably controlled.

Flour costs $100 per kilo as Palestinians risk their lives for food aid