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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei

2026-07-17 20:21

Iran condemns US, Israel, and Argentina over opposition to UN anti-terrorism resolutions

TEHRAN– Iran has sharply criticized the United States, Israel, and Argentina after the three countries voted against a series of United Nations General Assembly resolutions addressing terrorism, human rights, and transnational crime, arguing that the pattern of voting reflects their increasing isolation on key multilateral issues.

2026-07-17 20:09

Iran condemns US strike near children's cancer hospital, calls it a 'War Crime'

TEHRAN— Iran has accused the United States of committing a 'cowardly war crime' after a US strike near a children's cancer hospital in the southwestern city of Ahvaz forced the emergency evacuation of more than 200 pediatric patients, intensifying international concern over the humanitarian impact of the escalating conflict.

2026-07-17 18:42

By staff writer

Israel failing to repair brutal reputation among Americans

TEHRAN- Finally, the extremism and criminality exercised by Israel are backfiring and are causing concern among the regime’s officials.

Lebanon and Israel held two days of direct talks with U.S. mediation at the U.S. embassy in Rome, Italy.

2026-07-17 18:35

By Wesam Bahrani

Why do Lebanese authorities insist on the path of surrender?

TEHRAN – Following the sixth round of face-to-face talks between the Lebanese and Israeli governments, critics continue to question the Lebanese authorities’ approach to issues of occupation and sovereignty.

2026-07-17 17:37

Tehran, Dushanbe emphasize development of railway cooperation

TEHRAN- The CEO of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, in a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Transport of Tajikistan, emphasized the development of railway cooperation and the utilization of shared capacities to expand transport and trade relations between the two countries.

2026-07-17 17:33

Iran committed to establishing a fair economic order in world, minister says at BRICS meeting

TEHRAN- Ahmad Meidari, Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare, at the 12th BRICS Labor and Employment Ministers' meeting hosted by India, said: We declare our protest against warmongering to the whole world from this meeting.

2026-07-17 17:29

Iran, India standards bodies discuss technical cooperation

TEHRAN- The heads of the national standards organizations of Iran and India emphasized the development of technical cooperation and the role of standardization in facilitating trade and improving the quality of goods and services.

2026/07/17

How did a needless war become Trump's gravest economic mistake?

TEHRAN- As the United States hurtles toward midterm congressional elections with less than four months remaining, a damning portrait emerges of an administration in freefall—one that has transformed cautious economic optimism into a self-inflicted catastrophe through reckless military adventurism.

هندبال جوانان قهرمانی آسیا - ایران و امارات

2026-07-17 17:02

2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship: Iran, UAE share the spoils

TEHRAN – Iran were held to a 25-25 draw against the UAE at the 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship on Friday.

2026-07-17 16:44

Persian Garden: A masterpiece of water engineering, geometry and beauty

If Iranian architecture is regarded as the embodiment of wisdom in built form, the Persian Garden can be seen as the expression of Iranian thought in the relationship between humanity, nature and water.

2026-07-17 16:44

Oman hails Iranian expertise for restoration of historic sites

TEHRAN - Oman welcomes broader cooperation with Iran in museum management and hails the expertise of Iranian restorers and architects for the conservation of the sultanate's historical monuments, Oman's minister of heritage and tourism said during talks with Iranian officials in Muscat.

2026-07-17 16:43

Iran, Iraq can expand cooperation on shared Sassanian heritage sites: official

TEHRAN - Manouchehr Habibi, the governor-general of Iran’s Kermanshah province, has said that Iran and Iraq can broaden cooperation on shared Sassanian heritage sites through joint cultural and tourism projects linked to the proposed Sassanian historical route extending from western Iran into eastern Iraq.

2026-07-17 16:12

Iran's Gholami storms to 2026 Asian Age Group Championships gold

TEHRAN - Iranian swimmer Mohammadmahdi Gholami produced a sensational performance to capture the 100m butterfly gold medal at the 12th Asian Age Group Swimming Championships underway in Bangkok, Thailand.

2026-07-17 15:59

‘Iran’s geopolitical position, capacities help SCO reinforce border security’

TEHRAN – Iran’s geopolitical position and strategic capabilities enable the country to play a more effective role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to help strengthen regional cooperation on border security, Iran’s border guard commander, Brigadier General Ali Akbar Javidan, has said.

2026-07-17 15:52

Iran elected to OIC Women’s Advisory Council

TEHRAN – Narjes Abolqasemi, an official with the Vice-Presidency for Women and Family Affairs, has been elected as a new member of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Women’s Advisory Council.

2026-07-17 15:44

Tehran, Astana agree to cooperate on intellectual property

TEHRAN – The head of the State Organization for Registration of Deeds and Property, Hassan Babaei, and Kazakhstan’s Minister of Justice, Sarsembayev Yerlan, have agreed to establish a joint working group to expand collaborations on intellectual property.

DOE chief: martyred Leader’s policies serve as foundation of environmental policymaking

2026-07-17 15:38

DOE chief: Policies declared by martyred Leader serve as foundation of environmental protection

TEHRAN – The general policies declared in 2015 by the late Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, serve as the primary basis for environmental protection, Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said.

2026-07-17 15:31

"Historians will describe this as a turning point in history"

In an exclusive interview with the *Tehran Times*, Austrian journalist Dieter Reinisch recounts his experience witnessing the funeral procession of the martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, sharing his firsthand observations and reflections on the event.

2026-07-17 14:47

Iran karate star Bahmanyar retires from national team

TEHRAN - Decorated Iranian karateka Sara Bahmanyar has announced her retirement from the national team after 11 years of international service, following her omission from Iran's squad for the Nagoya Asian Games.

2026-07-17 14:32

JD Vance says Epstein had connections to CIA and Mossad

The pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein was connected to the “highest levels” of US and Israeli intelligence, JD Vance said on Monday.

2026-07-17 14:08

Iran into 2026 AVC Boys' U18 Volleyball Championship final

TEHRAN – Iran booked their place at the final match of the 2026 AVC Boys' U18 Volleyball Championship for a record 11th time.

2026-07-17 13:25

Iran clinch record ninth men’s sitting volleyball world title

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team once again underlined their status as the sport’s dominant force, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1 in the final of the Sitting Volleyball World Championships in Hangzhou to secure a record-extending ninth world title.