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  • Foreign diplomats 2026-04-20 21:49

    Tears among the rubble: Foreign diplomats witness aftermath of strikes on Tehran civilians

    TEHRAN – On April 20, a solemn tour brought foreign ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, along with domestic and international journalists, face to face with the human cost of recent strikes on Tehran, as they visited civilian, educational, and historical sites damaged during the latest round of conflict.

  • war 2026-04-20 21:45

    By Xavier Villar

    Iran and the demonstration of power

    MADRID - When observers in Manchuria relayed news of Russia's defeat at the hands of Japan in 1904, the event was registered not merely as a regional upset but as a systemic transformation. Japan had entered the ranks of the great powers not through proclamation but through performance. This remains the only reliable criterion. Great powers are not declared; they are demonstrated.

  • Photo of the missing martyr of Minab, Makan Nasiri, at the press conference of the MFA Spokesman 2026-04-20 21:42

    Iran vows appropriate response to US-Israel military ‘adventurism’

    TEHRAN – Iran has intensified its criticism of the United States’ approach to diplomacy, warning that continued inconsistencies and “bad faith” actions by Washington could provoke a decisive response, while also raising new concerns over regional security, maritime incidents, and the credibility of ongoing mediation efforts.

  • Papers 2026-04-20 21:24

    TEHRAN PAPERS

    US war: Over fifty days of costly effort with no results

    Kayhan, in an editorial, examined Trump’s costly and fruitless efforts. The paper writes that the two‑week ceasefire ends on Wednesday, yet despite bearing enormous and miscalculated costs, Trump has failed to secure any presentable achievement — neither on the battlefield nor at the negotiating table. For this reason, he is under intense pressure. If he stops the war at this point, he will face severe criticism.

  • Islamabad talks 2026-04-20 21:23

    US shifts goalposts as Iran stands unyielding

    Tehran conditions its participation in fresh talks with Washington in Islamabad on the lifting of the US naval blockade

    TEHRAN — Iran has adopted a firm stance as the deadline of a fragile two-week ceasefire with the US looms amid Washington's breach of the truce.

  • Xi Xingping 2026-04-20 21:20

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    US war on Iran: Chinese president urges immediate, comprehensive ceasefire

    TEHRAN – Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an “immediate and comprehensive ceasefire” between Iran and the United States as President Donald Trump intensifies threats against Tehran.

  • Israeli soldiers stand near the Israel-Lebanon border [File: Florion Goga/Reuters] 2026-04-20 20:25

    Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

    There has been widespread condemnation after an image of an Israeli soldier hitting a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon went viral, the BBC reported on its website.

  • Pro-Palestine students in Britain 2026-04-20 20:17

    British universities paid security firm to spy on pro-Palestine students

    Twelve British universities paid a private firm run by former military intelligence officials to “spy” on student protesters and academics, including those who have expressed solidarity with Palestine, it can be revealed.

  • The family of bin Zayeds 2026-04-20 19:58

    By Garsha Vazirian

    The rain fell, and the UAE’s house on sand is falling

    By choosing US and Israel over neighborhood, UAE ignored tectonic shifts that have now brought storm to its doorstep

    TEHRAN — The United Arab Emirates had a defining choice to make, and it made the wrong one. For years, Abu Dhabi cast itself as the clever pragmatist of the Persian Gulf, a nimble trader that could glide above the region’s oldest fault lines.

  • Israeli media outlets 2026-04-20 19:45

    By Kourosh Alyani

    Elucidating the mechanisms of ‘counter-speech’ in Israel’s media strategy

    TEHRAN - The credibility of any reasonable dialogue rests on two fundamental principles: a substantial and maximal commitment to alignment with reality and internal consistency.

  • The Israeli tanker is in flames 2026-04-20 19:26

    By Wesam Bahrani

    Hezbollah strikes Zionist convoy in first post-truce operation

    TEHRAN – Amid the ongoing Israeli violations of the Lebanon ceasefire, Hezbollah ambushes a military convoy, destroying four tanks.

  • Support package unveiled to bolster handicrafts sector amid economic pressures 2026-04-20 18:32

    Support package unveiled to bolster handicrafts sector amid economic pressures

    TEHRAN – Iran’s government outlined a support package to strengthen the handicrafts sector and preserve related jobs during a meeting with industry associations and entrepreneurs held on Saturday at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts. 

  • Expert urges balance between reconstruction and memory preservation in post-war cities 2026-04-20 18:30

    Expert urges balance between reconstruction and memory preservation in post-war cities

    TEHRAN - Seyyed Ahmad Mohit-Tabatabai, the former president of Iran’s branch of the International Council of Museums, has said cities emerging from conflict should preserve elements of their historical memory while planning reconstruction, citing global examples from London to Hiroshima.

  • ICOM voices support for Iran’s museums after wartime damage 2026-04-20 18:28

    ICOM voices support for Iran’s museums after wartime damage

    TEHRAN — The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has announced its readiness to assist Iranian museums and cultural heritage sites damaged during the recent war with US and Israel, following a formal request from its national committee in Iran.

  • Iranian President orders urgent restoration of war-damaged heritage sites 2026-04-20 18:17

    Iranian President orders urgent restoration of war-damaged heritage sites

    TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the immediate restoration of cultural and historical sites damaged in recent attacks and called for targeted support for tourism-related businesses, along with accelerated infrastructure development.

  • Exclusive: Melbourne Commemorates Minab Children 2026-04-20 16:22

    Blood on the blackboard

    The “Minab 168” dossier documents the horrific Tomahawk strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls’ School, a “triple-tap” massacre that martyred 168 students on the war’s first day. The Tehran Times captures classrooms-turned-graveyards, describing this tragedy as a calculated U.S.-Israeli war on children. Through “In Memory of the Butterflies of Minab,” we report on the heart-wrenching national mourning and global outrage ignored by Western capitals. This collection serves as a testament to Iranian unity. The blood on the blackboard has only deepened the nation’s resolve to protect its future from a killing machine that sees only targets.

  • Iran At War 2026-04-20 16:20

    Iran At War

    Just as the 12-day war of June 2025 offered an initial glimpse, the Tehran Times now deconstructs Iran’s sophisticated “Boundless Defense” through the lens of the 40-day resistance ongoing since February 28, 2026. Reports detail lawful self-defense strikes against hostile launchpads and the strategic closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s key energy artery. We expose the “King of Lies” in Washington, whose erratic messaging roiled oil markets but failed to fracture Iran’s popular base. By documenting U.S.-Israeli strikes on civilians as deliberate war crimes, this dossier proves that Iran fights with unprecedented resolve. In this geopolitical shift, the aggressors’ rhetoric has collapsed against Iranian leverage.

  • Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei 2026-04-20 16:16

    The Flag bearer

    The Assembly of Experts elected Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s third Leader, swiftly dismantling Washington’s fantasies of internal chaos. The Tehran Times profiles the “Young Khamenei,” detailing his scholarly pedigree and his seamless transition to the front lines of leadership. From his defiant messages to the nationwide rallies of allegiance, these articles document a nation standing firm. While Western media outlets struggle to explain their “epic failure” in predicting Iran’s stability, the message remains clear: Trump and Netanyahu’s plots have failed, and the new Leader remains Washington and Tel Aviv’s most persistent and principled nightmare.

  • Leader 2026-04-20 16:11

    Martyr Leader

  • women's sitting volleyball 2026-04-20 15:06

    Iran aim LA Paralympic quotas in China, Rezaei says

    TEHRAN – Hadi Rezaei, head of Iran’s national sitting volleyball teams, has outlined the squad’s objectives for the upcoming World Championships in China. The men’s team will be laser-focused on securing qualification spots for the Los Angeles Paralympics, while the women’s team aim for a top-8 ranking at the event.

  • Sanya beach games 2026-04-20 14:28

    Iran beach handball gear up for powerful start in Sanya

    TEHRAN - The Iranian national beach handball team are set to make their debut in the Asian Beach Games with a thrilling encounter against the Philippines.

  • Page 4 2026-04-20 13:41

    Banks pay special attention to securing necessary credit for damaged industries reconstruction

    TEHRAN- In the meeting between bank managing directors and the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) on Sunday, the monetary, credit, and supervisory policies and guidelines of the Central Bank for the new Iranian calendar year (began on March 21) were outlined.

  • Page 4 2026-04-20 13:28

    Government, private sector determined to support market, production

    TEHRAN- The Deputy Secretary of the Tehran Provincial Council for Dialogue between Government and the Private Sector has announced an examination of the challenges and crises caused by the war in the trade sector, aiming to expedite the processes of order registration and import of essential goods.

  • Page 4 2026-04-20 13:24

    Iran’s annual steel production increases 6%

    TEHRAN- According to the statistics of the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA), steel production in Iran during the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20) has recorded a growth of over six percent.

  • Page 4 2026/04/20

    Global ripple effects of Strait of Hormuz turmoil

    TEHRAN- In recent weeks, the world has watched with growing concern as geopolitical tensions in the West Asia reach a boiling point.

  • 01 2026-04-20 12:46

    Aftermath of an undetonated missile in a residential area

  • تیم فوتسال گیتی پسند 2026-04-20 11:47

    Giti Pasand crowned champions of Iran futsal league

    TEHRAN - In a thrilling finale to the Iranian Futsal Premier League on Sunday, Giti Pasand Isfahan secured the championship title after defeating Palayesh Shazand with an emphatic 4–0 victory.

  • canada 2026-04-20 10:37

    Canadians Support Iran

  • ome 1,195 schools have been damaged during the US-Israeli attacks on the country 2026-04-20 00:37

    A majority of war-damaged schools to be rebuilt before school year

    TEHRAN – Some 1,195 schools have been damaged during the US-Israeli attacks on the country, a majority of them are planned to be reconstructed for the next school year that will kick off on September 22.

  • Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) 2026-04-20 00:35

    Our priority is to introduce IRCS capabilities to intl. societies: IFRC official

    TEHRAN – Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) undersecretary-general for national society development and operations coordination, has said that the IFRC has put the priority on showcasing the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s (IRCS) capabilities, specialized staff and professional volunteers to international societies.