Tehran Times

2025-06-28 22:22
By Soheila Zarfam

Hearts mourn nation’s heroes

Millions attend the funeral in Tehran to say farewell to commanders and scientists martyred during Israel’s war on Iran

TEHRAN – Tehran, Iran's beating heart, has witnessed centuries of tragedies as the nation's capital. It has seen all the major events and dramas that have sculpted the ancient land's modern history.
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By Tehran Times Staff Writer

Israel’s doctrine of deception: A strategic tool facing diminishing returns

TEHRAN - For eight decades, Israel has orchestrated false flag operations—covert maneuvers disguised as enemy attacks—to manipulate global powers, ignite conflicts, and demonize adversaries.
By Xavier Villar

The failure of an offensive: Israel’s unfulfilled objectives and Iran’s strategic resilience

MADRID – According to the official statement released by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, Israel achieved all of its stated objectives in its operation against Iran. “All the goals of the operation have been fulfilled,” the text declared, thereby justifying Israel’s acceptance of the ceasefire proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

How do the Lebanese Forces ministers implement US dictates?

SOUTH LEBANON — Concern is growing over the U.S. position to renew the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon at the end of August, given the American pressure that only serves the interests of the Israeli enemy.
Millions mourn fallen commanders, scientists in Tehran funeral

TEHRAN - Millions of Iranians flooded the streets of Tehran early Saturday to attend a funeral ceremony for top military commanders and nuclear scientists martyred during Israel’s 12-day war against Iran.
Iran UN envoy reaffirms right to domestic enrichment

TEHRAN – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani, has emphatically restated Tehran’s non-negotiable position that uranium enrichment for its peaceful nuclear program must take place on Iranian soil.

Politics

Iran will exit NPT if vital interests threatened, envoy warns UK Parliament

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ali Mousavi, issued a stern warning during a heated session of the British Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee on June 17, emphasizing that Iran is a legitimate sovereign state, and declaring that Tehran reserves the right to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) under Article 10 if its vital national interests are jeopardized.
Israel's primary target in war with Iran was police: Interior Minister

TEHRAN – In a televised interview Friday night, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni announced that Iran’s law enforcement forces became a primary target of Tel Aviv’s 12-day war on Tehran, with nearly 150 police personnel martyred in attacks explicitly designed to "create internal chaos."
No American will be safe if senior clerics are threatened: IRGC commander

TEHRAN – The deputy commander for coordination in the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warns any attempt to harm Iran’s senior clerics would provoke a harsh regional backlash against U.S. interests.

Sports

Germany beat Iran in 2025 VNL Week 2

TEHRAN – Germany defeated Iran 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 26-24, 25-22) in the men’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 Week 2 on Saturday.
Iran crowned champions of 2025 World Deaf Futsal

TEHRAN – Iran secured the title by defeating Brazil 2-0 on Friday evening to win the 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championships.
Morteza Sharifi to miss reminder of 2025 VNL Week 2

TEHRAN – Iran outside hitter Morteza Sharifi will be absent from matches against Germany and the Netherlands in Week 2 of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL).

Culture

Maduro honors Iranian news anchor, IRIB martyrs at Venezuela’s journalism ceremony

TEHRAN- in a ceremony held on Friday at the Presidential Palace of Venezuela to mark National Journalism Day, President Nicolás Maduro awarded special journalism prizes to prominent figures in the field. Among the recipients was Sahar Emami, an Iranian news anchor at the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) News Network, who has become a symbol of bravery and resilience after recent Israeli strikes on Iran.
Iranian Series “Kufi Love”, “The Supreme Scribe” airing on international channels during Muharram

TEHRAN – The acclaimed historical romantic Iranian series “Kufi Love” began airing daily at 10 PM on the Iraqi channel Al Iraqiya on Friday, coinciding with the first night of Muharram.
Iranian artists’ homes destroyed through Zionist regime’s attacks on Tehran

TEHRAN – During the 12-day attacks of the Zionist regime on Tehran, the homes of several Iranian artists have been destroyed.

Economy

Package of supporting industries damaged by imposed war sent to cabinet

TEHRAN- Iran’s deputy industry, mining and trade minister for the commercial affairs said: “Following the request of the minister of industry, mining and trade, a comprehensive package of support for industries affected by the Israeli-imposed war has been sent to the cabinet, and if approved, we will announce the details to production and industrial units.”
Ministries, CBI announce readiness to provide maximum support to capital market

TEHRAN- The deputy head of Iran’s Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) for supervising the stock exchanges and publishers affiliated to the SEO announced the readiness of the ministries and the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) to provide maximum support to the capital market.
Tehran’s electricity distribution network operates at full capacity during imposed war

TEHRAN – The managing director of Tehran Power Distribution Company said that Tehran's electricity distribution network worked at full capacity around the clock during the Zionist regime's imposed war against Iran.

Society

34 Iranian universities in THE Impact Ranking 2025

TEHRAN – The Times Higher Education (THE) has included 34 universities from Iran among the top universities pursuing sustainable development goals (SDGs), up from 33 universities in 2024.
Intl. Day of Tropics highlights climate, geography, and urbanization challenges

TEHRAN –The International Day of the Tropics, observed on June 29 annually, focuses on the significance of the tropics as hubs of the world's biodiversity and the challenges faced by the regions due to climate, geography, and urbanization.
Khwarizmi Intl. Award slated for January 2026

TEHRAN – The 39th Khwarizmi International Award (KIA) is scheduled to be held in January 2026, according to the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST).

Tourism

Taleqan dam lake: a gem of tranquility and adventure in Alborz Mountains

TEHRAN – Situated in the heart of the southern foothills of the Alborz Mountains in Alborz province, Taleqan dam lake is one of the most beautiful and underrated tourist attractions in the region.
Imam Mosque’s massive dome undergoes restoration

TEHRAN - A new restoration initiative has begun to address possible deterioration in the intricate tilework adorning the grand dome of the 17th-century Imam Mosque of Isfahan, also known as Masjed Jameh Abbasi.
Tazieh performance in village added to tourism calendar

TEHRAN—Concurrent with the arrival of Muharram month, a certification has been issued for registration of Ashura-related ritual of Tazieh performance (passion play) of Karizno Village in Torbat-e Jam, Khorasan Razavi province, in Iran’s national tourism calendar under the number 104101071, said the head of Mashhad Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department.

International

Israel’s doctrine of deception: A strategic tool facing diminishing returns

TEHRAN - For eight decades, Israel has orchestrated false flag operations—covert maneuvers disguised as enemy attacks—to manipulate global powers, ignite conflicts, and demonize adversaries.
How do the Lebanese Forces ministers implement US dictates?

SOUTH LEBANON — Concern is growing over the U.S. position to renew the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon at the end of August, given the American pressure that only serves the interests of the Israeli enemy.
Questioning identity of Shebaa Farms is free service to Israel!

SOUTH LEBANON — Druze leader Walid Jumblatt’s statement regarding the non-Lebanese nature of the Shebaa Farms has sparked widespread condemnation in Lebanon, with some believing that this questioning serves only the Israeli enemy.

Millions attend the funeral in Tehran to say farewell to commanders and scientists martyred during Israel’s war on Iran