Tehran Times

2025-07-15 21:47
SCO: The recognized voice of the Global South against aggression

Araghchi hails SCO's condemnation of US-Israeli aggression against Iran during visit to China

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has underscored the importance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a vital regional body and expressed gratitude for its support of Iran in the wake of Israeli aggression.
- Araghchi engages Saudi Crown Prince, top officials in ‘fruitful’ talks on bilateral, regional issues
- Araghchi urges UN to hold Israel and US accountable for their aggression

Foreign military attachés visit Evin Prison following Israeli strike

TEHRAN — A delegation of military attachés from 20 foreign embassies stationed in Tehran visited Evin Prison on Tuesday, touring the sections recently damaged during an Israeli missile attack.
Iran-Israel war: A clash of missiles, narratives, and digital battlegrounds

TEHRAN – The recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel wasn’t just another flare-up in the volatile West Asia region—it was a seismic shift. While the exchange of missiles and drones lasted less than two weeks, the war exposed deeper truths about power, deterrence, and the new era of hybrid warfare where social media narratives could be as critical as military strikes.
Interview with Martyr Hajizadeh reveals Leader’s instrumental role in missile program

TEHRAN – Experts and analysts believe that Iran’s missile program was what saved the country from the devastating fate the U.S. and Israel had devised for it in the lead-up to the war that began on June 13.
By Batool Subeiti

The Israeli occupation entity’s end is on horizon

LONDON - If the Israeli war on Iran had continued for just two more weeks, it would have been possible that all the occupation entity’s air defense systems would have been depleted as around 30 missiles would have fallen daily on the entity in specific locations, with massive destructive power.
By Sahar Dadjoo

Sanctions, delegitimization, and resignations: The end of UN oversight in occupied Palestine

TEHRAN- The recent resignation of all members of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory epitomizes the fraught intersection of human rights accountability, geopolitical confrontation, and organizational challenges within the UN system.

Politics

‘Everyone rose up’: Pezeshkian praises national unity forged against Israel

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the unprecedented unity displayed by Iranians following the recent 12-day war initiated by Israel. Speaking at a ceremony held at Iran's Ministry of Cooperative, Labor and Social Welfare, on Tuesday, Pezeshkian emphasized that the aggression had fostered a powerful sense of national solidarity, even among those who had previously felt alienated from the government.
US is now taking charge of the infamous Zangezur project

TEHRAN – U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack announced on Friday that the United States has suggested to take control of a proposed corridor that would connect mainland Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan by encroaching on Armenia’s territory, disrupting the country’s historical borders with Iran, and denying Yerevan’s oversee of the route.
US court rebuffs Trump: Iranian scholar released from ICE detention

TEHRAN – A Louisiana magistrate judge ordered the immediate release of Iranian mechanical engineering doctoral candidate Pouria Pourhossein-Hendabad on Monday, barring U.S. authorities from deporting him after his arrest during the Israeli regime’s U.S.-backed war on Iran.

Sports

The Missing Piece: Why Iran football still lacks world-class training camps

TEHRAN - As Iranian Persian League Pro League (PLPG) clubs gear up for the new season, a familiar trend continues to dominate pre-season preparations; foreign training camps.
Iran lose to Lebanon in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

TEHRAN - Iran’s hopes suffered a setback after falling to a 3-1 defeat against Lebanon in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers on Wednesday.
Iran beat S. Korea in 2025 Asian U16 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated South Korea 3-1 (25-21, 27-29, 25-22, 25-20) in the Asian Men’s U16 Volleyball Championship Thailand 2025 on Wednesday.

Culture

Iran leads restoration efforts to support artists, cultural institutions after Israeli attacks

TEHRAN – Following the 12-day Israeli aggression on Iranian soil, the country is actively engaging in recovery and rebuilding efforts. Beyond the tragic loss of lives and injuries sustained by civilians, the attacks have inflicted damage on urban infrastructure and, notably, on the cultural and artistic communities.
Afghan author’s new novel celebrates Iran-Afghanistan cultural, spiritual ties

TEHRAN – The novel "Qezel-Ahou" by Afghan writer Omolbanin Maher, a compelling narrative exploring the profound relationship between Iran and Afghanistan, has recently been published by Soore Mehr Publication in Tehran.
Ashura opera puppet show returns to stage to commemorate Muharram

TEHRAN – Iranian director Behruz Gharibpour is restaging the Ashura opera puppet show with his Aran Theater Troupe at Tehran’s Ferdowsi Hall to mark the month of Muharram.

Economy

Iran’s heavy crude price rises 9.2% in June: OPEC

TEHRAN – The price of Iran’s heavy crude oil climbed by $5.88, or 9.2 percent, in June compared to May, reaching $69.13 per barrel, according to OPEC’s latest monthly report.
Govt. to launch international exchange as free zones signal interest in shareholding

TEHRAN – Iranian government is in the final stages of launching its long-anticipated international exchange, with several free trade zones expressing readiness to become shareholders, according to Reza Masrour, Secretary of the Free Trade and Special Economic Zones High Council.
Thermal power capacity in Iran surpasses 77,000 MW

TEHRAN – Iran's thermal power generation capacity has exceeded 77,000 megawatts following the addition of new units to the national electricity grid, according to a statement released on Tuesday by the Thermal Power Plant Holding Company (TPPH).

Society

‘Active diplomacy prerequisite for addressing transboundary SDSs’

TEHRAN – Referring to the fact that the sources of the sand and dust storms impacting Iran are located outside the country, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has underlined the role of environmental diplomacy in managing climatic crises, particularly sand and dust storms.
Some 111 earthquakes hit Iran per week on average

TEHRAN – A total of 111 earthquakes were recorded across the country on average each week from June 21 to July 11, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
Conservation of sharks contributes to protection of oceans

TEHRAN –Protecting sharks will help maintain the ecological balance and healthy marine ecosystems, as well as sustain the livelihoods of coastal communities, leading ultimately to protecting entire oceans.

Tourism

The story behind Iran’s first Paleolithic World Heritage site: An exclusive interview

TEHRAN – In a landmark moment for Iran’s cultural heritage, the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking the first time Iran’s Paleolithic heritage has received such recognition.
Iran among world’s best-performing destinations in Q1, deputy minister

TEHRAN—The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) in its latest report in social media, named Iran among top countries in terms of performance in tourism sector during the first quarter of 2025, said the deputy tourism minister, Anoushirvan Mohseni Bandpei, in a meeting of policymaking council of VisitIran website which was held at Persian Gulf Hall of Tourism Ministry in July 15 with participation of private and state sectors.
60 restoration projects underway for Hamedan historical monuments

TEHRAN—Deputy Head of Hamedan Cultural Heritage Department Hamidreza Heydari gave news of 60 restoration projects being conducted across Hamedan province with a credit worth 480 billion rials ($533,333).

International

The Israeli occupation entity’s end is on horizon

LONDON - If the Israeli war on Iran had continued for just two more weeks, it would have been possible that all the occupation entity’s air defense systems would have been depleted as around 30 missiles would have fallen daily on the entity in specific locations, with massive destructive power.
Sanctions, delegitimization, and resignations: The end of UN oversight in occupied Palestine

TEHRAN- The recent resignation of all members of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory epitomizes the fraught intersection of human rights accountability, geopolitical confrontation, and organizational challenges within the UN system.
Lebanese lawmakers question the cabinet over its policies

BEIRUT — The Lebanese Parliament held a session on Tuesday to ask questions to the government of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam about the ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the reconstruction of residential complexes, and the American threat to Lebanon’s sovereignty.

Araghchi hails SCO's condemnation of US-Israeli aggression against Iran during visit to China