Tehran Times

2026-05-13 21:30
Trump in Beijing

Is China willing and able to pull the US out of quagmire of Iran war?

TEHRAN — President Donald Trump’s three-day state visit to China begins under the heavy shadow of the ongoing crisis in the Persian Gulf. More than 70 days into the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, the conflict has settled into a precarious stalemate, thrusting Beijing into the role of a critical diplomatic actor.
- China will not jeopardize Iran ties to help Trump, Iranians 'not going to surrender': analyst

By Wesam Bahrani

How Hezbollah redefines the concept of asymmetric warfare

TEHRAN – Hezbollah has reshaped asymmetric warfare in several ways, through new tools and capabilities, and with supporting factors that are required to sustain intense battle.
By Garsha Vazirian

Same bloody cloth, different vampiric cuts

Israel's electoral circus and its sick logic of permanent warmongering

TEHRAN — The Israeli political landscape leading into the scheduled fall elections is less a "democratic" contest than a high-stakes audition for regional aggression.
Iran, Azerbaijan discuss regional ties as Tehran drafts new rules for Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, held a telephone conversation on Wednesday to discuss the latest diplomatic situation, regional developments, and the state of bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.
Diesel crisis deepens as Hormuz conflict bites

TEHRAN- Global energy markets are reeling from a new and dangerous shock. According to an article published on Tuesday by Foreign Policy, titled “Iran War Chokes ‘Major Driver’ of Global Economy,” the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is inflicting severe damage on diesel supplies, an impact even more acute than the disruption to crude oil.
From Assaluyeh to Lavan: Resilience of Iran's energy industry in shadow of sanctions, war

TEHRAN- Iran's energy industry has experienced an unprecedented period in recent years, including economic pressures from sanctions, increased geopolitical tensions, and continuous fluctuations in the global energy market. It has reached a level of development where, according to an oil and gas industry manager, the indigenization of a significant portion of this industry in recent years has led to increased resilience against recent threats and damages.

Politics

Foreign Ministry urges humanity to oppose US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman called on people across the world to stand against the US-Israeli war of aggression on Iran, saying the conflict would determine the future meaning of good and evil, as well as the fate of human rights, justice, and international law.
Iran warns of 'swift and decisive' response to any new aggression

TEHRAN – Iran's Defense Ministry spokesman warned on Tuesday that any new threat or act of aggression would be met with an immediate, decisive, and crushing response.
Iran believes it is winning the war, Trump failing to read the situation: columnist

TEHRAN– Iran perceives itself as winning the ongoing conflict with the United States, and President Trump's failure to recognize this reality suggests he is "more clueless than I thought," according to Daniel DePetris, a foreign affairs columnist for the Chicago Tribune.

Sports

Pezeshkian presented with Iran No. 12 shirt

TEHRAN - Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian was presented with the No. 12 jersey of the Iran national football team during a visit to the team’s training camp ahead of the country’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Iran junior and youth teams learn fate at 2026 Asian Handball Championships

TEHEAN - The Asian Handball Federation (AHF) has announced the results of the draw ceremonies for the 19th AHF Asian Men’s Junior Handball Championship and the 11th AHF Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship.
Tucson prepares to welcome Iran football team

TEHRAN – In Tucson, the football officials are getting ready to welcome the Iranian football team as if nothing were amiss.

Culture

TMoCA examining impact of war on modern Spanish art

TEHRAN –The second part of the “Art & War” program is on display at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA), showcasing 11 works by four Spanish modernist painters from its treasured collection.
Iranian violinist to perform with TV BRICS International Symphony Orchestra in Russia

TEHRAN – Iranian violinist Amin Ghafari has been invited to join the TV BRICS International Symphony Orchestra for an upcoming concert in St. Petersburg, Russia.
“Doctor Faustus” on stage at Tehran Theater Complex

TEHRAN – Tehran Theater Complex is hosting the performance of the play “Doctor Faustus” written by Christopher Marlowe at its Medea Hall.

Economy

Diesel crisis deepens as Hormuz conflict bites

TEHRAN- Global energy markets are reeling from a new and dangerous shock. According to an article published on Tuesday by Foreign Policy, titled “Iran War Chokes ‘Major Driver’ of Global Economy,” the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is inflicting severe damage on diesel supplies, an impact even more acute than the disruption to crude oil.
Support package for industrial units, projects damaged by war approved

TEHRAN- A comprehensive support package for projects and industrial units damaged during the recent wars (the 12-Day War and the Ramadan War), proposed by the Small Industries Deputy of the Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization of Iran (ISIPO) and approved by the organization's Board of Directors (General Assembly of Provincial Companies), has been issued.
From Assaluyeh to Lavan: Resilience of Iran's energy industry in shadow of sanctions, war

TEHRAN- Iran's energy industry has experienced an unprecedented period in recent years, including economic pressures from sanctions, increased geopolitical tensions, and continuous fluctuations in the global energy market. It has reached a level of development where, according to an oil and gas industry manager, the indigenization of a significant portion of this industry in recent years has led to increased resilience against recent threats and damages.

Society

National Population Week to be marked

TEHRAN –The National Population Week is planned to be held from May 14 to 20 under the theme ‘Iran is more alive than ever’.
Minsk seeks to boost educational ties with Tehran

TEHRAN – Belarusian Education Minister, Andrey Ivanets, in a talk with Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaei-Sarraf has announced the Belarus willingness to promote scientific and educational ties with Iran.
WHO launches $2m emergency project in Iran

TEHRAN – In response to the growing crises affecting public health infrastructures in Iran, the World Health Organization in cooperation with the Health Ministry has kicked off a two-million-dollar project to support urgent health responses in the country.

Tourism

Ramadan War inflicts $160 Million blow to Iran’s tourism sector

TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism industry has suffered a staggering financial blow totaling 285 trillion rials (approximately $160 million) due to the recent Ramadan War, a senior tourism official announced on Tuesday, highlighting the deep economic and human scars left by the conflict on one of the country’s most promising sectors.
Tourism identified as Iran’s fastest path to national wealth creation

TEHRAN – Aladdin Rafizadeh, Iranian Vice President and Head of the Administrative and Recruitment Organization, has described the tourism sector as one of the most cost-effective, high-yielding, and rapid paths toward generating national wealth and bolstering social capital.
Imam Khomeini International Airport sees steady growth in flight frequency, destinations

TEHRAN – Flight operations at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) are witnessing a significant upward trend, with 13 domestic airlines currently serving over 20 international destinations, a senior official has announced.

International

How Hezbollah redefines the concept of asymmetric warfare

TEHRAN – Hezbollah has reshaped asymmetric warfare in several ways, through new tools and capabilities, and with supporting factors that are required to sustain intense battle.
Same bloody cloth, different vampiric cuts

TEHRAN — The Israeli political landscape leading into the scheduled fall elections is less a "democratic" contest than a high-stakes audition for regional aggression.
The architecture of a new Nakba in the West Bank

TEHRAN — Fakhri Abu Diab stands in the jagged graveyard of rebar and gray dust that used to be his living room in al-Bustan, a neighborhood in occupied East Jerusalem (al-Quds). For decades, this was where he shared tea with his mother and watched his children grow.

Israel's electoral circus and its sick logic of permanent warmongering