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Yesterday 20:46
Kayhan: Strait of Hormuz is America’s breathing passage
Kayhan, in an analysis, discussed the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s vital control over it. It wrote: The Strait of Hormuz is under the control, management, and security of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is not a place for America’s presence or play.
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Yesterday 20:46
By Xavier Villar
The signature and the reservation
MADRID - The signing of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran marks a definitive rupture in the security architecture of West Asia, following months of protracted asymmetric conflict.
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Yesterday 20:37
Iran pledges to pursue accountability for Sardasht chemical attack
TEHRAN– Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing legal accountability for those responsible for the 1987 chemical bombardment of the northwestern city of Sardasht, with senior officials describing the attack as one of the gravest war crimes of the Iran-Iraq War and a lasting reminder of 'international double standards' over the use of weapons of mass destruction.
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Yesterday 20:34
Iran to pursue US war crimes in int’l courts
TEHRAN – Iran's Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said on Sunday that Tehran is determined to pursue legal action against ‘US war crimes against the Iranian nation,’ stressing that the Judiciary, in coordination with the Foreign Ministry and other bodies, is preparing cases for international courts.
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Yesterday 20:34
Qalibaf: Iran seriously pursuing an end to Israel's war on Lebanon
TEHRAN — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced on Sunday that Tehran is vigorously pursuing an end to the war in Lebanon, the restoration of Lebanese sovereignty, and the unconditional withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied territories, describing these objectives as central to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed with the United States.
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Yesterday 20:30
Iran to respond more forcefully to MoU violations after 2nd night of fire exchange with US
TEHRAN - In a statement released following overnight strikes on at least eight U.S. military installations and the diversion of unauthorized vessels attempting to transit the Hormuz Strait via an unconfirmed route, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that it will hit American bases harder in the coming days and deal more decisively with ships attempting to pass through the strait without authorization.
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Yesterday 20:26
By Soheila Zarfam
‘US and Israel must be brought to justice for their crimes’
Leader tells Judiciary to pursue prosecution of US-Israeli officials responsible for 2025 and 2026 attacks
TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered Iran's Judiciary to pursue the prosecution of American and Zionist officials responsible for war crimes against the Iranian people, declaring that the restoration of the nation's violated rights is among the most urgent judicial matters facing the country.
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Yesterday 20:23
Araghchi warns against foreign interference in Hormuz reopening
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Sunday that any foreign interference in Iran's management of the Strait of Hormuz would complicate efforts to restore maritime traffic and delay the reopening of one of the world's most strategically important waterways, as he held a series of high-level meetings in Baghdad focused on bilateral relations, regional security, and post-conflict diplomacy.
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Yesterday 20:22
By Sahar Dadjoo
Iran war changing public perception shaped by Western media, says S. Korean scholar
TEHRAN – For more than three decades, Professor Yu Dal-seung has devoted his academic career to studying Iran. As head of the Department of Persian Language and Iranian Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), he has introduced generations of South Korean students to Persian language, literature, history, and political thought. Few scholars in South Korea possess a deeper familiarity with Iranian society, and fewer still describe Iran as their "second homeland."
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2026-06-27 21:19
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
US bombs MoU
Fresh American strikes on Iran and continued Israeli aggression against Lebanon further cast doubt on Washington's seriousness about a deal
TEHRAN – Iran carried out fresh attacks against U.S. military installations in the region on Friday night in response to earlier American strikes on Iran’s southern territories, attacks that have further raised doubts about Washington’s genuine commitment to peace and whether a final agreement with the Trump administration remains feasible.
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2026-06-27 21:06
Iraq PM reaffirms good-neighborly relations with Iran
TEHRAN– Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Ali Al-Zaidi has reaffirmed that Baghdad's relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are founded on the principles of good-neighborliness, mutual respect, and shared interests, while outlining Iraq's vision for expanding economic cooperation with the United States following the conclusion of American military presence in the Arab country.
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2026-06-27 21:00
By Hongda Fan
Even China and Iran need greater mutual trust
SHAOXING, ZHEJIANG- Wars often redefine international relationships. The recent conflict between Iran and the United States may prove to be one of those moments. As military confrontation gives way to diplomacy, Tehran is sending a clear signal: rebuilding and strengthening relations with China has become one of its highest foreign policy priorities.
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2026-06-27 20:49
Iranian citizens should not pay for services other countries receive, top adviser says
TEHRAN — The Iranian people should no longer bear the cost of safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz for the rest of the world, a senior military adviser to Iran's Leader of the Islamic Revolution said, as Tehran signals a shift in how it views the strategic waterway.
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2026-06-27 20:46
Iran war accelerated decline of US global dominance, says ex-Pentagon analyst
Karen Kwiatkowski says the war hastened a new regional order
TEHRAN - Karen U. Kwiatkowski, the retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and former Pentagon analyst, believes the recent U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has accelerated the decline of American global dominance while strengthening the emergence of a multipolar regional order.
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2026-06-27 20:35
Iran, Pakistan boost ties with Pezeshkian's visit
TEHRAN– Iran and Pakistan are moving to deepen their strategic partnership, with political and economic cooperation gaining fresh momentum following Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Islamabad and a series of measures to expand bilateral trade and cross-border connectivity.
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2026-06-27 20:29
Araghchi steps up regional diplomacy with series of high-level calls on Iran-US MoU
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi intensified Tehran's regional diplomatic outreach on Friday, holding a series of telephone conversations with his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and Romania to discuss the implementation of the recent Iran-US memorandum of understanding, regional developments, and bilateral cooperation.
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2026-06-26 21:12
Iran urges UN to hold US, Israel accountable for deadly strike on Minab school
TEHRAN– Iran has called on the international community to hold the United States and Israel accountable for 'a war crime against children,' condemning the deadly strike on a primary school in the southern city of Minab during the recent US-Israeli military campaign against the country.
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2026-06-26 21:06
Russia’s envoy tells Tehran Times:
New joint nuclear projects in discussion
TEHRAN – Russia is seen as one of Iran’s most important allies, which naturally makes Tehran’s relationship with Moscow during the recent U.S.-Israeli war against Iran especially significant. This is particularly true amid ongoing tensions with Washington and in light of the many potential challenges that may emerge in the future.
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2026-06-26 20:57
Iran issues fresh warnings over Israeli military activity and presence in Lebanon
TEHRAN– Iran's senior military leadership on Friday issued a series of warnings to Israel, cautioning against any renewed military activity targeting Iran through neighboring countries and demanding a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory.
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2026-06-26 20:53
Canada weighs reopening embassies in Iran, Carney says
TEHRAN– Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday that his government is considering reopening Canada's embassies in Iran and Venezuela, arguing that the absence of diplomatic missions has limited Ottawa's ability to protect Canadian citizens and respond effectively to humanitarian crises.
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2026-06-26 20:44
South Korea to develop domestic version of Iran's Shahed-136 drone
TEHRAN — South Korea has announced plans to develop and deploy domestically produced loitering munitions based on Iran's Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicle, according to the country's Ministry of Defense.
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2026-06-26 20:41
By Hossein Amiri
Iran rejects US-PGCC declaration, defends regional security doctrine
TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry on Friday strongly condemned the latest joint statement issued following the ministerial meeting between the United States and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), describing the declaration as "interventionist, irresponsible and provocative" and accusing Washington of attempting to impose its security agenda on the region.
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2026-06-26 20:37
By Soheila Zarfam
Europe's bloody hands revealed
NATO chief names Italy, Romania as key supporters of US-Israeli campaign against Iran
TEHRAN- The Islamic Rpublic has condemned NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's acknowledgment of European involvement in the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, calling it a clear and damning admission of the alliance's active complicity in an unlawful war of aggression.
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2026-06-22 21:08
Military power and diplomacy within Iran’s negotiating team
Siasat‑e-Rooz, in its editorial, highlighted the combined military and diplomatic strength of Iran. Iran’s negotiating team represents both power and diplomacy: Ghalibaf is a politician who understands political and military dynamics. The foreign ministry and government members are optimistic about the outcome of the talks.
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2026-06-22 21:05
Iran proposes 'Islamic Security Belt'
TEHRAN– Iran has proposed the creation of a regional security framework involving major Muslim nations, arguing that closer defense and security cooperation among Islamic countries is essential to counter Israeli aggression and promote long-term stability across the region.
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2026-06-22 21:05
NYT spills the beans on Trump’s failed Iran strategy: 'US bit off more than it could chew'
TEHRAN - The New York Times has acknowledged that Washington failed to achieve its objectives through either military action or diplomacy in the aftermath of the joint US–Israeli war against Iran, which began nearly four months ago.
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2026-06-22 21:04
Iranian and Iraqi cities prepare to hold funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei
TEHRAN - Iraqis are preparing to hold funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei alongside the Iranian people to bid farewell to the martyred Leader.
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2026-06-22 21:03
Qaani warns Israel of another forced withdrawal from southern Lebanon
TEHRAN – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani has warned Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon that continued military action and occupation could lead to a repeat of Israel’s withdrawal from the area in 2000.
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2026-06-22 20:54
Iran, US advance post-war diplomacy as Swiss talks yield roadmap toward final agreement
TEHRAN – Iranian officials have described the latest round of indirect negotiations with the United States in Switzerland as a significant step toward implementing a recently signed ceasefire memorandum and laying the groundwork for a comprehensive agreement aimed at ending months of regional tensions and military confrontation.
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2026-06-22 20:43
Pezeshkian to go to Pakistan on a one-day visit tomorrow
TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian will leave for Pakistan on Tuesday to hold consultations and exchange views with Pakistani officials.