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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 21:15
6th Iranian Contemporary Art Biennial concludes in London
TEHRAN- The 6th Iranian Contemporary Art Biennial, titled "With My Roots," concluded its landmark run at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London on Saturday.
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Today 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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Today 21:12
“A Streetcar Named Desire” to go on stage in Tehran
TEHRAN- An adaptation of Tennessee Williams' classic play "A Streetcar Named Desire" is scheduled to go on stage at Tehran Theater Hall on June 6.
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Today 21:12
IAF to screen Michael Haneke’s “The Seventh Continent”
TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the 1989 Austrian psychological drama film “The Seventh Continent,” directed by Michael Haneke, on Sunday.
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Today 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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Today 21:09
Iranian feature film “People’s Child” participating in 66th Zlín Film Festival
TEHRAN – The Iranian feature film “People’s Child” directed by Mahmoud Karimi is present at the 66th Zlín Film Festival - International Film Festival for Children and Youth – which is underway in Zlín, Czech Republic.
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Today 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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Today 20:18
Palestinian ‘lives are not valuable’, say Israeli soldiers after Gaza ‘jungle’
Israeli soldiers have described a climate of dehumanization, permissive rules of engagement and the routine killing of Palestinians during what was officially supposed to be a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Today 20:18
By Wesam Bahrani
Hezbollah wages heroic resistance against Israeli aggression
TEHRAN – Hezbollah has detailed a wide range of operations against Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF), installations, and vehicles across occupied southern Lebanon and northern settlements.
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Today 20:17
Deflection and denial: What Israel’s furious reaction to the UN sexual violence report reveals
TEHRAN — If a state’s record is entirely clean, it usually welcomes independent scrutiny to vindicate its name. Yet, Israel’s explosive reaction to the United Nations’ latest report on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence suggests an entirely different strategy: aggressive deflection.
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Today 20:16
By Garsha Vazirian
American-Israeli ‘ceasefires’ are a trap; Gaza is the proof
TEHRAN — On May 28, at the Ein Prat Leadership Academy inside an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, Benjamin Netanyahu dropped the final pretense of Washington’s diplomatic framework.
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Today 18:17
US may start a new war to distract from failure in Iran: Cuba’s envoy
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Today 18:16
Quri Qaleh: Discover one of Asia’s longest water caves in western Iran
TEHRAN - Nestled in the foothills of the Shaho mountain range in western Iran, Quri Qaleh Cave stands as one of the country’s most remarkable natural attractions. Located near the village of Quri Qaleh, approximately 86 to 90 kilometers northwest of the city of Kermanshah and about 10 kilometers from Paveh, the cave is a geological masterpiece that combines natural beauty, ancient history, and ecological significance.
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Today 18:05
Iranian researchers uncover likely image of last Sasanian king
TEHRAN - Researchers from University of Tehran have identified what they believe may be the last known portrait of Yazdegerd III, the final king of the Sasanian Empire, following archaeological excavations at the ancient Bazeh Hur fire temple in northeastern Iran, according to a study published in the Italian academic journal East and West.
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Today 17:54
Qaleh Bala: Where community-based governance aligns with wildlife conservation
TEHRAN - The village of Qaleh Bala, located at the “Golden Gate” of Touran National Park, has become a shining model of participatory governance and community-based environmental conservation in Iran.
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Today 16:33
Iran federation seeks clarity over visas before FIFA World Cup 2026
TEHRAN – Iran football federation has asked FIFA to clarify when tournament visas will be issued following the relocation of its World Cup training camp from Arizona to Tijuana, a senior official from the Iran football federation (FFIRI) said on Friday.
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Today 15:52
World No Tobacco Day: unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction
TEHRAN – Observed on May 31 annually, World No Tobacco Day aims to raise awareness of the threats of tobacco use and the tactics used by the tobacco industry, and to promote effective measures to end nicotine and tobacco addiction.
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Today 15:51
Medical journal warns of implications of Pasteur Institute of Iran's destruction across EMR
TEHRAN – In a new article published in the International Journal of Health Policy and Management (IJHPM), scholars from eight countries have warned that the physical destruction of the Pasteur Institute of Iran by the US-Israeli strikes on April 2 could disrupt key public health functions across the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR).
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Today 15:48
OCHA lauds IRCS for ‘effective and valuable’ management of human crises
TEHRAN - Gemma Connell, the Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)'s Humanitarian Sector Division, has appreciated the Iranian Red Crescent Society for its ‘effective and valuable’ role in human crises management.
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Today 15:22
DOE details measures to strengthen preservation of natural habitats
TEHRAN – To strengthen the preservation of natural habitats and protected areas, the Department of Environment (DOE) has taken different measures, such as inaugurating a national committee for the smart protection of the environment, revising protected areas management, combating drought impacts, and developing fire extinguishing infrastructure.
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Today 08:25
By Afshin Majlesi
Bajestan: A quiet treasure beyond Iran’s tourist trail
TEHRAN - Set against the plain beauty of eastern Iran’s desert landscapes, the ancient city of Bajestan remains one of the lesser-known destinations of the country, despite possessing a remarkable combination of history, architecture, and natural scenery.
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Today 08:24
Mashhad mayor urges global urban forum to condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure
TEHRAN - The mayor of the Iranian city of Mashhad has issued an open letter to participants at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, calling for international action against attacks on civilian infrastructure in West Asia and warning against what he described as the normalization of violence against noncombatants.
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Today 08:24
Shushtar aims to become global model for linking heritage and economy
TEHRAN - The director of the UNESCO-listed Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System has called for the ancient Iranian city of Shushtar to become a global model for linking culture, history and economic development, following ceremonies marking Iran’s Cultural Heritage Week.
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Today 00:01
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