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2025-06-29 22:43
By Amir Mohammad Esmaeili
Elite diplomacy and the Iran–China strategic partnership
SHANGHAI - In the third decade of the 21st century, West Asia and the broader international politics are undergoing rapid and profound transformations. The Ukraine crisis, escalating tensions in West Asia, the twelve-day war between Iran and Israel, and the aggressive policies of the Trump administration—including the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities and the tariff war—are all part of this dynamic landscape.
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2025-06-29 22:42
By Wesam Bahrani
Syrians reject Israeli “aid”
TEHRAN – As the Zionist regime expands its grip on southern Syria, locals are refusing to extend their hands to the occupation regime.
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2025-06-29 22:41
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Lebanon is a strategic threat to Israel
BEIRUT — Amidst the complex political landscape, Washington is gradually revealing the extent of its blatant interference in Lebanon’s internal affairs through statements that ignore reality and disregard the will of the people, of whom Hezbollah is an integral part.
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2025-06-29 22:41
Israel kills nearly 600 Palestinians at aid centers
Since May 27, at least 583 Palestinians have been killed and 4,186 injured while waiting for food at aid distribution sites operated by the Israeli- and United States-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), according to the Gaza Strip’s Ministry of Health.
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2025-06-29 22:40
Germany seeks Israeli partnership on cyber defense
Germany is aiming to establish a joint German-Israeli cyber research center and deepen collaboration between the two countries' intelligence and security agencies, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has said.
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2025-06-29 22:40
Court postpones Netanyahu appearance in corruption trial
An Israeli court has postponed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony in his corruption trial after he requested a delay with the support of President Donald Trump.
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2025-06-29 22:39
TEHRAN PAPERS
"The defeat" was product of aggression against Iran
TEHRAN - In an analysis, Javan discussed the defeat of Israel and the United States in the 12-day war against Iran and wrote: The terrorist Zionist regime thought it could achieve a decisive victory with the assassination of some Iranian military commanders.
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2025-06-29 22:39
Salami, Hajizadeh, and Shadmani laid to rest amid national grief
TEHRAN – In scenes of profound national grief, the Islamic Republic of Iran laid to rest three of its most revered military commanders on Sunday.
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2025-06-29 22:38
Four takeaways from Shamkhani’s first interview after surviving Israeli terrorist attack
TEHRAN – Admiral Ali Shamkhani, advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, talked to Iranian TV on Sunday, over two weeks after he was targeted by Israel in simultaneous attacks that led to the massacre of dozens of Iranian civilians, military officials, and nuclear scientists on June 13.
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2025-06-29 22:37
Tehran doubts Israeli commitment to truce, warns of stronger retaliation if provoked
TEHRAN — The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has issued a strong warning against any potential Israeli resumption of hostilities, stating that the Islamic Republic stands ready to deliver a decisive and powerful response if aggression resumes.
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2025-06-29 22:36
Israel's war sought rapid overthrow of Iran's government: Leader’s aide
TEHRAN — Ali Larijani, senior adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, disclosed new details about the recent war launched by the Zionist regime and its American allies, saying they had devised a comprehensive plan to overthrow the Islamic Republic within five to six days — a plot that ultimately failed due to the Iranian nation’s resolve and the decisive response of the Armed Forces.
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2025-06-29 22:35
By Staff Writer
A transnational uprising: Humanity stands with Gaza and Iran
TEHRAN – Iran and Gaza have been front and center for global protesters in the past few days, who have been taking to the streets to condemn the Israeli regime’s unchecked aggression plaguing the region since October of 2023.
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2025-06-29 22:35
Araghchi urges UN to hold Israel and US accountable for their aggression
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has formally called on the United Nations Security Council to recognize the Zionist regime and the United States as perpetrators of an act of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and to hold them accountable under international law.
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2025-06-29 22:33
By Garsha Vazirian
Fox News fabricates story to justify Evin prison massacre
TEHRAN – Six days after the Israeli regime’s unprovoked and illegal airstrike on Tehran’s Evin Prison martyred 71 civilians, prisoners, and staff, the regime’s media machinery has resorted to a desperate campaign of disinformation to whitewash its war crimes.
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2025-06-29 22:32
By Bahram Moradi
Grossi not satisfied with extent of damage to Iran’s nuclear sites!
As IAEA chief, Grossi is not worried about nuclear contamination in Iran
TEHRAN - The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said Iran could begin producing enriched uranium again in “a matter of months” as damage caused by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear plants was “severe” but not “total.”
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2025-06-29 22:30
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
Fatwas draw a red line: No tolerance for threats against Ayatollah Khamenei
TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, is more than just a political leader; he is a deeply revered religious figure. As a Marja' al-Taqlid in a position of power, people not only seek his guidance to resolve questions of Islamic law and ethics, but also view him as a central guardian of their faith and its values.
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2025-06-29 22:02
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2025-06-29 21:31
Israeli strikes kill at least 72 people in Gaza
Israeli strikes have killed at least 72 people across Gaza overnight and into Saturday, according to Palestinian health workers.
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2025-06-29 19:28
Persepolis, İsmail Kartal part ways: official
TEHRAN – İsmail Kartal, who served as Persepolis’ third coach after Juan Carlos Garrido and later Karim Baghri last season, has parted ways with the Iranian club.
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2025-06-29 18:01
Fasa to host giant Tazieh performance
TEHRAN—Head of Fasa Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Ebrahim Abdollahzadeh has said that a giant open-air Tazieh performance (passion play) will be held in Fasa of Fars province.
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2025-06-29 18:01
Nehbandan’s ancient windmills to be restored for tourism
TEHRAN—Nehbandan ancient Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills used for grain grinding, are to be repaired, a tourism chief of the city has said.
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2025-06-29 18:00
War threat should turn into opportunity for tourism infrastructure: official
TEHRAN--Tourism activists should not be passive during the war crisis, Isfahan’s Governor-General Mehdi Jamalinejad has said.
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2025-06-29 17:59
Turkish Airlines to resume flights to Iran on June 30
TEHRAN – Türkiye’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, will resume flights to Iran on Monday, June 30, after a temporary suspension prompted by regional conflict and security concerns.
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2025-06-29 17:59
By Seyed Hossein Hosseiniseddiq
The story of Sassanid king and blacksmith’s beautiful sword
Ages ago, a blacksmith presented a very beautiful sword to the Sassanid king Shahpour.
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2025-06-29 17:44
Tourism minister hails national resilience, calls for cultural renewal
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has praised the Iranian people for demonstrating unity and maturity during the recent 12-day war with Israel.
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2025-06-29 17:08
Iran edge Netherlands in 2025 VNL
TEHRAN – Determined to secure their third win in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL), Iran defeated the Netherlands 3-2 (25-19, 22-25, 21-25, 25-19, 15-9) on Sunday.
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2025-06-29 16:02
Date for 2025/26 PGPL season confirmed
TEHRAN – The 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) season date has been confirmed, with the opening match round starting on Monday Aug. 18.
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2025-06-29 15:41
Iran’s oil exports to China hit record high in June
TEHRAN – China’s imports of Iranian crude reached an all-time high in June 2025, according to data from tanker tracking firms, highlighting Tehran’s growing footprint in the world’s largest oil market despite U.S. sanctions.
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2025-06-29 15:29
Public-private synergy key to post-war economic resilience: TCCIMA official
TEHRAN – Strengthening collaboration between the government and the private sector is essential for building post-war economic resilience, a senior member of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce said, stressing the need for policy stability and targeted support.
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2025-06-29 15:21
Iran’s envoy urges IMO to condemn assassination of martyred seafarer
TEHRAN- Iran’s representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has formally requested the organization to condemn the targeted killing of an Iranian maritime official and his family in a recent Israeli military strike, the news portal of Iran’s Ministry of Transport and Urban Development published.