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Today 12:21
Carrying Iran’s flag is a great honor: Golshadnezhad
TEHRAN – Iranian karate star Atousa Golshadnezhad, who has been selected as one of the flag bearers for Iran’s delegation at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, says she hopes to combine the honor of leading her country into the opening ceremony with winning a gold medal.
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Today 12:13
Iran march into 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship QFs
TEHRAN – Iran defeated India 63-14 on Tuesday to book their place at the 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship quarterfinals.
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Today 12:10
"I Came to Iran to Debunk the Propaganda"
In this exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Greek political influencer and activist Sissy Fragho explains why she decided to travel to Iran, how her perception of the country changed over time, and why she says she is willing to face criticism and the loss of followers for speaking out on issues she believes in.
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Yesterday 21:32
Judiciary chief: Iranian officials united against US hostility
TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei has reiterated that there is absolute alignment among the country’s high-ranking officials regarding resistance against foreign hostility, dismissing any claims of internal division over the necessity of defending the nation.
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Yesterday 21:30
Army: Rationality requires war to continue until Iran achieves full deterrence
TEHRAN — Iran has vowed to sustain its defensive operations against US aggression until the Islamic Republic establishes absolute deterrence, ensuring the permanent prevention of any future violations against the country.
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Yesterday 21:30
Asymmetric deterrence in practice
Hamshahri pointed to Iran’s strategic victory against Trump’s blockade. According to the paper, Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, but it was Iran that broke through it and showcased a strategic win to the world.
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Yesterday 21:29
Iranian Academy of Arts to hold virtual exhibition for prominent Uzbek painter Akmal Nuriddinov
TEHRAN – An exhibition of selected paintings by Akmal Nuriddinov, President of the Uzbekistan Art Academy and one of the country’s prominent contemporary painters, will be held online on the website of the Iranian Academy of Arts.
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Yesterday 21:29
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Arbaeen theater festival to showcase diverse live plays along pilgrimage route
TEHRAN- The 10th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival will feature a diverse array of live performances across the pilgrimage route, emphasizing the role of art as a spiritual and cultural service.
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Yesterday 21:28
23rd Meeting of Ministers of Culture of SCO Member States concludes
TEHRAN – The 23rd Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States concluded on Sunday in the city of Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan, and the heads of the participating delegations, including the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, signed the final statement.
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Yesterday 21:27
Iranian missile strikes on US bases in Jordan mark a new phase of conflict, analyst says
TEHRAN – Iranian missile strikes targeting US military bases in Jordan have marked a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, according to prominent Arab political analyst Abdel Bari Atwan, who argues that the attacks signal the beginning of a new phase in the confrontation.
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Yesterday 21:24
By Fardin Molaei
Spain's World Cup glory denies Trump and Bibi their dream finale
TEHRAN – The curtain fell on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States with an ending that few in Washington had hoped to witness. Instead of Argentina lifting the trophy at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Spain emerged victorious after defeating the defending champions 1-0 in extra time, turning what many expected to be a political celebration into a night of disappointment for President Donald Trump and his closest international allies.
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Yesterday 21:18
Iran urges IAEA to condemn US nuclear site strike
TEHRAN – Iran on Monday accused the United States of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities during its ongoing military campaign, while confirming that it has received mediation proposals aimed at reducing tensions with Washington but insisting it will continue to defend its national interests through both diplomacy and military action.
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Yesterday 21:15
New ambassadors of Pakistan, Iraq, Sri Lanka, and Ireland present credentials to Iran’s FM
TEHRAN — The newly appointed ambassadors of Pakistan, Iraq, Sri Lanka, and Ireland officially commenced their diplomatic missions in Iran on Monday, presenting copies of their credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Yesterday 21:11
'A display of power and a call for revenge'
Political analyst Ehsan Salehi discusses the significance of the massive funeral processions mourning Ayatollah Khamenei
TEHRAN - Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, was laid to rest in the holy shrine of Imam Reza in the city of Mashhad on July 9, four months after he was assassinated in a U.S.-Israeli strike on his residence. The attack also claimed the lives of several of his family members, including his 18-month-old granddaughter.
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Yesterday 21:05
By Mahmoud M. Ravi-Nejad
IRGC vows “unforgettable lesson” for US
Two US soldiers killed in Jordan were identified as Iran escalates strikes, raising total US war deaths to 17.
TEHRAN — Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday vowed to deliver an “unforgettable lesson” to the United States, while announcing a series of military operations and maritime security measures amid escalating tensions across the Persian Gulf and neighboring countries.
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Yesterday 20:02
By Wesam Bahrani
Fate of Palestinians in Gaza: emigration or death?
TEHRAN – It is impossible to say with confidence that Palestinians in Gaza can endure much longer without solutions that remain nowhere in sight.
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Yesterday 19:56
Khalil al-Hayya named new Hamas leader
Hamas has named senior figure Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, the Palestinian resistance group announced on Monday.
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Yesterday 19:44
Palestinians celebrate Spain’s World Cup victory
Hundreds of Palestinians across Gaza and the Occupied West Bank celebrated Spain’s World Cup victory, gathering around makeshift screens, cheering in stadiums and taking to the streets in celebration of Spain’s victory and the support its government has given to Palestine.
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Yesterday 19:37
Yemen declares naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in response to ‘oppressive siege’
Yemen announced on Monday it was imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a move that opens a new front against the United States in its war on Iran and widens the threat to global oil supplies and trade beyond the Persian Gulf.
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Yesterday 19:29
Ben-Gvir's crocodile prison guards reflect his bloodlust
TEHRAN - Israel’s Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman from the Likud Party has acted in accordance with the wishes of National Security Minister Itamar Ben- Gvir to use crocodiles as prison guards where Palestinians are kept.
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Yesterday 19:27
A display of power and a call for revenge
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Yesterday 18:26
World celebrates Spain's win
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Yesterday 17:15
Oldest known photographs reveal how Persepolis has changed over time
TEHRAN - The oldest known photographs of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, provide a rare visual record of the monument before modern archaeological excavations reshaped its appearance.
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Yesterday 17:15
Tehran, Minsk move to expand tourism ties
TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus are moving to strengthen tourism cooperation, with direct flights between Tehran and Minsk set to be launched after Belarus granted the necessary aviation approvals, officials from both countries said at a meeting in Tehran.
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Yesterday 17:14
Ilam to showcase historical heritage to Arbaeen pilgrims, official says
TEHRAN – Iran’s western province of Ilam will use the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage to introduce its historical monuments and ancient civilization to domestic and foreign pilgrims passing through the Mehran border crossing, the province’s cultural heritage chief said on Monday.
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Yesterday 16:34
Ghalenoei rues Iran's troubled preparation for 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has accepted full responsibility for Team Melli's disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign while insisting the squad overcame extraordinary challenges before and during the tournament.
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Yesterday 15:54
Iranian students win six medals at Intl. Mathematical Olympiad
TEHRAN – Iran grabbed two gold medals, one silver medal, and three bronze medals at the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) held on July 15 and 16 in Shanghai, China.
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Yesterday 15:51
Iran, Turkey planning to launch joint innovation center
TEHRAN – Iran and Turkey are planning to establish a joint innovation center and define a sustainable business model, an official with the Ministry of Science has said.
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Yesterday 15:42
Police dismantle 388 drug trafficking gangs since March
TEHRAN – In the first four months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, the anti-narcotics police have disbanded 388 drug trafficking gangs across the country, Iraj Kakavand, the head of anti-narcotics police, has said.