Tehran Times

2026-06-21 20:55
No photo op: Iran wants action, not handshakes

Iran rejects a symbolic handshake with US officials, insisting that progress on implementing the MoU matters more than diplomatic optics

TEHRAN - Iran and the United States held talks in Switzerland on Sunday to advance the implementation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed a few days ago.
- Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli crimes in Lebanon
- Iran seeking lasting and guaranteed US compliance in Geneva talks

Pezeshkian: Iran will not back down on uranium enrichment rights

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that Iran will never abandon its nuclear rights in negotiations with the United States.
Medvedev warns Israel may seek to undermine Iran–US MoU

TEHRAN– Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, has warned that Israel may attempt to derail the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States, arguing that the accord reflects Washington’s inability to achieve its military objectives against Tehran.
By Dr. Jin Liangxiang

Iran’s resistance will have a systematic impact on US hegemony

SHANGHAI- The past 100 days have witnessed Iran’s most resolute resistance to joint U.S.-Israeli aggression. While the bravery shown by the Iranian people in this war against two hegemonic powers will be remembered by history, the implications for the future international order will be deep and far-reaching, manifesting in many ways. Perhaps the most profound of these is that U.S. hegemony will be systematically impacted.
By Garsha Vazirian

The little girl from Gaza who became a global reckoning

Hind Rajab’s voice now echoes through every airport lounge and courtroom where Israeli war criminals once felt safe

TEHRAN — For three agonizing hours on January 29, 2024, a five-year-old girl named Hind Rajab was the only living soul in a car filled with the bodies of her family. Israeli tank fire had devastated their vehicle in Gaza City. Wounded and terrified, she stayed on the phone with emergency dispatchers and begged for rescue.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli casualties mount in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Israeli military announces two more soldiers were killed and dozens were injured amid clashes and ambushes by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

Politics

Netanyahu’s ‘hallucinations’: Israeli poll finds Iran clear winner of war

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has exposed Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to derail the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States, as the embattled Israeli prime minister seeks to cling to power by inflaming regional tensions.
Iran seeking lasting and guaranteed US compliance in Geneva talks

TEHRAN— Iran is seeking firm assurances that the United States will fully implement its commitments under the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU), Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on Sunday ahead of high-level talks between Iranian and US delegations in Switzerland.
US-Iran agreement could advance Palestinian cause, Al-Barghouti says

TEHRAN– Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary-General of the Palestinian National Initiative Movement, has said the recent agreement between Iran and the United States could positively influence the Palestinian cause by easing regional tensions and creating conditions more conducive to addressing Palestinian concerns.

Sports

Iran show resilience against Belgium

TEHRAN – Iran produced a disciplined and courageous performance to hold Belgium to a goalless draw in Group G, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand emerging as the hero of the night. Yet despite earning a valuable point against one of the tournament favorites, Team Melli may ultimately look back on the result as a missed opportunity.
Iran, Belgium share the spoils in 2026 FIFA World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran's national football team and Belgium shared the spoils in a goalless draw in their second Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday night.
Iran female kumite win gold in AKF Senior Championships

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Japan 2-0 in the Female Team Kumite final of the 2026 Asian Karate Federation (AKF) Senior Championships on Sunday.

Culture

Chinese translation of Nizami’s “Khamsa” unveiled at 32nd Beijing International Book Fair

TEHRAN – The complete Chinese translation of “Khamsa” (The Five Treasures), the most renowned work of Nizami Ganjavi, was unveiled on the sidelines of the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair in China.
43rd Munich Intl. Film Festival to show restored version of Beyzai’s "Bashu, the Little Stranger"

TEHRAN – In honor of the renowned Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzai, who passed away last year, the 43rd Munich International Film Festival will present the German premiere of the restored version of “Bashu, the Little Stranger”.
ECI launches ECO Nameh to foster cultural connectivity across member states

TEHRAN- The Economic Cooperation Organization Cultural Institute (ECI) has announced the launch of ECO Nameh, a monthly cultural and artistic periodical dedicated to strengthening intellectual, artistic, and social bonds among the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).

Economy

Trump's Iran war: A $40 billion catastrophe that hurts Americans most

TEHRAN- When Donald Trump last week declared victory in his war against Iran, he painted a picture of American triumph. "OIL IS FLOWING, IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON... PRICES ARE DROPPING," he boasted on social media. But a comprehensive CNN analysis of the 100-day conflict reveals a devastating reality that the President's all-caps pronouncements cannot obscure: this was a war that bankrupted American taxpayers, emptied the nation's strategic reserves, and inflicted economic pain on ordinary families—all while killing more than 7,500 civilians in the region.
Iran emerges as critical transit link between Iraq, Afghanistan, South Asia

TEHRAN- Recent developments in Iran's transport and logistics sector have underscored the country's growing importance as a regional transit hub connecting the West Asia with Central and South Asia.
ICCIMA board of representatives presents reports in trade, currency, transport, transit

TEHRAN- During the 33rd session of the 10th term of the Board of Representatives of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) while issuing a statement centered on appreciating the warriors and veterans of the Ramadan War and supporting the negotiation process and the agreement, entrepreneurs hosted Mohammad Reza Aref, the First Vice President of Iran.

Society

‘Environmental protection should safeguard rights of future generations’

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for environmental protection and the sustainable use of biological resources, with an emphasis on safeguarding the rights of future generations, Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said.
71 Iranian scholars dispatched to Chinese scientific centers via TYSP

TEHRAN – The Iran-China Talented Young Scientist Program (TYSP) has so far facilitated the dispatch of 71 Iranian scholars to the top Chinese scientific center to conduct research, laying the groundwork for expanding scientific and research cooperation between the two countries.
Public donations to Welfare Organization rise by 500% during 40-day war

TEHRAN – Donations by benefactors to the Welfare Organization during the 40-day US-Israeli war against the country increased by over 500 percent, amounting to 17.5 trillion rials (about 11 million dollars), Javad Hosseini, the head of the Organization, has said.

Tourism

Iran proposes tourism cooperation reforms at OIC meeting in Tashkent

Iran has presented six proposals to expand tourism cooperation among member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) during a coordination committee meeting held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Miras-e Aria reported on Monday.
Iran attends Asian green tourism meeting in Baku

TEHRAN - Iran has taken part in a specialized green tourism meeting of Asian countries in Baku, where it plans to present its achievements and capacities in sustainable tourism.
Digital intl. driving license launched with online verification

TEHRAN - Iran has introduced a digital version of its international driving license that allows applicants to access the document alongside the physical copy and verify its authenticity online, Mehr news agency reported on Monday.

International

Israeli casualties mount in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Israeli military announces two more soldiers were killed and dozens were injured amid clashes and ambushes by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
The little girl from Gaza who became a global reckoning

TEHRAN — For three agonizing hours on January 29, 2024, a five-year-old girl named Hind Rajab was the only living soul in a car filled with the bodies of her family. Israeli tank fire had devastated their vehicle in Gaza City. Wounded and terrified, she stayed on the phone with emergency dispatchers and begged for rescue.
10 sobering lessons the war on Iran forced into the open

TEHRAN — Just four months ago, American and Israeli officials and pundits spoke about Iran as if it were a brittle structure waiting to collapse under enough force. They imagined that strikes, assassinations, sanctions, blockades and psychological pressure would force Tehran into surrender. Instead, the war produced the opposite result.