Tehran Times

By Shahrokh Saei

The endgame: Why war with Hezbollah would spell doom for Israel

TEHRAN - Concerns over the potential for a full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement have once again been pushed to the forefront of media debate amid escalating cross-border attacks between the two sides.
By Wesam Bahrani

U.S.-made bombs found in school massacre

America’s role in the slaughter of Gazan women and children under the spotlight again

TEHRAN- Western arms experts have identified two bombs used by Israeli warplanes to strike a UN-funded school on Thursday that killed dozens of Palestinians, mostly women and children.
By Xavier Villar

Unpacking the new IAEA pressure campaign

MADRID- The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, pointed out that the Agency lacks information regarding the production and inventory of centrifuges, rotors, heavy water, and uranium ore concentrate in Iran.
By Alireza Akbari

Who is Shanbezadeh and why was he arrested?

TEHRAN— Ardabil Province Prosecutor General Jalal Afaghi announced the arrest of a fugitive suspect, Hossein Shanbezadeh, in the northwestern city of Ardabil.
By Parviz Rashidi

The slightest shred of ethics in the Gaza war

TEHRAN - Certain Western countries, particularly the United States, have been enabling Israel to go ahead with its vicious and brutal plans against Palestinians.

Politics

Europe wants Iran to commit to JCPOA despite Washington’s withdrawal: Putin

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly criticized the European trio (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) for their hypocritical stance on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal.
Candidates vetting nears end as minister warns of misconduct

TEHRAN— In a recent meeting of Iran's top government officials, Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib reiterated that the behavior of election candidates is being closely monitored, with warnings issued to those exhibiting destructive behavior.
Iran acting FM heads to Istanbul to attend D-8 meeting on Gaza crisis

TEHRAN - Iran’s interim foreign minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, has departed from Tehran to Istanbul to attend an urgent meeting of the Developing Eight (D-8) Organization for Economic Cooperation.

Hassan Yazdani seizes gold at Budapest Ranking Series

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Hassan Yazdani defeated his American rival Trent Hidlay 12-2 in the final match of Budapest Ranking Series on Friday.
Iran volleyball federation sacks Mauricio Motta Paes

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) sacked Brazilian coach Mauricio Motta Paes on Friday.
Iran’s Farzad wins gold at 2024 Asian Para-cycling Road Championships

TEHRAN – Behrouz Farzad of Iran claimed a gold medal in the 12th Asian Para-cycling Road Championships 2024.

Iran's National Orchestra to perform with vocalist Abdolhossein Mokhtabad

TEHRAN- The first concert of Iran’s National Orchestra in the current Iranian year (started in March) will be held at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall, featuring renowned vocalist Abdolhossein Mokhtabad.
Iranian short flick “Feather” wins best animated film award at Russian festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian short animation “Feather” written and directed by Sadegh Javadi won the best animated film for adults award at the second Voronezh International Animation Film Festival “AniMakers,” held from May 30 to June 2 in Voronezh, Russia.
Ramsgate International Film Festival picks 5 Iranian films, series

TEHRAN-The 8th Ramsgate International Film Festival, due to be held from June 25 to 30 in the UK, has selected several Iranian films and series to show in various sections.

Iran-U.S. trade rises 72% in 4 months

TEHRAN - The official data of the United States show that the country’s trade with the Islamic Republic of Iran has increased by 72 percent in the first four months of this year.
Major gas projects inaugurated in southeastern Iran

TEHRAN –Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji inaugurated several major gas supply projects in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan on Thursday, Shana reported.
Agricultural exports up $1 billion in one year

TEHRAN - Iran has produced $1.0 billion more agricultural products over the past calendar year to late March than that produced a year earlier, according to Minister of Agriculture Mohammad-Ali Nikbakht.

Iranian Universities move up in QS WUR 2025

TEHRAN –The 21st edition of the QS World University Rankings (2025) has placed nine Iranian universities among the world’s top institutes, compared with seven universities in 2024.
Food safety enhances public health, lowers healthcare costs

TEHRAN – Food and beverage safety plays a key role in improving public health as unhealthy and contaminated products pose a threat to the health of individuals, and impose heavy burdens on the healthcare system of the country.
Iran at forefront of war on drugs for over four decades

TEHRAN –Iran has been the only country on the front line of the war against narcotics for over 45 years despite oppressive sanctions of the U.S., the economic problems ahead, and the limited contribution of other countries.

Scaffolding removed from Imam Mosque after 14-year restoration

TEHRAN - The scaffolding surrounding the magnificent dome of the 17th-century Imam Mosque in Isfahan has finally been removed after 14 years of meticulous restoration work.
The Spice Route revival: a new chapter in Iran-India relations

TEHRAN - In today’s interconnected world, nations seek innovative strategies to secure national interests while fulfilling global responsibilities.
Iran’s inbound tourism thrives by 36%

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism sector has witnessed a 36% surge in terms of overseas arrivals in the course of the very first two months of the current Persian year (started on March 20).

The endgame: Why war with Hezbollah would spell doom for Israel

TEHRAN - Concerns over the potential for a full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement have once again been pushed to the forefront of media debate amid escalating cross-border attacks between the two sides.
U.S.-made bombs found in school massacre

TEHRAN- Western arms experts have identified two bombs used by Israeli warplanes to strike a UN-funded school on Thursday that killed dozens of Palestinians, mostly women and children.