Tehran Times

2026-06-20 21:12
Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli crimes in Lebanon

Iran’s military announced the closure in response to US-Israeli violations of the first clause of the MoU signed between Tehran and Washington

TEHRAN – Israel is pressing ahead with its military operations against Lebanon, in clear disregard for a central provision of the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.
- Israel renews strikes on Beirut with US green light
- Trump, Netanyahu hoisted by their own petard

Iran, US set for technical talks in Switzerland

TEHRAN— Iran dispatched a delegation to Switzerland to press for the implementation of commitments made by the United States under a recently signed interim agreement, as preparations continue for a new round of technical-level talks between the two sides scheduled for Sunday.
Lawsuit filed on behalf of families of Minab victims against US

TEHRAN- A lawsuit has been formally lodged on behalf of the families of the victims of the Minab incident against the Government of the United States, according to Hassan Abdolianpour, Head of Iran’s Center for Lawyers, Official Experts, and Family Advisors of the Judiciary.
By Maedeh Zaman Fashami

Seven reasons behind Iran’s mistrust of the United States

TEHRAN - “There is no trust in the words and promises of the enemy, and what matters to us are concrete achievements that must be obtained.” This statement by Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, head of the Iranian negotiating team in the Islamabad talks with the US for ending the war in the region, reflects a broader and long-standing approach in Iran’s foreign policy toward Washington.
By Garsha Vazirian

10 sobering lessons the war on Iran forced into the open

TEHRAN — Just four months ago, American and Israeli officials and pundits spoke about Iran as if it were a brittle structure waiting to collapse under enough force. They imagined that strikes, assassinations, sanctions, blockades and psychological pressure would force Tehran into surrender. Instead, the war produced the opposite result.
By Wesam Bahrani

‘Israel targets civilians, as usual, to cover up military failures’

TEHRAN – Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) launched more deadly attacks in southern Lebanon in a sharp escalation that has killed more civilians, including a family of four.

Politics

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.
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.
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.

Sports

Iran female kumite win gold in AKF Senior Championships

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Japan 2-0 in the Female Team Kumite final of the 2026 Asian Karate Federation (AKF) Senior Championships on Sunday.
Iran’s travel restrictions in U.S. to be eased

TEHRAN - Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says he has been told U.S. travel restrictions on his World Cup team will finally be eased for their third group game.
Iranian brothers Nemati win gold in AKF Senior Championships

TEHRAN – Morteza and Mahmoud Nemati claimed two gold medals at the 2026 Asian Karate Federation (AKF) Senior Championships on Sunday.

Culture

Iranian photographer wins top honor at Golden Shot Photography Awards 2026

TEHRAN- Morteza Akhondi, a distinguished photographer from Iran’s Hormozgan province, has secured the first-place prize in the Editorial/Press category at the prestigious Golden Shot Photography Awards 2026.
Cinema Museum to screen documentary about Iran by Albert Lamorisse

TEHRAN – The Cinema Museum of Iran in Tehran will show the restored version of “The Lovers’ Wind,” a documentary directed and produced by the late French filmmaker Albert Lamorisse about Iran, on Monday.
Families of Minab’s martyred students honored at Imam Ali (AS) Shrine

TEHRAN- A special ceremony was held at the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf on Wednesday to honor the families of the martyred students of Minab, marking a profound gesture of solidarity and spiritual kinship.

Economy

Annual monetary, forex policy conference calls for structural economic reform, inflation control

TEHRAN- The 33rd Annual Conference on Monetary and Foreign Exchange Policies opened on Sunday morning under the theme “Requirements for Aligning Fiscal and Trade Policies with Monetary and Foreign Exchange Policies to Protect the National Currency and Control Inflation.” The event was attended by the President of Iran and held at the Central Bank of Iran’s conference center.
‘Reducing Iran's oil exports to zero; A wish that never came true’

TEHRAN- The admission of the ineffectiveness of oil sanctions against Iran comes after the signing of the memorandum of understanding ending the war between America and the Zionist regime against Iran, voiced by American officials. This follows Mohsen Paknejad, the oil minister, having previously responded decisively to Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" order aimed at reducing Iran's oil exports to zero, declaring that America's maximum pressure policy on Iran's oil exports has failed and that reducing Iran's oil exports to zero is a wish they will never achieve.
Robustness of Iran’s food security structure proven during crises: agriculture minister

TEHRAN- The minister of agriculture, emphasizing the high resilience of the country's food security system, stated: Despite wars and domestic and international challenges over the past year, not the slightest disruption has occurred in ensuring Iran's food security, and now, relying on science and technology, dependencies in strategic areas must be reduced.

Society

Knowledge-based company develops nano kit for early detection of gastric cancer

TEHRAN – An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to develop a nano diagnostic kit for early detection of antigens associated with helicobacter pylori, which is the most frequent cause of chronic gastritis, duodenal ulcer, and stomach cancer.
DOE, UNEP to boost co-op on documenting war damage

TEHRAN— The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, and the under-secretary-general of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Inger Andersen, have discussed ways to expand cooperation on documenting war environmental impacts in the country.
CPDI depicts ways to improve Iran’s sci-tech co-op with BRICS

TEHRAN – The Center for Progress and Development of Iran (CPDI) has prepared a report illustrating Iran’s participation in scientific, technological, and innovation cooperation within BRICS, as well as strategic opportunities and required measures to enhance the country's role in this sector.

Tourism

Ancient DNA reveals Zagros foothills as Bronze Age crossroads of peoples and cultures

TEHRAN - The Zagros mountain range and its foothills have long served as a crossroads for the movement of peoples, cultures, and languages. A question that has occupied scholars for decades is whether these cultural influences and population movements were accompanied by significant genetic changes. New research published in Genome Biology, which analyzed the ancient DNA of 17 individuals from the archaeological site of Bakr Awa in Iraqi Kurdistan, located in the western foothills of the Zagros, offers important insights into this question.
Iran showcases culture and handicrafts in Mexico City

TEHRAN – Iran's pavilion at the Chapultepec village cultural exhibition in Mexico City has drown large numbers of visitors, media representatives and cultural figures, showcasing the country's handicrafts, cultural heritage, traditional arts and cuisine, organizers said on Saturday.
Malileh Kari of Zanjan: a legacy of Persian silver filigree

TEHRAN – Malileh Kari, the traditional Persian art of silver filigree, is one of Iran’s most distinguished handicrafts and a defining symbol of the northwestern city of Zanjan. Renowned for its delicate craftsmanship and intricate designs, the art has earned the city international recognition and helped secure its place on the global map of traditional arts.

International

10 sobering lessons the war on Iran forced into the open

TEHRAN — Just four months ago, American and Israeli officials and pundits spoke about Iran as if it were a brittle structure waiting to collapse under enough force. They imagined that strikes, assassinations, sanctions, blockades and psychological pressure would force Tehran into surrender. Instead, the war produced the opposite result.
‘Israel targets civilians, as usual, to cover up military failures’

TEHRAN – Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) launched more deadly attacks in southern Lebanon in a sharp escalation that has killed more civilians, including a family of four.
The war on Muharram epitomizes the Bahraini monarchy’s terminal terror

TEHRAN — The sulfurous sting of tear gas has become the Al Khalifa regime’s preferred incense for the month of Muharram. In the early hours of June 17, the village of Abu Saiba, a quiet Shia enclave on the outskirts of Manama, was turned into a battlefield.

Iran’s military announced the closure in response to US-Israeli violations of the first clause of the MoU signed between Tehran and Washington