Tehran Times

2026-06-12 20:39
Iran–US MoU: Too close, too far

TEHRAN - Tehran and Washington appear to be preparing to finalize a memorandum of understanding aimed at permanently ending the joint US-Israeli aggression, but America's history of bad faith and failure to uphold its commitments remains a major obstacle to lasting peace.
- Iran negotiation team travels to Qatar to continue diplomacy
- Trump blows hot and cold on deal to curb oil prices

Pezeshkian: Iranian nation united in defense amid pressure and threats

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday that the Iranian people have foiled the plans of the country’s adversaries through nightly gatherings following the joint US-Israeli war that began on February 28.
Iran warns against further aggression, highlight strategic control and enhanced deterrence

TEHRAN — Senior Iranian military officials have underscored the country’s strengthened deterrence capabilities, warning that any future aggression by the United States or its allies would trigger a swift and far more severe response, while emphasizing Iran’s firm control over critical regional waterways and energy security.
By Mir Mohammad Alikhan

America’s endless betrayals: From Mossadegh to midnight tweets

ISLAMABAD - America has never been a reliable partner on the world stage. From the dusty archives of the early 20th century to the blood-soaked fields of Asia, Washington has woven a tapestry of betrayal, toppling governments, fueling wars, and discarding allies when they no longer served its imperial appetite. Iran knows this pain intimately, but it is far from alone.
By Garsha Vazirian

Flamingo Revolution, Israeli footprint, and Albanian PM’s Iranophobic ravings

Jared Kushner’s Sazan Island luxury project strips Albania of its sovereignty, sparking an unprecedented uprising against foreign domination

TEHRAN — The pink flamingo has evolved from a delicate wetland bird into the fierce emblem of a nation refusing to be erased. In the streets of Tirana, tens of thousands of angry Albanians have been marching with inflatable flamingos held high, their powerful chants echoing off government buildings.
US adventurism: Apache down, F-35 hangar hit, oil up

Iran’s armed forces hit American regional bases in retaliation for US aggression against the country's territory

TEHRAN - The latest exchange of fire between Iran and the United States highlights Washington’s bad faith in the April ceasefire and Tehran’s resolve to respond to any aggression. It is the most serious escalation since the April 8 truce halted the joint US–Israeli war that began on February 28.

Politics

US containment strategy in West Asia

BERLIN- Israel, armed by the U.S., is starving Gaza and pushing the yellow line inside to occupy 70% of the besieged and terribly battered coastal enclave.
Iran condemns US attack, urges global action against escalating regional tensions

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the latest US military attack against the country, warning that Washington will bear full responsibility for the consequences of its actions and cautioning that continued international silence could deepen instability across the region and beyond.
Iran consults Turkey and Saudi Arabia on regional security

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Turkish and Saudi counterparts to discuss the rapidly evolving regional situation following recent US military attacks on southern Iran, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Sports

Iran move up in FIFA rankings

TEHRAN – Iran national football team have moved up in the FIFA World Ranking following the latest released on Thursday.
Iran to withdraw from 2026 Novi Sad WSPS Grand Prix

TEHRAN - Iran’s national para shooting team has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming 2026 Novi Sad World Shooting Para Sport (WSPS) Grand Prix after failing to obtain entry visas in time for the competition.
Iran down Hong Kong in 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Cup

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Hong Kong in straight sets (25-14, 25-13, 25-18) at the 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Cup on Friday.

Culture

Tehran honors winners of Trumpism art contest for defending global justice, peace

TEHRAN- The closing ceremony of the 3rd edition of the Trumpism International Cartoon and Caricature Contest was held at Tehran’s Valiasr Square on Wednesday night, bringing together cultural officials and artists to honor works that challenge global hegemony and unilateralism.
Book on brave women in early Islam published in English

TEHRAN – The English translation of Fatima Daulati’s novel “I Will Return” has been released on the international publishing market by Lantern Publications.
Iranian tenor Reza Fekri to perform at KotorArt International Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian tenor Reza Fekri will appear as a soloist at the opening ceremony of the KotorArt International Festival in Montenegro on July 13.

Economy

BRICS is Iran's strategic partner: agriculture minister

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Agriculture said: BRICS is Iran's strategic partner; half of our country's agricultural imports and one-third of its agricultural exports are carried out with members of this group.
Iran’s heavy oil price increases in May

TEHRAN-OPEC's latest monthly report showed that the price of a barrel of Iranian heavy crude oil in May rose by more than $10 compared to April.
Does future of Iran's economy pass through corridors?

TEHRAN- At a time when Iran is seeking to diversify its trade routes due to trade and economic restrictions, regional realities indicate that Iran is not the only country trying to become the region's transit hub; Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and even some Central Asian countries also have extensive plans to attract trade routes and related investments.

Society

Iran atop Islamic nations in microelectronics

TEHRAN – According to a recent report by the Web of Science that encompasses a twenty-year period, spanning from 2006 – 2025, Iran ranks first among Islamic countries in microelectronics technology.
Over 2,400 environmental houses, NGOs operating nationwide

TEHRAN – More than 1,360 environmental houses and 1,050 non-governmental organizations are voluntarily operating across the country in different fields, including training, promoting, preserving wildlife, cleaning up nature, planting saplings, and decision-making, an official with the DOE has said.
Convention on Wetlands launching call for 2026-2028 Wetland City Accreditation

TEHRAN - The Convention on Wetlands is launching its call for applications for the Wetland City Accreditation for the 2026–2028 triennium.

Tourism

Tehran, Moscow sign three-year tourism cooperation roadmap

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have signed a tourism cooperation action plan covering the period from 2026 to 2028 during the sixth International Tourism Forum that runs from June 10 to 12 in Moscow.
Tehran, Beijing move to expand tourism ties

TEHRAN – Tehran and Beijing are working toward a joint roadmap to expand tourism cooperation and increase people-to-people exchanges, Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts underlined in a meeting with a senior Chinese tourism official in Spain.
Iran, Greece agree to develop tourism cooperation package, explore ‘philosophical tourism’

TEHRAN – Iran and Greece have agreed to draft a joint cooperation package covering tourism, cultural heritage, education, investment and people-to-people exchanges.

International

Flamingo Revolution, Israeli footprint, and Albanian PM’s Iranophobic ravings

TEHRAN — The pink flamingo has evolved from a delicate wetland bird into the fierce emblem of a nation refusing to be erased. In the streets of Tirana, tens of thousands of angry Albanians have been marching with inflatable flamingos held high, their powerful chants echoing off government buildings.
Hydrological horror in Hormozgan and America’s infinite regress to barbarism

TEHRAN — The ruins of two concrete water tanks in Sirik stand as silent witnesses to American brutality. One held 500 cubic meters, the other 2,000.
The war on the moral identity of Lebanese resistance

TEHRAN – Hezbollah’s supporters in Lebanon have been subjected to continuous psychological, media, and cognitive warfare alongside the fierce Israeli aggression against the country.