Iran Takes Jan-Fada Volunteer Campaign to Military Bases

A three-month military training program for civilian volunteers in Iran’s “Jan-Fada-ye Iran” initiative has begun at an Army training base in Tehran, focusing on defensive skills, emergency response and combat preparedness.

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Tehran with Shakiba: Where Books Meet Fun

This time on Tehran with Shakiba, Shakiba heads to Tehran Book Garden, one of the city's most exciting cultural spots, to explore its colorful world of books, fun spaces, and activities for young people.

From shock and awe to sail away: Iran calls Washington's bluff

Washington came to flex its naval muscle, but Tehran warns that US carriers may have to sail away. Iran’s challenge to American naval dominance underscores a simple reality: firepower does not guarantee control.

"Immediate, Effective, with No Geographical Limitation"

Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, held a meeting with senior commanders of the Iranian Armed Forces, in which he laid out Iran’s doctrine for responding to any renewed military or terrorist aggression. Ayatollah Khamenei outlines Iran’s response strategy to a possible next enemy attack in a meeting with senior military commanders.

‘No Kings’ movement urges Americans to reclaim their role in democracy, says American activist

The “No Kings” movement will need sustained public mobilization to challenge authoritarianism and hold elected officials accountable beyond the US midterm elections, says Mass 50501 executive director Rebecca Winter.

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Mottaki on Iran's Parliament at War: Threats, Closed Sessions and the IPU Showdown with Bahrain

Iranian lawmaker and former foreign minister Manuchehr Mottaki says parliament held committee meetings but suspended open floor sessions during the war because of assassination threats. In an exclusive interview with Tehran Times, he also described how the Iranian delegation clashed with Bahrain over competing texts at recent Inter-Parliamentary Union assemblies in Istanbul and Arusha.

Spectrum: Rules for Thee, Not for Me

The United States’ naval blockade of Iran has reignited debate over the legality of coercive statecraft, raising serious concerns about national sovereignty, international law, and the consequences of allowing military power to override established legal principles.

Samarkand hosts global summit on children’s well-being

Samarkand, Uzbekistan, hosted the World Summit on Investing in Children’s Well-being, bringing together more than 600 participants from over 100 countries. Policymakers, UN officials and child welfare advocates discussed ways to improve children’s healthcare, education and protection. Childhood cancer, child poverty, mental health and social exclusion were among the key issues. The summit called for greater investment in children, stressing that lasting progress depends on turning international commitments into real improvements in children’s lives.

US attack on Iran was ‘unequivocally’ an unlawful use of force, says Canadian law scholar

Heidi Matthews, a law professor at York University, warns that AI-assisted targeting in the US-Israeli war against Iran raises serious concerns about human oversight, civilian protection and international law.

Spectrum: The Price of Mistaking Destruction for Victory

The US and Israel may have bombed Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, but in doing so, they risk strengthening the very argument for nuclear deterrence they set out to defeat.

IRGC Spokesman: US Cannot Achieve Its Goals Through War

Iran's missile and drone capabilities have increased by at least 50% since the start of the war, and the country has weapons it has yet to deploy, IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi told the Tehran Times in an exclusive interview. Warning that any renewed US military action would trigger a more severe Iranian response and deepen regional and global energy challenges, Mohebbi said Washington had failed to achieve its objectives through military pressure.

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Tehran with Shakiba: Bab Homayoun After Dark

Join Shakiba as she explores Bab Homayoun, one of Tehran’s lively pedestrian streets, after dark. Discover the atmosphere, street life, and charm of the capital at night.

Spectrum: Blood on the Battlefield, Gold in the Boardroom

The US-Israeli war against Iran has exposed a stark divide: while ordinary citizens bear the costs of conflict, defense contractors, energy firms, and politically connected figures stand to reap substantial profits.

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Iranian-American activist explains why she disrupted Bessent’s testimony

Iranian-American activist Isabella Javidan has criticized Washington’s sanctions policy against Iran, saying she disrupted U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s testimony to challenge policies that harm ordinary Iranians

Tehran with Shakiba: Exploring Tehran’s Historic Negarestan Palace

This time on Tehran with Shakiba, Shakiba explores Negarestan Garden, a beautiful historic spot in the heart of Tehran where history, art, and nature come together.

'Silence is complicity': Malaysian envoy on US war on Iran

Malaysia's head of diplomatic mission sat down with the Tehran Times ahead of formally presenting his credentials as ambassador. In the interview, he laid out his country's rationale for its unequivocal condemnation of the US-Israeli war against Iran, and outlined what he hopes to accomplish during his upcoming tenure.

The Art of Sport. Equestrian sport and drumming

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Iran has the attractions, the challenge is turning them into tourism: Javad Gharaei

Iranian documentarian and “Iran Gard” presenter Javad Gharaei joined Tehran Talks to discuss Iran’s tourism attractions, his work, and the country’s diverse cultural and natural landscapes.

Spectrum: Against the Tide: How Iran Weathered the Storm

The conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel defied expectations of a swift victory. Despite losses and sustained attacks, Iran preserved its military capabilities, leveraged the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and maintained domestic cohesion, turning the confrontation into a prolonged test of endurance.

IRGC Briefs Media on U.S. Letter

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has invited journalists to a briefing to present and explain a letter addressed to the American people, outlining Iran’s views and message to U.S. citizens.

US pressure failed to force Iran to abandon its nuclear strategy: Sina Azodi

Iran’s nuclear strategy is unlikely to be dismantled despite U.S. military pressure, as Tehran’s security concerns, distrust of Washington and regional threats continue to shape its calculations, Iranian-American political analyst Sina Azodi said.

Beyond the Tears

Director Babak Khajepasha, maker of "Land of Angels," speaks candidly about telling the stories of children killed in war, from Gaza to Minab. He explains why he believes audiences should be pushed to think rather than simply weep, what he saw at Hiroshima's memorial, and why he thinks major film festivals have lost their way. He also talks about filming during the forty-day war and why he sees family as the heart of his cinema.

Vietnam’s 81st National Day Celebrated in Tehran

The Vietnamese Embassy in Tehran hosted a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, attended by diplomats and representatives from various countries.

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