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  • US-Israel war 2026/05/20

    By Dr. Saied Reza Ameli

    The crimes of the US and the usurping Israeli regimes in the genocide of the Iranian people

    The grand deceptions, the inversion of perpetrator and victim, and the great instigation of chaos On the evening of 6 January 2026, as the streets of Tehran and several other Iranian cities were engulfed in terrorist violence that ultimately claimed the lives of more than three thousand people, Mike Pompeo, the former US regime’s Secretary of State, posted an unconventional message on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter): “Happy New Year to every Iranian in the streets. Also to every Mossad agent walking beside them” (The Jerusalem Post, 2026).

  • Gaza 2026-05-20 20:36

    By Wesam Bahrani

    Life in Gaza after the “Yellow Line”

    TEHRAN – Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) continued to maintain a high level of activity, primarily in eastern Gaza City and Khan Younis, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to critical facilities.

  • Persian Gulf 2026-05-20 20:34

    Persian Gulf war raises risk of environmental disaster

    TEHRAN – The dangerous war that the U.S. and Israel jointly started against Iran at the end of February has incredibly increased the risks of an environmental disaster, a Princeton University researcher warns.

  • Trump 2026-05-20 20:30

    By Garsha Vazirian

    Inside the obsessive-compulsive loop of Trump’s digital noise machine

    Ghostwritten tirades, em-dashed bluster, and cartoonish AI fantasies reveal Trump’s pathetic unraveling

    TEHRAN — Donald Trump’s Truth Social feed is a daily ledger of strategic exhaustion that mistakes noise for authority. The feed functions as a round-the-clock psychological stage where the American presidency is performed in public view.

  • Qalibaf 2026-05-20 20:25

    Qalibaf warns US of 'another hillbilly' and vows enemy will regret renewed aggression

    TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has issued two stark warnings: the United States is heading toward "another hillbilly" era of unwinnable wars, while any renewed aggression against Iran will be met with bitter regret.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-05-20 20:23

    Pezeshkian: Old methods cannot solve Iran's current challenges

    TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran's current complex problems cannot be resolved only through old methods, emphasizing the need for new methods and a shift in managerial thinking amid escalating pressures.

  • Kamal Kharazi - Hossein Amir-Abdollahian 2026-05-20 20:20

    Iran’s Foreign Ministry holds ceremony to honor martyred senior diplomats

    TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry held a ceremony on Wednesday to mark the 40th day after the martyrdom of Kamal Kharazi, a Leader’s advisor, and the second anniversary of the martyrdom of former Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The event brought together former and current foreign ministers as well as senior diplomats, all paying tribute to the legacy of the two martyred leaders.

  • Iran 2026-05-20 20:17

    The next round, beyond West Asia

    The IRGC warned that any renewed US or Israeli aggression would push the conflict beyond West Asia

    TEHRAN - Iran has warned the United States of far-reaching consequences in the event of any renewed act of aggression, amid President Donald Trump’s repeated military threats and deadlines.

  • Papers 2026-05-20 20:16

    How Iran endured

    Resalat examined why Iran has endured in the current war and under Trump’s naval blockade. Iran demonstrated in this war that even under security and military pressure, it can use its economic capacities as instruments of power.

  • US Congress 2026-05-20 20:15

    US Senate advances resolution to curb Trump’s authority over Iran conflict

    TEHRAN - The United States Senate has moved forward with a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to use military force against Iran without congressional approval, amid growing political and legal controversy over the conflict.

  • “Female Monologues Based on the Alphabet” 2026-05-20 20:15

    Afshin Hashemi to stage “Female Monologues Based on the Alphabet” in California

    TEHRAN- Renowned Iranian director and actor Afshin Hashemi is set to stage his acclaimed production, "Female Monologues Based on the Alphabet," in Oakland, California, featuring a cast of Iranian actors residing in the United States.

  • Leader 2026-05-20 20:14

    Iran’s Leader hails late President Raisi for his common touch and constructive diplomacy

    TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a message on the second martyrdom anniversary of former President Ebrahim Raisi. The late president, along with then Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several other officials, lost their lives after a helicopter carrying them crashed in a mountainous area in northwestern Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei described Raisi as a president with the common touch who spared no effort to help preserve the country’s independence. Here is the full text of the Leader’s message:

  • Huesca 2026-05-20 20:13

    Two Iranian short films to compete in 54th Huesca International Film Festival in Spain

    TEHRAN – Two Iranian short films will take part in the 54th Huesca International Film Festival, which will be held from June 5 to 13 in Huesca, Spain.

  • Orchestra 2026-05-20 20:11

    Tehran Symphony Orchestra to perform “From Beyond Borders”

    TEHRAN – The Tehran Symphony Orchestra’s first performance in the new Iranian year will be held under the baton of a guest conductor on Thursday evening at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.

  • “For Iran” exhibition 2026-05-20 20:11

    “For Iran” exhibition, workshop support artists amidst war's impact

    TEHRAN- "For Iran" group exhibition is currently hosting art enthusiasts at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF), serving as a vital platform to support visual artists whose livelihoods have been strained by the recent Ramadan War.

  • Putin Xi 2026-05-20 20:08

    Putin and Xi denounce US-Israeli war on Iran as breach of ‘international law’

    TEHRAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have condemned the US-Israeli war on Iran, which initially began more than 80 days ago.

  • Leader highlights role of population growth in national power 2026-05-20 17:02

    Leader highlights role of population growth in national power

    TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has called for increased efforts to promote the culture of childbearing, saying that the country’s growth as a great and influential power is directly related to the growth of its population.

  • Scholars urge ‘full restoration’ of Pasteur Institute of Iran hit by US-Israeli strikes 2026-05-20 16:08

    Scholars urge ‘full restoration’ of Pasteur Institute of Iran hit by US-Israeli strikes

    TEHRAN – Prominent Iranian and foreign scholars have called on global health communities to deploy their full capacity to protect health-care infrastructures and to foster the full restoration of the Pasteur Institute of Iran's essential laboratory and its diagnostic, surveillance, and vaccine capabilities, which were damaged during the US-Israeli strikes against the country’s scientific facilities.

  • Maritime 2026-05-20 16:07

    By Dr. Hadi Shirzad

    Maritime-oriented development of free zones in post-war environment

    TEHRAN- At the dawn of new military configurations, the axis of geopolitical and geo-economic power is shifting from land to sea. Today, discussions surrounding national security and prosperity are no longer confined to territorial borders and domestic policies; rather, the equations of power and wealth are being redefined across the waves of the Persian Gulf and the vast expanse of the Sea of Oman.

  • Minister urges WHA to condemn attacks on civilians, says health must remain a bridge for peace 2026-05-20 15:55

    Minister urges WHA to condemn attacks on civilians, says health must remain a bridge for peace

    TEHRAN –Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has called on delegations attending the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) to condemn attacks against civilians and health infrastructures, noting that ‘health can and must remain a bridge for peace’.

  • China provides financial aid to help rebuild war-damaged houses in Iran 2026-05-20 15:52

    China provides financial aid to help rebuild war-damaged houses in Iran

    TEHRAN - The Chinese embassy in Tehran has provided financial assistance to help rebuild houses damaged during the US-Israeli attacks on residential areas in the country.

  • تیم فوتبال امید 2026/05/20

    Abdi: Asian Games can pave way for Olympics qualification

    TEHRAN - Hossein Abdi, head coach of Iran's U23 football team, says he hopes the 2026 Asian Games will serve as a springboard for 2028 Olympic qualification.

  • محسن رضوانی - رئیس فدراسیون ورزش های آبی 2026/05/20

    Rezvani elected as head of Iran’s Aquatics Sports Federation

    TEHRAN – Mohsen Rezvani was elected as head of Iran’s Aquatics Sports Federation for the fourth successive term.

  • youth olympic games 2026 2026/05/20

    Iran to send 27 athletes to 2026 Youth Olympic Games

    TEHRAN - Iran's delegation for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal — the first edition of the Games to be held on African soil — is locked in. With 27 athletes qualified across 12 disciplines, the lineup is 99% final just five months out.

  • مراسم بدرقه تیم ملی فوتبال 2026/05/20

    Iran coach Ghalenoei not satisfied with team’s readiness

    TEHRAN – Iran Coach Amir Ghalenoei said getting the squad physically ready for the tournament would be difficult after most domestic-based players went seven weeks without competitive football during the suspension of the Iranian league.

  • page 4 2026-05-20 09:12

    Knowledge-based firms to help repair war-damaged oil industry

    TEHRAN- Increasing cooperation of knowledge-based companies for reconstructing damaged facilities and infrastructure of the oil industry in the third imposed war was reviewed during a joint meeting of the Vice President for Science and the Minister of Oil.

  • page 4 2026-05-20 09:09

    Technical-engineering services, Iran's main advantage in Tajikistan market

    TEHRAN – The commercial attaché of Iran in Tajikistan, referring to the envisioned roadmap for Iran-Tajikistan trade exchanges, stated that Iran's main advantages in this market are providing technical and engineering services, industrial technologies at competitive prices, cultural proximity, and the capability to implement joint projects.

  • page 4 2026-05-20 09:05

    Reconstruction of war-damaged units accelerated with special mechanisms

    TEHRAN- The The Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade, referring to the damages inflicted on some industrial units of the country during the "Third Imposed War," said: The reconstruction process of damaged units must be pursued with greater speed, and achieving this goal requires coordination between the government and parliament to formulate and grant special authorities and mechanisms.

  • page 4 2026-05-20 09:02

    Wall Street on edge as Iran conflict fuels inflation fears

    TEHRAN – According to information published by Bloomberg, the ongoing conflict involving Iran is sending shockwaves through American financial markets. Top economic experts warn that the Federal Reserve may be forced into a sharp series of interest rate hikes to combat resurgent inflationary pressures.

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