By Shahrokh Saei

Ukraine faces lose-lose choice

Ukraine peace push exposes transatlantic fault lines

TEHRAN - Three days after giving Russian President Vladimir Putin a warm, high-profile welcome in Alaska, President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders at the White House on Monday. 

Roundtable: Lebanon will be a prey if Hezbollah is disarmed 

TEHRAN – The Mehr Media Group hosted an international meeting titled “Hezbollah Disarmament and the Future of Lebanon” on Tuesday, uniting prominent regional experts to discuss escalating foreign-backed pressures to disarm Hezbollah and the profound implications for Lebanon’s sovereignty.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire

TEHRAN – Hamas and other Palestinian resistance factions have announced their approval of a ceasefire proposal presented by mediators.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Positions by Larijani, Qassem, and al-Houthi abort Washington’s threats to Lebanon

BEIRUT— Beirut’s transformation into an airstrip for international diplomatic flights reflects an escalation in the regional and international tensions. 

By Wesam Bahrani 

Yemen targets Ben Gurion Airport

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces announced on Sunday a military operation targeting the Israeli regime’s Ben Gurion Airport in solidarity with Gaza. 

By staff writer 

Gaza genocide: Over 62,000 killed, 263 die of starvation under siege

TEHRAN — An increasing number of Palestinians are dying as a result of Israel’s blockade and relentless attacks on the Gaza Strip, even as international pressure grows to end the nearly two-year conflict.

By staff writer 

Israel is crumbling from within

TEHRAN — Israel is facing unprecedented domestic and international pressure as the Gaza war nears its two-year mark. On Sunday, a massive strike exposed deep fractures within Israeli society over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

What is Israel’s connection to the escalating situation in Sweida?

BEIRUT — Protests in Sweida have reignited since last week, marking the third consecutive week of demonstrations against the siege imposed by the HTS regime, further exacerbating the region’s humanitarian and economic crises.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Discontent growing in Syria

TEHRAN – Unease is growing in Syria as Ahmed al-Sharaa’s centralized and repressive rule sparks protests, sectarian violence, and deepening national instability.

By staff writer

Greater Israel: A ‘spiritual mission’ or ‘evil mission’?

Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ vision resembles ISIS’s ideological mission to establish Islamic caliphate  

TEHRAN - Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shocked the world by saying that he is backing a “Greater Israel” vision.

By Shahrokh Saei 

Alaska’s show over but Ukraine’s war not

No concrete outcomes from Trump-Putin summit as uncertainty looms

TEHRAN — Friday’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska has dominated headlines across the globe.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Gaza City puts up fierce resistance 

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance forces have carried out multiple attacks and ambushes against Israeli occupation forces trying to advance in Gaza City. 

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Hezbollah chief denounces sedition fueled by Nawaf Salam cabinet 

BEIRUT — Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, for the first time, adopted a notably stern tone, issuing a direct warning to anti-Resistance factions about the consequences of aligning with the Israeli project.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Arbaeen: A sociopolitical symbol of resistance

TEHRAN – For many outside the region, Arbaeen is unfamiliar. It often surfaces unexpectedly while scrolling through headlines about West Asia accompanied by striking images of massive crowds walking toward Iraqi cities. 

By staff writer 

Arbaeen: A record-breaking march of devotion and unity

TEHRAN — In a majestic and awe-inspiring display of faith, unity, and devotion, millions of pilgrims from every corner of the globe gathered in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen — the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the revered grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

By Shahrokh Saei 

International outrage grows over Israeli killing of journalists in Gaza 

TEHRAN — Despite growing international condemnation following the killing of six journalists in Gaza, Israeli military operations continue unabated, causing significant civilian casualties and deepening the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Nawaf Salam’s government preemptively attacks Larijani visit

BEIRUT — Meanwhile, Lebanon’s anti–Resistance team has launched a low-level campaign calling for not receiving Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who visits Beirut on Wednesday.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Israeli command and control centers under attack in Gaza 

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance forces are striking Israeli centers in Gaza, killing and injuring the occupation regime’s soldiers. 

By Shahrokh Saei

War on witnesses: Israel’s deadly campaign to silence Gaza’s journalists

Global journalists condemn Israel’s killing of Gaza reporters in Tehran Times interviews

TEHRAN — Since launching its war on Gaza in October 2023, Israel has pursued a systematic campaign to silence the media and obscure the reality of what many observers call a genocide in the besieged enclave.