By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Jeffrey Sachs reveals real motives behind Israel’s raid on Iran

Professor Sachs says U.S.-Israel divide-and-conquer strategy fuels Middle East instability

TEHRAN - In the wake of the unprecedented joint military aggression by Israel and the United States against Iran, international observers have turned their attention to the deeper motivations behind the attack, its geopolitical implications, and the broader trajectory of U.S. policy in the Middle East.

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Israel’s targeted killings seek to break Iran’s resolve: Pakistan researcher

Muhammad Murtaza, a Pakistani researcher in international relations and Project Manager at the Pak Institute for Peace Studies, believes the Israeli regime is pursuing a dual strategy against Iran: one, to create political instability and insecurity inside the country; and two, to instill a broader sense of national insecurity.

Olga Lyubimova, Russia's Minister of Culture, speaks exclusively to Tehran Times

Bridging cultures: Russia, Iran reinforce ties through cultural diplomacy 

TEHRAN – As Iran hosts the ongoing Russia’s Cultural Week, Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova is currently in Tehran to participate in the event. In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, she discussed how this cultural celebration aims to deepen the ties and foster closer collaboration between Russia and Iran.

By Sahar Dadjoo

“EU sponsors Israel’s violence through trade and arms deals”: Belgian MEP

Europe needs to stop arms exports to Israel in order not to be complicit in the Gaza genocide

TEHRAN - The European Union faces increasing criticism for its handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict, with many accusing it of maintaining a “business as usual” approach that enables ongoing violence and human rights violations in Gaza. 

By Mona Hojat Ansari

‘Future of Iran-Tunisia relations holds great promise’

Tunisian trade minister discusses political and economic cooperation with Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Iran and Tunisia may not be close in distance. But between the two capitals located in West Asia and North Africa exists deep mutual respect and common interests.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Israel is exempt from accountability for the Gaza war crimes

Israel is now the most hated entity in the world

TEHRAN - As the war in Gaza deepens and regional tensions escalate, the global community faces urgent questions about the failure of diplomacy, the erosion of international law, and the political motivations driving continued violence. 

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh 

Steadfast and resilient: Widow of terror victim on love, loss, and life after terrorism

TEHRAN – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we reached out to a woman whose life has been intertwined with the pain and anguish of terrorism.

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Exclusive: Army Ground Force transforming with modern equipment and enhanced mobility

TEHRAN – Earlier this year, the Iranian Army's ground forces (Artesh) garnered attention with sophisticated and large-scale military maneuvers in northeastern Iran.

Max Blumenthal tells Tehran Times:

For Egypt and Jordan, Trump's Gaza plan is a choice between regime collapse or economic ruin

TEHRAN – Officials in Egypt and Jordan are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to Donald Trump’s Gaza displacement plan, said Max Blumenthal, an award-winning journalist, author, and editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, during an interview with the Tehran Times. 

By Ali Hamedin

Russian writer praises General Soleimani: "A commander with a heart for Iran"

TEHRAN- He was more than just a soldier—he was a guardian, a protector. A hero in the realm of truth whose fight was never confined to his own homeland but extended to others, standing resolutely against the terrorists who were, in truth, the offspring of the United States and Israel. A warrior who was martyred by the very empire that sought to erase his legacy, to bury his name in the shadows of oblivion.

By Afshin Majlesi

Government spokeswoman highlights tourism and cultural heritage preservation

TEHRAN - Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokeswoman for the government, emphasized the administration’s commitment to tourism development and cultural heritage preservation during her visit to the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition on Thursday.

By Mona Hojat Ansari

West abandoned JCPOA revival talks in 2022 despite near-agreement, Ulyanov tells Tehran Times

TEHRAN – For those who have closely tracked the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Mikhail Ulyanov is a well-known name. As Russia's Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna, Ulyanov played an active role in the multiple rounds of negotiations between JCPOA signatories aimed at salvaging the deal after the U.S. unilaterally withdrew in 2018 and reimposed sanctions on Iran.

By M.A. Saki

Elon Musk driven by hyper-capitalism and techno-imperialism: philosopher

‘Palestine will constitute future of human rights and international law’

TEHRAN - Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, a professor in global thought and comparative philosophies, says tech billionaire Elon Musk who openly backs “extremist figures” in Europe is “facilitating extremism and misinformation”.

By M.A. Saki

Exclusive: Jeffrey Sachs says US has long operated like a bully

TEHRAN - Jeffrey Sachs, a world-renowned economics professor, says the United States has behaved like a bully after the Second World War and now under Donald Trump it is bullying both “allies” and “adversaries”.

Prof. Hunter talks to Tehran Times

It’s hard to predict HTS would embrace inclusive government in Syria: scholar

TEHRAN - An independent scholar believes it is hard to anticipate whether the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) would establish a government with the involvement of Syria’s diverse ethnic and religious groups.

By Ali Hamedin

"War on Gaza": Joe Sacco’s graphic journey through genocide

TEHRAN- Imagine the sharp scratch of pen on paper, sketching scenes of war, displacement, and resilience. The panels come alive, telling stories too raw for photographs and too complex for a headline. This is the world of Joe Sacco, a pioneer who turned the ink-stained pages of comics into a medium for journalism as vivid as it is visceral: Comics Journalism.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

From Turkey to Iran: Onur Kaya shares his journey in children’s theater

HAMEDAN- Turkish artist Onur Kaya brought his unique talents to the vibrant city of Hamedan as part of the international section of the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, held from November 1 to 7. 

By Ali Hamedin

Portraying pain: artistic expressions of Gaza's struggles

TEHRAN- Art has long served as a powerful medium for capturing the deepest human emotions, bearing witness to tragedies, and expressing the suffering of marginalized communities. In the ongoing Gaza genocide, artists around the world have taken to canvas, paint, and digital media to convey the experiences of those caught in the crossfire. 

By Ali Hamedin

Gaza's grief: Israel's strikes silence innocent souls, young lives

TEHRAN- As the world reflects on Children’s Day, celebrated on October 8 to honor the laughter, dreams, and innocence of children, the stark reality in Gaza casts a long shadow over this global festivity. 

‘Free speech cannot be silenced because authorities disagree’ 

TEHRAN- In an interview with the Tehran Times, Christina Jump, lead attorney for the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA), shared her insights on the challenges faced by Muslim, Palestinian, and pro-Palestinian students across American universities amid rising tensions following the Israel-Gaza conflict. 

‘Student activists facing more repression compared to previous generations’

TEHRAN- American students protesting for divestment from Israel are facing greater levels of violence and disciplinary action compared to their peers who engaged in similar activism in past decades, according to UCLA Professor of Urban Planning and Sociology Chris Tilly.