Tehran Times

2026-06-07 20:03
By Shahrokh Saei

The old strait is gone, welcome to the new strait

TEHRAN - Iran’s complete control over the Strait of Hormuz remains a thorn in the side of President Donald Trump amid the domestic political and economic fallout of a war that the United States and Israel jointly launched on Iran more than 100 days ago.
- Iran threatens to halt trade in three seas
- ‘Iran must define a new legal, economic regime for Strait of Hormuz’

‘They only understand the language of force,’ Ghalibaf says after Dahieh bombing

Israeli forces launch a calculated assault on a Beirut housing complex

TEHRAN — Israeli warplanes launched a deadly airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahieh on Sunday afternoon, hitting a residential building in the Tahwitat al-Ghadir neighborhood and killing two citizens while wounding 11 others.
Iran FM receives Pakistan leadership message for Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN - Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi delivered a letter from Pakistan’s leadership addressed to Iran’s Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, during his meeting with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday.
Iran: US ‘moving the goalposts’ main obstacle to diplomacy

TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has told CNN that the Trump administration’s policy of shifting the “goalposts” and issuing “contradictory” statements is the main obstacle to negotiations with the United States.
By Christoph Hörstel

US and Zionist entity intensify aggressive course

BERLIN - Following two attacks perpetrated by the US and Israel, Iran stands as a victor facing a historic decision.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli army “bleeding” in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN – Israeli news outlets have acknowledged that the Israeli Occupation Force (IOF) is “bleeding in the quagmire” of southern Lebanon after Hezbollah inflicted yet more casualties.

Politics

Aref: Iranian officials are fully aligned on negotiation

TEHRAN – Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stressed that all senior officials are united on the country’s negotiating strategy, rejecting speculation about internal differences over the content or direction of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Velayati condemns killing of children in conflicts, calls for global protection of schools

TEHRAN – A senior advisor to Iran’s Leader has strongly condemned the killing of children in armed conflicts, describing children as a universal red line for humanity and asserting that the loss of any child anywhere in the world is tantamount to a loss for all mankind.
Iran envoy: BRICS nations hold key to global energy security

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Russia has emphasized the growing role of BRICS countries in shaping global energy security, arguing that nations of the Global South are becoming increasingly influential in ensuring the stability and sustainability of international energy markets.

Sports

FIFA under pressure as Iran visa dispute raises questions over World Cup commitments

TEHRAN - FIFA is facing growing scrutiny after reports that several members of Iran’s national football team delegation have been denied U.S. visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite earlier assurances that qualified teams would be able to participate without obstruction.
Haddadifar appointed Iran U20 football team head coach

TEHRAN - Ghasem Haddadifar has been appointed as the new head coach of Iran’s U20 football team.
Iran’s Amouzad wins gold at 2026 Ulaanbaatar Open

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Rahman Amouzad won a gold medal at the Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series 2026 on Sunday.

Culture

General Hollywood: Pentagon’s propaganda operation on silver screen: Part 3

TEHRAN- In the previous sections, we examined the decisive influence of the DoD on the scripts of movies such as the "Iron Man" and the "Transformers" franchise. What follows is the detailed conversation of Tehran Times with Roger Stahl, professor of communication studies at the University of Georgia.
“Bombs for Peace” exhibition in Sydney pays tribute to martyred children of Minab, Gaza

SYDNEY- The “Bombs for Peace” exhibition, organized by the Benevolent Iranian Women Association of Sydney in collaboration with the Iranian Friends of Palestine and Families for Palestine, took place from June 5 to 7 in Sydney, Australia.
Mexican Ambassador to Tehran visits “Art & War” exhibition at TMoCA

TEHRAN – The Mexican Ambassador to Tehran visited the third event in the series of “Art & War” exhibitions at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA), which explored the theme of war as seen by Mexican artists in the works found in the museum’s treasured collection.

Economy

Devastating consequences of US-Israel attack on Iran, CNBC reports reveals

TEHRAN- One hundred days after the joint US-Israeli military strikes against Iran, global markets remain battered and economies face mounting pressure, according to a CNBC analysis.
Historical record in electricity industry: generation capacity exceeds 100,000 MW

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the electricity industry, announcing that the country's power plant capacity has surpassed the 100,000 MW mark, reported intensive and challenging plans for sustainable electricity supply in the upcoming summer and emphasized that despite the damage caused to the grid during recent incidents, grid stability has been successfully managed thanks to the efforts of industry specialists.
Iran, Tajikistan emphasize facilitation of trade exchanges

TEHRAN- The Iranian Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade and his Tajik counterpart emphasized the development and facilitation of trade exchanges between Tehran and Dushanbe on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's Industry Ministers' Meeting.

Society

‘Iranian Red Crescent Society emerges as global humanitarian voice after 40-day war’

TEHRAN – As Iran grapples with the humanitarian consequences of the recent US-Israeli aggression, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has found itself operating on multiple fronts simultaneously: rescuing civilians under fire, documenting violations of humanitarian law, coordinating global aid, and providing evidence of the war’s death toll to international institutions.
No national security without environmental security: DOE head

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has elaborated on different measures taken to address environmental challenges, saying that national security cannot be realized without paying attention to the environment.
INSF, RSF to support joint research projects

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia will support the implementation of 15 research projects proposed after the third joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Russian Science Foundation (RSF).

Tourism

Iran plans marine tourism development along southern coastal corridor

TEHRAN – Iran has adopted a new strategy to expand marine tourism along its southern coastline, focusing on a tourism corridor stretching from Makran to Abadan, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Saturday.
Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari pursues UNESCO recognition for nomadic migration tradition

TEHRAN – Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province is pursuing a UNESCO registration of its nomadic migration tradition and is prepared to support efforts aimed at securing the ancient practice, a provincial heritage official said.
Lorestan retains leading role in Iran’s national heritage registration: provincial tourism chief

TEHRAN – Lorestan province remains one of Iran’s most significant cultural heritage regions, holding records in national heritage registrations, archaeological sites, and historic bridge architecture, according to provincial heritage officials.

International

‘They only understand the language of force,’ Ghalibaf says after Dahieh bombing

TEHRAN — Israeli warplanes launched a deadly airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahieh on Sunday afternoon, hitting a residential building in the Tahwitat al-Ghadir neighborhood and killing two citizens while wounding 11 others.
US and Zionist entity intensify aggressive course

BERLIN - Following two attacks perpetrated by the US and Israel, Iran stands as a victor facing a historic decision.
Israeli army “bleeding” in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN – Israeli news outlets have acknowledged that the Israeli Occupation Force (IOF) is “bleeding in the quagmire” of southern Lebanon after Hezbollah inflicted yet more casualties.

Israeli forces launch a calculated assault on a Beirut housing complex