By Afshin Majlesi

Cultural heritage is a voice against hostile narratives, Iran tourism minister says

TEHRAN – In a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with his deputies, addressed the ministry’s role in shaping cultural resilience during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel.

YouTube bans Tehran Times channel 

TEHRAN - YouTube has restricted Tehran Times' access to its account, claiming its videos are "supporting terrorism" whilst it was showing aftermath of Iran's retaliation against Israeli regime's aggression.

Iran, Qatar affirm commitment to defense ties following 12-day war

TEHRAN – In a high-level exchange, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, held a phone conversation with Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, solidifying bilateral strategic coordination in the wake of the Israeli regime’s 12-day aggression against Iran.

By Garsha Vazirian

BRICS backs Iran

Bloc's joint statement condemns US-Israeli attacks on Iranian soil

TEHRAN – In a display of Global South solidarity, the expanded BRICS bloc representing 11 nations and nearly half of humanity issued a resounding condemnation of the U.S.-Israeli military aggression against Iran during its 17th summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Iranian law professors call on intl. academic community to condemn Israel's illegal aggression 

TEHRAN - A group of esteemed Iranian lawmakers have issued a statement, underlining the illegal nature of Israel's June war against Iran, and calling on their fellow academics in the world to condemn the outrageous act.

Israel lost on the battlefield — and also in the diplomatic arena

TEHRAN – Although the Iran-Israel war began in the early hours of Friday, June 13, with the Zionist regime’s blatant aggression against Tehran—an act any fair-minded observer would condemn—it nonetheless drew mixed reactions from world leaders.

Prime warmonger Netanyahu wants 'forever war': analysis

Forever war keeps Netanyahu in power and out of jail

TEHRAN - Simon Tisdall, a Guardian columnist, says “forever war keeps” Prime Minister Netanyahu “in power” and “out of jail”.

‘Iran’s commercial infrastructure resilient during tension, crisis’

TEHRAN- The acting head of the Commercial Services Department of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) referred to the resilience of the country's commercial infrastructure during periods of tension and crisis, and announced the development of a package of commercial solutions during the period of tension and post-war by the TPO.

Mashhad airport resumes flights to 12 intl. destinations amid post-conflict recovery

TEHRAN - Mashhad’s Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport has resumed flight operations to 12 international and 3 domestic destinations, as the region emerges from a tense 12-day conflict between Iran and the Zionist regime of Israel.

Tehran hotels shelter 1,100 people affected by war

TEHRAN—Some 13 hotels in Tehran accommodated 1,100 people affected by Israeli attacks, said the hoteliers in a gathering with Tourism Minister Reza Salehi-Amiri in Tehran.

Virtual tours now available for Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex

TEHRAN - In response to the current closure of historical sites in Iran, the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex has launched a free 360-degree virtual tour, allowing users to explore the historic palace and its museums from anywhere in the world.

By Maryam Tavassoli

‘Nature, the silent part in wars’

TEHRAN –Nature is part of our community, but unlike people, it is silent, and this silence is the most dangerous sign of its suffering, an official with the Department of Environment has said.

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.

Tehran’s electricity distribution network operates at full capacity during imposed war

TEHRAN – The managing director of Tehran Power Distribution Company said that Tehran's electricity distribution network worked at full capacity around the clock during the Zionist regime's imposed war against Iran.

Package of supporting industries damaged by imposed war sent to cabinet

TEHRAN- Iran’s deputy industry, mining and trade minister for the commercial affairs said: “Following the request of the minister of industry, mining and trade, a comprehensive package of support for industries affected by the Israeli-imposed war has been sent to the cabinet, and if approved, we will announce the details to production and industrial units.”

‘Experience of 12-day war proves role of private sector’

TEHRAN- Mustafa Mousavi, the head of Khorramshahr Chamber of Commerce has argued in a note that the private sector played an active role in managing the economy and supplying goods during the 12-day war.

Millions mourn fallen commanders, scientists in Tehran funeral

TEHRAN -  Millions of Iranians flooded the streets of Tehran early Saturday to attend a funeral ceremony for top military commanders and nuclear scientists martyred during Israel’s 12-day war against Iran. 

Tehran urban tourism forum postponed amid regional tensions

TEHRAN – An international forum on urban tourism, originally set to take place in Tehran on June 24–25, has been officially postponed due to escalating regional tensions following Israeli attacks on Iran earlier this month.

The leader congratulates Iranians on their victory over Israel and U.S.

'Iran’s surrender' — A claim far too big for U.S. president to utter

TEHRAN- In a video message published two days after fighting between Iran and Israel halted,  Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei thanked God, the Armed Forces, and the Iranian people for humbling both the Zionist regime and the U.S. government during the 12-day war that began on June 13 with Israeli airstrikes on Iran's soil. 

'Israel got hit really hard:' Trump admits Iranian missiles decimated occupied territories

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged the devastating impact of Iran’s missile campaign against the Israeli regime during a NATO summit in Hague on Wednesday, stating, "Israel got hit really hard. Oh boy, those ballistic missiles took out a lot of buildings."

Khatam al-Anbiya commander succumbs to injuries sustained in Israeli attack 

TEHRAN- Iran mourns the martyrdom of Major General Ali Shadmani, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, who on Tuesday succumbed to injuries sustained in a heinous Israeli attack. 

No damage reported to Iran’s museums and historical sites, deputy minister confirms

TEHRAN - Iran’s Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage has confirmed that no damage has been reported to the country’s museums or historical assets during the recent 12-day war with Israel, which came to a ceasefire early Tuesday.

Tehran Municipality to launch tours of sites damaged in recent attacks

TEHRAN – The Tehran Municipality’s tourism office has announced plans to organize guided tours of locations in the Iranian capital that were damaged during recent Israeli attacks, according to Amir Qasemi, head of the office.

Heritage specialists condemn Israeli attacks as assault on cultural legacy

TEHRAN - In a public appeal, a group of Iranian museum professionals has condemned Israel’s recent military strikes against Iran, describing the attacks as a grave violation of international law and an assault on the shared cultural heritage of humanity.

Iran’s swift response forced enemy to end hostilities, Supreme National Security Council says

TEHRAN - Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) issued a statement on Tuesday, declaring that the Islamic Republic’s firm and coordinated military response to the Zionist regime’s recent aggression ultimately forced the enemy—and its regional and Western supporters—to unilaterally halt their offensive operations.