Tehran Times

2025-07-13 21:49
By Mona Hojat Ansari

Will European TNT demolish NPT?

Reports suggest E3 is poised to trigger ‘snapback’ despite attacks on Iranian nuclear sites

TEHRAN – Everything in regards to Iran’s nuclear program has taken a turn for the worse over the past month and a half. However, given the West's characteristic arrogance and unhelpful stance in world affairs, particularly West Asia, the worst may still have yet to come.
- E3 doubles down on hostile stance toward Iran as it declares readiness to ‘snap back’ sanctions
- Iran-Europe talks continue as 'snapback' threat hangs over JCPOA

By Bahram Moradi

Merz’s Iran remarks reminiscent of Nazi mentality

Chancellor Merz is slaughtering the German reputation for Israeli war criminals

TEHRAN – The German chancellor’s claim that Israel’s attack on Iran, especially its nuclear site, was legal is extremely shocking.
By Habib Ahmadzadeh

Condolences on humanity's return to a modern dark age

In response to the U.S. sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the courageous UN rapporteur

TEHRAN – From the moment cinema was born, humanity slowly shifted—from imaginative readers who shaped the world with their minds, to passive watchers mesmerized by giant screens. Heroes once born of paper and thought became three-dimensional spectacles: hyper-masculine men, impossibly beautiful women, shaping the modern psyche with illusion and desire.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Dramatic US threat to Lebanon: Surrender by force or else!

BEIRUT — In a post on X, US Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack has claimed that his statements to The National were not intended to threaten Lebanon, but rather to praise the Syrian regime's “impressive strides”.
By Wesam Bahrani

110 civilians slaughtered in Gaza in 24 hours

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime’s military killed and maimed scores of Palestinian civilians within 24 hours.
'A smear campaign': Moscow says it has not urged Iran to abandon uranium enrichment

TEHRAN – The Russian Foreign Ministry has categorically denied reports suggesting that Moscow pressured Tehran to accept a nuclear agreement based on “zero enrichment,” calling the allegations part of a “politically motivated smear campaign.”

Politics

Pezeshkian says Iranian unity key to repelling Israel’s aggression

President Masoud Pezeshkian credited Iranian national unity and military strength for their recent success in repelling an unprovoked act of aggression by the Israeli regime.
Inside Israel’s botched attack on Iran's Supreme National Security Council

TEHRAN – A new report by Fars News, published Saturday night, reveals fresh details about the Israeli regime's failed terrorist airstrike on June 16, which targeted a critical meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
‘Death to Israel!’ chants fill Kashan as city honors 8 Aerospace members killed in Israeli strikes

TEHRAN – Chants of "Death to Israel!" echoed through the ancient streets of Kashan today as tens of thousands gathered to mourn eight Aerospace martyrs of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), killed in the Israeli regime’s 12-day war on Iran.

Sports

Negin Rasoulipour wants to rewrite history

TEHRAN - For Negin Rasoulipour Khameneh, the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 is more than just another tournament. It is a chance to rewrite history.
Iran earn third win in 2025 Asian U16 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kazakhstan in straight sets (25-11, 25-16, 25-21) in the Asian Men’s U16 Volleyball Championship Thailand 2025 on Monday.
Katic named Sepahan goalkeeping coach

TEHRAN – Branko Katic has been named as goalkeeping coach of Sepahan football club.

Culture

Tehran Times: standing firm in the war of narratives amidst global turmoil

TEHRAN – In an era marked by escalating conflicts and an increasingly polarized international landscape, the role of independent and truthful journalism has never been more vital. Amidst the recent barbaric aggression by the Zionist regime against Iran, Tehran Times has emerged as a steadfast voice committed to presenting an unfiltered, comprehensive narrative to the world.
IAF to screen “King Lear” recorded stage performance

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the recorded stage performance of William Shakespeare’s well-known tragedy “King Lear” directed by Masoud Delkhah on Wednesday.
Yerevan International Film Festival kicks off with Amir Naderi as president of regional section

TEHRAN – Iranian filmmaker Amir Naderi serves as the President of the Regional Competition Jury of the 22nd Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival that kicked off on Sunday in Armenia.

Economy

Iran an important partner in One Belt, One Road initiative: China Railway general manager

TEHRAN- The general manager of China State Railway Group Company, known as China Railway (CR), considered Iran an important partner in the "One Belt, One Road" initiative and emphasized the need for coordination to stabilize prices and facilitate customs processes in the Southern Corridor.
Solar power plants with capacity of 11.5 MW put into operation in Khorasan Razavi

TEHRAN- Solar power plants with the capacity of 11.5 megawatts (MW) were put into operation in Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, on Monday morning.
Annual copper cathode production increases 1.7%

TEHRAN- Production of copper cathode in Iran increased by 1.7 percent in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), Tasnim news agency reported.

Society

Over 27,000 people donated blood on Tasua, Ashura

TEHRAN – A total of 27,200 Iranians donated blood under a national campaign during Tasua and Ashura (the ninth and tenth days of the month of Muharram), according to Bashir Haji-Beigi, spokesman for the Blood Transfusion Organization.
Iranian students rank 2nd in Intl. Mathematics Summer Camp

TEHRAN – An Iranian team comprising six students placed second in the 3rd International Mathematics Summer Camp (IMSC) held in Beijing, China, from June 20 to July 12, 2025.
Ad hoc working group to deal with sand and dust storms

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order calling for the establishment of a specialized working group to address sand and dust storms (SDSs), which have turned into a significant public health concern in the country.

Tourism

‘I will never regret coming’: solo female traveler reflects amid Israel’s strikes on Iran

TEHRAN - When 24-year-old Taiwanese traveler Ariel Kang Chengxuan went to bed on June 12 in Isfahan, Iran, she had no idea she was about to wake up in the midst of all-out war.
University of Michigan professor congratulates Iran on UNESCO designation of Paleolithic caves

TEHRAN - Professor John D. Speth, a distinguished anthropologist and emeritus faculty member at the University of Michigan, has warmly congratulated the recent inscription of the Paleolithic caves of Iran’s Khorramabad Valley on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
224 Hamedani Mookebs render services to Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN—Reza Mousavi, a senior official of Hamedan province, said 224 Mookebs (service centers with a religious nature where Shia Muslims come together and conduct religious rituals during Arbaeen) have been launched across the province to render services to the pilgrims during Arbaeen.

International

Dramatic US threat to Lebanon: Surrender by force or else!

BEIRUT — In a post on X, US Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack has claimed that his statements to The National were not intended to threaten Lebanon, but rather to praise the Syrian regime's “impressive strides”.
110 civilians slaughtered in Gaza in 24 hours

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime’s military killed and maimed scores of Palestinian civilians within 24 hours.
Tel Aviv struggles to counter Ansarallah strikes amid growing military failures

TEHRAN - Israel’s escalating conflict with Yemen’s Ansarullah movement has intensified, with recent reports highlighting Tel Aviv’s growing desperation to counter persistent missile attacks targeting occupied Palestinian territories.