By Mona Hojat Ansari

'Cuba will fight if we must fight'

Cuban ambassador to Iran discusses US sanctions, potential war, and international inaction with the Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Cuba has faced a fate remarkably similar to Iran's in its encounters with the United States. Both nations are being punished simply for creating and preserving political and governing systems of their own choosing. Both have suffered heavy losses as a result of illegal U.S. sanctions and blockades. Now, it appears the two countries may once again face the same kind of U.S. behavior—this time on the battlefield.

Germany’s Iran war stance exposed deep contradictions in Berlin’s foreign policy, says analyst

Christoph Hörstel says German leaders acknowledge public anger over Israel’s actions but continue supporting Tel Aviv behind the scenes

TEHRAN – In this exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Christoph Hörstel, founder of the German political party Die Neue Mitte, political analyst and former journalist, examines the evolving strategic dynamics between the United States, Iran, and the Persian Gulf states in the event of a renewed regional conflict.

By Marzieh Kian 

A tale of a pen fighting on the battlefield: front line on a blank canvas

TEHRAN – When the siren wails across the city and the air in the media space becomes thick with the scent of war-news gunpowder, everyone picks up a weapon and stands at a corner of this vast front. One takes up a rifle; another adjusts their camera lens. And in this fray, there is an artist whose weapons are lines, colors, and meaningful, biting satires.

By Sahar Dadjoo

US military superiority fails to guarantee decisive outcome against Iran: Brazilian analyst

Lourival Sant’Anna highlights political constraints, energy shocks, and regional dynamics limiting Washington’s options

TEHRAN – In this exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Lourival Sant'Anna, Brazilian war correspondent, international affairs analyst for CNN Brasil, and columnist for Estadão, examines the strategic, political, and geopolitical dimensions of the recent US-Israel aggression against Iran.

Direct talks with Israel can’t guarantee Lebanon’s security: senior journalist

Al-Mayadeen’s deputy chief says Israel is using the truce for normalizing selective violence

TEHRAN - Bahia Halawi, the deputy general manager at Al-Mayadeen, believe that direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel with the mediation of the U.S. cannot guarantee Lebanon’s long-term security as Israel maintains occupation, pressure, and repeated violations of ceasefire.

By Shahrokh Saei 

MEP Milan Uhrík: EU credibility eroded by double standards after US strike on Minab schoolchildren

TEHRAN - More than two months have passed since a US Tomahawk missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab. The strike occurred on February 28, during the opening phase of the US–Israeli war, and claimed the lives of 168 people, most of them schoolchildren. The attack has been widely condemned as one of the deadliest incidents involving children in modern warfare and has intensified calls for accountability.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

The union of majesty and beauty: Reem Al-Wurimi on spiritual sovereignty of Tehran

TEHRAN – In the wake of the recent US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, a voice from North Africa has emerged to articulate the spiritual and civilizational resilience of the Iranian nation. Reem Al-Wurimi, the acclaimed Tunisian poet and journalist, has captivated the Islamic world with her latest work, "Take Me to the Streets of Tehran."

By Sahar Dadjoo

Global economy faces structural shock from Iran war: Finnish economist

TEHRAN- In this exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Tuomas Malinen, Finnish economist, CEO of GnS Economics, and associate professor of economics at the University of Helsinki, examines the global economic consequences of the recent Israel–U.S. attack on Iran. Known for his work on financial instability and macroeconomic cycles, Malinen argues that the escalation represents a systemic shock extending far beyond the West Asia. He highlights rising risks in energy markets, supply chains, inflation, and sovereign debt stability. According to him, prolonged instability in the Persian Gulf region, a key energy and geopolitical hub, could intensify global uncertainty and weaken already fragile economic growth prospects worldwide.

What I witnessed in Iran challenges dominant Western narratives: American journalist

Christopher Helali details destruction sites, civilian response, and military presence in sensitive regions

TEHRAN- In this exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Christopher Helali, an American journalist, political analyst, and activist known for his coverage of international conflicts and U.S. foreign policy, shares his observations following his recent visit to Iran as part of a delegation of international journalists.

Western media narrative on Iran is “deeply misleading”: British independent correspondent

TEHRAN- In this exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Bushra Shaikh, a British media personality, broadcaster, and activist known for her political and social commentary, reflects on her recent visit to Iran as part of a delegation of international journalists who traveled to the country to report on the effects of the Israeli–U.S. attack on Iran.

Trump wants to get out of the Iran quagmire, but seems can't do it: American journalist

“Trump went against his own advisors and foolishly allowed himself to be used by Israel”

TEHRAN – Since February 28, the U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran has raised serious questions about Washington’s strategic calculations, the extent of Israeli influence over American decision-making, and the future of diplomacy in West Asia. In an interview with the Tehran Times, Joe Lauria, a veteran American journalist and editor-in-chief of Consortium News, says Washington entered the war based on a major strategic miscalculation and underestimated Iran’s ability to resist military and economic pressure.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Piercing gaze of innocence: Tajrish Square hosts “Eyes of Minab” installation

TEHRAN- In the heart of the bustling Tajrish Square, where the vibrant energy of the capital often conceals the quiet sorrow of recent months, a profound artistic intervention has forced passersby to pause. 

By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

Art Bureau connecting artists, raising global awareness through universal language of art

After Iran was attacked by the United States and Israel on February 28, a committee was established at the Art Bureau in Tehran, focusing on the production and collection of artworks related to the war, which lasted for 40 days.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Iran’s military strength has delivered strategic results: Pakistani journalist

Javed Rana says Tehran’s response altered regional calculations and exposed the limits of U.S. coercive diplomacy

TEHRAN — Pakistan stands at the center of international diplomacy as efforts continue to end nearly two months of multiple war theaters in the Middle East. Leveraging its unique ties with both Tehran and Washington, Islamabad has so far helped secure a two-week ceasefire, creating a crucial window for negotiations on a lasting end to the conflict.

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.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Failure to condemn attacks on Iran’s heritage makes the world complicit, Italian archaeologist warns

TEHRAN – The recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, which began on February 28, have triggered widespread concern over the safety of the country’s historical and cultural heritage. Reports indicate that prominent sites, including the Golestan Palace and the Naqsh-e Jahan Square, have sustained damage, highlighting the potential for irreversible losses to monuments that reflect centuries of Iranian civilization.

By Afshin Majlesi

Minister reveals legal, restoration efforts to protect cultural heritage

TEHRAN – Following extensive damage to some of Iran’s most important cultural heritage sites, including the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace, Tehran has intensified its diplomatic, legal, and cultural response, describing the attacks as not only material destruction but also an assault on humanity’s shared heritage.

By Maryam Tavassoli

A woman's praiseworthy dedication to her country

TEHRAN – Maryam Eskandarian is one of the thousands of Iranian women who have dedicated their life to help people since the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli imposed war on February 28.

Decapitation strategy against Iran doomed to fail: Pakistani expert

Barrech says U.S.–Israeli aggression strengthens Iran’s institutional resilience and national cohesion

TEHRAN – Tehran Times spoke exclusively with Dr. Dost Muhammad Barrech, a Pakistani expert in security and regional politics at the University of Balochistan in Quetta, on the ongoing U.S.–Israeli aggression against Iran and its wider implications. Dr. Barrech argues that the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and the broader “decapitation strategy” are unlikely to weaken Iran, but may instead reinforce national cohesion and institutional resilience.

US-Israeli assault on Iran signals failure of Washington’s regional designs: Palestinian diplomat

Dr. Ribhi Halloum says aggression violates international law and risks wider regional instability

TEHRAN — Since the joint military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, the region has plunged into one of its most dangerous crises in decades, with escalating missile exchanges, regional spillover, and mounting civilian casualties. The attacks triggered a wider confrontation that has shaken global energy markets and intensified geopolitical tensions across West Asia.

US-Israeli military action amid nuclear talks is ‘act of perfidy and aggression’: Alfred de Zayas

TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Professor Alfred de Zayas of the Geneva School of Diplomacy, a renowned international law expert and former UN Independent Expert on International Order, delivers a sobering legal and moral appraisal of the unprecedented joint U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on February 28, an operation that has shaken the Middle East and reverberated across the world.

Epstein scandal goes far beyond one man, says American journalist

Christopher Helali says focusing on Epstein alone obscures deeper structures of power

TEHRAN- The Jeffrey Epstein scandal continues to generate headlines as new documents are unsealed, yet fundamental questions about accountability, power, and institutional complicity remain unanswered.  While the case is often framed as a series of horrific but isolated criminal acts, critics argue that such a narrow focus obscures a far deeper political and structural reality. 

Iran exists today because of its missiles, says former UN weapons inspector

As Washington once again raises the prospect of confrontation with Tehran, questions about U.S. intentions—and the limits of American power—have returned to the center of debate in West Asia. In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector and U.S. Marine intelligence officer, discussed how Washington views talks with Iran, what it hopes to achieve with the country, as well as the growing risk of military escalation.

Indonesia’s role in the Gaza Board of Peace lacks strategic weight: Philippine scholar

Julkipli Wadi says the board is a political masquerade that shields Israeli regional aggression

TEHRAN- Amid growing controversy surrounding Washington’s so-called Gaza “peace plan” and the proposed Board of Peace, questions persist over its real objectives and the role assigned to non-Western actors, including Indonesia.  In this interview, Tehran Times speaks with Julkipli Wadi, dean of the Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman, one of Southeast Asia’s most respected Islamic scholars. 

By Sahar Dadjoo

Peace must be shaped by Palestinians, says rights activist

Rifat Odeh Kassis says the Trump-backed Gaza Board of Peace lacks UN legitimacy and meaningful Arab engagement

TEHRAN- In an interview with the Tehran Times, Palestinian Christian human rights activist Rifat Odeh Kassis offers a critical assessment of the Gaza “Board of Peace” amid growing international controversy over Gaza’s post-war governance and security arrangements.

U.S. seeks an Iran that is subservient, says Chinese expert

Hongda Fan warns U.S. and Israeli interference could reshape regional alliances and intensify security rivalries

TEHRAN-Amid renewed unrest in Iran and escalating rhetoric from Washington and Tel Aviv, questions are mounting over whether Western claims of supporting civil liberties mask deeper geopolitical objectives. To explore these dynamics, Tehran Times spoke with Professor Hongda Fan, Professor and director of the China-Middle East Center at Shaoxing University, China.