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  • Trump 2026-06-22 21:05

    NYT spills the beans on Trump’s failed Iran strategy: 'US bit off more than it could chew'

    TEHRAN - The New York Times has acknowledged that Washington failed to achieve its objectives through either military action or diplomacy in the aftermath of the joint US–Israeli war against Iran, which began nearly four months ago.

  • Iran Leader 2026-06-22 21:04

    Iranian and Iraqi cities prepare to hold funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei 

    TEHRAN - Iraqis are preparing to hold funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei alongside the Iranian people to bid farewell to the martyred Leader.

  • qaani 2026-06-22 21:03

    Qaani warns Israel of another forced withdrawal from southern Lebanon

    TEHRAN – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani has warned Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon that continued military action and occupation could lead to a repeat of Israel’s withdrawal from the area in 2000.

  • Enghelab Street 2026-06-22 20:56

    By Hanie Shahrabi

    How war is reshaping Iranian readers' literary tastes?

    TEHRAN- I had missed books in a way that felt almost physical, like the absence of a familiar scent. That feeling drew me back to Enghelab Street in Tehran, the city’s long-standing artery of print, where ideas have circulated for decades between students, writers, and quiet, attentive readers.

  • Iranian delegation 2026-06-22 20:54

    Iran, US advance post-war diplomacy as Swiss talks yield roadmap toward final agreement

    TEHRAN – Iranian officials have described the latest round of indirect negotiations with the United States in Switzerland as a significant step toward implementing a recently signed ceasefire memorandum and laying the groundwork for a comprehensive agreement aimed at ending months of regional tensions and military confrontation.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-06-22 20:43

    Pezeshkian to go to Pakistan on a one-day visit tomorrow

    TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian will leave for Pakistan on Tuesday to hold consultations and exchange views with Pakistani officials.

  • Kurosh Alyani 2026-06-22 20:37

    By Mona Hojat Ansari 

    ‘The street belongs to the people’

    Author and cultural expert explains the social unity that emerged in Iran after US–Israeli invasion

    TEHRAN – In the weeks following the U.S.–Israeli invasion of Iran, an unexpected social phenomenon began to take shape across the country. Night after night, in cities large and small, people gathered in streets and public squares. What began as spontaneous assemblies gradually turned into vigils that continued for more than one hundred consecutive nights despite security risks, air‑raid warnings, and even occasional attacks.

  • “Broken Country” 2026-06-22 20:27

    “Broken Country” appears at Iranian bookstores

    TEHRAN- “Broken Country” by British novelist Clare Leslie Hall has been published in Persian.

  • streets 2026-06-22 19:45

    'The street belongs to the people'

    Nightly rallies by the Iranian people, which began shortly after the U.S. and Israel launched their second unprovoked war against Iran on February 28, have continued unabated for over 100 days. To understand this unprecedented phenomenon, the Tehran Times sat down with author and cultural expert Kurosh Aliyani.

  • For the first time Germany failed to secure a UN Security Council seat 2026-06-22 19:35

    Germany’s Security Council defeat: A global referendum on Berlin’s foreign policy

    Reflections on Germany’s first-ever failure to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council

    TEHRAN - On 3 June 2026, one of the most unexpected outcomes in recent United Nations history unfolded. Germany, a country that for decades had regarded itself as a leading contender for a greater role in the world’s premier security body—and an aspiring permanent member of the UN Security Council—failed in its bid for a non-permanent seat.

  • Iran proposes tourism cooperation reforms at OIC meeting in Tashkent 2026-06-22 18:38

    Iran proposes tourism cooperation reforms at OIC meeting in Tashkent

    Iran has presented six proposals to expand tourism cooperation among member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) during a coordination committee meeting held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Miras-e Aria reported on Monday.

  • Iran attends Asian green tourism meeting in Baku 2026-06-22 18:38

    Iran attends Asian green tourism meeting in Baku

    TEHRAN - Iran has taken part in a specialized green tourism meeting of Asian countries in Baku, where it plans to present its achievements and capacities in sustainable tourism.

  • Digital intl. driving license launched with online verification 2026-06-22 18:37

    Digital intl. driving license launched with online verification

    TEHRAN - Iran has introduced a digital version of its international driving license that allows applicants to access the document alongside the physical copy and verify its authenticity online, Mehr news agency reported on Monday.

  • Chinese Ambassador 2026/06/22

    By Cong Peiwu, Chinese Ambassador to Iran

    China and Iran: Partners in Reforming the Global Governance System

    TEHRAN- Recently, China released a white paper titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions," which Foreign Minister Wang Yi thoroughly introduced at a press conference. Having personally witnessed the healthy and stable growth of China-Iran relations over recent years, I deeply feel that China’s principles and proposals on global governance highly resonate with Iran’s time-honored cultural traditions, foreign policy orientation, and the aspirations of its people. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the core essence of the white paper to our Iranian friends from four dimensions and jointly explore the broad prospects for China and Iran to march forward hand in hand.

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  • Morteza Nemati 2026-06-22 16:36

    Morteza Nemati delighted to claim first Asian karate gold

    TEHRAN – Iranian karateka Morteza Nemati expressed his delight after winning his first senior Asian Championship gold medal at the Asian Karate Championships in Bali, Indonesia.

  • Page 4 2026-06-22 16:31

    Iran, Kurdistan region agree to organize trade at Kermanshah border

    TEHRAN- In a joint meeting between officials of Iran and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq at the Sheikh Saleh border in Salas-e Babajani county, Kermanshah province, solutions for organizing border exchanges, facilitating the entry of goods, and examining the possibility of expanding agricultural product exports were discussed.

  • Page 4 2026-06-22 16:25

    ICCIMA board of representatives presents reports in trade, currency, transport, transit

    TEHRAN- During the 33rd session of the 10th term of the Board of Representatives of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) while issuing a statement centered on appreciating the warriors and veterans of the Ramadan War and supporting the negotiation process and the agreement, entrepreneurs hosted Mohammad Reza Aref, the First Vice President of Iran.

  • Page 4 2026-06-22 16:19

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    Iran emerges as critical transit link between Iraq, Afghanistan, South Asia

    TEHRAN- Recent developments in Iran's transport and logistics sector have underscored the country's growing importance as a regional transit hub connecting the West Asia with Central and South Asia.

  • Page 4 2026-06-22 16:14

    Trump's Iran war: A $40 billion catastrophe that hurts Americans most

    TEHRAN- When Donald Trump last week declared victory in his war against Iran, he painted a picture of American triumph. "OIL IS FLOWING, IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON... PRICES ARE DROPPING," he boasted on social media. But a comprehensive CNN analysis of the 100-day conflict reveals a devastating reality that the President's all-caps pronouncements cannot obscure: this was a war that bankrupted American taxpayers, emptied the nation's strategic reserves, and inflicted economic pain on ordinary families—all while killing more than 7,500 civilians in the region.

  • Public donations to Welfare Organization rise by 500% during 40-day war 2026-06-22 16:02

    Public donations to Welfare Organization rise by 500% during 40-day war

    TEHRAN – Donations by benefactors to the Welfare Organization during the 40-day US-Israeli war against the country increased by over 500 percent, amounting to 17.5 trillion rials (about 11 million dollars), Javad Hosseini, the head of the Organization, has said.

  • Iran shakes with 89 earthquakes in a week 2026-06-22 15:59

    Iran shakes with 89 earthquakes in a week

    TEHRAN – A total of 89 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from June 13 to 19, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

  • ‘Environmental protection should safeguard rights of future generations’ 2026-06-22 15:57

    ‘Environmental protection should safeguard rights of future generations’

    TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for environmental protection and the sustainable use of biological resources, with an emphasis on safeguarding the rights of future generations, Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said.

  • 71 Iranian scholars dispatched to Chinese scientific centers via TYSP 2026-06-22 15:53

    71 Iranian scholars dispatched to Chinese scientific centers via TYSP

    TEHRAN – The Iran-China Talented Young Scientist Program (TYSP) has so far facilitated the dispatch of 71 Iranian scholars to the top Chinese scientific center to conduct research, laying the groundwork for expanding scientific and research cooperation between the two countries.

  • Ali Beiro 2026-06-22 13:40

    Iran show resilience against Belgium;

    Epic Ali Beiro, stands tall

    TEHRAN – Iran produced a disciplined and courageous performance to hold Belgium to a goalless draw in Group G, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand emerging as the hero of the night. Yet despite earning a valuable point against one of the tournament favorites, Team Melli may ultimately look back on the result as a missed opportunity.

  • بازی تیم ملی ایران و بلژیک 2026-06-22 00:35

    By Masoud Hossein

    Iran, Belgium share the spoils in 2026 FIFA World Cup

    TEHRAN – Iran's national football team and Belgium shared the spoils in a goalless draw in their second Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday night.

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  • The International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS) 2026-06-21 21:17

    Axis of Resistance wins historic victory, US humiliated:ILPS

    The International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS) has hailed the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States as a monumental victory for the Axis of Resistance, signaling a decisive shift in the balance of power against imperialism.

  • Mohsen Rezaei 2026-06-21 21:06

    Photo exhibition on Ramadan War opens at Tehran gallery

    TEHRAN- The latest works of photojournalist and visual artist Mohsen Rezaei were unveiled on Friday at 009821 Gallery in Tehran. 

  • ECO Nameh 2026-06-21 21:05

    ECI launches ECO Nameh to foster cultural connectivity across member states

    TEHRAN- The Economic Cooperation Organization Cultural Institute (ECI) has announced the launch of ECO Nameh, a monthly cultural and artistic periodical dedicated to strengthening intellectual, artistic, and social bonds among the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).