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  • Israel destroyed Christian presence in Palestine Yesterday 19:28

    By Wesam Bahrani

    Israel destroyed Christian presence in Palestine

    TEHRAN – The Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Palestine has stated that the Israeli occupation regime has destroyed the Christian presence in Palestine. 

  • Achievements of the Gaza ceasefire Yesterday 19:26

    By Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour

    A ceasefire and ten achievements

    TEHRAN -The temporary end of an all-out war through a ceasefire provides an opportunity to assess its deeper consequences—particularly in the realms of culture and discourse formation. The recent war in Gaza, despite its horrific human devastation and the martyrdom of tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians, produced significant outcomes in terms of global narrative-building and strengthening the discourse of resistance against occupation and the policies of the Zionist regime. 

  • Lebanon between Gaza truce and fiery messages 2025-10-13 22:11

    By Sondoss Al Asaad

    Lebanon between Gaza truce and fiery messages

    An upcoming confrontation or a moment of repositioning!

    BEIRUT—West Asia is entering a pivotal stage following the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip brokered by US President Donald Trump. However, what appears to be the end of a bloody phase in the Strip opens the door to a highly sensitive phase for Lebanon.

  • Concessions, not military force, help free Israeli captives 2025-10-13 21:59

    By Wesam Bahrani

    Concessions, not military force, help free Israeli captives

    TEHRAN – The Palestinian resistance movement said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his occupation army failed for two years to free its captives through military means and ultimately had to accept the resistance’s terms, acknowledging that the only path to their captives’ return was through a prisoner exchange and an end to the war of extermination.

  • Israeli soldiers walk near the Israel-Gaza border, October 10, 2025. 2025-10-12 21:59

    By Wesam Bahrani

    Genocide — and Nothing Else

    200,000 tons of explosives dropped on Gaza

    TEHRAN- Over two years since the start of the brutal Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip, a comprehensive report from the Government Media Office in Gaza has laid bare the devastating human, social, and infrastructural toll inflicted upon the enclave’s population. 

  • Israel’s military failures forced partial withdrawal from Gaza 2025-10-12 19:54

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    Exclusive: Israel’s military failures forced partial withdrawal from Gaza, Aleef Sabbagh says

    Senior Palestinian analyst highlights Netanyahu’s inability to defeat Hamas or relocate Gaza’s population

    TEHRAN- Following two years of devastating war and unprecedented human suffering in Gaza, Hamas and Israel accepted a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on October 9 under Donald Trump’s controversial 20-point plan. While the agreement temporarily halts Israel’s military operations and paves the way for prisoner exchange and phased withdrawals, analysts warn that it leaves unresolved the root causes of the conflict and may only postpone another round of violence.

  • Lebanon foils high-risk Israeli terror operation in major security success 2025-10-11 22:04

    By Sondoss Al Asaad

    Lebanon foils high-risk Israeli terror operation in major security success

    BEIRUT — Amid the escalating challenges facing Lebanon, the General Directorate of General Security’s announcement of the dismantling of a foreign-run spy network working for the Israeli enemy marked a significant step.

  • Palestinians celebrate in Nusairat camp on Thursday, October 10, 2025 after news of a Gaza ceasefire deal. 2025-10-10 21:07

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    Gaza breathes

    Displaced Gazans start returning to the north amid uncertain peace

    TEHRAN - After two harrowing years of conflict that devastated Gaza and shook the Middle East, a tentative ceasefire has been announced, outlining a phased military withdrawal from the coastal enclave and promising the release of captives and Palestinian prisoners.

  • Firas Alcharani, a physician and international affairs analyst 2025-09-30 20:26

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    Spain’s arms embargo on Israel will influence EU states, says analyst 

    TEHRAN- Spain has recently intensified its stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by not only imposing an arms embargo on Israel and banning the shipment of military fuel through its ports and airspace but also authorizing an official investigation into Israeli war crimes in Gaza.

  • Israel’s war on media is a ‘deliberate massacre 2025-09-27 18:50

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    South African journalist: Israel’s war on media is a ‘deliberate massacre’

    Deshnee Subramany tells Tehran Times about solidarity with Gaza journalists and the lessons from South Africa’s apartheid past

    TEHRAN- For South African journalist Deshnee Subramany, the struggle for Palestinian press freedom is deeply personal. Sitting at her desk earlier this year, she was overwhelmed by a steady stream of devastating news: journalist after journalist killed in Gaza.

  • Global recognitions of Palestine send a message to Washington 2025-09-24 20:44

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    EXCLUSIVE: Global recognitions of Palestine send message to Washington, says ex-Palestinian official

    Khalid Abd al-Majid says wave of Palestinian recognition is fruit of people’s sacrifices

    TEHRAN- As international momentum builds up behind the recognition of the Palestinian State, several Western countries—France, Canada, Britain - have officially recognized the Palestine State.

  • European streets demand an end to genocide, while leaders offer cautious 2025-09-19 19:22

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    Exclusive: EU bans on Israel remain symbolic, says Swedish university scholar

    Ashok Swain says public outrage from European capitals forced Brussels to act

    TEHRAN - As tensions in Gaza and the West Bank escalate, the European Union has taken an unprecedented step by proposing the suspension of trade concessions with Israel, signaling growing international concern over the humanitarian crisis. The move comes amid widespread protests across European capitals, raising questions about the effectiveness of symbolic sanctions versus tangible political pressure. 

  • Israel uses Gaza-style raids on Yemeni journalists 2025-09-16 17:58

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    Israel uses Gaza-style raids on Yemeni journalists, Yemeni expert says

    TEHRAN – Israeli airstrikes on offices of two Yemeni newspapers, 26 September and Yemen, have claimed the lives of 32 journalists and media staff. The attacks, which Israel has acknowledged, are seen as deliberate attempts to silence the media and intimidate the Yemeni people, drawing widespread condemnation from analysts and human rights observers.

  • 31 journalists killed in Yemen 2025-09-15 18:20

    Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Gaza blockade

    The Global Sumud Flotilla, a multinational maritime convoy tasked with breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza, has embarked on its mission from Tunisia amid heightened tensions and recent attacks on its vessels. The flotilla departed from three Tunisian ports — Bizerte, Gammarth, and Sidi Bou Said — between September 14 and 15, 2025, carrying activists and humanitarian aid from over 40 countries. 

  • 31 journalists killed in Yemen 2025-09-15 18:20

    Israeli aggression claims lives of dozens of Yemeni journalists amid media office attacks

    The Israeli airstrikes on September 10, 2025, devastated media headquarters and civilian areas in Yemen’s capital Sanaa and al-Jawf province, killing 31 journalists and injuring dozens more, according to Yemen’s health ministry and media unions. 

  • Netherlands’ comprehensive stand for Gaza justice 2025-09-13 20:10

    By staff writer

    From trade bans to cultural boycotts: The Netherlands’ comprehensive stand for Gaza justice

    TEHRAN – Standing by as catastrophe advances in Gaza—fueled by Israel’s unrelenting military aggression—gross human rights violations, and a deepening humanitarian crisis should compel the world, especially European countries, to take stronger and united action. This means pressing Israel to halt the violence and extending unequivocal support to the people in dire need in Gaza.

  • Italian activist on Sumud mission stress supporting Palestine 2025-09-13 20:10

    If Palestine can’t win, many principles are at stake,” says Italian activist on Sumud flotilla

    Claudio, a volunteer from Sicily, says solidarity with Gaza is a continuation of historic liberation struggles

    TEHRAN- The Sumud flotilla has brought together volunteers and sailing boats from across the Mediterranean, aiming to challenge Israel’s blockade and deliver solidarity to Gaza. From Italy, dozens of boats are preparing to set sail. Among them is Claudio, an Italian activist from Sicily affiliated with the International Solidarity Movement, who shared his perspective with the Tehran Times in Tunis.

  • Dutch activist on Sumud sends message to Gaza children 2025-09-13 20:09

    “Children of Gaza, don’t lose hope, we are by your side”: Dutch activist on Sumud mission says

    Dominique, the sole Dutch participant in the Sumud flotilla, says ordinary citizens must act where governments fail

    TEHRAN - As the Sumud humanitarian flotilla voyages waters of Tunisia with the aim of breaking the siege on Gaza, international activists are stepping forward to challenge the blockade through non-violent action. Among them is Dominique, the only delegate from the Netherlands, who spoke to the Tehran Times about their motivation, readiness to face risks, and heartfelt message to Palestinian children.

  • Trump okayed Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership in Doha 2025-09-11 18:41

    Exclusive: Trump okayed Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, Aleef Sabbagh says

    Host countries must know Israel ignores state sovereignty when backed by US, political expert says

    TEHRAN- As the repercussions of Israel’s latest strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha reverberate across the region, questions are mounting over the future of ceasefire negotiations and Qatar’s role as a trusted mediator.

  • Former UN expert urges UNGA to adopt “Uniting for Peace” resolution against Israel 2025-09-08 19:54

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    Exclusive: UN risks irrelevance if Gaza genocide ignored, warns Alfred de Zayas

    Former UN expert urges UNGA to adopt “Uniting for Peace” resolution against Israel

    As the United Nations General Assembly convenes its 80th session in New York on September 9, 2025, the credibility of the world body is once again under scrutiny. With the ongoing war on Gaza dominating international headlines, questions abound over whether the UN can rise to the occasion or remain paralyzed by geopolitical divisions.

  • Gaza war 2025-09-05 18:56

    By Wesam Bahrani 

    Gaza genocide passes 700 days 

    TEHRAN – As the Gaza genocide surpasses 700 days, Hamas has accused the Israeli prime minister of deliberately sabotaging mediation efforts.

  • Israel attacked Yemen capital 2025-08-25 20:31

    By staff writer

    Yemen’s solidarity with Gaza is unwavering despite sacrifices

    TEHRAN - On August 24, 2025, Israel carried out a series of extensive airstrikes over Yemen's capital, Sanaa, targeting multiple military and civilian sites, including the presidential palace, power plants, fuel storage, and buildings of oil companies. 

  • Sherif Mansour on defending press freedom and Gaza documentary "Journalists Under Fire" 2025-08-24 18:39

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    Exclusive: Gaza killings mirror Israel’s decades of crimes against press, rights activist says

    Sherif Mansour says the bullet that silenced Shireen Abu Akleh now echoes across Gaza

    TEHRAN – The systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli forces represents a calculated assault not just on individuals, but on the very essence of truth-telling in conflict zones.

  • American filmmaker Robert Greenwald 2025-08-20 20:42

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    Exclusive: American filmmaker exposes Israel’s war on Palestinian journalists

    Robert Greenwald says wearing press vests in Gaza does not protest journalists but make them targets

    TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, American filmmaker Robert Greenwald sheds light on the untold stories of Palestinian journalists who have been systematically silenced during Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza. 

  • Why Netanyahu’s ‘water diplomacy’ rings hollow 2025-08-15 20:54

    By staff writer

    When water thieves turn to water diplomacy

    TEHRAN- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest video appeal to Iranians—promising Israeli desalination and recycling knowledge once "Iran is free"—repurposes a technique he first used in 2018: using a real environmental crisis to advance regime change.  

  • Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist, Al Sharif in Gaza 2025-08-11 20:12

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    The life and death of Anas Al Sharif: Gaza’s relentless voice

    TEHRAN- Amidst Gaza's devastated streets, where buildings lay in ruins and daily life was stripped to its barest form, Anas Sharif more than a reporter — was a chronicler of a crisis. 

  • Trump and his chief diplomat Rubio are unhappy with allies who are seeking to recognize the Palestinian state 2025-08-04 13:57

    By Bahram Moradi

    US standing against global will for Palestinian state

    TEHRAN – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has shown contempt for the leaders of France, Britain, and Canada for planning to recognize the Palestinian state, calling them “clumsy”.

  • EU MEPs react to Gaza starvation 2025-07-30 20:49

    By staff writer

    EU lawmakers call for sanctions as Gaza starvation deepens: Will Europe follow through?

    TEHRAN- The continuing humanitarian disaster in Gaza has sparked a considerable political response from European Union (EU) legislators; however, the overall EU and Western response is still disjointed, late, and terribly weak.

  • Greta Berlin comments on new Flotilla aid ship to Gaza 2025-07-29 20:27

    By Sahar Dadjoo

    Exclusive: Activist says Sumud Flotilla unites 40 nations in renewed push against Gaza blockade

    Greta Berlin says the upcoming mass maritime effort represents the world’s growing refusal to stay silent on the Gaza blockade

    TEHRAN – As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza deepens and the international community continues to grapple with the fallout of Israel’s months-long siege, seasoned activist Greta Berlin remains resolute: the ships will keep sailing.

  • Due process or delayed justice? The ICJ’s Gaza case and a race against time 2025-07-28 20:22

    By staff writer

    The ICJ Gaza case and a race against time

    TEHRAN- On July 27, The Guardian reported that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has postponed its final ruling on the Gaza genocide case until at least 2027. The delay follows a six-month extension granted to Israel to prepare its defense, with the court accepting Israel’s claim that “evidential issues” related to South Africa’s genocide case necessitated more time.