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Yesterday 20:46
Middle East power balance shifting after Iran war, says John Helmer
TEHRAN- As tensions between Iran and the United States continue to fluctuate between military signaling, sanctions pressure, and intermittent diplomatic messaging, questions remain over Washington’s strategy and the evolving balance of power in the Middle East. Following the 40-day war, analysts are debating whether recent developments reflect a structural shift or a temporary phase of managed escalation.
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Yesterday 20:41
Iran, Oman hold exclusive sovereign rights over Strait of Hormuz: deputy FM
TEHRAN- An Iranian deputy foreign minister has stated that Iran and Oman are the only countries with sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Tehran has established new regulations to control maritime traffic under wartime conditions.
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Yesterday 20:35
Suspend talks until enemy honors ceasefire
In an analysis, Kayhan discussed the US's repeated breach of commitment to the ceasefire and the necessity of suspending negotiations. Since the declaration of the ceasefire on all fronts, neither the US has stopped the aggression against Iranian ships in the waters, nor has the Zionist regime reduced its aggression against Lebanon.
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Yesterday 20:33
Pezeshkian reaffirms Tehran’s commitment to freedom of navigation
TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the main challenge facing maritime transit and trade in the region stems from restrictions and obstacles imposed by the United States on Iran’s shipping and commercial activities, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and stability in international waterways.
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Yesterday 20:30
Iran: Lebanon must be included in any final agreement to end regional conflict
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has emphasized that any future agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the ongoing regional conflict must include a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Lebanon, describing the issue as inseparable from broader efforts to restore stability in the region.
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Yesterday 20:24
By staff writer
Mossad's 'poison machine': Iran International and the Pezeshkian resignation rumor
TEHRAN — Rumors about President Masoud Pezeshkian's alleged resignation have been amplified by mainstream Western media amid fresh revelations regarding Israel's role in sowing discord in Iran.
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Yesterday 20:23
By Shahrokh Saei
‘The bill comes due’
Iran warns the US over naval blockade and Israeli war crimes in Lebanon
TEHRAN - Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel over violations of the ceasefire that paused their joint aggression against Iran.
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2026-05-31 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.
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2026-05-31 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.
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2026-05-31 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.
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2026-05-31 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.
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2026-05-31 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."
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2026-05-31 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.
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2026-05-31 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.
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2026-05-31 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.
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2026-05-30 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.
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2026-05-30 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.
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2026-05-30 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.
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2026-05-30 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.
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2026-05-30 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.
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2026-05-30 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.
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2026-05-30 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.
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2026-05-30 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.
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2026-05-30 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.