Iran proposes BRICS+ develop reliable computing power networks

TEHRAN – Iran's representative at the BRICS Future Network Innovation Forum 2026, held in Shenzhen from June 16 to 17, proposed the establishment of a cooperation framework for the BRICS Plus partnership to develop future digital infrastructure, strengthen industrial cooperation, and promote cross-border interactions among member states.

A story of love and endurance against US-Israeli criminality

TEHRAN - Incidents caused by the recent US-Israeli attacks on residential areas in Iran do not end the moment the explosions stop. Their consequences often stretch far beyond the initial destruction, continuing for weeks and months, reshaping the lives of those who survive.

Attacking universities is a “crossing of red lines": science minister

TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said that attacking universities is a crossing of red lines, highlighting that many universities and educational centers in the country were targeted by the United States and Israel during the recent war.

IBTO serves as a role model in the region: WHO official

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Iran, John Jabbour, has described the Iran Blood Transfusion Organization as a successful role model in the region.

FAO calls for stronger action on rangeland restoration, drought resilience

TEHRAN – FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted the global importance of rangelands, emphasizing the need for scaling up restoration efforts, strengthening drought resilience, and promoting sustainable agrifood systems.

US, Iran discuss unfreezing Iranian assets

TEHRAN- The United States and Iran discussed the unfreezing of approximately $24 billion in Iranian assets as part of negotiations surrounding a memorandum of understanding between the two countries, according to Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, adviser to the Qatari prime minister and spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.

Qalibaf, Vance to represent Iran and US at Switzerland signing of MoU

TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and US Vice President J.D. Vance are expected to represent their respective countries at the signing ceremony of the Iran-US memorandum of understanding (MoU) scheduled to take place in Switzerland on June 19, according to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.