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By Shahrokh Saei

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.

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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.

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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.

2026-06-20 21:19

US-Israeli coalition reached strategic deadlock, Iranian commanders say

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian military officials have emphasized that the recent confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel ended in a strategic impasse for Washington and Tel Aviv, warning that resistance movements across the region retain significant retaliatory capabilities despite ongoing efforts to reshape the security landscape in West Asia.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett

2026-06-20 21:00

War with Iran ended in a major failure, Bennett says

TEHRAN- Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has sharply criticized the government's handling of the post-war arrangements with Iran, arguing that Israel could have rejected the understandings reached between Washington and Tehran. He also acknowledged that the recent war with Iran ended without achieving Israel's strategic objectives.

2026-06-20 20:55

IRGC Navy official: Strength remains the only real guarantee against adversaries

TEHRAN- A senior official of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has stated that national strength remains the only reliable guarantee in dealing with adversaries, arguing that power—not goodwill—compels opponents to alter their policies.

2026-06-19 23:51

Iran is actively seeking to achieve peace on all fronts, including Gaza, deputy FM says

TEHRAN — In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, outlined Tehran's position on upcoming negotiations, the implementation of a recent memorandum of understanding, and broader regional stability, issuing a clear warning to Washington while expressing readiness for conditional progress.

2026-06-19 21:10

By Muhammad Akmal Khan

Did Iran defeat America at the negotiating table?

ISLAMABAD - The official 14-point memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States does not read like the document Washington and Tel Aviv said they were fighting to impose. It does not announce regime change in Tehran. It does not place Iran’s missile program on the table.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei

2026-06-19 20:49

Iran denies reports of Hormuz closure, rules out IAEA inspections

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed media reports claiming that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed and denied allegations that Tehran has invited the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to conduct new inspections of Iranian nuclear facilities.

2026-06-19 20:45

Araghchi expands diplomatic consultations as world supports Iran-US MoU

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has intensified diplomatic consultations with regional and international counterparts following the conclusion of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States, as Tehran seeks to consolidate support for the agreement and ensure its full implementation.

2026-06-17 21:23

By Xavier Villar

Iran and US reach a preliminary agreement to end the war

MADRID - After more than a hundred days of military campaigning launched by the United States and Israel against Iran, both sides have agreed to halt hostilities.

2026-06-17 21:22

Iran rejects Israeli allegations at UN, reaffirms right to self-defense

TEHRAN – Iran has firmly rejected “baseless and distorted allegations” made by the Israeli regime at the United Nations, asserting that arguing that Tehran’s recent military actions were lawful and proportionate measures taken in self-defense against continued Israeli aggression and violations of international law.

2026-06-17 21:11

Rosatom reaffirms commitment to Bushehr Nuclear Plant, plans phased return of specialists

TEHRAN – The head of Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has reaffirmed that the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant remains a top priority for Moscow, announcing plans for the gradual return of Russian technical specialists to the facility as security conditions improve.

2026-06-16 22:50

Judiciary chief: 'Diplomacy and battlefield' move in sync

TEHRAN – Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei has highlighted the convergence between Iran’s political and military leadership, stressing that negotiations with the United States are aimed at securing the nation’s rights.

2026-06-16 22:50

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.

2026-06-16 22:47

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.

U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski

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.

Iranian Intelligence Ministry breaks up CIA spy ring

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.

2026-06-14 21:00

Iran’s strategic leverage forced a shift in US approach: analyst

TEHRAN – Prominent Palestinian analyst and editor-in-chief of Rai Al-Youm, Abdel Bari Atwan, has argued that Iran’s strategic leverage and military deterrence played a decisive role in shaping recent developments surrounding a potential agreement between Tehran and Washington.

2026-06-14 20:49

Judiciary chief: Zionists’ plot to break Iran’s unity will fail

TEHRAN - Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei says Israel’s attempts to undermine Iran’s national unity will ultimately fail.

2026-06-14 20:47

Obama: US can’t bully or bomb its way to a deal with Iran

TEHRAN - Former US President Barack Obama says the troubled progress of negotiations with Iran is a reminder that Washington cannot “just bully our way or bomb our way to solutions,” arguing that diplomacy remains the only viable path toward resolving disputes with Tehran.

Commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi

2026-06-13 21:22

Iran’s victory will echo worldwide, senior military commander says

TEHRAN– The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said on Saturday that the world would soon witness the victory of Iran and the triumph of the resistance front over 'aggressor forces.'

2026-06-13 21:21

Judiciary chief: We have absolutely no trust in the Americans

TEHRAN - Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has highlighted Iran’s distrust of the United States as Iran marks the first anniversary of the 12-Day War, which began on June 13 last year with unprovoked Israeli air raids.

2026-06-12 20:32

Iran condemns US attack, urges global action against escalating regional tensions

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the latest US military attack against the country, warning that Washington will bear full responsibility for the consequences of its actions and cautioning that continued international silence could deepen instability across the region and beyond.

2026-06-12 20:11

By Christoph Hörstel

US containment strategy in West Asia

BERLIN- Israel, armed by the U.S., is starving Gaza and pushing the yellow line inside to occupy 70% of the besieged and terribly battered coastal enclave.

2026-06-10 20:15

Iran consults Turkey and Saudi Arabia on regional security

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Turkish and Saudi counterparts to discuss the rapidly evolving regional situation following recent US military attacks on southern Iran, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

2026-06-10 20:12