Max Blumenthal tells Tehran Times:

For Egypt and Jordan, Trump's Gaza plan is a choice between regime collapse or economic ruin

TEHRAN – Officials in Egypt and Jordan are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to Donald Trump’s Gaza displacement plan, said Max Blumenthal, an award-winning journalist, author, and editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, during an interview with the Tehran Times. 

By Ali Hamedin

Russian writer praises General Soleimani: "A commander with a heart for Iran"

TEHRAN- He was more than just a soldier—he was a guardian, a protector. A hero in the realm of truth whose fight was never confined to his own homeland but extended to others, standing resolutely against the terrorists who were, in truth, the offspring of the United States and Israel. A warrior who was martyred by the very empire that sought to erase his legacy, to bury his name in the shadows of oblivion.

By Afshin Majlesi

Government spokeswoman highlights tourism and cultural heritage preservation

TEHRAN - Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokeswoman for the government, emphasized the administration’s commitment to tourism development and cultural heritage preservation during her visit to the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition on Thursday.

By Mona Hojat Ansari

West abandoned JCPOA revival talks in 2022 despite near-agreement, Ulyanov tells Tehran Times

TEHRAN – For those who have closely tracked the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Mikhail Ulyanov is a well-known name. As Russia's Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna, Ulyanov played an active role in the multiple rounds of negotiations between JCPOA signatories aimed at salvaging the deal after the U.S. unilaterally withdrew in 2018 and reimposed sanctions on Iran.

By M.A. Saki

Elon Musk driven by hyper-capitalism and techno-imperialism: philosopher

‘Palestine will constitute future of human rights and international law’

TEHRAN - Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, a professor in global thought and comparative philosophies, says tech billionaire Elon Musk who openly backs “extremist figures” in Europe is “facilitating extremism and misinformation”.

By M.A. Saki

Exclusive: Jeffrey Sachs says US has long operated like a bully

TEHRAN - Jeffrey Sachs, a world-renowned economics professor, says the United States has behaved like a bully after the Second World War and now under Donald Trump it is bullying both “allies” and “adversaries”.

Prof. Hunter talks to Tehran Times

It’s hard to predict HTS would embrace inclusive government in Syria: scholar

TEHRAN - An independent scholar believes it is hard to anticipate whether the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) would establish a government with the involvement of Syria’s diverse ethnic and religious groups.

By Ali Hamedin

"War on Gaza": Joe Sacco’s graphic journey through genocide

TEHRAN- Imagine the sharp scratch of pen on paper, sketching scenes of war, displacement, and resilience. The panels come alive, telling stories too raw for photographs and too complex for a headline. This is the world of Joe Sacco, a pioneer who turned the ink-stained pages of comics into a medium for journalism as vivid as it is visceral: Comics Journalism.

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.