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The components of “a strong Iran”

TEHRAN - A professor of history says having efficient, intelligent, and predictable governance structures plays a decisive role in strengthening the concept of “a strong Iran”.

Today 21:48

By Shahrokh Saei

Talking to pirates is neither wise nor productive

Iran says it holds the 'upper hand' and will not allow the US to turn negotiations into a ‘surrender table’

TEHRAN - Iran has reiterated its position that it will not hold negotiations with the United States under coercion or pressure as President Donald Trump intensifies military threats against Tehran.

Today 21:41

66 American veterans and relatives arrested in Capitol protest against the war on Iran

TEHRAN — The rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building became a somber stage for dissent on Monday, April 20, as 66 U.S. military veterans and their family members were arrested for protesting the U.S.-Israeli campaign of aggression against Iran.

Today 21:40

TEHRAN PAPERS:

Two sides of the national interest coin

The Iran newspaper, in an analysis, discussed the country’s current approach, and quoted former representative Mansour Haghighatpour as saying: The battlefield and the negotiating table are two sides of the same coin. On one side lies power and steadfastness in the arena of conflict; on the other, diplomacy and dialogue.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov

Today 21:37

Russia: US-Israeli strikes on Iran undermine NPT

TEHRAN- Russia has condemned the U.S.-Israeli military aggression against Iran, warning that the attacks have severely weakened the global nuclear nonproliferation regime and the IAEA safeguards system.

Today 21:34

US estimates Iran retains 70% of pre-war missile stockpile

TEHRAN – Despite repeated claims by Washington that its war on Iran has severely degraded the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile capabilities, U.S. intelligence estimates suggest that Tehran retains access to the vast majority of its missiles and launchers, according to a report by The New York Times.

Today 21:32

Strait of Hormuz: Man-made crisis and the plight of stranded seafarers

TEHRAN- 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 ships trapped in the Persian Gulf's waterway bottleneck. UN calls for immediate aid to sailors, and Qatar believes that resolving the crisis is not the responsibility of one country alone.

Today 21:26

Zanjan province: Medicinal plant cultivation seen as driver of health tourism growth

TEHRAN – Expanding the cultivation of medicinal plants in Iran’s west-central province of Zanjan is emerging as a potential driver for health tourism, as officials and experts point to the region’s climatic diversity, natural resources and traditional knowledge as key assets for attracting domestic and foreign visitors.

Today 21:24

US abandoned deterrence, failed in its war on Iran: MEI analysis

TEHRAN- A detailed analysis published by the Middle East Institute (MEI) concludes that the United States abandoned deterrence as the core of its Persian Gulf strategy, leading to a failure in the war on Iran and leaving the Persian Gulf arab states worse off than before the conflict began.

Today 21:22

Emergency restoration begins at damaged historic sites in Isfahan

TEHRAN – Emergency restoration work has begun on damaged historical monuments in Isfahan province, a provincial official said on Monday, following the US-Israeli attacks that affected dozens of heritage sites.

Today 21:18

Foreign ambassadors, media tour Tehran to inspect damage to civilian sites

TEHRAN – More than 50 foreign ambassadors and around 80 domestic and international media representatives toured parts of Tehran on Monday to inspect sites affected by recent attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Today 21:10

Iran condemns Israeli move in Somaliland as a threat to regional stability

TEHRAN- Iran has strongly condemned Israel's appointment of a diplomatic envoy to the breakaway Somaliland region, calling it a flagrant violation of Somalia's sovereignty and a conspiracy to destabilize Islamic countries.

Today 21:05

Athens exhibit highlights damage to Iranian cultural sites

TEHRAN – An exhibition and expert panel held in Athens from April 14 to 16 focused on damage to Iranian cultural and historical sites, with organizers saying the event aimed to raise awareness in Europe about the issue and its broader implications.

An Israeli soldier hitting a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer

Today 19:17

By Garsha Vazirian

The sledgehammer that crystallized Israel’s war on Christianity

From Gaza’s bombed churches to a decapitated Jesus in Lebanon, Israel’s aggression reveals a systematic assault on the Levant’s Christian soul

TEHRAN — The image lands like a physical blow: An Israeli soldier in full uniform stands outside a family home in the Maronite Christian village of Debel, six kilometers from the border, and swings a sledgehammer straight into the head of a Jesus statue on its crucifix.

The Coordination Framework held a key meeting on Monday at the residence of Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the National State Forces Alliance, to discuss potential candidates for post of prime minister

Today 19:06

By Wesam Bahrani

Iraq nears government formation breakthrough

TEHRAN – Iraq advances toward selecting a prime minister as political factions intensify negotiations following the presidential appointment.

Today 18:57

Sanya 2026: Iran beach handball start on high

TEHRAN - Iran’s national beach handball team launched their campaign at the 6th Asian Beach Games with a commanding performance, defeating the Philippines 2-0 on Tuesday.

As a neighbor, Pakistan has been trying hard to broker a peace between Iran and the U.S., which started an illegal war on Iran on Feb. 28

Today 18:56

By Muhammad Mehdi

Pakistan and Iran: Two brotherly nations

It is a great honor for Pakistan that, in these most difficult circumstances, Iran has trusted Pakistan to stop the U.S. war on the Islamic Republic. Along with the honor, this is also a great test for Pakistan, and every step has to be taken with gusto, because nations face difficult times in history. During this time, whoever supports them becomes a part of the memory of the nations.

Today 17:46

Iran condemns US seizure of Touska vessel as “a terrorist act”

TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a strongly-worded statement on Tuesday denouncing the US seizure of an Iranian vessel in the Sea of Oman as “a terrorist act”.

Today 15:35

Preparation of 51,000 hectares of land for housing projects underway

TEHRAN- The managing director of the National Land and Housing Organization, explaining the organization's performance in the field of land preparation, announced the payment of contractors' claims in the land preparation sector from the organization's resources.

Today 15:33

Stock market likely to reopen within 10 days: SEO head

TEHRAN- The head of the Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) announced the possibility of the stock market reopening within the next 10 to 12 days, emphasizing that this will be done all at once, and a phased approach is not on the agenda.

Today 15:30

By Mahnaz Abdi

Iran’s trade with ECO members rises 82% in 5 years

TEHRAN – Iran has recorded an 82 percent growth in trade with members of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) over the past five years, a senior trade official announced this week, reaffirming Iran's commitment to strengthening regional economic ties despite ongoing challenges.

Today 15:28

Strait of Hormuz crisis: A looming food security time bomb

TEHRAN- The world is holding its breath. With the escalation of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which a fifth of global oil passes, has effectively been closed. While the immediate crisis is measured in halted tankers and rising energy prices, the United Nations warns that the real detonation will be a "food security time bomb" felt not just at gas pumps, but in supermarket aisles worldwide.

Today 15:25

‘Petro-Yuan’: A silent earthquake in global economy

TEHRAN- Simultaneously with the escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf and the halt of vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, media outlets have reported on China's decision to conclude oil contracts based on the Yuan with Persian Gulf countries, a move that analysts have interpreted as a challenge to dollar hegemony and a silent earthquake in the global economy.

Today 14:45

American Veterans Oppose War On Iran

Today 14:25

Iran stripped of right to host Asian Squash Championships

TEHRAN – Hosting duties for the Asian Junior Squash Championships, originally slated for May in Iran, have been reassigned to China by the Asian Squash Confederation due to ongoing wartime conditions.

Today 13:09

Russia has sent urgent humanitarian aid to Lebanon

Today 12:36

Minister: Iran’s World Cup presence not guaranteed

TEHRAN – In a development that could significantly alter Iran’s football landscape, Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced that the national football team’s participation in the upcoming World Cup may not be a certainty.

2026/04/21