Tehran Times

2026-06-17 21:18
Iran opposition once calling Trump “Uncle Trump” now insults him as "Yellow Head

Thrown under the bus: The fate of US-Israeli proxies

TEHRAN - The US–Israeli war on Iran has ended in a strategic failure for the aggressors and an even deeper humiliation for the exiled Iranian opposition groups who hoped to ride foreign intervention into power.
- Son of toppled Shah align with Iran’s enemies, seeks power through foreign intervention

Israel violates Iran–US MoU as global support grows

TEHRAN - Israel continues to violate the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, which includes a halt to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Iran expands diplomatic coordination with Russia, China, and Oman following Islamabad Accord

TEHRAN – Iran has intensified diplomatic consultations with key regional and international partners following the conclusion of the Islamabad Accord with the United States, holding high-level talks with Russia, China, and Oman on the agreement’s implementation, regional security, and future cooperation.
By Garsha Vazirian

Creeping annexation is devouring Gaza. Washington is pouring the concrete.

Israel’s land grabs and a new American military base are cementing Trump’s colonial framework in real time

TEHRAN — Peace plans rarely arrive with an olive branch; these days in Gaza, they have arrived with concrete mixers.
By Wesam Bahrani

Why does Netanyahu fear a US-Iran agreement?

TEHRAN – In response to developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations, Netanyahu’s remarks express understanding of American interests in reaching an agreement, while still playing the victim card.
Miscalculation after miscalculation

TEHRAN - Although some great powers have been humiliated by less powerful nations in the wars they have launched against them, after some years, they unexpectedly return to the same old policies and start new wars.

Politics

Rosatom reaffirms commitment to Bushehr Nuclear Plant, plans phased return of specialists

TEHRAN – The head of Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has reaffirmed that the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant remains a top priority for Moscow, announcing plans for the gradual return of Russian technical specialists to the facility as security conditions improve.
Iran rejects Israeli allegations at UN, reaffirms right to self-defense

TEHRAN – Iran has firmly rejected “baseless and distorted allegations” made by the Israeli regime at the United Nations, asserting that arguing that Tehran’s recent military actions were lawful and proportionate measures taken in self-defense against continued Israeli aggression and violations of international law.
Iran and US reach a preliminary agreement to end the war

MADRID - After more than a hundred days of military campaigning launched by the United States and Israel against Iran, both sides have agreed to halt hostilities.

Sports

Iran to launch complaint to FIFA over US World Cup treatment

TEHRAN – Iran football federation is set to lodge an official complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions that the country’s soccer team are facing at the 2026 World Cup.
Iran wins three bronzes at 2026 AKF Senior Championships

TEHRAN – The Iranian karate athletes won three bronze medals at the AKF Senior Championships.
Sayyadmanesh on verge of joining Lech Poznan

TEHRAN - Iranian winger Allahyar Sayyadmanesh has arrived in Poznan, Poland to undergo medical examinations ahead of his proposed transfer to Lech Poznan.

Culture

New Tehran mural depicts Minab’s martyred children in Team Melli jerseys

TEHRAN- A new large-scale mural titled "Kids Are Not Targets" was unveiled on Wednesday at Tehran Rah-Ahan Square, featuring a depiction of the martyred children of Minab
Asghar Farhadi to hold masterclass in Portugal

TEHRAN – Renowned Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi will take part, as a guest speaker, in the 22nd edition of FEST - New Directors/New Films Festival, which is set to be held from June 20 to 28 in the coastal city of Espinho, Portugal.
International section of 15th 100-Second Film Festival launched

TEHRAN- The international wing of the 15th edition of the 100-Second Film Festival has officially commenced its activities under the theme "The Battle for the World’s Children."

Economy

Tehran, Moscow focus on banking co-op development, facilitating trade exchanges

TEHRAN- The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), in a meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, emphasized the expansion of banking cooperation, increasing bilateral trade, and strengthening the North-South Corridor.
Iran presents its priority project list to Islamic Development Bank

TEHRAN- The Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance and Head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran, as the alternate member of the Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank, met and held talks with Mohammed Al-Jasser, the President of the Islamic Development Bank.
Iran's plan to connect electricity grids of SCO member states welcomed

TEHRAN- The Deputy Head of the Renewable Energy Organization and Electricity Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) announced the welcoming of Iran's plan to connect the electricity grids of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states and said: The development of renewables has increased the opportunity for convergence.

Society

Iran offers proposals to foster SCO scientific ties

TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has put forward three proposals to enhance academic, research, and technological collaborations among the universities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.
Tehran, Minsk ink MOU on academic, scientific ties

TEHRAN – Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, the Iranian Minister of Science, Research and Technology, and Denis Korzhitsky, the chairman of the Belarusian State Committee on Science and Technology, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday to expand educational, research, and technological collaborations.
Crisis Management Organization, OCHA discuss ways to boost co-op

TEHRAN – The Crisis Management Organization of Iran and the Regional Office for West and Central Africa at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) have discussed ways to boost cooperation between the two organizations.

Tourism

Rare leather Quran donated to Zanjan museum unveiled

TEHRAN - A rare handcrafted copy of the Quran made of leather and donated to the Mehraneh Museum in Zanjan was unveiled on Thursday in the presence of Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage Ali Darabi, IRNA reported.
Breathing life into a 6,000-year-old instrument: the Chogha Mish harp project

TEHRAN - For more than two decades, Iranian musician, instrument maker, and researcher Abdolali Bagherinejad has pursued an ambitious goal: reviving the sound of a harp that fell silent over 6,000 years ago. The celebrated curved harp has been reconstructed through meticulous study of ancient visual evidence from the archaeological site of Chogha Mish, near Dezful in southwestern Iran's Khuzestan province.
Isfahan to host world tourism film festival meeting

TEHRAN - The historic Iranian city of Isfahan will host the next meeting of the World Tourism Film Festival (CINETOUR) after member countries approved Iran's proposal during the organization's latest gathering in Istanbul, a provincial tourism official said on Wednesday.

International

Creeping annexation is devouring Gaza. Washington is pouring the concrete.

TEHRAN — Peace plans rarely arrive with an olive branch; these days in Gaza, they have arrived with concrete mixers.
Why does Netanyahu fear a US-Iran agreement?

TEHRAN – In response to developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations, Netanyahu’s remarks express understanding of American interests in reaching an agreement, while still playing the victim card.
Miscalculation after miscalculation

TEHRAN - Although some great powers have been humiliated by less powerful nations in the wars they have launched against them, after some years, they unexpectedly return to the same old policies and start new wars.

Israel’s land grabs and a new American military base are cementing Trump’s colonial framework in real time