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The shocking death of the main anti‑Iranian Zionist lobbyist

Hamshahri published an analysis clarifying the political character of Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from South Carolina, in relation to Iran. According to Hamshahri, Graham’s death has left Zionist groups and anti‑government Iranian activists more grief‑stricken than anyone else, as he had been one of the most aggressively anti‑Iranian figures in Congress for nearly two decades and never hesitated to show hostility toward the Iranian people.

Yesterday 21:09

The E3’s double standard: Condemning Iran, shielding the US

TEHRAN - The joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (the E3) regarding the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz exposes a glaring double standard in European foreign policy. By condemning what they termed Iran’s "reckless attacks" on commercial shipping and regional countries, the E3 has chosen to enforce international law selectively, completely ignoring the flagrant violations committed by the United States.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei

Yesterday 21:08

Iran vows justice for martyred leader as it balances defense and diplomacy

Tehran — Iran has declared that it will pursue retribution for the martyrdom of its late Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, and other victims of US-Israeli aggression through every available legal, diplomatic, and judicial mechanism, while simultaneously reaffirming its readiness to defend its sovereignty and keep the door open to diplomacy.

Yesterday 21:04

By Mahoud M. Ravi-Nejad

"Hormuz belongs to us, not foreigners," Iran says

TEHRAN — Iran on Monday announced a significant expansion of its retaliatory military campaign against United States forces across the Persian Gulf region, saying coordinated missile, drone, and air-defense operations targeted American military infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman in response to “continued US aggression against Iranian territory.”

Yesterday 20:56

Swedish Iranologist Bo Utas elected as honorary member of Academy of Persian Language and Literature

TEHRAN – The Academy of Persian Language and Literature in Iran has elected Bo Utas, a prominent Swedish Iranologist and Professor Emeritus of Iranian Languages at Uppsala University in Sweden, as an honorary member in recognition of his scholarly contributions.

From right Meysam Khamenei, Mohammad Javad Mohammadi-Golpayegani, Masoud Khamenei, and Mostafa Khamenei attend the commemoration ceremony at the Great Prophet Courtyard of the holy Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad on Monday night.

Yesterday 20:51

Commemoration ceremonies continue to honor martyred Leader

TEHRAN - People in Iran and several other countries continue to hold solemn mourning ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, marking a period of profound national grief and reflection.

Yesterday 19:55

Beyond a brokerage; How Mofid becomes an investment services ecosystem

TEHRAN- Mofid Brokerage (Mofid Securities) has evolved from a simple trading platform into a comprehensive investment services ecosystem.

Yesterday 19:53

"Endeavor" alongside "Innovation" brings success

TEHRAN- Refah Kargaran Bank, owned by the working class, is consistently ranked among successful IMI100 holders. CEO Esmaeil Allahgani has led it for years, and sound financial management keeps it on that list.

Yesterday 19:49

Flying against sanctions; how some airlines maintain their development path

TEHRAN- Despite extensive sanctions and operational limits, some Iranian airlines such as Mahan Air have sustained growth by maintaining fleets and expanding networks.

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei leads congregational prayers at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya in Tehran, while dozens of teenage girls pray behind him in an undated photo. The floor of the hussainiya is covered with traditional Zilou coverings.

Yesterday 17:07

The story behind Zilou coverings in the martyred Leader’s office

TEHRAN - For years, viewers of official meetings and public ceremonies questioned why the floors of the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya and the office of Iran’s late Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei were covered with blue-and-white Zilou floor coverings rather than precious Persian carpets.

Yesterday 17:07

By Asqarjon Ismoilov

The Terrible Tehran?

In my youth, I read “The Terrible Tehran” by Iranian author Morteza Moshfegh Kazemi. From that time on, an image of the city filled with fear and mystery had remained in my mind. When I set out for Tehran, I asked myself: how much does the Tehran described in that book resemble the Tehran of today?

Yesterday 17:05

Isfahan tourism specialist wins medal at Geneva innovation competition

TEHRAN - An Isfahan-based tourism specialist has won a silver medal at the 6th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions in Switzerland for an artificial intelligence-based tourism platform, a provincial tourism official said on Sunday.

Yesterday 15:53

Cabinet approves support for war-affected businesses

TEHRAN- Support for war-affected economic enterprises, assistance for the resilience of business owners, and protection of existing employment were approved in the Cabinet meeting.

Yesterday 15:48

Tehran hosting intl. exhibit of detergent, cosmetic, cellulose products

TEHRAN- The 33rd International Exhibition of Detergent, Hygienic, Cellulose and Related Industries (Beauty & Clean) has commenced its work at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground with the participation of over 160 domestic and foreign companies.

Yesterday 15:44

Tehran, Moscow agree to fast-track removal of energy co-op obstacles

Yesterday 15:42

Tehran, Islamabad underline boosting ties on women

TEHRAN – The Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, and Pakistan’s Minister of Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, have highlighted the need to enhance collaborations between the two countries in areas related to women.

Yesterday 15:38

Martyr Leader’s economic thoughts in housing sector

TEHRAN- The head of the Think Tank of Intelligent Governance, referring to the importance of revisiting the economic thoughts of the Martyr Leader of the Revolution, said: Housing is one of the topics to which the Martyr Leader always paid special attention.

Yesterday 15:37

Iran studies applying WHO New Vaccine Introduction Prioritization and Sequencing Toolkit

TEHRAN – The health ministry and the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG), with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office, have carried out a study applying WHO New Vaccine Introduction Prioritization and Sequencing Toolkit (NVI-PST) to help establish a transparent, evidence-based roadmap for introducing new vaccines over 2025–2030.

Yesterday 15:32

Some 100 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 99 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from June 27 to July 3, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Yesterday 15:30

Women lose to China at 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s team lost to China 3-0 (26-24, 25-22, 25-18) at the 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships on Monday.

Yesterday 15:30

Banking system evaluation based on international indicators

Tourism Bank ranked among Iran's top 5 banks under CAMELS assessment

TEHRAN – Tourism Bank has secured a position among Iran's top five banks based on the internationally recognized CAMELS assessment model, underscoring the institution's financial strength and stability.

Yesterday 15:29

80 Iranian universities in U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings

TEHRAN – The 2026-2027 edition of the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings has included 80 Iranian universities among the world’s 2,250 top universities.

Yesterday 12:45

Iran victorious over India at 2026 AVC U18 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated India 3-1 (29-27, 22-25, 25-17, 25-22) at the 2026 AVC Boys' U18 Volleyball Championship on Monday.

Yesterday 00:01

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Silvia Boltuc, an Italian geopolitical analyst

2026-07-12 23:09

By Sahar Dadjoo

Iran's Hormuz leverage is a "genuine asymmetric equaliser" no other card can match: Italian analyst

Boltuc says raising perceived shipping risk alone is enough to move markets, pressure Trump ahead of the midterms

TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Silvia Boltuc, an Italian geopolitical analyst and Managing Director of Special Eurasia, examines the collapse of the US-Iran memorandum after Washington's July strikes.

2026-07-12 22:55

Iranians believe the martyrdom of Leader will awaken Islamic world

TEHRAN- Mourners in Iran have gathered in public places in cities, squares, and mosques to mourn the martyrdom of their leader and demand revenge against those responsible for his martyrdom. They also believe that the event will bring unity and awakening among Muslims.

2026-07-12 21:19