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By Wesam Bahrani

Lebanon ceasefire: A new impasse or a lifeline?

TEHRAN – The Zionist regime’s prime minister is not expected to easily surrender his plans and aspirations in Lebanon.

Israel and its lobby have means to make Trump dance to their tune, professor says

TEHRAN- Israel and its enormously powerful lobby have the means to make President Trump "dance to their tune," political scientist John Mearsheimer told Judge Andrew Napolitano on the "Judging Freedom" podcast on April 14, 2026.

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In Tehran synagogue, Iran's Jewish community mourns martyred Leader in historic display of unity

TEHRAN – In a powerful testament to interfaith solidarity, Tehran's Yusef Abad Synagogue held a solemn memorial ceremony on April 16 for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

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By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah: Fingers on trigger if ceasefire breaks

“Lion’s Roar looks like a Kitten’s Meow”

TEHRAN – Hezbollah warns the Zionist regime that its “fighters will keep their fingers on the trigger” and are “ready to defend against the enemy’s treachery and betrayal.”

2026-04-17 23:58

By Mehdi Garshasbi

International Day for Biological Diversity should highlight impacts of war on Iran’s environment

TEHRAN - We are approaching the International Day for Biological Diversity in a situation where the unjust US-Israeli war, by causing widespread destruction and the spread of various pollutants, has exposed Iran's environment and its valuable biodiversity to many dangers and threats, putting many plant and animal species at risk, and disrupting ecosystem functions and services.

2026-04-17 23:30

Lebanon ceasefire: Iran puts the US and Israel in check

Hezbollah keeps ‘finger on the trigger’ as it warns Israel against ceasefire breaches

TEHRAN - A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon after weeks of intense fighting has drawn widespread reactions across the West Asia region and globally. Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese began returning home to Beirut’s southern suburbs, as well as towns and villages in southern Lebanon, at dawn on Friday after the truce took effect at midnight on Thursday (2100 GMT). According to UN figures, more than 1.2 million people across Lebanon had been displaced, the majority from the south.

2026-04-17 23:23

15-year-old girl recounts ‘dark’ days of war

TEHRAN - I am a 15-year-old girl named Shakiba. Ironically, my name in Persian means “patient,” but I’m not patient at all—though maybe I am, I’m not really sure.

2026-04-16 05:01

By Wesam Bahrani

Bint Jbeil’s symbolic value for Hezbollah

TEHRAN – Hezbollah’s heroic resistance in Bint Jbeil, a historic nightmare town for the Zionist regime, has been turned into a fresh hell for invaders with a dozen confirmed casualties.

2026-04-15 21:49

US naval blockade risks wider conflict at sea

Iran threatens to halt trade in three seas

TEHRAN - Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States over the imposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, cautioning that continued pressure could endanger regional maritime security and undermine the fragile post-war ceasefire environment.

2026-04-14 23:58

Iran's position in New York; Condemnation of US naval blockade and demand for compensation

TEHRAN- Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has lodged two separate but related diplomatic positions, condemning a US-imposed maritime blockade as a “grave violation” of Iran’s sovereignty while simultaneously demanding full compensation from five regional countries for their role in the ongoing war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

2026-04-14 20:16

By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah’s fierce resistance as Lebanese authorities entering talks with Israel

TEHRAN – Hezbollah puts up heavy resistance against invading Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, while authorities enter direct talks with the occupation regime.

2026-04-14 18:41

US, Israel should be prosecuted in international courts for ecocide: DOE

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has said that the environmental degradation caused by the US-Israel coalition during the 40-day imposed war should be prosecuted in international courts.

2026-04-13 00:20

By Wesam Bahrani

Is Israel’s negotiation offer a trap for Lebanon?

TEHRAN – As bombs fall on Lebanon, a sudden invitation to talks emerges, but is it peace or a political ambush?

2026-04-12 20:41

Iran medical body identifies over 3,750 victims of US–Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – Iran’s Forensic Medicine Organization has identified 3,753 people killed in the joint US-Israeli war, the head of the body announced, amid efforts to assess the human toll of the aggression launched on February 28.

2026-04-12 16:45

“Minab’s Angels” music album unveiled in tribute to martyred students

TEHRAN –The music album “Minab’s Angels” was unveiled during a ceremony held at the Tehran's City Theater, on Friday, the eighth day of the "For Iran, the Source of Art" cultural festival.

2026-04-12 01:59

Until the Final Breath

2026-04-12 01:47

Israel assassinated Kamal Kharrazi to kill diplomacy, but Iranian society is dynamic

TEHRAN - The Israeli assassination of Kamal Kharrazi, chairperson of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, came as a blow to wisdom and diplomacy.

2026-04-12 01:40

By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah pounds Israeli settlements and military

TEHRAN – Hezbollah has launched attacks on Israeli settlements, targeting military infrastructure and assembly points of the regime’s military.

2026-04-12 01:16

Mearsheimer: Israel Drew U.S. into ‘Catastrophic War’

TEHRAN- Renowned American political scientist Professor John Mearsheimer delivered a forceful critique during a speech at the Arab Center in Washington, D.C., blaming Israel for pulling the United States into 'a disastrous war' and for obstructing efforts to reach a ceasefire.

2026-04-12 01:07

Ashish Prashar says Washington and Tel Aviv underestimated Iran’s preparedness

U.S.-Israeli pressure on Iran risks strategic failure: Political strategist

TEHRAN — Ashish Prashar, an award-winning political strategist and human rights advocate who has advised senior political figures in the United States and Europe, spoke with Tehran Times about the implications of the U.S.–Israeli attacks on Iran since February 28.

2026-04-11 20:59

“Iran Symphony” unveiled in Italy

TEHRAN – At a ceremony in Italy, the musical work “Iran Symphony,” composed by the renowned Italian musician Antonio Pappalardo was unveiled.

2026-04-11 20:40

Blood donation among women, first-time donors on rise during war

TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the US-Israeli imposed war on February 28, there has been a notable growth in the number of women and first-time donors referring to blood donation centers across the country, an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization has said.

2026-04-11 00:55

International artists, cultural figures acknowledge Iran’s victory against US, Israel

TEHRAN – After announcing the acceptance of Iran’s conditions by the US President Donald Trump and the announcement of a ceasefire on April 8, which marked a definite failure of the US and Israel in the war against Iran, several international artists and cultural figures have reacted on social media.

2026-04-11 00:29

Red Crescent, National Committee for Humanitarian Law condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure

TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the National Committee for Humanitarian Law (NCHL) have condemned the US-Israeli attacks on the country’s civilian infrastructure.

2026-04-11 00:13

Our hands are on the trigger

Kayhan, in an article, addressed Iran’s power and readiness to defeat American hegemony. The newspaper wrote: What the enemy had designed as a swift and decisive operation turned into a ‘disgraceful and historic defeat.’ The Islamic Republic of Iran is a world superpower, and its hand is on the trigger.

2026-04-11 00:10

Iranians mark 40th day since martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

TEHRAN – Iranians from all walks of life held solemn ceremonies on Thursday to mark the 40th day since the martyrdom of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.