IRGC Spokesman: US Cannot Achieve Its Goals Through War

Iran's missile and drone capabilities have increased by at least 50% since the start of the war, and the country has weapons it has yet to deploy, IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi told the Tehran Times in an exclusive interview. Warning that any renewed US military action would trigger a more severe Iranian response and deepen regional and global energy challenges, Mohebbi said Washington had failed to achieve its objectives through military pressure.

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Tehran with Shakiba: Bab Homayoun After Dark

Join Shakiba as she explores Bab Homayoun, one of Tehran’s lively pedestrian streets, after dark. Discover the atmosphere, street life, and charm of the capital at night.

Spectrum: Blood on the Battlefield, Gold in the Boardroom

The US-Israeli war against Iran has exposed a stark divide: while ordinary citizens bear the costs of conflict, defense contractors, energy firms, and politically connected figures stand to reap substantial profits.

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Manufacturing automation – universal international language of communication

Iranian-American activist explains why she disrupted Bessent’s testimony

Iranian-American activist Isabella Javidan has criticized Washington’s sanctions policy against Iran, saying she disrupted U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s testimony to challenge policies that harm ordinary Iranians

Tehran with Shakiba: Exploring Tehran’s Historic Negarestan Palace

This time on Tehran with Shakiba, Shakiba explores Negarestan Garden, a beautiful historic spot in the heart of Tehran where history, art, and nature come together.

'Silence is complicity': Malaysian envoy on US war on Iran

Malaysia's head of diplomatic mission sat down with the Tehran Times ahead of formally presenting his credentials as ambassador. In the interview, he laid out his country's rationale for its unequivocal condemnation of the US-Israeli war against Iran, and outlined what he hopes to accomplish during his upcoming tenure.

The Art of Sport. Equestrian sport and drumming

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Iran has the attractions, the challenge is turning them into tourism: Javad Gharaei

Iranian documentarian and “Iran Gard” presenter Javad Gharaei joined Tehran Talks to discuss Iran’s tourism attractions, his work, and the country’s diverse cultural and natural landscapes.

Spectrum: Against the Tide: How Iran Weathered the Storm

The conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel defied expectations of a swift victory. Despite losses and sustained attacks, Iran preserved its military capabilities, leveraged the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and maintained domestic cohesion, turning the confrontation into a prolonged test of endurance.

IRGC Briefs Media on U.S. Letter

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has invited journalists to a briefing to present and explain a letter addressed to the American people, outlining Iran’s views and message to U.S. citizens.

US pressure failed to force Iran to abandon its nuclear strategy: Sina Azodi

Iran’s nuclear strategy is unlikely to be dismantled despite U.S. military pressure, as Tehran’s security concerns, distrust of Washington and regional threats continue to shape its calculations, Iranian-American political analyst Sina Azodi said.

Beyond the Tears

Director Babak Khajepasha, maker of "Land of Angels," speaks candidly about telling the stories of children killed in war, from Gaza to Minab. He explains why he believes audiences should be pushed to think rather than simply weep, what he saw at Hiroshima's memorial, and why he thinks major film festivals have lost their way. He also talks about filming during the forty-day war and why he sees family as the heart of his cinema.

Vietnam’s 81st National Day Celebrated in Tehran

The Vietnamese Embassy in Tehran hosted a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, attended by diplomats and representatives from various countries.

Are American citizens responsible for U.S. war crimes?

Spectrum: 313,000 Iranians Rally for National Defense

Tehran with Shakiba: Old Tajrish Bazaar

U.S. war on Iran's students

Spectrum: AnsarAllah Tightens Grip on Bab al-Mandab

A Tale of Two Standards on Police Killings

Mexico & Iran: Bridging Two Cultures

Laboratorium. Eco-friendly housing construction

“I Want My Music to Carry a Message of Iranian Unity and World Peace”

Amid Iran’s grief and upheaval over the past year following US and Israeli aggression, conductor Paniz Faryousefi has turned to music to express collective sorrow while offering hope and solidarity. In November 2025, she became the first woman since the Islamic Revolution to officially conduct the Tehran Symphony Orchestra, later shaping a Vivo Orchestra concert around Iranian works.

In Israel’s Name, Into America’s Pockets

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