Tehran Times

Iran says has inherent right to legitimate defense against Israeli aggression

TEHRAN- The Iranian Foreign Ministry denounces the aggressive actions taken by the Zionist regime against certain military installations in Iran, characterizing them as a blatant infringement of international law and the United Nations Charter.
Four Iranian Army personnel martyred in repelling Israeli attacks

TEHRAN - The Iranian Army has confirmed the martyrdom of four Army personnel who were killed while repelling Israeli attacks on an Iranian military site during the early hours of Saturday.
Flights return to normal in Iran

TEHRAN - Flights returned to normal across Iran at 9 a.m. local time (05:30 GMT).
Iran says Israeli attacks on military sites repelled

TEHRAN - Iran's National Air Defense Headquarters has announced the successful interception of attacks on military sites in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces in the early hours of Saturday.
Defense systems intercept unidentified projectiles in central Tehran

TEHRAN - Three hours after Israel announced strikes against Iran, defense systems in central Tehran were captured on video downing unidentified projectiles.

Politics

Saudi Arabia, Malaysia condemn Israeli violation of Iran’s sovereignty

TEHRAN - Saudi Arabia and Malaysia have condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran as a violation of the country’s sovereignty and a violation of international laws and norms.
1,000 Iranian missiles ready for potential Israeli attack, says U.S. media

TEHRAN – Iran's armed forces have prepared up to 1,000 missiles for a swift response to any potential Israeli attack, a threat that has been looming for weeks, according to the New York Times.
Leader, Iranian officials honor martyred Hezbollah member Hashem Safieddine

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution and other Iranian officials has extended their sympathies towards Hashem Safieddine, a high-ranking Hezbollah member recently martyred by Israeli forces in Beirut.

Iran weightlifting legend Nassiri hospitalized

TEHRAN – Iran’s weightlifting legend Mohammad Nassiri was hospitalized at a hospital in Tehran due to a brain stroke.
Iran beat Syria in 2025 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN – Iran confirmed their spot in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 after a 1-0 win over Syria in Group A of the qualifiers on Friday.
Iran reclaim Asian Youth Beach Handball Championship title

TEHRAN – Iran beat Thailand 2-0 to win the title of the 3rd Asian Men’s Youth Beach Handball Championship on Friday.

Tehran International Short Film Festival concludes at Milad Tower

TEHRAN-The 41st Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) concluded on Thursday at Milad Tower, where the winners of different categories received their prizes.
“An Ordinary Man” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of French writer Yves Simon’s book “An Ordinary Man” has recently been published by Hermes Publications in Tehran.
Mehregan ensemble takes stage at Vahdat Hall for women-only audience

TEHRAN- The all-female troupe Mehregan captivated audiences at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Friday with their performance of ritual movements and traditional dance, designed and directed by Mehrnoush Mehrinfar, exclusively for women.

Transit of goods via Iran rises 42% in 7 months yr/yr

TEHRAN - The transit of commodities through Iran increased by 42 percent in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21) compared to the previous year’s corresponding period, according to a report released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
NIDC digs 52 oil, gas wells in 7 months
ICCIMA hosts meeting on Iran-Hungary trade opportunities

TEHRAN – Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has hosted a meeting to explore the trade opportunities of Iran and Hungary, the ICCIMA portal reported on Saturday.

Iran attends UNODC course on Controlling Measures against Drug Smuggling

TEHRAN -Anti-Narcotics Police of the Islamic Republic of Iran has participated in a specialized training course on 'Controlling Measures against Drug Smuggling (Including at Airports)', held by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Moscow.
Climate change mitigation program on the agenda

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to develop a program to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the country.
Vaccination reduces Hepatitis B prevalence to some 1%

TEHRAN –Thanks to implementing a nationwide vaccination program, the prevalence of hepatitis B has declined from 2.5 percent to approximately one percent in the country, an official with the health ministry has said.

Persepolis birthplace of Iran's history, official says

TEHRAN- The Director of the World Heritage Site of Persepolis has described this cultural landmark as the birthplace of Iran’s history—a heritage that all Iranians feel connected to.
Permanent handicrafts market to open in Belad Shapur

TEHRAN- A permanent handicrafts marketplace will be launched in the Sassanid city of Belad Shapur, which is situated in Dehdasht, southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, the provincial tourism chief has said.
Restoration begins on historical cistern in Mayamey

TEHRAN- A restoration project has been commenced on a Qajar-era (1789-1925) Ab-Anbar (cistern) in the historical structure of the city of Mayamey in north-central Semnan province.

“Mosquito Protocol”: Israel uses Palestinian captives as human shields, CNN and NYT report

TEHRAN - Recent reports by CNN and The New York Times expose a horrifying reality: the Israeli military's systematic use of Palestinian detainees as human shields in Gaza. Investigations, drawing on testimonies from former detainees, Israeli soldiers, and eyewitnesses, paint a chilling picture of widespread and systematic exploitation of Palestinian civilians, a blatant violation of international law that constitutes a war crime by definition.
War on truth: Resistance media in crosshairs of Zionist aggression

BEIRUT - In a bid to hide the genocidal massacres that are being committed daily in various Lebanese regions, the pro-resistance media is now the major target of the Zionist regime’s aggression after it has miserably failed to achieve a sole strategic achievement.
Israeli losses in Lebanon rise

TEHRAN - The Israeli military has announced the death of five more soldiers during combat in southern Lebanon.