Tehran Times

2026-06-13 21:12
Trump, Netanyahu: Hoisted by their own petard

TEHRAN – The strategic miscalculations and mounting setbacks of the United States and Israel in their war against Iran are coming into sharper focus, just as Tehran and Washington move closer than ever to finalizing a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
- Iran negotiation team travels to Qatar to continue diplomacy
- ‘The bill comes due’

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to be laid to rest in Mashhad on July 9

TEHRAN - The funeral and burial ceremony of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, will be held in the holy city of Mashhad on July 9.
Iran says understanding with US possible within days, final deal still uncertain

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that Tehran and Washington could announce an initial understanding within the coming days, while emphasizing that any arrangement remains subject to final approval and would mark only the first stage of a broader diplomatic process.
By Garsha Vazirian

Washington’s monetary terrorism and the gangster diktat imposed on Iraq

TEHRAN — Of all the political fictions staged by Washington over the past two decades, few match the cynicism currently playing out in Baghdad. The United States is orchestrating a fraudulent narrative for a nation whose oil revenues sit in a Manhattan vault, whose airspace has been routinely violated by American and Israeli warplanes, and whose cabinet is subjected to blatant foreign vetoes.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli soldiers suffer heavy casualties in Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime’s health ministry released updated casualty figures on Saturday, confirming 10 new injuries among soldiers since the previous update issued on Friday.
Kallas’ apartheid characterization of Israel is overdue but welcomed

TEHRAN - Kaja Kallas, the European Union foreign policy chief, has come under attack by Euractive for comparing Israel to South Africa’s racist apartheid era during high-level talks in Mexico. It argued that she has broken ranks with the EU's official foreign policy and deepened the controversy surrounding her leadership.

Politics

Iran’s victory will echo worldwide, senior military commander says

TEHRAN– The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said on Saturday that the world would soon witness the victory of Iran and the triumph of the resistance front over 'aggressor forces.'
Judiciary chief: We have absolutely no trust in the Americans

TEHRAN - Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has highlighted Iran’s distrust of the United States as Iran marks the first anniversary of the 12-Day War, which began on June 13 last year with unprovoked Israeli air raids.
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.

Sports

Iran gear up for World Cup opener against New Zealand

TEHRAN – Iran's national football team are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for the opening match of its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against New Zealand.
Iran learn fate at 2026 IWBF World Championships

TEHRAN - Wheelchair Basketball Canada hosted the Official Draw for the Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships Friday afternoon, revealing the competition groups and opening matchups that will shape the path to the podium this September.
Iran sweep Argentina to earn first win in 2026 VNL

TEHRAN – Iran secured their first victory in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a commanding straight-sets win over Argentina (25-19, 25-23, 25-19) early Saturday.

Culture

Iranian animated feature “Dreamland” released across Turkish cinemas

TEHRAN – The Iranian animated feature film “Dreamland,” directed by Mohsen Enayati, began its theatrical run in Turkey on June 12.
Jean-Baptiste Andrea’s “Devils and Saints” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Devils and Saints” by Jean-Baptiste Andrea has been released in bookstores across Iran.
“Harry Potter” on stage at Tehran’s Mehregan Theater

TEHRAN – The play “Harry Potter,” directed by Shayan Bahmani, is currently being staged at Mehregan Theater in Tehran.

Economy

Iran starts LPG exports from Khorramshahr Port to Afghanistan, Pakistan

TEHRAN- The Director General of Khorramshahr Port and Maritime Department announced the successful completion of the first liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) export operation via combined transport to destinations in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Iran-India agricultural cooperation should expand to a strategic level: Iranian minister

TEHRAN- Iran's Minister of Agriculture, referring to India's achievements in meeting the food needs of its population of over one billion people, praised India's successful experiences in agriculture and rural development, and called for expanding joint cooperation between the two countries in agricultural research, water resource management, modern technologies, mechanization, seed production, food industries, and agricultural trade.
‘Iran's presence in BRICS an opportunity to enhance urban diplomacy, develop urban regeneration’

TEHRAN- The Managing Director of Iran's Urban Regeneration Company, explaining the goals and dimensions of the Islamic Republic of Iran's presence at the BRICS summit, described this presence as a strategic opportunity to strengthen urban diplomacy, develop international cooperation in the field of urban regeneration, transfer experience, attract innovative ideas, and enhance Iran's position in emerging global equations.

Society

IRCS, ICRC hold workshop to strengthen readiness for chemical incidents

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) have held a workshop on safety equipment and personal protection in chemical incidents for 50 selected members of rapid response and primary medical care teams of the IRCS.
Iran to attend IOAA 2026

TEHRAN – Five Iranian students will participate in the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, from September 25 to October 5.
World Blood Donor Day: One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.

TEHRAN – Observed on June 14 every year, World Blood Donor Day is a celebration to honor donors, an effort to raise awareness of the ongoing need for safe blood and blood products, and a call to action to inspire consistent and new voluntary blood donations to ensure the availability of safe, adequate blood supplies.

Tourism

Iran, UN Tourism chief discuss rural tourism development

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, and UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais have discussed cooperation on rural tourism, tourism resilience and peace-oriented tourism during a meeting on the sidelines of the 128th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council.
‘Iran, the Origin of All Stories’ initiative unveiled at Russian tourism forum

TEHRAN – Iran has unveiled a new international tourism initiative titled “Iran, the Origin of All Stories” at the sixth International Tourism Forum of Russia, where representatives from 32 countries gathered in Moscow.
Iran, Namibia seek to expand tourism cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has called for a new phase of tourism cooperation with Namibia during a meeting with its tourism minister Indileni Daniel on the sidelines of the 128th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council.

International

Kallas’ apartheid characterization of Israel is overdue but welcomed

TEHRAN - Kaja Kallas, the European Union foreign policy chief, has come under attack by Euractive for comparing Israel to South Africa’s racist apartheid era during high-level talks in Mexico. It argued that she has broken ranks with the EU's official foreign policy and deepened the controversy surrounding her leadership.
Washington’s monetary terrorism and the gangster diktat imposed on Iraq

TEHRAN — Of all the political fictions staged by Washington over the past two decades, few match the cynicism currently playing out in Baghdad. The United States is orchestrating a fraudulent narrative for a nation whose oil revenues sit in a Manhattan vault, whose airspace has been routinely violated by American and Israeli warplanes, and whose cabinet is subjected to blatant foreign vetoes.
Israeli soldiers suffer heavy casualties in Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime’s health ministry released updated casualty figures on Saturday, confirming 10 new injuries among soldiers since the previous update issued on Friday.