Millions of Iranians staged nationwide rituals on Sunday to commemorate Ashura, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of the third Imam of Shiite Muslims, Hussein ibn Ali (AS).
Massive crowd of mourners took to the streets and mosques in Iran to pay tribute to Imam Hussein (AS) who devoted his life to Islam in a battle in Karbala in 680 AD.

Men, women and children, dressed in black, have been holding mourning ceremonies since ten days ago to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), and his uprising for justice.

Each year, the mourning rituals start with the Islamic lunar month of Muharram and reach their climax on the tenth day of the month, known as Ashura.

The third Shiite Imam, along with 72 of his companions, was martyred in a battle against the second Umayyad caliph, Yazid ibn Muawiyah, in the Iraqi region of Karbala, after he refused to pledge allegiance to the ruling tyrant.

For Muslims, Ashura has become a symbol of eternal stance of truth against falsehood, and lies at the heart of all struggles against oppression and tyranny.

Iranian mourners usually gather at the main streets and mosques for commemorating the event.

Iranians traditionally cook votive food and distribute it among their neighbors, family and poor people. Free food is also offered to people who perform the mourning rites.

Many Iranians also travel to Iraq to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein near his holy shrine, located in the city of Karbala.

The Muharram ceremonies symbolize the eternal and unwavering stance of truth against falsehood and humanity’s struggle against injustice, tyranny and oppression. /TNA/

The members of BRICS condemned the recent Israeli and American acts of aggression against Iran. The 17th summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies was held in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro on July 6.

The BRICS leaders issued a declaration on Sunday afternoon.

According to Paragraph 21 of declaration, the military assaults on Iran that began on June 13 have been denounced as a violation of the international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

The BRICS statement also described the deliberate attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities as breaches of international law and the IAEA resolutions, expressing grave concern about those military actions.

The BRICS communiqué also addresses a broad range of issues related to international peace and security, development, economic inequality, the environment, unilateralism, economic sanctions, and the genocide and crimes perpetrated by the Zionist regime in the occupied Palestinian territories.

While the Zionist regime waged a war of aggression against Iran on June 13 and struck Iran’s military, nuclear and residential areas for 12 days, the US stepped in and conducted military attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran’s Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan on June 22.

The Iranian military forces started counterattacks immediately afterwards. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force carried out 22 waves of retaliatory missile strikes against the Zionist regime as part of Operation True Promise III that inflicted heavy losses on cities across the occupied territories.

A ceasefire that came into force on June 24 brought the fighting to a halt. /TNA/

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran reminded the enemies that it is impossible to destroy the country’s nuclear industry with bombardment.
Speaking to reporters after a weekly cabinet session on Wednesday, Mohammad Eslami denounced the Israeli and US military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites as a blow to the United Nations Charter.

The military attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites signalled that the law of the jungle is prevailing in the world and one cannot survive without strength, he said, adding, “The Iranian nation has realized it very well.”

The AEOI chief emphasized that Iran’s nuclear industry is not something that could be eliminated with bombs, because it is a homegrown industry and technology embedded in the country.

Progress in the nuclear industry of Iran will always continue decisively, he stated.

While the Zionist regime waged a war of aggression against Iran on June 13 and struck Iran’s military, nuclear and residential areas for 12 days, the US stepped in and conducted military attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran’s Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan on June 22.

The Iranian military forces conducted powerful counterattacks immediately after the aggression. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force carried out 22 waves of retaliatory missile strikes against the Zionist regime as part of Operation True Promise III that inflicted heavy losses on cities across the occupied territories.

Also, in response to the US attacks, Iranian armed forces launched a wave of missiles at al-Udeid air base in Qatar, the largest American military base in West Asia.

A ceasefire that came into force on June 24 brought the fighting to a halt. / TNA/

Tehran says it is closely monitoring any Israeli movement to abuse the soil of the neighboring countries for a renewed act of aggression against Iran.

Addressing reporters at his weekly press conference on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran has informed the relevant countries of related news reports, intelligence, and speculation in this regard.

“Without exception, all the neighboring countries have assured us that they will not allow the Zionist regime to misuse their space or territory for [Israel’s] aggressive actions against Iran,” he added, as quoted by Press TV.

He noted that the neighboring countries are certainly aware of their duties and commitments, both within the framework of good neighborliness policy and international law.

Based on international law, the Iranian spokesperson said, no country is permitted to allow other countries to use their territory for malicious actions against a third country.

Baghaei added that all the relevant countries have “explicitly and decisively” rejected reports about the misuse of their territory against Iran and assured Tehran that they would never give such permission in the future.

He emphasized that the issue is still under investigation, while the Iranian Armed Forces and security and military authorities are closely monitoring the reports in this regard.

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also pursuing these cases seriously, Baghaei said.

Israel launched an unprovoked war of aggression against Iran on June 13, assassinating senior military commanders and top nuclear scientists in targeted strikes before attacking nuclear and military sites and residential areas.

The Iranian Armed Forces responded with missile strikes as part of Operation True Promise III, which targeted many strategic sites across the Israeli-occupied territories.

On June 22, the United States joined the Israeli regime in the assault and bombed three Iranian nuclear sites in a grave violation of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

IAEA’s ‘inappropriate’ report gave Israel an excuse to hit Iran’s nuclear facilities

Baghaei said the most recent “inappropriate” report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provided an excuse for military aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran’s nuclear facilities.

He added that the US and the European trio of Britain, France, and Germany (E3), and some other countries have been explicitly pursuing a political approach to Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

“We have always expected the Agency and its director general to adhere to their duties, regardless of political maneuvering,” the Iranian spokesman emphasized.

He noted that the IAEA made mistakes, which had many consequences regarding Iran’s nuclear issue and made the continuation of bilateral cooperation in a normal manner quite irrational.

Germany’s description of Israel’s aggression as ‘dirty work’ eternal shame for Berlin

The Iranian spokesman said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s description of the Israeli regime’s blatant war of aggression against Iran as “dirty work” to justify it will bring a “historic and eternal shame” for Berlin.

Baghaei also criticized the “unacceptable” stance by Germany and France on the Israeli acts of aggression against Iran, saying Paris should be held answerable about its complicity in the war.

Every case of martyrdom, destruction in Iran example of Israel’s war crime

The Iranian spokesman said the Israeli regime committed multiple war crimes during its 12-day acts of aggression.

“Undoubtedly, every case of martyrdom and every case of destruction of a building in Iran constitutes a war crime, because these measures have been carried out without any justification or excuse,” Baghaei added.

He emphasized that the Zionist regime imposed a war on Iran’s entirety and identity as well as every Iranian individual.

This is the reason that Iranians stood united with complete cohesion in the face of the Israeli regime’s acts of aggression and would continue to resist any new adventurism, Baghaei pointed out.

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A group of Sunni intellectuals and elites from across the Islamic Republic of Iran have issued a powerful statement addressed to leaders, scholars, and youth throughout the Islamic world, lauding Iran’s decisive victory over the United States and the Zionist regime and calling for broad Islamic resistance in the face of escalating Western aggression.

In their statement, the scholars described the recent developments in the region not only as a geopolitical turning point but as a historic triumph of Islam over disbelief (Kufr). “This is a victory of the Islamic Republic, and indeed of the entire Islamic ummah, against a global front of arrogance and oppression,” the statement read.

Strongly condemning the Zionist regime, the scholars characterized it as a “cancerous tumor” imposed on the region by British colonialism and U.S. imperialism. They denounced its continued occupation of Al-Quds and its daily crimes against the Palestinian people, particularly women and children. “The regime’s illegitimate existence depends on the bloodshed of innocents,” the statement said.

Referring to the October 7 Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, launched by Palestinian resistance forces in Gaza, the scholars praised the courage of young fighters who “shook the foundations of the Zionist regime and exposed the myth of its military and intelligence superiority.”

They also honored the memory of prominent resistance figures—including Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Martyr Sayyed Hashem Safi al-Din, Martyr Ismail Haniyeh, and Martyr Yahya al-Sinwar—who were targeted in assassinations orchestrated by the Zionist regime and its Western backers. These individuals, the statement noted, were martyred solely for defending Al-Aqsa Mosque and protecting oppressed civilians.

The Sunni thinkers also condemned recent acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing them as part of a broader war against the axis of resistance. “In their delusion, the Zionists and their American partners believed they could strike Iran and destabilize the Islamic Republic. But they have fallen into the trap of their own miscalculations.”

Warning of a wider confrontation, the scholars emphasized that other Muslim countries may soon face similar threats. “This is no longer a war against a single nation—it is a war against the Islamic world. A war of civilizations has begun.”

Echoing Quranic verses, the signatories called upon the entire Muslim ummah—particularly the youth, thinkers, and leaders of Islamic nations—to stand firm against the onslaught of militant disbelievers and defend the honor of Islam and the sanctity of Al-Quds.

“We, the Sunni scholars and intellectuals of Iran, declare with unity and clarity that resistance against these enemies of Islam is a religious and moral obligation. It is time for the Islamic world to rise—strong, united, and unyielding.” / T.T/

In a brutal act of state terrorism, the Israeli regime assassinated Iranian nuclear scientist Sedighi Saber alongside 12 members of his family in northern Iran, just hours before a ceasefire was set to take effect.
According to Iran’s English-language news outlet Press TV, the targeted assassination occurred late Monday in the city of Astaneh Ashrafieh, located near the Caspian Sea.

Press TV reported that the victims included elderly family members, women, and several children.

The heinous strike came shortly before a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the Israeli regime was due to take effect.

A family photo revealed the extent of the human loss, showing the scientist with his now-martyred relatives. /TNA/

An explosive anti-Israel song celebrating Iranian missile strikes has rapidly spread across social media, defying the Israeli regime’s desperate attempts to suppress it.
The track, titled “Boom, Boom, Tel Aviv”, has become an online sensation as countless users worldwide share and remix the anthem.

The song exults in what many describe as righteous retaliation against the Zionist entity, praising Iran’s precision strikes that exposed the regime’s vulnerability.

While Israeli authorities scramble to erase the content from major platforms, their censorship campaigns have largely failed, only fueling more downloads and viral reposts.

Supporters say the surge of interest reflects mounting global disdain for Israel’s aggression and occupation.

Commentators have hailed the song as a cultural counterattack and a symbol of solidarity with the oppressed.

As one scrolls through social media platforms, a song often plays alongside footage allegedly proving Iranian missile strikes on the occupied territories—a song that, arguably, has made as much noise as the missiles themselves: “Boom, Boom, Tel Aviv.”

Released on June 20, 2025, the song addresses Iran’s missile response to the Zionist regime’s aggression. It quickly captured the attention of thousands of international users across platforms such as X, TikTok, and Instagram, going viral at a staggering pace—reportedly reaching 577 million views in less than 24 hours.

Numerous international users paired footage of Iran’s missile strikes with “Boom, Boom, Tel Aviv” as background audio, emphasizing that what the Zionist regime is facing today is the consequence of decades of crimes committed against the innocent and defenseless people of Palestine.

The following lyrics form a portion of the song:

Boom Boom Tel Aviv…
This is what you get, for all your evil deeds
You were mocking dead kids / but now you’re getting hit
Iranian missiles have your entire skyline lit
Now you feel terror like the Palestinians

The lyrics of “Boom Boom Tel Aviv” resemble a political statement—one that, while emotionally charged, resonated with people across the globe who voiced support for Iran’s missile response to the Zionist regime, which had carried out an unprecedented genocide against the people of Palestine.

One section of the song references settlers mocking the bodies of slain women and children in Gaza.

“ ‘Boom Boom Tel Aviv’ is a smash hit, getting millions of plays across social media. Shows how much the world despises Zionists and their deadly machinations,” wrote one user on X.

Other users commented: “The song ‘Boom Boom Tel Aviv’ just got nominated for a Grammy! Music hitting harder than missiles.”

Lucas Gage, a former US Marine, political artist, and writer, is the creator of this now-renowned track, which has evolved into a global anthem of resistance. In an interview with the Tehran Times, Gage explained the driving force behind the song’s widespread appeal.

“The element that made it all happen: humanity’s desire for justice—to finally see Israel pay for its crimes in some way, shape, or form, as it has not only been getting away with genocide over the past two years, but has also committed espionage, terrorism, false flags, assassinations, and war crimes.”

The political activist also described how the idea for “Boom, Boom, Tel Aviv” came about: “For a few months now, I’ve been making music to spread the truth about Israel and Jewish supremacy. After Iran’s retaliatory strikes, the idea of writing lyrics about explosions in Tel Aviv just came to me—leading to the creation of ‘Boom, Boom, Tel Aviv.’”

Gage emphasized that music is a universal language; one does not need to know how to read or write it in order to understand and appreciate it.

“The people of the world are mostly driven by emotion; music is a powerful tool to reach their hearts, because it moves our emotions like nothing else can,” he added.

The artist further explained that since, the enemy has used the music industry to poison the minds of the youth, it is only logical for artists to turn music into an antidote.

Gage also addressed the people of Iran directly: “I want the people of Iran to know that many Americans like me have realized that our government is occupied by a foreign, hostile parasite who has brainwashed our fellow citizens with its control our media and institutions, turning America into its golem to wage war on its behalf. Those of us who have awakened to this truth do not want a war with your country; all the actions that our occupied government has taken in the last several decades have never represented the true will of the People.

We are doing our best to push back against the dominant narratives with the limited means we have, as we aim to withdraw completely from the Middle East and focus on addressing the problems within our own country.

I urge Iran to direct any military response solely at Israeli targets, for Israel is the architect of our foreign policy, and only by confronting it can both the Middle East and America be liberated.” /TNA/

A massive funeral procession was held in Tehran on Saturday morning for over 60 Iranian people who have been martyred in the Israeli regime’s war of aggression against the country.
Mourners in the Iranian capital attended the funeral of more than 60 martyrs, including senior military commanders, nuclear scientists, journalists and ordinary citizens, many of them women and children.

The funeral procession began at the University of Tehran as mourners carried the caskets of the martyrs, covered by the flag of Iran, all the way to the Azadi (liberty) Square.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also attended the funeral service.

The Zionist regime waged an unprovoked war of aggression against Iran on June 13. It carried out airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear, military and residential sites that resulted in the martyrdom of over 600 people, including top military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians.

The Iranian military forces started counterattacks immediately afterwards. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force carried out 22 waves of retaliatory missile strikes against the Zionist regime as part of Operation True Promise III that inflicted heavy losses on cities across the occupied territories.

A ceasefire that came into force on June 24 has brought the fighting to a halt. /TNA/

An Iranain body has said in a report that as many as nine journalists were martyred during the recent 12-day war by the Zionist regime.

The head of Basij Media Organization Morteza Kar Amouzian said in an interview in Tehran on Saturday that “as many as nine of the country’s journalists were martyred in direct and targeted attacks by the Zionist regime.”

“In this 12-day war, more than 10 journalists were also injured, whose treatment is still underway,” he added.

“Kar Amouzian also noted that “According to Article 8, paragraph 2, of the Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), attacks on journalists is a war crime. This act is also a clear violation of the Geneva Convention (IV) on Civilians, 1949 as well as the Article 52 of Additional Protocol I to the Fourth Geneva Convention, which requires the protection of civilian objects and media staff,” he further underlined.

“This anti-media crime should not be ingnored by global media. The Basij Media Organization, in cooperation with relevant bodies, will pursue legal and international prosecution of the perpetrators behind such attacks to bring them to justice,” the head of the Iranian body also underscored.

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A massive public gathering was held in Tehran on Tuesday in firm support of Iran’s armed forces as they confront the Zionist regime’s aggression.
Thousands of Iranians, including men, women, and children from all walks of life, flooded Enghelab Square in central Tehran, voicing support for the military forces resisting Israeli attacks and defending the nation’s sovereignty.

The demonstrators condemned the criminal acts of the Israeli regime and held the United States complicit in the bloodshed, chanting powerful slogans such as “Death to America,” “Death to the child-killing Israel,” and “No compromise, no surrender — fight against [US of] America.”

Holding Iranian flags, portraits of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, and images of recent martyrs, the crowd carried placards reading: “We stand till the end,” “America is a partner in all of Israel’s crimes,” “No to imposed peace, yes to lasting peace,” and “Labbaik Ya Khamenei.”

Expressions of gratitude were directed at the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), the Army, the Basij forces, and the police, with the public chanting in praise of their steadfastness and valor. /TNA/