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2026-06-07 20:25
Mexican Ambassador to Tehran visits “Art & War” exhibition at TMoCA
TEHRAN – The Mexican Ambassador to Tehran visited the third event in the series of “Art & War” exhibitions at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA), which explored the theme of war as seen by Mexican artists in the works found in the museum’s treasured collection.
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2026-06-07 20:19
“Bombs for Peace” exhibition in Sydney pays tribute to martyred children of Minab, Gaza
SYDNEY- The “Bombs for Peace” exhibition, organized by the Benevolent Iranian Women Association of Sydney in collaboration with the Iranian Friends of Palestine and Families for Palestine, took place from June 5 to 7 in Sydney, Australia.
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2026-06-07 20:18
By Ali Hamedin
General Hollywood: Pentagon’s propaganda operation on silver screen: Part 3
TEHRAN- In the previous sections, we examined the decisive influence of the DoD on the scripts of movies such as the "Iron Man" and the "Transformers" franchise. What follows is the detailed conversation of Tehran Times with Roger Stahl, professor of communication studies at the University of Georgia.
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2026-06-07 20:18
By Dr. Ahmed Moustafa
The Iran nuclear file: Between diplomatic impasse, strategic restraint, and specter of escalation
CAIRO - The Iranian nuclear issue remains one of the most complex and volatile files in contemporary international relations. As indirect talks mediated by Pakistan continue between Tehran and Washington, the parameters of any potential agreement are shaped — and constrained — by hard strategic realities, directives, and deep-seated mistrust. Recent developments have further complicated the landscape, rendering certain optimistic pronouncements premature or irrelevant.
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2026-06-07 20:12
Kayhan: The world pays the price of instability and conflict
Kayhan, in an article, addressed the global crisis triggered after the US and Israeli attack on Iran. It argues that the joint strikes by the United States and the Israeli regime created a regional conflict that spread across the Persian Gulf and Lebanon, disrupted major shipping routes—including the Strait of Hormuz—forced vessels to reroute, and severely restricted global energy flows and supply chains.
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2026-06-07 20:10
By Xavier Villar
One policy, two parties: Washington and Iran
MADRID - Brett McGurk's recent remarks at a press conference — McGurk served as the White House coordinator for the Middle East under the Biden administration — illuminate one of the most durable political fictions in American foreign policy: that there exists any substantive difference between a Democratic and a Republican administration when it comes to Iran.
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2026-06-07 20:04
Iran: US ‘moving the goalposts’ main obstacle to diplomacy
TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has told CNN that the Trump administration’s policy of shifting the “goalposts” and issuing “contradictory” statements is the main obstacle to negotiations with the United States.
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2026-06-07 20:04
Iran FM receives Pakistan leadership message for Ayatollah Khamenei
TEHRAN - Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi delivered a letter from Pakistan’s leadership addressed to Iran’s Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, during his meeting with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday.
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2026-06-07 20:03
By Shahrokh Saei
The old strait is gone, welcome to the new strait
TEHRAN - Iran’s complete control over the Strait of Hormuz remains a thorn in the side of President Donald Trump amid the domestic political and economic fallout of a war that the United States and Israel jointly launched on Iran more than 100 days ago.
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2026-06-07 20:01
Velayati condemns killing of children in conflicts, calls for global protection of schools
TEHRAN – A senior advisor to Iran’s Leader has strongly condemned the killing of children in armed conflicts, describing children as a universal red line for humanity and asserting that the loss of any child anywhere in the world is tantamount to a loss for all mankind.
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2026-06-07 19:58
Iran envoy: BRICS nations hold key to global energy security
TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Russia has emphasized the growing role of BRICS countries in shaping global energy security, arguing that nations of the Global South are becoming increasingly influential in ensuring the stability and sustainability of international energy markets.
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2026-06-07 19:55
Aref: Iranian officials are fully aligned on negotiation
TEHRAN – Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stressed that all senior officials are united on the country’s negotiating strategy, rejecting speculation about internal differences over the content or direction of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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2026-06-07 19:26
By Wesam Bahrani
Israeli army “bleeding” in southern Lebanon
TEHRAN – Israeli news outlets have acknowledged that the Israeli Occupation Force (IOF) is “bleeding in the quagmire” of southern Lebanon after Hezbollah inflicted yet more casualties.
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2026-06-07 18:31
IRCS pursues accountability for attacks on civilians, aid workers
The Iranian Red Crescent Society has documented extensive damage to civilian infrastructure during the recent war and submitted evidence of alleged violations of international humanitarian law to major international bodies, according to Razieh Alishvandi, Deputy for International and Humanitarian Law Affairs. In an exclusive interview with Tehran Times, she detailed international relief efforts, humanitarian diplomacy, and ongoing attempts to secure accountability for attacks on civilians and aid workers.
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2026-06-07 17:53
Haddadifar appointed Iran U20 football team head coach
TEHRAN - Ghasem Haddadifar has been appointed as the new head coach of Iran’s U20 football team.
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2026-06-07 17:29
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2026-06-07 17:19
By Pejvak Translation from Original Farsi: Cypress
The Day the Heavens Wept
One must feel Minab wholeheartedly. Here, the earth is warm, even in the dead of night. The soil of The South preserves warmth, like a mother embracing her child tightly, never letting go of her nestling. When morning arrives, the scent of salt arrives from the sea, the waft of ripened rutab from the palm groves, the aroma of fresh bread, baked in the Tanoor of earthen abodes. These redolences interweave and create something called “Minab”.
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2026-06-07 17:11
Iran plans marine tourism development along southern coastal corridor
TEHRAN – Iran has adopted a new strategy to expand marine tourism along its southern coastline, focusing on a tourism corridor stretching from Makran to Abadan, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Saturday.
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2026-06-07 17:11
Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari pursues UNESCO recognition for nomadic migration tradition
TEHRAN – Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province is pursuing a UNESCO registration of its nomadic migration tradition and is prepared to support efforts aimed at securing the ancient practice, a provincial heritage official said.
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2026-06-07 17:10
Lorestan retains leading role in Iran’s national heritage registration: provincial tourism chief
TEHRAN – Lorestan province remains one of Iran’s most significant cultural heritage regions, holding records in national heritage registrations, archaeological sites, and historic bridge architecture, according to provincial heritage officials.
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2026-06-07 17:05
No national security without environmental security: DOE head
TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has elaborated on different measures taken to address environmental challenges, saying that national security cannot be realized without paying attention to the environment.
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2026-06-07 17:02
By Sahar Dadjoo
‘Iranian Red Crescent Society emerges as global humanitarian voice after 40-day war’
TEHRAN – As Iran grapples with the humanitarian consequences of the recent US-Israeli aggression, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has found itself operating on multiple fronts simultaneously: rescuing civilians under fire, documenting violations of humanitarian law, coordinating global aid, and providing evidence of the war’s death toll to international institutions.
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2026-06-07 15:56
INSF, RSF to support joint research projects
TEHRAN – Iran and Russia will support the implementation of 15 research projects proposed after the third joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Russian Science Foundation (RSF).
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2026-06-07 15:53
Iran, Kyrgyzstan explore potentials to fight organized crime, narcotics
TEHRAN – Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and his Kyrgyz counterpart, Ulan Niyazbekov, have discussed ways to combat organized crime and deepen counter-narcotics cooperation across border areas.
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2026-06-07 15:53
‘Corridors; Iran's golden opportunity to turn geographical advantage into sustainable income’
TEHRAN- An economic expert, referring to Iran's plan to develop alternative trade corridors under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy, said: In the West Asia region, there are eight important rail corridors, six of which pass through Iranian territory. This capacity can turn Iran into an economic, commercial, and transit hub in the region and transform the country into a bottleneck for economic exchanges between the East and the West of the world.
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2026-06-07 15:53
Historical record in electricity industry: generation capacity exceeds 100,000 MW
TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the electricity industry, announcing that the country's power plant capacity has surpassed the 100,000 MW mark, reported intensive and challenging plans for sustainable electricity supply in the upcoming summer and emphasized that despite the damage caused to the grid during recent incidents, grid stability has been successfully managed thanks to the efforts of industry specialists.
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2026-06-07 15:48
Devastating consequences of US-Israel attack on Iran, CNBC reports reveals
TEHRAN- One hundred days after the joint US-Israeli military strikes against Iran, global markets remain battered and economies face mounting pressure, according to a CNBC analysis.
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2026-06-07 15:44
Iran, Tajikistan emphasize facilitation of trade exchanges
TEHRAN- The Iranian Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade and his Tajik counterpart emphasized the development and facilitation of trade exchanges between Tehran and Dushanbe on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's Industry Ministers' Meeting.
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2026-06-07 14:41
Iran’s Amouzad wins gold at 2026 Ulaanbaatar Open
TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Rahman Amouzad won a gold medal at the Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series 2026 on Sunday.
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2026-06-07 13:34
FIFA under pressure as Iran visa dispute raises questions over World Cup commitments
TEHRAN - FIFA is facing growing scrutiny after reports that several members of Iran’s national football team delegation have been denied U.S. visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite earlier assurances that qualified teams would be able to participate without obstruction.