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  • Ejei Today 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.

  • General Akrami Nia Today 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.

  • Papers Today 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.

  • Uzbek Today 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.

  • Arbaeen theater festival Today 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. 

  • Meeting Today 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.

  • Abdel Bari Atwan Today 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.

  • Trump Today 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.

  • Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei Today 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.

  • Araghchi Today 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.  

  • Political analyst Ehsan Salehi Today 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.

  • IRGC Today 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.

  • Most of the buildings in Gaza have been destroyed by Israel Today 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.

  • Khalil al-Hayya Today 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.

  • Palestinians celebrate Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup 2026 Today 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.

  • Yemen says it is introducing naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in response to "oppressive siege" Today 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.

  • Ben-Gvir is considered the most extremist Israeli minister Today 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.

  • tehrantalks Today 19:27

    A display of power and a call for revenge

  • spain Today 18:26

    World celebrates Spain's win

  • Relief from the Apadana (Hall of One Hundred Columns) photographed by Luigi Pesce, an Italian military officer and photographer who traveled to Iran in 1848, during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, to train Iranian infantry units. Today 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.

  • Tehran, Minsk move to expand tourism ties Today 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.

  • Ilam to showcase historical heritage to Arbaeen pilgrims, official says Today 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.

  • Ghalenoei Today 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.

  • Iranian students win six medals at Intl. Mathematical Olympiad Today 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.

  • Iran-Turkey joint innovation center to be launched Today 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.

  • Police dismantle 388 drug trafficking gangs since March Today 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.

  • OCHA releases report on humanitarian assistance to Iran during ceasefire Today 15:38

    OCHA releases report on humanitarian assistance to Iran during ceasefire

    TEHRAN - The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA), on behalf of and in collaboration with UN agencies and humanitarian organizations, has provided a report covering the period from June 1-30 on humanitarian assistance to Iran during the ceasefire between Iran and the United States.

  • Page 4 Today 15:29

    Developing trade with Africa depends on market understanding: official

    TEHRAN- The Director General of Africa Desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the development of trade diplomacy between Iran and Africa and stated: "Cooperation priorities are determined based on indicators such as economic capacities, mutual needs, the level of political relations, the potential for developing trade and investment cooperation, and the readiness of the other party to expand relations."

  • Page 4 Today 15:22

    Iran-Russia cooperation in developing oil, gas fields continues

    TEHRAN- The Manager of Engineering and Development at the National Iranian Oil Company, referring to the meeting between Iran's Oil Minister and Russia's Minister of Energy, emphasized the continuation of cooperation between the two countries in developing oil and gas fields.

  • Page 4 Today 15:18

    Renewable power plant capacity exceeds 5,400MW

    TEHRAN- An official, announcing that the country's renewable power plant capacity has surpassed 5,400 MW, stated: If equipment, foreign currency, and financial resources are provided, the target of exceeding 7,000 MW by the end of summer will be achieved.