Tehran Times

2026-06-01 20:23
By Shahrokh Saei

‘The bill comes due’

Iran warns the US over naval blockade and Israeli war crimes in Lebanon

TEHRAN - Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel over violations of the ceasefire that paused their joint aggression against Iran.
- Hezbollah is Iran’s red line, not Trump’s photo op
- Qalibaf: US naval blockade aims to fracture Iran’s national unity

By staff writer

Mossad's 'poison machine': Iran International and the Pezeshkian resignation rumor

TEHRAN — Rumors about President Masoud Pezeshkian's alleged resignation have been amplified by mainstream Western media amid fresh revelations regarding Israel's role in sowing discord in Iran.
Iran: Lebanon must be included in any final agreement to end regional conflict

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has emphasized that any future agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the ongoing regional conflict must include a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Lebanon, describing the issue as inseparable from broader efforts to restore stability in the region.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israel suffers more casualties in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime has acknowledged that another soldier has been killed and three others injured during clashes with Hezbollah resistance fighters in southern Lebanon.
By Garsha Vazirian

Why Bahrain’s monarchy treats its people as an enemy

TEHRAN — There is an unspoken rule driving the security apparatus inside Manama: a population you deeply distrust can never be governed, only contained. The Al Khalifa monarchy, an absolute Sunni ruling elite dominating a native Shia majority, acts less like a sovereign government and more like an anxious security regime.
Trump’s incompetent diplomats and negotiators

Personal business ties and loyalty are Trump’s yardstick for naming diplomats

TEHRAN – President Trump has consistently favored real estate developers, major business executives, and corporate negotiators for high-profile diplomatic and envoy positions.

Politics

Iran, Oman hold exclusive sovereign rights over Strait of Hormuz: deputy FM

TEHRAN- An Iranian deputy foreign minister has stated that Iran and Oman are the only countries with sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Tehran has established new regulations to control maritime traffic under wartime conditions.
Pezeshkian reaffirms Tehran’s commitment to freedom of navigation

TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the main challenge facing maritime transit and trade in the region stems from restrictions and obstacles imposed by the United States on Iran’s shipping and commercial activities, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and stability in international waterways.
Qalibaf: No US deal without securing the Iranian people’s rights

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has stressed that Tehran will not accept any agreement with Washington aimed at permanently ending the US-Israeli war unless the rights of the Iranian people are fully secured.

Sports

Iran announce 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN - Head coach Amir Ghalenoei has officially revealed Iran’s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
U.S. visa roadblocks cast shadow over Iran’s World Cup 2026 preparations

TEHRAN - With less than 10 days remaining before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Iranian national team find themselves dealing with an unexpected challenge off the pitch: ongoing uncertainty surrounding travel visas required for participation in football’s biggest tournament.
Cuneo complete signing of Iranian Rising Star Hossein Khanzadeh

TEHRAN – Cuneo Volley strengthened their roster for the upcoming SuperLega season with the signing of Iranian outside hitter Poriya Hossein Khanzadeh.

Culture

Hand in Hand International Anthem Festival to kick off in Basra

TEHRAN- The fourth edition of the Hand in Hand International Anthem Festival is scheduled to take place in the Iraqi port city of Basra later this week on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, organizers announced in a press conference held in Art Bureau in Tehran on Monday.
Red Crescent members honored at “Particles of Chaos” performance in City Theater

TEHRAN- The main hall of Tehran’s City Theater Complex hosted a distinguished group of rescue workers, volunteers, and youth members from the Red Crescent Society of Tehran province on Sunday night for a special performance of play "Particles of Chaos."
Iranian short film “Pasta Alfredo” competing in Albanian festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Pasta Alfredo” directed by Leila Noee is competing in the 13th Dea Open Air International Film Festival, which was launched on June 1 in Tirana, Albania.

Economy

Economic fallout of US-Israel attack on Iran sparks chaos in global debt markets

TEHRAN- The US-Israel military offensive against Iran has sent shockwaves through global bond markets, triggering extreme volatility in government borrowing costs throughout May and inflicting heavy losses on investors.
Strait of Hormuz transforms long-term oil market beliefs

TEHRAN- Geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf and disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have created one of the biggest oil shocks in the global oil market. Based on physical market evidence, the relative stability of oil prices will not last, and with the continuation of disruptions and declining storage, price increases will accelerate.
Iran’s annual export to Eurasia increases 16%

TEHRAN- The Deputy Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization, referring to a 16% growth in Iran’s exports to Eurasia last year, described this regional agreement as a successful model for developing non-oil exports and expanding trade cooperation.

Society

Parliament of Students to establish a network of 5,000 volunteers

TEHRAN – Launched by the Welfare Organization, the Parliament of Students is set to develop a network of 5,000 volunteers who are all under the organization’s support services.
DOE to designate Miqan as Wetland of Intl. Importance

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has nominated Miqan wetland in the central province of Markazi to be included in the list of Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar List), aiming to strengthen preservation and sustainable management of the site.
25 more rare diseases identified in Iran

TEHRAN – Twenty-five more rare diseases have been identified in the country, bringing the total to 518, according to an official with the Rare Disease Foundation.

Tourism

Minister calls for specialized handicrafts centers to boost urban economies

TEHRAN - Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has called for the establishment of specialized handicrafts centers across major Iranian cities, describing them as a crucial missing link in the marketing and commercialization of products created by artisans and craftspeople.
Traditional cuisine seen as one of key drivers of tourism growth in Yazd province

TEHRAN - Officials in Iran’s central province of Yazd have highlighted the growing importance of traditional cuisine in strengthening tourism and supporting local economic development, saying that promoting indigenous foods can help preserve cultural heritage while attracting more visitors to the region.
Mesr village nears global recognition as model of sustainable desert tourism

TEHRAN – The desert village of Mesr, located in Khur and Biabanak county in Iran’s central Isfahan province, has successfully passed the preliminary stages of international evaluation and is now on the verge of being included in the United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism) program recognizing the Best Tourism Villages worldwide.

International

Israel suffers more casualties in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime has acknowledged that another soldier has been killed and three others injured during clashes with Hezbollah resistance fighters in southern Lebanon.
Why Bahrain’s monarchy treats its people as an enemy

TEHRAN — There is an unspoken rule driving the security apparatus inside Manama: a population you deeply distrust can never be governed, only contained. The Al Khalifa monarchy, an absolute Sunni ruling elite dominating a native Shia majority, acts less like a sovereign government and more like an anxious security regime.
Trump’s incompetent diplomats and negotiators

TEHRAN – President Trump has consistently favored real estate developers, major business executives, and corporate negotiators for high-profile diplomatic and envoy positions.

Iran warns the US over naval blockade and Israeli war crimes in Lebanon

Personal business ties and loyalty are Trump’s yardstick for naming diplomats