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2025-06-18 14:17
'Any US military intervention will be met with irreparable harm': Leader
TEHRAN – In a Wednesday message, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warned Washington against involvement in the ongoing Iran-Israel war, threatening severe consequences.
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By Mona Hojat Ansari
What Israel wanted with attacks on Iran - what it lost and gained
TEHRAN - It took me a moment to understand the sounds that jolted me awake early Friday morning. The windows were rattling, and my first thought was an earthquake. Or maybe an accident at the construction site next door. Israeli attacks on residential buildings in Tehran were the furthest thing from my mind in those initial, disoriented minutes.
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By Sahar Dadjoo
G7 tacitly backs Israel as aggressor
TEHRAN- The Group of Seven (G7), in their recent summit in Canada, once again laid bare the glaring double standards that underpin Western foreign policy, particularly in the volatile Middle East region.
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New type of Iranian missiles, previously undisclosed, reach occupied territories
TEHRAN – Iran has launched a barrage of missiles into the occupied territories as part of the latest phase of Operation True Promise III–this time sending missiles that sport a higher range and power in comparison to the ones that were used before in the course of last five days of conflict with Israel.
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'I may do it, I may not:' Trump issues ambiguous threat to Iran following Leader's stern warning
TEHRAN – In a statement laden with ambiguity, U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested the possibility of a military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities, stating, "I may do it, I may not, nobody knows."
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Pentagon official axed after calling Israel 'death cult,' highlighting growing US dissent
TEHRAN – The Pentagon has removed Colonel Nathan McCormack from his sensitive advisory role after his scathing criticism of the Israeli regime, including labeling it a "death cult" and questioning if the United States acts as its proxy.
Politics
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Parliament warns of historic retaliation following Israeli strikes on Iran
TEHRAN - The Iranian Parliament condemned recent Israeli attacks on Iranian soil and civilians, warning that a “severe and calculated response” awaits the regime in Tel Aviv—one that would serve as a “lesson in history.”
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Netanyahu is notorious for killing women and children, Zahra Rahnavard says
TEHRAN — Prominent Iranian academic and political figure Zahra Rahnavard has strongly condemned recent Israeli military strikes on Iran, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of violating international norms and targeting civilians, infrastructure, and scientists.
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Iran urges global action in call with Poland over Israeli strikes
TEHRAN – In a phone conversation with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned Israel’s recent military attack on Iran, calling it a blatant violation of international law and a serious threat to global peace and security.
Sports
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Asian Gymnastics Union mourns loss of Iranian gymnast Hajimiri
TEHRAN - Asian Gymnastics Union mourns the loss of Tara Hajimiri, an 8-year-old Iranian gymnast whose life was tragically taken in the recent conflict.
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Iran fall short against Germany at 2025 World Aquatics U20 Water Polo C’ships
TEHRAN – Iran beat at the 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships on Monday.
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Skate athlete Safaeian killed in Israeli attack
TEHRAN – Iranian skate athlete Matin Safaeian was killed in Israeli attack.
Culture
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Legendary Iranian character “Arash the Archer” depicted on new mural in Tehran
TEHRAN – A new mural at Vanak Square in Tehran was unveiled on Tuesday, depicting the legendary Iranian character “Arash the Archer” (Arash-e Kamangir in Persian) ready to shoot his arrow, with missiles launched in the background, and a verse about Iran.
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Creative effort launched to promote Ashura culture through handmade crafts
TEHRAN- Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults – Kanoon has announced the launch of a craft campaign titled "Gift of the Good Ones," aimed at promoting and deepening the culture of Ashura among its audience.
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Iranian media campaign "Defense of Homeland" launched in response to Israeli aggression
TEHRAN- In the wake of the heinous aggression by the Zionist regime against the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a campaign titled "Defense of Homeland" has been initiated among media professionals.
Economy
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Iran-China 2-month non-oil trade stands at $4.631b
TEHRAN - The value of non-oil trade between Iran and China stood at $4.631 billion during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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Trade balance in Qeshm FTZ hits $37.8m in 2 months
TEHRAN - Iran’s Free Zones High Council announced that the trade balance of Qeshm Free Trade Zone, in the southern Qeshm Island, was $37.8 million positive in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21).
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From mirage to reality: Bubble growth of Tel Aviv Stock Exchange index with political backing
TEHRAN- The Israeli Stock Exchange's TA-125 index has deviated from its long-term average and variance to an unprecedented extent, showing clear signs of the formation of a politically-backed price bubble.
Society
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Iran denounces Israeli attacks as ‘destructive to environment, biodiversity’
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment has strongly condemned the recent Israeli attacks on fossil fuel tanks and storage facilities, saying it will be destructive to the natural environment and biodiversity.
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45-year-old mother martyred in one step hugging her daughter
TEHRAN—Tabassom Pak, 45, was returning from work to her home near Sabounchi Street in Tehran on Sunday, June 15, to hug her 17-year-old daughter and tell her not to be afraid of the sound of war when she was martyred in her car.
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Schools to become shelters by decisions of governors
TEHRAN—Spokesman of Education Ministry Ali Farhadi said that schools can be used as shelters. He told ISNA that school provide the area to be applied as shelters following air strikes of Zionist regime. But the Governor-General Offices should also cooperate in this regard, he added.
Tourism
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Israeli airstrikes near Taq-e Bostan threaten Iran’s ancient heritage
TEHRAN - Over the past two days (Saturday and Sunday), multiple Israeli missile strikes targeted areas within three kilometers of Taq-e Bostan, one of Iran’s most significant Sasanian-era archaeological complexes near Kermanshah.
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Shams Tabrizi mausoleum gets major boost with new funding
KHOY, West Azarbaijan province – The Iranian government has allocated 30 trillion rials (approximately $375,000) to advance the long-delayed construction of the mausoleum of Shams Tabrizi, the famed Sufi mystic and spiritual mentor of the celebrated Persian poet Rumi.
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Iran evacuates heritage amid Israeli air assault
TEHRAN - Facing an ongoing Israeli air campaign, Iran has undertaken an unprecedented emergency operation to safeguard its most valuable cultural treasures.
International
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Lebanon and the US-led Israeli war against Iran
BEIRUT—Analysts are examining the extent to which Lebanon will be affected by the repercussions of the U.S.-led Israeli aggression against Iran, particularly the possibility of Hezbollah’s involvement in the battle and its consequences.
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Israeli infantry caught in ambush
TEHRAN – Two occupation vehicles have been destroyed in the Gaza Strip, resulting in casualties.
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China condemns Israel's 'military adventurism' against Iran; U.S. calls strikes 'excellent'
BEIJING - In a powerful demonstration of diverging global perspectives, China has strongly condemned Israel’s recent unprovoked strikes against Iran, labeling them as military adventurism. The condemnation comes as the United States openly praised the attacks, with President Donald Trump calling the airstrikes “excellent,” further fueling tensions in the already volatile West Asia (Middle East)
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Iran vows more surprises following successful stealth missile strike against Israel
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Retired Israeli general warns of potential catastrophic consequences if Iran's plans succeed
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'Evacuate Tel Aviv and Haifa or face consequences!'
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Israel attacks new areas in Tehran after telling people to evacuate district housing over 1 million
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IRGC announces assassination of intl. chief, promises to fight until Israel’s destruction
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Pentagon official axed after calling Israel 'death cult,' highlighting growing US dissent
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Iran downs Israeli drone near Tehran
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'Any US military intervention will be met with irreparable harm': Leader
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Air raid sirens sound across occupied territories as Iranian missiles reach Tel Aviv
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Iran Army unleashes drone swarm on Israeli targets in latest phase of True Promise III