Beyond the West: The rise of a multipolar order

TEHRAN- A recent discussion hosted jointly by Tehran Times and Sputnik featured retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski, who shared her views on U.S. foreign policy, the conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine, and the changing balance of power in the international system.

Four terror suspects arrested as security forces dismantle cell in southeast Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian intelligence authorities announced the dismantling of an organized terrorist cell in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, arresting four suspected members before they could carry out planned attacks.

Frances Hardinge’s dark fantasy novel “Unraveller” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the young adults' fantasy novel “Unraveller” by Frances Hardinge has been released in the Iranian book market.

Renowned radio veteran Behrouz Razavi passes away

TEHRAN- Behrouz Razavi, the legendary voice of Iranian radio and a veteran broadcaster, passed away in Tehran on Sunday night following a period of illness. He was 79.

Iranian feature animation about Ashura to hit silver screen

TEHRAN – After a successful appearance at the 42nd Fajr Film Festival and strong showings at international festivals, the Iranian animated feature film “Sword and Sorrow,” directed by Emad Rahmani and Mehrdad Mehrabi, will be released across cinemas in the country on June 17.

Trump, the lying loser 

Kayhan wrote a note about Trump’s lies and his defeat: More than three months after the start of the US war against Iran, assessments published in American and Western media and think tanks show that many of Trump’s declared objectives in the war were not only unmet, but—according to media and experts—Trump has been labeled the major loser of the conflict.

Hegseth framed the war on Iran in explicitly theological terms: analysis

TEHRAN – A distinguished professor at American University’s School of International Service says U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth framed the military operation against Iran in explicitly theological terms, invoking “a direct through line from the Old and New Testament Christian gospels to the development of Western civilization.”

Lebanon ceasefire central to Iran-US agreement: Baqaei

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Monday that the recently finalized memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States establishes a framework for ending military confrontation across all fronts, including Lebanon, while emphasizing that Tehran will closely monitor implementation of the agreement and continue pursuing accountability for wartime actions against Iran.

FM Araghchi intensifies diplomatic outreach as int'l support grows for Iran-US MoU

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has intensified diplomatic consultations with regional and international counterparts following the announcement of the Iran–US peace agreement known as the Islamabad Understanding, stressing that Washington bears primary responsibility for implementing the accord.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

“The Sky Holders” book series on martyred aerospace commanders unveiled in Tehran

TEHRAN- "Asmandarha" (The Sky Holders), a four-volume book collection documenting the lives and silent sacrifices of four distinguished aerospace commanders, was officially unveiled during a ceremony at Tehran’s Art Bureau on Sunday.

Iranian scholar receives MAB Young Scientist Award

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) have honored the Iranian scholar Behzad Qiasi by presenting him with the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Award 2025 for his project ‘Develop a sustainable hydrotourism model in Iran’s Miankaleh Biosphere Reserve’.

Iran shakes with 67 earthquakes in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 67 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from June 6 to 12, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Measles under control, few cases reported: health official

TEHRAN – Despite a surge in measles cases worldwide over the past few months, the illness is under control in the country, with only eight confirmed cases reported since the beginning of the new Iranian year, March 21, an official with the health ministry has said.

17th cold plasma clinic for wound healing inaugurated

TEHRAN – The seventeenth cold plasma clinic in the country was inaugurated on Monday in the city of Rafsanjan, southeastern Kerman province, providing promising treatment for chronic wounds, diabetic ulcers, burns, and skin lesions under health insurance coverage.

FAO, Agriculture Ministry partner to empower locals, conserve indigenous livestock breeds

TEHRAN - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and national partners, has launched a new project aimed at empowering local communities to conserve and sustainably develop endangered indigenous livestock breeds in the northwestern part of the country.