By Samaneh Aboutalebi

From Turkey to Iran: Onur Kaya shares his journey in children’s theater

HAMEDAN- Turkish artist Onur Kaya brought his unique talents to the vibrant city of Hamedan as part of the international section of the 29th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, held from November 1 to 7. 

By Ali Hamedin

Portraying pain: artistic expressions of Gaza's struggles

TEHRAN- Art has long served as a powerful medium for capturing the deepest human emotions, bearing witness to tragedies, and expressing the suffering of marginalized communities. In the ongoing Gaza genocide, artists around the world have taken to canvas, paint, and digital media to convey the experiences of those caught in the crossfire. 

By Ali Hamedin

Gaza's grief: Israel's strikes silence innocent souls, young lives

TEHRAN- As the world reflects on Children’s Day, celebrated on October 8 to honor the laughter, dreams, and innocence of children, the stark reality in Gaza casts a long shadow over this global festivity. 

‘Free speech cannot be silenced because authorities disagree’ 

TEHRAN- In an interview with the Tehran Times, Christina Jump, lead attorney for the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA), shared her insights on the challenges faced by Muslim, Palestinian, and pro-Palestinian students across American universities amid rising tensions following the Israel-Gaza conflict. 

‘Student activists facing more repression compared to previous generations’

TEHRAN- American students protesting for divestment from Israel are facing greater levels of violence and disciplinary action compared to their peers who engaged in similar activism in past decades, according to UCLA Professor of Urban Planning and Sociology Chris Tilly. 

By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

Universal themes of “In the Arms of the Tree” can appeal to international audience: director

TEHRAN-With the closing of submissions for Best International Feature at the 2025 Oscars, 82 films have been selected by their respective countries and more titles are still expected to be announced. This year, “In the Arms of the Tree,” written and directed by Babak Khajepasha will represent Iran at the 97th Academy Awards.

 Hezbollah Commander Fouad Shukor’s daughter talks to the Tehran Times 

My father always told us to hold firmly to path of Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah

BEIRUT - Khadija Shukor says his father Fouad Shukor “always told us to hold firmly to the path of Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah.”

By Sondos Al-Asaad

Muslim convert: US future might look very different as Gen Z will influence political decisions

BEIRUT - Many cities in the United States are witnessing massive demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine and calling for a ban on sending American weapons to the Israeli entity due to its ongoing bloody war on Gaza.

By Ali Hamedin

“Dune 2”: a science fiction narrative of Gaza resistance

TEHRAN- Based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel and directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film "Dune" portrays a feudal society on a fictional desert planet 1,000 years in the future, which is more similar to the current situation in the Middle East. The second part of the movie was recently released. In the "Dune" series, major powers battle over a nomadic desert planet, Arrakis, because it is the only place that spice (read oil) - a product essential to space travel - can be mined.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

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. 

By Ali Hamedin

“Palestine+100”: What will Palestine be like in 2048?

TEHRAN - “Close your eyes, imagine Palestine 100 years after the Nakba, and now, describe it as a story.” This was the request of Basma Ghalayini, editor, to twelve famous writers, which was published in the book "Palestine +100" in 2019 by Comma Press.

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Amir Abdollahian deeply understood Africa: Zimbabwean envoy

TEHRAN – The late Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian was perhaps the only top Iranian diplomat who understood that the world has different pillars and that all countries must be addressed with the same level of respect and engagement. 

By Maryam Amir Shabani

Envoy highlights four visits of martyr diplomat to Geneva

‘Tireless and patient Amir Abdollahian never hesitated to take right actions in line with national interests’

TEHRAN/GENEVA – Geneva was a key hub for the government's multilateral diplomacy, which led martyr Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian to visit the city four times last year. 

By Mona Hojat Ansari

‘Zionism an antisemitic project’

Prominent anti-Zionist Rabbi talks to Tehran Times about how Israel is hurting Jews

TEHRAN – Israel’s latest killing campaign in Gaza has devastated Muslims and even Jews all around the world.

By Mona Hojat Ansari 

Martyr Amir Abdollahian strengthened Iran’s position in the world: Bolivia’s ambassador

Tehran - Hossein Amir Abdollahian was widely regarded as a dedicated and diligent diplomat throughout his relatively long career.  

By Alireza Akbari

Indian ambassador shares insights on Martyr Amir Abdollahian

TEHRAN – In an interview on Monday, Indian Ambassador to Tehran, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, offered his perspectives on Iranian martyr Amir Abdollahian.

By Alireza Akbari

Pakistani Ambassador mourns tragic loss of president, FM

TEHRAN - The Pakistani Ambassador to Tehran, in an interview with the Tehran Times, has stated that as a gesture of solidarity with the Iranian nation, the “Pakistani flag will be flown at half-mast.”

By Alireza Akbari

Gen. Soleimani is ‘spiritual father’ of resistance forces: prominent Arab journalist

TEHRAN- Martyr anti-terror icon Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani is still the primary source of inspiration for resistance fighters across West Asia, according to Ali Shoeib, a seasoned journalist who has been covering wars and conflicts in the region over the past years. 

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Jeffery Sachs: “U.S. complicit in Israeli war crimes”

Columbia Professor says U.S. policy is tragic, destructive, unjust, and contrary to international law

TEHRAN – The White House is caught between a rock and a hard place as it continues to receive criticism from both the public and the Israeli lobby in the U.S. for its handling of the war in Gaza. 

By Mona Hojat Ansari

‘Israel is a European settler colony’

Retired Columbia professor discusses anti-Israeli student protests with Tehran Times

TEHRAN - A group of demonstrators supporting the Palestinian cause set up tents on Columbia University's Manhattan campus on April 17 with the singular aim of urging the institution to cut financial ties with Israel. 

By Ali Hamedin

"Gaza”: a cinematic journey through resilience and struggle

TEHRAN-"Gaza" is a documentary directed by Garry Keane and Andrew McConnell, produced in 2019 by Ireland, Canada, and Germany. This documentary takes audiences on an 86-minute exploration of the daily struggles and resilience of the people living in this small strip of land. Filmed between the Israeli war in 2014 and the border protests in 2018, "Gaza" is backed by Ireland and premiered at Sundance before kicking off its international release at the Dublin Film Festival.

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Student protests motivated solely by shared humanitarian values: expert

‘Police crackdown has shown emptiness of the American set of alleged moral values’

TEHRAN – A senior American political analyst says student protests in U.S. universities against Israel’s “barbarism” in the Gaza Strip are “motivated solely by shared humanitarian values.”

By Ali Hamedin

"Godzilla Minus One" and "Oppenheimer": narrating the atomic bombing from two lenses

TEHRAN-In 1945, at the end of World War II, the United States sent two ambassadors of peace to Japan: “Little Boy” and “Fat Man”. These not-so-harsh names belong to the two atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The atomic bombings killed about 220,000 people, mostly civilians.