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2026-06-16 21:31
Tehran cultural center to review “Hokum”
TEHRAN- “Hokum,” a 2026 supernatural horror film directed by Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy, will be reviewed at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday evening.
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2026-06-16 21:30
Iranian Documentary “Iran in the Hermitage” honored at Cal Film Festival
TEHRAN- The Iranian documentary “Iran in the Hermitage,” directed by Behrouz Sebt Rasoul, has been honored at the main section of the Cal Film Festival in California, the US.
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2026-06-16 21:30
New Valiasr Square mural honors Muharram, Martyred Leader
TEHRAN- A new mural was unveiled at Tehran's Valiasr Square on Monday to mark the arrival of Muharram, the month of mourning for Imam Hossein (AS), while also paying tribute to the Martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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2026-06-16 21:18
Trump spins failure as victory
Having failed to achieve his goals in the joint US–Israel war on Iran, Trump is now attempting to disguise the setback as a victory
TEHRAN - The nearly four-month-old war initiated by the United States and Israel against Iran has drastically exposed the limits of America’s military might and the futility of its long-standing regime-change doctrine. When joint American and Israeli airstrikes commenced on February 28, the core of the strategy relied on a rapid, top-down collapse.
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2026-06-16 20:35
By Garsha Vazirian
Inside Washington’s meltdown over Iran and the rising chorus of imperial defeat
TEHRAN – When a sparse memorandum of understanding (MOU) is all that remains for Washington after months of imperial aggression, the political theater in the home capital becomes far more instructive than the ink on the paper.
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2026-06-16 19:42
By Wesam Bahrani
Families returning to southern Lebanon witness widespread destruction
TEHRAN – Some residents of southern Lebanon have begun returning to their homes following the announcement of an MOU between the U.S. and Iran, which includes ending the Zionist regime’s aggression in Lebanon.
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2026-06-16 19:26
By Christoph Horstel
Zionists may resort to aggressive policies to undercut the Iran-US MOU
BERLIN - After Israel’s last bloody attack on the Shiite-inhabited Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh on Sunday, with three killed and 16 injured, an Iranian answer was due. But U.S. President Donald Trump, with renewed vigor of the octogenarian, strengthened by congratulatory messages to his birthday on the very same Sunday, begged Iran not to respond as announced. And the Islamic Republic graciously agreed.
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2026-06-16 18:17
Tourism minister says Western perceptions of Iran are often inaccurate
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has criticized what he described as inaccurate and exaggerated portrayals of Iran in Western media, arguing that many Europeans have a distorted understanding of the country’s realities.
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2026-06-16 18:17
Photo exhibit on Minab’s handicrafts and cultural heritage opens in Tehran
TEHRAN - A photo exhibition highlighting the handicrafts, cultural heritage and social resilience of the southern Iranian city of Minab opened at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts this week as part of National Handicrafts Week celebrations.
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2026-06-16 18:16
Iran plans heritage education program in schools
TEHRAN - Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts is planning to introduce a nationwide “Heritage and Museum Bell” program in schools as part of efforts to strengthen students’ awareness of the country’s cultural heritage.
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2026-06-16 16:02
Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.
TEHRAN – World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17 every year focusing on a specific theme; this year’s theme ‘Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore’, highlights the need for the restoration of rangelands.
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2026/06/16
By Farrokh Hesabi
Battling beyond the pitch: Iran show character in difficult conditions
TEHRAN - Iran’s 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match leaves Team Melli with mixed emotions.
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2026-06-16 15:59
WHO oversees national vaccination coverage among mothers, children in 2 provinces
TEHRAN – To assess the implementation of the national Maternal and Child Immunization Coverage Survey, the World Health Organization office in the country, in cooperation with the Center for Communicable Disease Control (CCDC) of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, has conducted field visits to Fars and Zanjan provinces.
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2026-06-16 15:38
ICRC, German Red Cross deliver second batch of emergency relief to Iran
TEHRAN – The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (ICRC), in cooperation with the German Red Cross, has dispatched the second humanitarian shipment to the country.
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2026-06-16 15:34
Iran leads regional countries in Scopus-indexed journals 2026
TEHRAN – With 464 journals indexed by the Scopus database from 2011 to 2026, Iran ranks first among regional countries.
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2026-06-16 13:33
US strategic oil reserve falls to 4-decade low as war on Iran drains emergency stocks
TEHRAN- The economic consequences of Washington's military confrontation with Iran are becoming increasingly visible inside the United States itself, as the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has fallen to its lowest level in more than four decades.
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2026-06-16 13:04
How domestic production prevents collapse of Iran’s economy during war
TEHRAN- The third imposed war and the U.S. military attack on Iran served as a serious test of the country's economic resilience. Despite damage to certain infrastructures, a maritime blockade, and the continuation of sanctions pressure, the wheels of production and the supply of essential goods did not stop turning. The experience once again demonstrated a crucial reality: in today's world, security is not built solely behind defense systems, it is also produced in factories.
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2026-06-16 12:33
Government–private sector dialogue council holds 136th meeting
TEHRAN- At the latest meeting of the Government–Private Sector Dialogue Council, participants discussed the launch of a government-led process, in cooperation with the private sector, to identify and revise regulations that hinder production and trade.
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2026-06-16 12:06
Central Bank of Iran hosts ACU technical committee permanent meeting
TEHRAN- The permanent meeting of the Technical Committee of the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) was hosted by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), focusing on the use of member countries’ national currencies within the ACU framework, upgrading the Union’s infrastructure for exchanging financial messages, and expanding the ACU’s capacity through enhanced knowledge-sharing.
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2026-06-16 12:05
Iran coach Ghalenoei hits out at travel restrictions
TEHRAN - Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized FIFA the U.S. government after being told they needed to leave Los Angeles immediately after 2-2 draw against New Zealand in the World Cup.
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2026-06-16 06:43
By Masoud Hossein
Iran held by New Zealand in 2026 FIFA World Cup opener
TEHRAN - Iran national football team and New Zealand shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener early Tuesday.
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2026-06-16 00:01
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2026-06-15 21:27
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.
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2026-06-15 21:26
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.
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2026-06-15 21:13
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.
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2026-06-15 21:13
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.
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2026-06-15 21:11
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.
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2026-06-15 21:11
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.
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2026-06-15 21:10
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.”
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2026-06-15 21:09
By Wesam Bahrani
Has the Gaza resistance agreed to hand over its weapons?
TEHRAN – Over the past few days in late spring, reports have circulated about what took place in Cairo on disarming the Palestinian resistance in Gaza, a demand made by the occupying regime and included in parts of President Trump’s so-called “peace plan”.