Tehran Times

By Shahrokh Saei

Behind Bibi’s bravado

Israeli PM seeking talks with Hamas amid battlefield failures in Gaza

TEHRAN- Nine months into Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip, the regime of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to contain the fallout from its military failures.
By Mona Hojat Ansari

50 percent

TEHRAN – On Friday, Iranians went to the polls in the runoff elections to elect a new president, and the latest unofficial reports indicate a participation rate of around 50 percent.
By Parviz Rashidi

Ben-Gvir: security minister or ‘torture minister’

Israel is committing political suicide as its ministers are making insane remarks

TEHRAN - The self-proclaimed human rights defenders in the West must now openly express their views about Itmar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s so-called national security minister, who has said Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails should be killed with a “shot to the head”.
By Wesam Bahrani

Strongest Hezbollah retaliation to date

Lebanese resistance movement pounds Israeli military positions

TEHRAN - The Israeli military has suffered casualties after Hezbollah waged one of its largest bombardments against the occupation’s army since October.

Politics

SCO can foster regional, international peace: Iran acting president

TEHRAN – Iran's acting president, Mohammad Mokhber, has highlighted the potential of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to foster sustainable peace both regionally and globally.
Iran calls on UN, human rights institutions to determine fate of kidnapped diplomats

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry has called on the United Nations and other human rights institutions to diligently follow up on the case of four Iranian diplomats who were kidnapped in Lebanon in 1982.
Tehran emphasizes ‘deep-rooted’ ties with Iraqi Kurdistan

TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadegh, has affirmed the strong and growing relationship between Iran and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Miodrag Bozovic takes charge of Esteghlal Khuzestan

TEHRAN – Montenegrin coach Miodrag "Grof" Bozovic was appointed as new head coach of Esteghlal Khuzestan football team on Thursday.
Iran defeat Australia at 2024 Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Australia 3-1 (28-30, 25-23, 25-19, 25-19) in the 2024 Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship at the Jiangmen Sports Center Gymnasium on Thursday.
Iran to send 40 athletes to Paris 2024

TEHRAN - With just 24 days until 2024 Olympic Games begins, Iran's 40-athlete team are ready to compete in 13 different sports.

Iran's cultural sector thrives under President Raisi's leadership, minister says

TEHRAN- Under the visionary leadership of President Raisi, Iran's culture sector has experienced a remarkable resurgence over the past three years, Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili said during an interview with the Tehran Times on Friday.
Moradi Kermani’s “You’re No Stranger Here” republished

TEHRAN- The 41st edition of the Iranian writer Hushang Moradi Kermani’s “You’re No Stranger Here” has recently been published.
Tehran Times, Afghan Voice Agency ink MoU

TEHRAN-Managing directors of Tehran Times International Daily and Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday in Tehran.

Iran ready to cooperate with BRICS members to create financial entity: CBI Governor

TEHRAN - The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Mohammad Reza Farzin has proposed the establishment of an intergovernmental organization within BRICS, similar to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Iran, Russia universities agree on joint work for de-dollarization

TEHRAN - Presidents of Imam Hossein University (AS) and Plekhanov University of Economics of Russia signed a memorandum of cooperation and agreed to work together in the field of de-dollarization.
Trade with 56 OIC member states hit $8.6b in Q1

TEHRAN - Iran’s trade with member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) reached $8.6 billion in the first three months of the current calendar year (March 20–June 20), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has announced.

Tehran to host 6th Intl. Genetics Congress

TEHRAN –The 6th international and 18th national congress on genetics will be held in Tehran from July 7 to 9.
IRCS urges BRICS to set up ‘public health and human welfare’ working group

TEHRAN –Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has called BRICS for the implementation of a comprehensive approach by establishing a public health and human welfare working group.
Cooperatives build a better future for all

TEHRAN -The 102nd International Day of Cooperatives will be celebrated on July 6 with the theme of ‘Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All’.

Ancient grandeur: the story of Belqeys Castle and its historical complex

TEHRAN – Belqeys Castle is a must-visit destination for those intrigued by Iran’s rich historical heritage.
Proposal for joint cultural heritage committee between Tehran and Astana

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Iran’s deputy minister of cultural heritage, during a meeting with the Kazakh ambassador to Iran, proposed the formation of a joint cultural heritage committee between the two countries.
Iran’s East Asia tourism roadshow comes to last stop in Jakarta

TEHRAN – On Thursday, Iran wrapped up its East Asia tourism roadshow with a final event in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, following previous stops in Vietnam and Malaysia.

Are you Muslim in name only?

Some pundits say that Israel (and Hamas) has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity. Others say that Israel is committing genocide before our very eyes. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found plausible evidence to go forward with the claim of genocide against Israel and the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has filed for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.
Behind Bibi’s bravado

TEHRAN- Nine months into Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip, the regime of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to contain the fallout from its military failures.
Strongest Hezbollah retaliation to date

TEHRAN - The Israeli military has suffered casualties after Hezbollah waged one of its largest bombardments against the occupation’s army since October.