Tehran Times

2025-06-20 22:03
By Mona Hojat Ansari

The blood of these innocent citizens will drown Israel

TEHRAN - Benjamin Netanyahu, like all other Israeli leaders, is defined by bloodshed. In just the past 20 months, he has overseen the death of over 60,000 Palestinian civilians and the near-total obliteration of homes, schools, hospitals, and mosques in Gaza.
- If Israel doesn't target civilians, who are these victims, Katz?

By Garsha Vazirian

How Israel's censorship regime conceals Iran's strategic gains in the war

TEHRAN — As the world’s attention turned to Tehran and Tel Aviv after the regime imposed a war on Iran in the early hours of June 13, a parallel battle began to rage in the shadows: a war against truth.
Nationwide rallies across Iran condemn Israeli aggression, express solidarity with armed forces

TEHRAN — Tens of thousands of Iranians took to the streets across the country on Friday in mass demonstrations following Friday prayers to condemn the recent Israeli aggression and to express unified support for the country’s armed forces.
Araghchi addresses UN, says it's time to finally act against Israeli war crimes

TEHRAN - In a powerful address at a special session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi condemned Israel for initiating an unprovoked and illegal war against Iran on June 13.
Global protests against Israeli aggression on Iran still raging

TEHRAN – People around the world took to the streets over the past days to denounce the Israeli attacks on Iran.
Fake claims, real crimes: Israel targets hospitals

TEHRAN - As Iran faces an aggressive wave of Israeli strikes on civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, it now finds itself in another battlefront -- the war of narratives.

Politics

Maersk Haifa withdrawal signals Israel’s trade collapse under Iranian missiles

TEHRAN – The Danish shipping giant Maersk announced Friday it would immediately suspend all vessel calls at Israel’s Port of Haifa, citing grave safety concerns following Iran's missile strikes against the regime, launched in self-defense.
'Your deceit paved way for Israel’s attack:' Iranian politician tells Grossi

TEHRAN – Abbas Akhoundi, Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran and former Minister of Roads and Urban Development, delivered a blistering indictment of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Friday, holding him directly responsible for enabling Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Weizmann institute's role in Israel's undeclared nuclear program

TEHRAN- Weizmann Institute of Science, which is prominently situated in Rehovot, Israel, is a foreign research establishment in natural and exact sciences. It was set up by Dr. Chaim Weizmann, a famous chemist and Israel's first President, who set up the institution in 1934. Incessantly since the institute has become an eminent site for innovation and education in technology.

Sports

Piazza well-acquainted about Iran in Week 2

TEHRAN – Iran volleyball team failed to meet expectations in Week 1 of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) but Roberto Piazza implies a deeper level of familiarity about his team in Week 2.
Iran to play China for 2025 World U20 Water Polo C’ships 11th-place

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Australia 17-13 at the 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships on Friday.
Iran beat Uruguay at 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championships

TEHRAN – Iran earned third win in the 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championships, beating Uruguay 9-0 on Wednesday.

Culture

Art officials condole martyrdom of Iranian visual artists

TEHRAN – Deputy for Artistic Affairs at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Nadereh Rezai and General Director of Visual Arts at the Culture Ministry Aydin Mahdizadeh Tehrani have expressed condolence on the martyrdom of two Iranian visual artists following the Zionist regime’s aggressive assault on Iran.
ICRO director: religious leaders take action to address Zionist’s atrocities

TEHRAN - Director of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) Mohammad-Mehdi Imanipur, in a message to the religious authorities and thinkers of various faiths, highlighted the important duty of believers to take action and address the atrocities of the Zionist regime.
Legendary Iranian character “Arash the Archer” depicted on new mural in Tehran

TEHRAN – A new mural at Vanak Square in Tehran was unveiled on Tuesday, depicting the legendary Iranian character “Arash the Archer” (Arash-e Kamangir in Persian) ready to shoot his arrow, with missiles launched in the background, and a verse about Iran.

Economy

Fuel supply stable in country: NIORD

TEHRAN- National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced in a statement the stable and favorable situation of fuel supply in the country and stated: “Fuel is being distributed in sufficient and appropriate quantities and congestion at stations has been significantly reduced.”
Complete coordination made in rail, road transportation: minister

TEHRAN- Iranian Minister of Transport and Urban Development, in a meeting with the general directors of transport and urban development sectors, discussed establishing complete coordination and maximum cooperation, especially in the transport of goods and passengers in the rail and road sectors.
No problem in supply, distribution of basic goods

TEHRAN- The deputy agriculture minister for planning and economic affairs said that there are no problems in the supply and distribution of basic items needed by the people.

Society

Science minister writes letter to UNESCO chief over assassination of Iranian scientists

TEHRAN –Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf has written a letter to Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay, condemning the killing of Iranian scientists in Zionist regime’s terrorist attacks.
‘Martyred scientists employed science for peaceful purposes’

TEHRAN –Following the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists during the Israeli attacks, the deputy science minister elaborated on major activities of the scientists, highlighting that they worked toward scientific and sustainable development, as well as peaceful technologies.
Iran urges ICRC to openly slam Zionist regime's aggression

TEHRAN –Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, has urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to explicitly condemn Israel's attacks on Iran.

Tourism

No damage to archaeological sites in Israel, antiquities authority says

TEHRAN - No archaeological site or artifacts in Israel have so far been damaged by Iranian missile strikes, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
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.

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)