Tehran Times

2026-05-10 21:25
Patriots in the streets for +70 nights

TEHRAN - Iranians across the country continue holding nightly rallies for more than 70 consecutive days, forming a sustained nationwide expression of public unity and a historic moment of cohesion and solidarity. The gatherings, held in cities, towns, and smaller communities throughout Iran, have become a regular feature of public life in the aftermath of the joint US-Israeli aggression that initially began on February 28.
- Tehran’s largest mural unveiled to honor Martyred Leader, national solidarity
- 20 million Iranians, one voice: The story of the grassroots ‘JANFADA’ campaign

President Pezeshkian’s son dismisses claims of a political-military split

‘There is absolutely no division at all’

TEHRAN — Yousef Pezeshkian, son of Iran’s president, has dismissed reports of divisions between his father and military commanders, amid stalled efforts to bring the US-Israeli war that began on February 28 to a lasting end.
Leader issues new directives in meeting with Iran’s top commander

TEHRAN – In a meeting with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Major General Ali Abdollahi, presented a comprehensive report on the readiness of the Armed Forces.
Iran submits official response to latest US proposal to end war

TEHRAN-- Islamic Republic has submitted its official reply to the latest US proposal aimed at reaching a deal that would allow a permanent end to the US-Israeli war against Iran, a source familiar with the matter confirmed on Sunday.
President Pezeshkian: Iran will never surrender to the enemy

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian said talks with the United States are aimed at preserving national interests from a position of power.
By Garsha Vazirian

Handala’s digital storm topples US-Israeli cyber supremacy

TEHRAN – For decades, the U.S. and Israel have sold the image of their cyber defenses as an absolute fortress, a multi-billion-dollar architecture designed to ensure that while American and Israeli forces struck the region, they themselves would remain untouchable behind layers of code.

Politics

Iran condemns Bahrain’s mass citizenship revocations as ‘collective punishment’

TEHRAN – Iran’s High Council for Human Rights (HCHR) has strongly condemned Bahrain’s decision to revoke the citizenship of 69 Bahraini nationals, describing the move as illegal, arbitrary, and a clear violation of human rights principles.
Iran's top diplomat criticizes US ‘provocations’ in talks with Turkish, British counterparts

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone conversations with his Turkish and British counterparts on Friday to discuss recent regional developments, ongoing diplomatic efforts, and the fragile ceasefire following the US-led war against Iran.
Iran dismantles two Mossad-linked terrorist cells, arrests spy

TEHRAN – Iran’s Intelligence Ministry has announced the dismantling of two terrorist cells linked to Israel’s Mossad, as well as the arrest of an agent attempting to smuggle classified military intelligence abroad.

Sports

Ghalenoei: football in Asia has become competitive

TEHRAN - Iran’s national football team head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has lauded the significant advancements in Asian football following the draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, which placed Iran in Group C alongside Syria, Kyrgyzstan, and China.
Iran start Asian Women’s U16 Handball Championship on high

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Hong Kong 33-29 in the 1st AHF Asian Women’s U16 Handball Championship on Sunday.
Saei re-elected as head of Iran taekwondo federation

TEHRAN - Hadi Saei has been re-elected as the president of the Iran Taekwondo Federation for another four-year term.

Culture

Poster of 7th online Tehran International Book Fair released

The poster for the 37th edition of the Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), the country’s largest annual cultural event, which is to be held online for the seventh time, has been released.
IAF cinematheque to show “Avatar: Fire and Ash”

TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen “Avatar: Fire and Ash” by James Cameron on Monday.
Sydney Film Festival to show new films by Asghar Farhadi, Shahram Mokri

TEHRAN – Two feature films by Iranian directors will be shown at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival, which will run from June 3 to 14 in Australia.

Economy

Loss of 1b barrels due to Iran war will slow oil market recovery, Aramco CEO warns

TEHRAN- The global oil market faces a prolonged recovery following the loss of approximately one billion barrels of crude over the past two months, the CEO of Saudi Aramco has warned. Even if key shipping routes are reopened, energy markets will take time to stabilize, according to a Reuters report published on Sunday.
From Dubai dream to an economic nightmare; promises that turned to smoke

TEHRAN- Imagine spending years saving money and time to build a tall tower by the sea; the tower becomes so famous that every investor in the world wants to buy a unit in it. But suddenly, a war breaks out in the neighborhood, and investors flee; your stock value plummets, and you suddenly realize that the one who promised to protect you has left you alone.
Iran-Turkey trade should reach $30b: ICCIMA head

TEHRAN- The head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA), referring to the close ties between Iran and Turkey and the significant opportunities for trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries, said: Trade between Iran and Turkey should reach 30 billion dollars.

Society

Iran calls for Iraq to help address environmental challenges

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has called for Iraqi President, Nizar Amedi, to benefit from his previous experience and expertise to help tackle the environmental challenges of the two neighboring countries.
National document on rehabilitation being developed

TEHRAN – The Welfare Organization, in cooperation with the Health Ministry, is preparing a comprehensive national document on rehabilitation to integrate and develop rehabilitation and specialized services, as well as designing a proper referral system, Javad Hosseini, the head of the Welfare Organization, has said.
No evidence of Hantavirus in Iran: health ministry

TEHRAN - The deputy health minister has said no case of Hantavirus has been reported in Iran so far, and the risk of its epidemic is very low.

Tourism

Tourism minister unveils post-war revitalization plan

TEHRAN – Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced a strategic roadmap to boost Iran’s tourism sector following the conclusion of the recent US-Israeli attack on the country.
Final journey of a legend: Iran’s first modern explorer Issa Omidvar dies at 97

TEHRAN – Issa Omidvar, the legendary Iranian traveler, documentary filmmaker, and researcher who along with his brother Abdullah put Iran on the global map of contemporary exploration, passed away in Tehran on Saturday. He was 97.
14 historical sites damaged in recent attacks in Kordestan

TEHRAN – The cultural landscape of western province of Kordestan province has suffered a severe blow following recent military strikes by the US and the Zionist regime, with early estimates placing the financial toll on historical monuments between 700 to 800 billion rials (approximately $388,000 to $444,000).

International

Handala’s digital storm topples US-Israeli cyber supremacy

TEHRAN – For decades, the U.S. and Israel have sold the image of their cyber defenses as an absolute fortress, a multi-billion-dollar architecture designed to ensure that while American and Israeli forces struck the region, they themselves would remain untouchable behind layers of code.
Netanyahu between war fallout and internal crises

TEHRAN – As war repercussions persist and multiple fronts remain open, the Israeli regime has effectively entered election mode.
Misjudged war underestimated Iran’s technological sophistication: Jeffrey Sachs

TEHRAN – The only path that the United States seems to be taking in its misjudged war on Iran “is a retreat,” the internationally famous Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs and co-writer Sybil Fares say.