Tehran Times

2025-06-14 10:16
Iran penetrates Israel with drones after five waves of missile strikes pummel occupied territories

TEHRAN - Iran’s Army confirmed that several Arash kamikaze drones successfully penetrated the occupied territories and struck their targets, following at least five rounds of ballistic missile attacks that rained down on Israeli sites across occupied Palestine, leaving massive trails of destruction in their wake.
- 'Strategic sites' hit as new wave of Iranian ballistic missiles reach Israel
- Footage shows massive destruction in Israel after two rounds of Iranian missile attacks

Israel’s aggression leaves no room for Iran-US dialogue: Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei declared that Israel’s recent acts of aggression have made dialogue meaningless, asserting to the United States that it makes no sense for Washington to profess a willingness to negotiate while enabling a "genocidal regime" to attack Iran’s territorial integrity.
Footage shows massive destruction in Israel after two rounds of Iranian missile attacks

TEHRAN- The occupied territories have sustained extensive damage captured on film after Iran launched ballistic missile salvos in response to Israeli strikes that killed civilians, military officials, and scientists in Tehran and targeted nuclear sites and military bases across Iran.
US Ambassador to Israel describes ‘rough’ night amid Iranian retaliatory strikes

TEHRAN – US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee reported a tense and difficult night as Iran launched missile attacks targeting Israel, saying he was forced to seek shelter five times throughout the night.
US hands 'stained with blood' of Iranian martyrs, envoy declares at emergency UNSC session

TEHRAN — In an urgent address to the UN Security Council on Friday, Iran’s Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani condemned the Israeli regime’s "premeditated military aggression" against sovereign Iranian territory, revealing damning evidence of U.S. complicity in overnight attacks that reportedly martyred over 100 Iranians, including nuclear scientists and military personnel.

Politics

Air raid sirens sound in occupied territories as Iran launches new wave of retaliatory strikes

TEHRAN – Air raid sirens were activated in occupied territories on early hours of Saturday, according to local news sources, signaling a potential incoming attack or security threat.
China condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, warns of 'red line' breach

TEHRAN – China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has strongly criticized Israel for the violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a dangerous escalation in the region.
Uruguayan Muslim Women's Organisation condemns Israeli attacks on Iran

The Fatima Zahra Muslim Women's Organisation of Uruguay has issued a statement strongly condemning Israel's recent military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, calling the attack a violation of international law and an addition to the Netanyahu regime's crimes against humanity.

Sports

Iranian padel athlete Mansour martyred in Israeli agression

TEHRAN- Parsa Mansour, a prominent member of Iran’s national padel team, was killed in the early hours of Friday during a series of coordinated Israeli strikes on Tehran and several other cities, which also claimed the lives of military commanders, scientists, and civilians.
Iranian cyclist Najmeh Shams killed in Israeli strike on Tehran

TEHRAN – Najmeh Shams, an Iranian cyclist, was killed in a recent Israeli attack on residential areas in Tehran.
Iran down Australia in 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup

TEHRAN - Iran’s women's volleyball team defeated Australia in straight sets (25-19, 25-18, 25-22) in the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup on Friday.

Culture

Iranian poet Parniya Abbasi among civilians killed in Israeli strikes on Tehran

TEHRAN- Parniya Abbasi, a rising voice in Iran’s contemporary poetry scene, was martyred along with her family during last night’s Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. The 24-year-old poet, whose works had been featured in prominent literary publications, is being mourned by Iran’s cultural community as a symbol of lost promise and creativity.
Bridging cultures: Russia, Iran reinforce ties through cultural diplomacy

TEHRAN – As Iran hosts the ongoing Russia’s Cultural Week, Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova is currently in Tehran to participate in the event. In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, she discussed how this cultural celebration aims to deepen the ties and foster closer collaboration between Russia and Iran.
Exposing Israel’s genocide, human rights violations in Gaza through art at Holocide event

TEHRAN - The press conference for the 3rd International Cartoon, Caricature, and Poster Contest Holocide was held on June 11 at the Tehran Municipality building, with the presence of a number of international visual artists.

Economy

Iranian stock market analyst killed in Israeli airstrike

TEHRAN – Sina Soleimani, a well-regarded and educated figure in Iran’s stock market community, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on urban areas late last night.
Iran, Kazakhstan boost agricultural co-op for sustainable future at Central Asia expo

TEHRAN – Iran and Kazakhstan pledged deeper cooperation in agriculture to ensure sustainable development and food security, Iran’s agriculture minister said during the opening ceremony of the Central Asia Products Expo (Expo Goods) in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $673m to Turkey in 2 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $673 million to Turkey during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Society

FAO highlights SFM practices to address Zagros Forest challenges

TEHRAN – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Forestry Officer from the Regional Office of Asia Pacific has highlighted the need for adopting global Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) practices at the local level to address Zagros Forest challenges.
WHO to back Markazi province in addressing health challenges

TEHRAN – Key health authorities in Markazi Province have explored opportunities for collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the province’s pressing health challenges, including a high burden of road traffic injuries and air pollution.
The invisible hand of data: how algorithms quietly shape your daily life

TEHRAN - From the moment you wake up and check your phone to the late-night scroll before bed, algorithms are working behind the scenes, shaping what you see, buy, and even think.

Tourism

Where history meets healing: Hamedan welcomes ECO member states for major health tourism event

TEHRAN - Hamedan is fully prepared to host the 3rd ECO Confobition on Health Tourism, according to the province’s Governor-General Hamid Molanouri-Shamsi.
ECO approves Iran’s proposal to implement Carnet de Passages system

TEHRAN - The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) has officially approved Iran’s proposal for the implementation of the international Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) system among its member states.
Sang-e Chakhmaq's 8,000-year-old flute featured in museum's new video project

TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran, in collaboration with the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, has begun producing a series of short videos to introduce its artifacts to the public.

International

Southern Lebanon on brink of heated tension

SOUTH LEBANON — The violent Israeli raids on Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha provoked the Lebanese Army Command to issue a strongly worded statement, including an unprecedented warning to freeze its cooperation with the Ceasefire Supervision Committee.
Yemeni missiles hit back at Tel Aviv

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces struck back at Israel just 24 hours after the occupation regime launched an attack on the port city of Hodeidah.
Secrecy behind GHF: Ethnic cleansing

TEHRAN - Since March 2, 2025, Gaza has been under a stringent Israeli siege, halting crucial humanitarian items like food, water, and medical supplies. This blockade has triggered a severe crisis for Gaza's 2.3 million residents, with nearly half a million facing acute malnutrition and potential death.