Tehran Times

2026-07-10 00:30
Millions flood Mashhad as Iran’s martyred Leader is laid to rest at Holy Imam Reza Shrine

TEHRAN - The martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was laid to rest at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in the northeastern city of Mashhad, marking the final, deeply emotional chapter of an unprecedented multination farewell.
- Millions flood Mashhad ahead of martyred Leader's burial at Holy Imam Reza Shrine

Millions flood Mashhad ahead of martyred Leader's burial at Holy Imam Reza Shrine

TEHRAN — Millions of devotion-driven mourners have flooded the streets of the northeastern city of Mashhad to bid a historic farewell to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ahead of his burial rites at the Holy Imam Reza Shrine.
In the loving embrace of Imam Hussein: Martyr Khamenei

Millions of mourning Iraqis attend funeral of Iran's martyred Leader in Najaf and Karbala

TEHRAN - In an unprecedented display of regional solidarity, deep spiritual reverence, and revolutionary resolve, millions of mourners gathered in Iraq’s holiest cities to pay their final, heartfelt respects during the historic funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Humiliation and escalation: Decoding Trump's new offensive against Iran

TEHRAN - Iran's swift retaliatory response to the latest US military strikes has laid bare the high level of preparedness and combat capability of its armed forces, reaffirming their determination to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity against any act of foreign aggression.
Bay Mahmoud Ravi Nejad

Seven decades of longing: Ayatollah Khamenei's final journey to Karbala

TEHRAN- Wednesday's farewell ceremony for Iran's Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was held in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, where his coffin was carried in procession around the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS). The ceremony was widely portrayed by the global media as the fulfillment of a wish that, according to accounts published by his office, had remained unfulfilled for nearly seven decades.
By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi

The King of Resistance is still alive

HAFIZABAD, Pakistan - They tried to kill him. They threw everything they had. American bunker busters, Israeli precision missiles, the full military might of the world's sole "superpower" were all aimed at one man, one heart, one voice.

Politics

Growth of Iran’s peaceful nuclear program driven by martyred Leader’s vision, AEOI chief says

TEHRAN — Iran’s peaceful nuclear achievements were made possible through the strategic vision, steadfast guidance, and unwavering support of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, according to Mohammad Eslami, Vice President and head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).
Iran rejects IMO draft, defends legal position on Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN – Iran has formally rejected a draft proposal before the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, describing it as politically motivated, legally unfounded, and beyond the Council’s technical mandate, while reaffirming that navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains open under safety and security coordination measures.
Iran FM: Talks on final deal with US will not begin unless threats end

TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Iran will not commence talks with the United States on a final agreement unless Washington ends its threats against Tehran.

Sports

Iran start 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships on high

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Rwanda in straight sets (25-11, 25-11, 25-11) in their opening match at the 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships.
Iran’s Moslehabadi joins CV Guaguas

TEHRAN – Spanish volleyball club CV Guaguas have completed the signing of Iranian middle blocker Alireza Moslehabadi Farahani.
Iran’s men defeat Poland at 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships

TEHTAN – Iran’s men sitting volleyball team defeated Poland 3-1 (23-25, 25-13, 25-10, 25-15) in their 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships opening match on Friday.

Culture

“Who Is Khamenei?” international panel discussion held in Tehran

TEHRAN – Media professionals, political commentators, and public figures from across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and West Asia gathered in Tehran on Tuesday for a forum examining international coverage of the funeral of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and what participants described as an ongoing battle of narratives surrounding recent developments in Iran.
Iranian artist blends graphic design and calligraphy to create Martyr Leader’s portrait

TEHRAN – Iranian calligrapher and typographer Ali Minaei-Fard has created a portrait of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, using the leader’s poetry, aiming to showcase both the sorrow of his loss and the grandeur of his character through a fusion of calligraphy and imagery.
Tehran walls along funeral route transformed into vast gallery of resistance

TEHRAN – On the day of the funeral procession for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, Tehran was not merely host to the crowds; the walls of the capital, from Damavand Street to Azadi Square, were transformed into a vast gallery of resistance.

Economy

Mining in thought of Martyr Leader; from capacity, advantages of mining to replacing oil

TEHRAN- The head of the board of directors of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), stating that one of the most important axes of the Martyr Leader's economic thought is dedicated to the position of mining in the resistance economy, wrote: Perhaps the most prominent part of his views is his repeated emphasis on replacing oil with mining. In his view, the country's mines, possessing rare and valuable reserves, are one of the best options for achieving this goal. Of course, this substitution will only be possible if the value chain is developed.
Wheat production to reach 13.5 million tons this year

TEHRAN- It is projected that the country's wheat production will reach approximately 13.5 million tons in the Iranian calendar year 1405 (starting March 2026).
Development of alternative Persian Gulf routes continues

TEHRAN- The Director General of Logistics and Support at the Iran Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said that bottlenecks along alternative transportation routes are being resolved, and that further development of these corridors requires cooperation among domestic agencies as well as agreements with neighboring countries.

Society

Martyred Leader's legacy for Iran's scientific development

TEHRAN -Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has consistently emphasized the importance of science and technology, describing scientific advancement as essential to Iran’s dignity, independence, and national strength.
UNODC lauds Iran’s achievements in countering transnational drug trafficking networks

TEHRAN – Officials from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have lauded Iran’s achievements in seizing Afghan-origin methamphetamine consignments, highlighting that the country’s accomplishment showcases the operational capability, professionalism, and dedication of Iranian anti-narcotics police in countering transnational drug trafficking networks.
National Social Security Week being marked

TEHRAN – The National Social Security Week is being held from July 10 to 16 across the country under the theme ‘Social security: smart transformation, dynamism, sustainability’.

Tourism

Restoration begins at UNESCO-listed Chehel Sotoun after blast damage

TEHRAN - Restoration work has begun on damaged sections of the UNESCO-listed Chehel Sotoun World Heritage site in Isfahan following blast damage sustained during the recent war with the US-Israeli regime, the site’s director said on Wednesday.
University of Tehran study maps Iranian tourism destinations’ vulnerability to dust pollution

TEHRAN - Researchers at the University of Tehran have produced Iran’s first national map assessing the vulnerability of tourism destinations to dust pollution, identifying parts of central, eastern and southern Iran as the areas most at risk, the university said on Wednesday.
Centuries-old caravanserai to become astrotourism hub in central Iran

TEHRAN – The centuries-old Moshajari Caravanserai in eastern Isfahan province will be developed into an astrotourism hub, a provincial tourism official said on Wednesday, as authorities seek to expand nature- and science-based tourism in the region.

International

NATO chief Rutte: A naïve sycophant who is detached from reality

TEHRAN - Mark Rutte does not deserve the post of NATO secretary general. It seems NATO has gone bankrupt in selecting figures to run the 32-member military alliance in these turbulent years.
Why did millions of Iraqis mourn Iran's martyred leader?

TEHRAN - In a display of grief that surpassed all expectations, Iraqis turned out in numbers far higher than anticipated to pay their final respects to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Millions of Iranians send a message that Trump still refuses to comprehend

HAFIZABAD, Pakistan - They called it a funeral. It was not.

Millions of mourning Iraqis attend funeral of Iran's martyred Leader in Najaf and Karbala