Tehran Times

2025-07-22 21:19
By Sahar Dadjoo

“Netanyahu is a devil incarnate; only he must be fought”

Israeli PM repeats: ‘We do not oppose the people of Iran’ — What do Iranians think?

TEHRAN - As public attention in Tehran centers on the massive new mural erected in Enghelab Square, a wall-sized tribute to the Iranian children killed during Israel’s 12-day military aggression, recent comments by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reignited deep collective mourning and fierce anger within Iranian society.

By Shahrokh Saei

Starvation and slaughter: The only achievements of Israel’s war on Gaza

TEHRAN — More Palestinians have died from starvation in Gaza as Israel’s blockade of the besieged territory plunges it into an increasingly dire malnutrition crisis.
By Wesam Bahrani

Swift Yemeni response after Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces waged a series of attacks less than 24 hours after the Israeli occupation regime struck Hodeidah port.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

US envoy Barrack threatens Lebanon

There is no guarantee to release Lebanese detainees in Israeli prisons

BEIRUT—Since his first visit to Beirut, US envoy Thomas Barrack has repeatedly gone around in circles. He proposed an alleged American “solution,” to which Lebanon responded by affirming its commitment to UN Resolution 1701 and prioritizing halting Israeli aggression, withdrawing from the occupied territories, and releasing Lebanese prisoners.
By Fatemeh Kavand

UN Security Council is a partner in Gaza crimes

The failure of international institutions in defending human rights in Gaza

TEHRAN - The deep and ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip represents an exceptional point in the contemporary history of human rights and international security. This crisis, shaped by the systematic and deliberate policies of the Israeli regime, embodies a gradual genocide and widespread human rights violations centered on the intentional deprivation and destruction of basic living conditions.
Moscow hosts top Iranian defense official for military cooperation talks

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh met his Russian counterpart, Andrey Belousov, in Moscow on Monday for discussions centered on enhancing bilateral military and defense cooperation.

Politics

Matter of 'national pride,' Araghchi says Iran will not give up uranium enrichment

TEHRAN – In an interview with Fox News, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi defended Iran’s nuclear sovereignty, declaring uranium enrichment a "national achievement and pride" while exposing Israeli disinformation campaigns targeting Tehran.
US-Israeli aggression a ‘blatant crime’ and test for UN Security Council: Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has denounced the recent US-Israeli military attacks on Iran as a "blatant crime" and a “historic test” for the United Nations Security Council, urging the body to uphold its mandate in the face of such unlawful actions.
US open to talks with Iran, White House says

TEHRAN – The White House has announced that the United States remains open to potential dialogue with Iran, even as Tehran and its European counterparts gear up for negotiations set to take place this Friday.

Sports

Iran beat Hong Kong in 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran registered their second victory at the 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship, beating Hong Kong 32-15 in 5–8th place semifinals on Wednesday.
Iran into 2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup

TEHRAN – Iran secured their place in the 2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup to be held in Mongolia.
Piazza brings new energy to Iran’s volleyball

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s volleyball team have showcased a strong and inspiring performance in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), marking a notable rise in the global volleyball landscape.

Culture

27 martyred children depicted on Enqelab Square mural

TEHRAN – The image of 27 children martyred in the 12-day Iran-Israel war has been featured on the mural at Enqelab Square in Tehran.
Namayesh Radio presents adaptation of “Red Dragon” in seven episodes

TEHRAN – The radio play “Red Dragone,” directed by Ayyub Aqakhani has recently been produced and aired in seven episodes on Namayesh Radio, an Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)’s radio station dedicated to audio plays and performances.
Celebration honors storytelling mothers, commemorates war narrators

TEHRAN – On Monday, a special ceremony was held in Tehran to honor storytelling mothers and reflect on the memories of mothers who narrated the twelve-day war.

Economy

Iran approves Maku free zone master plan, boosting China-Europe rail link

TEHRAN - Iran has approved the long-awaited master plan for the Maku Free Trade Zone after 12 years, a move officials say could unlock economic potential and advance the country’s east-to-west rail ambitions connecting China to Europe.
Isfahan refinery begins using seawater, secures 700,000 cubic meters monthly

TEHRAN – Isfahan Oil Refining Company has launched the pilot operation of the first phase of a major seawater transfer project, aiming to supply around 700,000 cubic meters of water each month to the refinery, its head announced.
ICCIMA calls for reshaping economic governance, empowering private sector in post-war recovery

TEHRAN – Following the recent 12-day conflict, Iranian economists and business leaders are calling for a fundamental restructuring of the country’s economic governance, emphasizing the need to boost the private sector’s share in the economy and transition from a state-dominated model to a more dynamic, resilient system.

Society

Welfare Organization’s services show ‘commitment, inclusiveness, and hope’: UNDP

TEHRAN – The resident representative ad interim for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Iran, Ayshanie Medagangoda-Labé, has commended the Welfare Organization’s services, which have materialized commitment, inclusiveness, and hope over the past 45 years.
DOE highlights role of experts in expanding environmental diplomacy

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has highlighted the role of Iranian experts and their participation in international meetings in expanding environmental diplomacy, particularly in dealing with sand and dust storms (SDSs).
Iran National Science Foundation releases annual report

TEHRAN – The performance report of Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) in support of Iranian researchers over the past Iranian year (March 2024-March 2025) has been published.

Tourism

Astarabad restores historic passage to celebrate heritage, draw visitors

TEHRAN - The municipality of Gorgan has officially launched the second phase of a major restoration project aimed at revitalizing a historic passageway in the ancient city of Astarabad, now known as Gorgan.
Archaeologists consider new excavation at Qal-e Kord, one of Iran’s oldest known human settlements

TEHRAN – A number of local officials and university experts held a coordination meeting on Monday to plan the sixth season of archaeological excavations at Qal-e Kord Cave, marking the continuation of work at one of Iran’s oldest known human settlements located in Avaj county of Qazvin province.
Fire has not caused any damage to UNESCO-inscribed Abr Forest

TEHRAN— Flames of fire in the pastures surrounding Abr Forest (“Cloud Forest”) in Shahroud, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, was completely contained after the relentless efforts of the rescue forces, the deputy governor general of Semnan province has said.

International

Starvation and slaughter: The only achievements of Israel’s war on Gaza

TEHRAN — More Palestinians have died from starvation in Gaza as Israel’s blockade of the besieged territory plunges it into an increasingly dire malnutrition crisis.
Swift Yemeni response after Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces waged a series of attacks less than 24 hours after the Israeli occupation regime struck Hodeidah port.
US envoy Barrack threatens Lebanon

BEIRUT—Since his first visit to Beirut, US envoy Thomas Barrack has repeatedly gone around in circles. He proposed an alleged American “solution,” to which Lebanon responded by affirming its commitment to UN Resolution 1701 and prioritizing halting Israeli aggression, withdrawing from the occupied territories, and releasing Lebanese prisoners.