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  • Yadollah Javani Today 21:15

    IRGC official says US options are limited to ‘bad or worse’

    TEHRAN- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran’s enemies made a strategic miscalculation in assessing the country’s capabilities and resolve, arguing that Tehran has emerged in a stronger position while the United States faces decline and failure.

  • speedboat Today 21:09

    IRGC unveils new missile-armed assault speedboat

    TEHRAN- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy unveiled its new “Rajab 27th” high-speed assault watercraft in Tehran on Saturday night.

  • Denmark Today 21:05

    Iranian embassy in Denmark rejects allegations as 'baseless'

    TEHRAN- The Iranian Embassy in Copenhagen has rejected allegations raised by Denmark’s intelligence and security service against the Islamic Republic, saying the accusations are part of a broader effort to politically and internationally isolate Iran rather than the result of any proven threat against Denmark or other Western countries.

  • Iran Today 21:02

    By Batool Subeiti

    Iran’s emerging global role

    LONDON - Submission and surrender do not exist in Iran’s political culture. Pressure instead leads to resilience and real efforts to solve problems under difficult conditions. It drives the search for alternatives to anything vulnerable to sanctions or threats. For example, the maritime blockade America seeks to impose on Iran forces Iran to develop alternative land and sea trade routes.

  • Pete Hegseth Today 21:00

    By Bahram Hassanlou

    Fear as a weapon: How Hegseth secretary institutionalized bullying in US domestic and foreign policy

    TEHRAN - United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has long cultivated a "tough-guy" persona, but recent leaks and insider accounts reveal a psychological profile far darker than political theater. Hegseth operates on a foundational philosophy that "the most beautiful state a man can achieve is when others fear him."

  • Qalibaf Today 20:52

    Qalibaf: No US deal without securing the Iranian people’s rights

    TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has stressed that Tehran will not accept any agreement with Washington aimed at permanently ending the US-Israeli war unless the rights of the Iranian people are fully secured.

  • Papers Today 20:51

    Trump’s retreat in the face of Iran’s resilience, deterrence, and initiative

    Sobh-e‑No, in its editorial, pointed to Trump’s retreat in the face of a powerful Iran regarding a potential agreement. The framework that can be outlined for an Iran–US agreement includes: Iran’s approval of passage through the Strait of Hormuz under a new management structure that did not exist before the war; Iran’s commitment not to build nuclear weapons—a commitment that already existed before the war; the lifting of oil sanctions; and the release of frozen assets, which together constitute a major strategic gain for Iran.

  • Motorists drive past a political billboard featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz along Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 26, 2026. Today 20:50

    Trump blows hot and cold on deal to curb oil prices

    US media report that Trump has sent Iran a tougher revised framework for review, once again underscoring the inconsistency of his negotiating stance

    TEHRAN - President Donald Trump keeps shifting the goalposts amid ongoing efforts to finalize a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Washington to permanently end the US-Israeli war that began on February 28.

  • Ebrahim Azizi Yesterday 21:33

    Lawmaker reaffirms Tehran’s sovereign authority over Strait of Hormuz

    TEHRAN- Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has reaffirmed Iran’s sovereign authority over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the strategic waterway as an integral part of the country’s territorial domain and stressing Tehran’s exclusive right to determine policies governing its use.

  • Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei Yesterday 21:30

    Iran says no final agreement reached with US as indirect contacts continue

    TEHRAN- Iran and the United States continue to exchange messages through indirect channels, but no final understanding has been reached yet, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.

  • Cuban ambassador to Iran Yesterday 21:26

    By Mona Hojat Ansari

    'Cuba will fight if we must fight'

    Cuban ambassador to Iran discusses US sanctions, potential war, and international inaction with the Tehran Times

    TEHRAN – Cuba has faced a fate remarkably similar to Iran's in its encounters with the United States. Both nations are being punished simply for creating and preserving political and governing systems of their own choosing. Both have suffered heavy losses as a result of illegal U.S. sanctions and blockades. Now, it appears the two countries may once again face the same kind of U.S. behavior—this time on the battlefield.

  • Pezeshkian Yesterday 21:19

    Pezeshkian: Iran’s active role in regional blocs reflects a strong commitment to economic developmen

    TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the country’s active participation in major regional organizations, particularly the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), reflects Tehran’s serious determination to expand economic cooperation and promote sustainable development.

  • US forces Yesterday 21:17

    Iranian strike on US Base in Kuwait injures American military personnel: Bloomberg

    TEHRAN – An Iranian missile strike on the US-operated Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait injured five American military personnel and contractors and damaged two MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to Bloomberg.

  • Mohsen Rezaee Yesterday 21:15

    Leader’s advisor: Trump is ‘betraying diplomacy’ for the third time

    TEHRAN – A senior advisor to Iran’s Leader has warned that President Donald Trump is “betraying” diplomacy for the third time in less than a year.

  • Kayhan Yesterday 21:14

    Stabilizing Iran’s sovereignty over the world’s energy artery

    Kayhan analyzed Iran’s creation of a new paradigm in the region. According to Kayhan, by proposing an exit from the military deadlock through imposing a “navigation cost,” Tehran is reshaping energy‑security equations in favor of its territorial sovereignty. Amid the United States’ final attempts to pressure Iran—and as peace negotiations reach 95% progress—a new paradigm has emerged in the region’s political discourse.

  • Iran Yesterday 21:10

    Iran’s national unity shatters Mossad’s regime-change calculus

    TEHRAN – A recent revelation in Israeli media leaves little doubt that Mossad has been directly involved in fueling unrest in Iran, alongside military actions since June last year, in an effort to topple the Islamic Republic.

  • Revisiting US-Iran role projection Yesterday 21:07

    By Dr. Sajjad Farokhipour

    Revisiting US-Iran role projection: An emerging "self" vs. a tarnished "image"

    TEHRAN- The new war imposed on Iran by the U.S. and Israel has changed the international role of the countries to a great extent. In this analysis we are going to revisit this new role projection from a scientific point of view in the light of role theory in international relations.

  • Trump 2026-05-29 21:17

    By Hossein Amiri

    From 'Epic Fury' to 'Fake Victory'

    Trump is trying to find a dignified way out of the quagmire of war by making unrealistic claims about the results of negotiations with Iran

    TEHRAN- US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that Washington is close to reaching an understanding with Iran, while Iranian sources dismissed his remarks as a mixture of “truth and exaggeration” aimed at portraying an artificial victory for the United States.

  • Commemoration ceremony 2026-05-29 21:11

    Commemoration ceremony held for Leader’s martyred family members

    TEHRAN – On Thursday, a ceremony was held in Tehran to commemorate family members of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who were also martyred during the US-Israeli strikes.

  • Strait of Hormuz 2026-05-29 21:07

    By Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini

    Legal foundations for collecting dues in the Strait of Hormuz

    QAZVIN – Examining the recent actions and initiatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz through the prism of international law, specifically the specialized branch derived from these rules known as the “law of the sea,” is an essential necessity at this critical historical juncture.

  • Ali Baqeri 2026-05-29 20:59

    Iran calls for a new regional security order

    TEHRAN - The deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for international affairs has said a growing number of countries have welcomed Tehran’s proposal to establish a new regional security equation aimed at ensuring long-term peace and stability in the region and beyond.

  • Iran International 2026-05-29 20:53

    Iranian dissident news network received £650 million of debt relief

    TEHRAN- The company that owns the UK-based broadcaster Iran International received £650 million of debt relief from its shareholders, strengthening the balance sheet of the prominent platform for anti-Iran voices.

  • Iravani 2026-05-29 20:50

    Iran calls for inclusive global governance

    TEHRAN - Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has called for a more representative and equitable system of global governance while warning against unilateralism, coercive policies, and violations of international law during two high-level meetings at the United Nations in New York.

  • Parliment 2026-05-29 20:37

    Leader urges national unity amid hostile attempts to create division

    TEHRAN - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has underlined the need for Iranian intellectual and political elites, including members of parliament, to safeguard national unity.

  • Christoph Hörstel 2026-05-29 20:34

    Germany’s Iran war stance exposed deep contradictions in Berlin’s foreign policy, says analyst

    Christoph Hörstel says German leaders acknowledge public anger over Israel’s actions but continue supporting Tel Aviv behind the scenes

    TEHRAN – In this exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Christoph Hörstel, founder of the German political party Die Neue Mitte, political analyst and former journalist, examines the evolving strategic dynamics between the United States, Iran, and the Persian Gulf states in the event of a renewed regional conflict.

  • Hajj 2026-05-26 14:43

    "Allahu Akbar" is weapon of Islamic Ummah to undermine tyranny, defeat Zionism: Leader

    Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei tells the US there will be 'no turning back'

    In his 2026 Hajj message, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei elaborated on the concept of a "permanent migration" from material life to a monotheistic existence, declaring "Allahu Akbar" as the key to the Iranian nation's victories from the Islamic Revolution and the Sacred Defense to the defeat of the Zionist regime in the Second and Third Imposed Wars. He emphasized that with the awakening of the Islamic Ummah, the future belongs to the New Islamic Civilization, and that the US and the Zionist regime are approaching their final demise.

  • Tehran Papers 2026-05-25 21:40

    Three solutions for a permanent end to the war

    Kayhan, in an article, outlined ways to achieve a permanent end to the war with the United States. According to the article, America’s war against Iran follows very specific rules, and without understanding them, achieving a lasting end to the conflict is impossible.

  • Iranian People 2026-05-25 21:37

    By Kurosh Alyani 

    It is just a supradiplomatic op-ed

    TEHRAN - We are Iranians — heirs to a civilization that, for millennia, has forged a model of engagement alongside steadfast resistance. These principles are not hollow slogans, but the product of blood and historical experience.

  • Qalibaf 2026-05-25 21:20

    Iran negotiation team travels to Qatar to continue diplomacy

    TEHRAN - A high-ranking Iranian delegation headed by Parliament Speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf travelled to Qatar on Monday afternoon amid increasing mediation efforts to bring a permanent end to the joint US-Israel war that began on February 28.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-05-25 21:18

    Iran will not yield to pressure or excessive demands: Pezeshkian

    TEHRAN- Iran will not surrender to pressure or excessive demands, President Masoud Pezeshkian said, stressing that Tehran’s negotiations and foreign engagements are aimed at fully securing the rights of the Iranian nation.