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2026/04/12

Asian Development Bank warns war in West Asia will slow Asia's growth

TEHRAN- A new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) indicates that the economies of Asian countries will face a slowdown in growth even if oil prices remain relatively stable — a development that highlights the far reaching effects of the war in the West Asia on the region.

Today 12:58

Iran war making life more expensive for Americans

TEHRAN- The war with Iran has roiled Wall Street, driving up the cost of a mortgage along with auto and credit card loans, making everyday life more expensive for Americans, according to a recent CNN report.

Today 01:59

Until the Final Breath

Today 01:55

“Minab 168” Lands in Islamabad

Today 01:47

Israel assassinated Kamal Kharrazi to kill diplomacy, but Iranian society is dynamic

TEHRAN - The Israeli assassination of Kamal Kharrazi, chairperson of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, came as a blow to wisdom and diplomacy.

Today 01:43

By Garsha Vazirian

Do not believe Tucker Carlson; Trump owns this war

From My Lai to Minab, America has never needed Israeli blackmail to slaughter innocents, and we should not fall for its latest escape hatch

TEHRAN — The latest split inside the American right has produced a familiar and dishonest story. Donald Trump’s current and former defenders now want the world to believe he is not truly responsible for what he says, orders, or destroys.

Today 01:40

By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah pounds Israeli settlements and military

TEHRAN – Hezbollah has launched attacks on Israeli settlements, targeting military infrastructure and assembly points of the regime’s military.

Today 01:35

Archaeological excavations resume at Sassanid palace in Firuzabad

TEHRAN - Archaeological excavations at the historic Palace of Ardeshir Babakan have officially resumed following a temporary suspension, according to provincial cultural heritage authorities.

Today 01:32

Se-Kuh-e fortress offers window into Iran’s Sistan heritage

TEHRAN - Se-Kuh-e fortress, whose name means “three mountains” in Persian, is one of the most remarkable historical landmarks in southeastern Iran and the largest mud-brick structure of its kind in Sistan-Baluchestan province.

Today 01:28

New study highlights cultural, social keys to longer-lasting housing in Iran

TEHRAN - A new academic study in Iran is challenging conventional assumptions about what makes residential buildings durable, concluding that cultural and social factors, rather than just construction materials, play a decisive role in how long people choose to live in their homes.

Today 01:22

Iranians in Yazd, Mashhad, and Bushehr hold mourning ceremonies for martyred Leader

TEHRAN – In the wake of the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, mourning ceremonies have been held across several Iranian cities, including Yazd, Mashhad, and Bushehr.

Today 01:16

Mearsheimer: Israel Drew U.S. into ‘Catastrophic War’

TEHRAN- Renowned American political scientist Professor John Mearsheimer delivered a forceful critique during a speech at the Arab Center in Washington, D.C., blaming Israel for pulling the United States into 'a disastrous war' and for obstructing efforts to reach a ceasefire.

Today 01:14

Iran’s strong diplomacy aims to secure regional stability: Velayati

TEHRAN- Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs, says Iran’s robust diplomatic approach is focused on safeguarding national sovereignty and promoting regional peace and stability.

Today 01:11

Iran to UN: Assassination of Kharrazi is an attack on diplomacy itself

TEHRAN- Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has said that Israel’s assassination of the senior Iranian official, Kamal Kharrazi, reflects a deliberate pattern of criminal conduct aimed at silencing advocates of peaceful engagement and systematically undermining diplomatic pathways.

Today 01:07

Ashish Prashar says Washington and Tel Aviv underestimated Iran’s preparedness

U.S.-Israeli pressure on Iran risks strategic failure: Political strategist

TEHRAN — Ashish Prashar, an award-winning political strategist and human rights advocate who has advised senior political figures in the United States and Europe, spoke with Tehran Times about the implications of the U.S.–Israeli attacks on Iran since February 28.

Today 00:53

By Shahrokh Saei

Tehran enters Islamabad talks with deep distrust of Washington

TEHRAN - High-profile Iranian and American officials held their first round of talks in Pakistan on Saturday in the wake of a two-week ceasefire, following a 40-day US–Israeli war against Iran that began on February 28.

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Yesterday 20:59

“Iran Symphony” unveiled in Italy

TEHRAN – At a ceremony in Italy, the musical work “Iran Symphony,” composed by the renowned Italian musician Antonio Pappalardo was unveiled.

Yesterday 20:53

Artists, cultural figures to honor Martyr Leader at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN – The 40th-day mourning ceremony for the Martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei by the American-Zionist enemy will be held with the presence of cultural, artistic, and media figures at Vahdat Hall in Tehran on Sunday.

Yesterday 20:48

12th Islamic Revolution Art Week kicks off with nationwide street performances

TEHRAN- The 12th edition of the Islamic Revolution Art Week officially commenced nationwide on Thursday, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Seyyed Morteza Avini.

Yesterday 20:44

Drying intl. wetlands in Golestan province coming back to life

TEHRAN – Three international wetlands of northern Golestan province, which were drying due to drought in previous years, are being restored thanks to recent rainfall, the head of the provincial Department of Environment has said.

Yesterday 20:40

Blood donation among women, first-time donors on rise during war

TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the US-Israeli imposed war on February 28, there has been a notable growth in the number of women and first-time donors referring to blood donation centers across the country, an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization has said.

Yesterday 20:38

The untrustworthy America cannot be relied upon

Siasat-e-Rooz, in its editorial, addressed the issue of the ceasefire and the United States’ record of breaking commitments. It wrote: A ceasefire has now been established after 40 days of war—the same ceasefire that the martyred Leader had emphasized should not dominate the country’s atmosphere.

Yesterday 20:37

Hezbollah chief praises Ayatollah Khamenei’s enduring legacy on 40th day after his martyrdom

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem issued a statement on the 40th day since the martyrdom of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei praising his legacy and inspiration to the regional resistance.

Yesterday 20:37

By staff writer

A leaky umbrella: The fraying myth of US security pacts

TEHRAN – For a long time, Washington has peddled the same story to the world: hand your security over to us, and all you need to do is obey and pay. Once, there were those who believed it. Now, even the storyteller can no longer keep the tale straight.

Yesterday 20:36

By Maedeh Zaman Fashami

20 million Iranians, one voice: The story of the grassroots ‘JANFADA’ campaign

TEHRAN - At a time when the world is more divided than ever grappling with crises, polarization, and social fractures, the emergence of large-scale grassroots movements takes on a meaning far beyond ordinary collective action. The “Janfada” campaign is one such phenomenon: an initiative that began on March 29 and, in a remarkably short time, has reached a staggering figure, over 21 million participants at the time of writing.

Yesterday 20:36

‘Minab 168’ flight: Iran carries the weight of US aggression into Islamabad talks

TEHRAN – As Iran’s delegation departed for negotiations with the United States in Pakistan, the journey itself became an act of remembrance — and a quiet indictment.

Yesterday 20:36

‘Damage to Pasteur Institute of Iran threatens regional health security’

TEHRAN – Mario Moreira, President of the Pasteur Network, has expressed concern over the destruction of Pasteur Institute of Iran, targeted by the US-Israeli airstrikes on April 2, and warned of the potential regional impacts as it disrupts the major role of this century-old pillar of global health in prevention and control of existing and rising health threats in the region.

Yesterday 19:19

41st Night Of Supporting Iran

Yesterday 19:16