By Masoud Hossein & Farrokh Hesabi

We have a lot to say in future, women canoe polo players

TEHRAN – In an exclusive with Tehran Times, Iran’s women’s Canoe Polo players Elaheh Pourabdian, Mahdieh Shabani, and Anahita Mahtarpour talked about their rollercoaster journey in championship.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: West using ‘snapback’ for political manipulation, says former UN expert

Alfred de Zayas denounces U.S. and EU move as illegitimate under Resolution 2231

TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview, the Tehran Times engaged with Alfred de Zayas, a distinguished professor of international law at the Geneva School of Diplomacy, former Secretary of the UN Human Rights Committee, and former UN Independent Expert on International Order (2012-18). 

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Iran must adopt dual-track strategy to secure Caucasus role, says Italian analyst

Boltuc stresses Tehran should act as stabilizer to counter US, NATO, and Turkish encroachment

TEHRAN – In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Silvia Boltuc, an Italian geopolitical analyst and Managing Director of Special Eurasia, analyzes how a foreign-operated corridor could reshape Iran’s strategic environment in the South Caucasus.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Gaza killings mirror Israel’s decades of crimes against press, rights activist says

Sherif Mansour says the bullet that silenced Shireen Abu Akleh now echoes across Gaza

TEHRAN – The systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli forces represents a calculated assault not just on individuals, but on the very essence of truth-telling in conflict zones.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: American filmmaker exposes Israel’s war on Palestinian journalists

Robert Greenwald says wearing press vests in Gaza does not protest journalists but make them targets

TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, American filmmaker Robert Greenwald sheds light on the untold stories of Palestinian journalists who have been systematically silenced during Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza. 

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Killing journalists in Gaza is Israel’s policy, says Al Jazeera bureau chief

Abdul-Qader Fayez says targeting media workers intended to prevent the world from seeing Gaza reality

TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Abdul-Qader Fayez, chief the Al Jazeera office in Tehran, speaks candidly about Israel’s systematic targeting of journalists in Gaza, including the killing of renowned Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif.

By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

Martyrs depicted on Tehran walls in Ali Mirfattah’s painting collection “Immortal Name of Homeland"

TEHRAN – One week after the end of the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, graffiti artist, painter, and journalist Seyyed Ali Mirfattah, 58, unveiled his new stencil art painting collection depicting the martyrs of the Zionist regime’s attacks on Iran.

By Mehdi Garshasbi

Research and achievements in Iran’s agriculture sector are significant: FAO representative

TEHRAN - Farrukh Toirov, the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to Iran, says the significant achievements of Iranian scientists are important to be delivered to other countries that do not have the same level of technological advancements in the agriculture sector.

By Shahrokh Saei 

Germany’s suspension of military exports to Israel is a media and PR strategy

“Zionism, in fact, bears strong parallels to fascism” 

TEHRAN — The ongoing Israeli military campaign against the Gaza Strip, which has claimed the lives of more than 61,000 Palestinians, has sparked global anger and protests—including in German cities.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Activist says Sumud Flotilla unites 40 nations in renewed push against Gaza blockade

Greta Berlin says the upcoming mass maritime effort represents the world’s growing refusal to stay silent on the Gaza blockade

TEHRAN – As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza deepens and the international community continues to grapple with the fallout of Israel’s months-long siege, seasoned activist Greta Berlin remains resolute: the ships will keep sailing.

By Afshin Majlesi

World Heritage listing validates Iran’s commitment to preserving Paleolithic past

TEHRAN – The recent inscription of the Prehistoric Sites of Khorramabad Valley on UNESCO’s World Heritage List marks a significant achievement for Iranian archaeology, capping over fifty years of dedicated research and excavation.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Political analyst warns Syria is next front in Israel’s colonial roadmap

Munir Daair says recent strikes on Syria mark deeper shift in U.S.-Israeli strategy for regional dominance

TEHRAN - In the aftermath of Israel’s recent airstrikes on Syria, targeting areas near Damascus and the southern regions under the pretext of protecting minorities, analysts are probing the deeper strategic objectives behind Tel Aviv’s escalating military posture across the region.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Independent journalist says Canada’s posture on Iran 'serves US and Israeli interests'

Aidan Jonah reveals how Canadian media and intelligence amplify anti-Iran propaganda

TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Aidan Jonah, editor-in-chief of The Canada Files, delivers an incisive critique of Canada’s role in perpetuating Western imperialist agendas, particularly against Iran.

By Afshin Majlesi

Exclusive: The story behind Iran’s first Paleolithic World Heritage site

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.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Expert says Israel would have been destroyed had it attacked Iran without Western backing

The Canadian lawyer says attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites were a ‘violation of international law’

TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Dimitri Lascaris, a prominent Canadian lawyer, journalist, and human rights activist, offers a powerful critique of the recent Israeli and U.S. military strikes against Iran. 

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.