Iran’s military leadership declares full readiness for further strikes against Israel

TEHRAN – In a significant meeting between the highest echelons of Iran's Armed Forces, senior commanders emphatically declared the nation's preparedness to deliver further decisive blows against its adversaries.

Commander: Israeli public ‘fed lies’ about defeating Hamas

The Israeli public is being “fed lies” about the progress made against Hamas, a senior military commander has said, warning the Palestinian movement will not be defeated for years.

‘I will never regret coming’: solo female traveler reflects amid Israel’s strikes on Iran

TEHRAN - When 24-year-old Taiwanese traveler Ariel Kang Chengxuan went to bed on June 12 in Isfahan, Iran, she had no idea she was about to wake up in the midst of all-out war.

118,000 tons of basic goods cleared from free zones in 12-day war

TEHRAN- The secretary of Iran’s Free and Special Economic Zones High Council said that during the 12 days of the imposed war, 118,000 tons of basic commodities were cleared from seven free zones, which was aimed at meeting the country's needs.

By: Iraj Heshmati

Climate aggression: a new concept for climate disasters caused by war

TEHRAN - As the COP30 summit in Belém approaches, a fundamental gap in the global climate governance system once again becomes apparent: the environmental damage caused by armed conflicts. 

Russia’s Lavrov denounces US strikes on Iran as brazen NPT violation

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov condemned recent U.S. military strikes against Iran during his address at the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, labeling the attacks a "violation of international law and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)."

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.