Tehran Times

The Clenched Fist Endures: Resistance's Geometric Fusion The U.S.-Israeli war of aggression, beginning with the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei, sought to shatter the Resistance. Instead, it birthed an indestructible organism. As delegations from Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, and Pakistan converged in Tehran, they proved the "Unity of Arenas" is no NATO-style cartel, but a faith-driven synergy. The martyred Leader’s clenched fist is now a permanent command—the blueprint drawn in blood, with too many hands holding the pen for empires to wrest it away. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527855/The-clenched-fist-and-the-geometric-fusion-of-Resistance

Gharibabadi: US crime against Iran Air flight 655 never forgotten 🔹Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi marked the anniversary of the US navy's downing of Iran Air Flight 655, stating that the July 3, 1988 crime—which claimed 290 innocent lives, including 66 children—will never be erased from the nation's memory. 🔹He added that the second crime began after the attack: denial of responsibility, lack of formal apology, and awarding a medal to the warship's commander. 🔹Gharibabadi noted that these days, alongside the Flight 655 martyrs, the Iranian people also honor the memory of their martyred Leader—symbolizing the depth of US hostility and Iran's enduring resistance.

Rare photos of Iran's martyred Leader released 🔹On the eve of the farewell and funeral ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Iran's National Archives has released rare and previously unseen images of the late Leader.

Russian envoy arrives in Iran for tribute to martyred Leader 🔹Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, arrived in Iran as the special envoy of President Vladimir Putin to participate in the tribute ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

SCO chief reaffirms support for Iran's sovereignty in meeting with Araghchi 🔹Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during his visit to Tehran to attend the farewell ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution. 🔹Expressing condolences on behalf of SCO member states, Yermekbayev reaffirmed the organization's commitment to the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-interference, and the prohibition of the use of force under international law. 🔹Araghchi thanked SCO members for their solidarity with Iran, stressing the need to uphold international law, counter unilateralism, and hold accountable those responsible for what he described as U.S.-Israeli crimes against the Iranian nation. The two sides also discussed expanding Iran-SCO cooperation, and Yermekbayev invited Araghchi to attend the upcoming SCO foreign ministers' meeting.

Iran to pursue war crimes case through international bodies: Pezeshkian 🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will use all available legal and diplomatic avenues to pursue accountability for what he described as recent war crimes committed against the country. 🔹Speaking during meetings with delegations from China, Namibia, and Afghanistan, he said attacks on civilian infrastructure and the killing of innocent people constitute clear violations of internationally accepted norms. 🔹Pezeshkian also urged all countries to prevent their territory, facilities, or resources from being used by aggressors against the Iranian nation and its sovereignty.

Live: Tehran Times coverage of the martyred Leader's funeral on X 🇮🇷 Watch the live broadcast of the historic funeral ceremony for Iran's martyred Leader, as millions gather across the nation to bid farewell. 🙏🕊️ https://x.com/i/status/2072979759319876002

Iran's top officials bid farewell to the martyred Leader 🔹The heads of Iran's three branches of government paid their final respects to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution during an emotional farewell ceremony in Tehran.

Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran for funeral of martyred Leader

Iran capable of pursuing diplomacy while responding to any aggression: defense chief 🔹Acting Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Ebn al-Reza said Iran has the capability to advance negotiations while remaining fully prepared to confront any threat. 🔹Speaking on the sidelines of the farewell ceremony for senior military commanders martyred during the recent Israeli aggression, he warned that Tehran would not tolerate violations of commitments during ongoing talks. 🔹"If we witness any breach of commitments during the negotiations, our response will come on the battlefield," he said, underscoring Iran's readiness to combine diplomacy with deterrence.

🔹The tribute ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution was held in Tehran on Friday morning, with high-ranking officials, political and religious figures from various countries in attendance.

The modern golem of Silicon Valley demands a ritual sacrifice of innocence An analysis argues that the February 28 strike on Minab's Shajareh Tayyebeh school, which killed 156 children, was enabled by Silicon Valley's AI military infrastructure. Systems like "Lavender" and "Project Maven," integrated with tech firms' models, automated targeting with lethal speed. The piece criticizes tech executives for claiming innocence while profiting from algorithms that treat civilian casualties as statistical errors in an industrialized kill chain. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527820/The-modern-golem-of-Silicon-Valley-demands-a-ritual-sacrifice

Representatives from 100 countries to attend farewell, funeral of martyred Leader 🔹Foreign Ministry spokesman announced that the farewell and funeral ceremony for the martyred Leader will be a historic event for the Iranian nation, Muslims, and all free people worldwide. 🔹Guests from about 100 countries—including heads of state, parliament speakers, foreign ministers, special envoys, and numerous public figures and groups—will be in attendance.

War, memory and the race to save a civilization In an exclusive interview, Dr. Jebrael Nokandeh, Director of the National Museum of Iran, revealed that 149 heritage sites across 18 provinces were damaged in the recent conflict—a deliberate assault on historical memory. The museum safely relocated 3,508 artifacts. Nokandeh stressed that digital documentation is now essential, and called on the international community to uphold its duty to protect humanity's shared cultural inheritance. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527815/War-memory-and-the-race-to-save-a-civilization

‼️ Tehran Times Exclusive: "A Martyr Never Dies": Brazilian cartoonist reflects on illustrating Iran's supreme leader Carlos Latuff, the renowned Brazilian political cartoonist, told the Tehran Times that the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei will strengthen, not intimidate, the Iranian people. He said the US-Israeli act turned the Leader into a martyr. Latuff criticized Western media for acting as "propaganda" for Washington and Tel Aviv, and described the 2026 World Cup as a political stage under Trump's influence. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527812/A-Martyr-Never-Dies-Brazilian-cartoonist-reflects-on-illustrating

Inconsolable grief Iran is preparing for one of the largest funeral ceremonies in its contemporary history to bid farewell to martyr Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Millions are expected to gather across five cities over six days, with Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla hosting the main prayers. Over 300 foreign journalists and delegations from more than 90 countries will attend. A vast logistical operation involving all state institutions has been mobilized. The nation, draped in black, has paused in collective mourning for the man millions regarded as their spiritual compass. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527821/Inconsolable-grief

The Iran war was intended to remove obstacle to Trump's new world order An analysis argues that the February war on Iran was never about nuclear weapons or missiles, but about eliminating a key obstacle to US hegemony. The real target was Iran's independent regional policy and its support for resistance movements. The author claims American calculations failed, as the war transformed Iran into a symbol of liberation, exposing false narratives and strengthening anti-imperialist sentiment. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527784/The-Iran-war-was-intended-to-remove-obstacle-to-Trump-s-new-world

Gharibabadi: Final agreement talks have not yet begun 🔹Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that the Iranian delegation's meetings in Doha were held jointly and trilaterally with Qatari and Pakistani counterparts solely to follow up on the implementation of the Islamabad MoU, particularly regarding Lebanon and the release of frozen assets. 🔹He emphasized that today's discussions were focused on monitoring the MoU's implementation. 🔹While follow-up working groups and negotiation frameworks for a final agreement have been established, no talks in these formats have commenced yet.

Iran files UN complaint over Israeli threat to assassinate Leader 🔹Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani has sent an official letter to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council president, strongly condemning the Israeli regime's defense minister for openly threatening the life of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei . 🔹Iravani described the threat by Israel Katz—who claimed the Leader is "marked for death"—as a clear instance of state terrorism and a flagrant violation of the UN Charter . 🔹The letter stressed that such threats are part of the Israeli regime's systematic policy of assassinating senior Iranian officials, warning that Security Council silence has only emboldened the regime in its crimes .