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2026-05-29 21:43

Iran beat Gambia in friendly

TEHRAN – Team Melli signaled their World Cup intent on Friday, overcoming a halftime deficit to dismantle Gambia 3-1 in a high-octane friendly in Antalya, Turkey..

2026-05-29 21:17

By Hossein Amiri

From 'Epic Fury' to 'Fake Victory'

Trump is trying to find a dignified way out of the quagmire of war by making unrealistic claims about the results of negotiations with Iran

TEHRAN- US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that Washington is close to reaching an understanding with Iran, while Iranian sources dismissed his remarks as a mixture of “truth and exaggeration” aimed at portraying an artificial victory for the United States.

2026-05-29 21:11

Commemoration ceremony held for Leader’s martyred family members

TEHRAN – On Thursday, a ceremony was held in Tehran to commemorate family members of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who were also martyred during the US-Israeli strikes.

2026-05-29 21:07

By Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini

Legal foundations for collecting dues in the Strait of Hormuz

QAZVIN – Examining the recent actions and initiatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz through the prism of international law, specifically the specialized branch derived from these rules known as the “law of the sea,” is an essential necessity at this critical historical juncture.

2026-05-29 20:59

Iran calls for a new regional security order

TEHRAN - The deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for international affairs has said a growing number of countries have welcomed Tehran’s proposal to establish a new regional security equation aimed at ensuring long-term peace and stability in the region and beyond.

2026-05-29 20:53

Iranian dissident news network received £650 million of debt relief

TEHRAN- The company that owns the UK-based broadcaster Iran International received £650 million of debt relief from its shareholders, strengthening the balance sheet of the prominent platform for anti-Iran voices.

2026-05-29 20:50

Iran calls for inclusive global governance

TEHRAN - Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has called for a more representative and equitable system of global governance while warning against unilateralism, coercive policies, and violations of international law during two high-level meetings at the United Nations in New York.

2026-05-29 20:37

Leader urges national unity amid hostile attempts to create division

TEHRAN - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has underlined the need for Iranian intellectual and political elites, including members of parliament, to safeguard national unity.

2026-05-29 20:34

Germany’s Iran war stance exposed deep contradictions in Berlin’s foreign policy, says analyst

Christoph Hörstel says German leaders acknowledge public anger over Israel’s actions but continue supporting Tel Aviv behind the scenes

TEHRAN – In this exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Christoph Hörstel, founder of the German political party Die Neue Mitte, political analyst and former journalist, examines the evolving strategic dynamics between the United States, Iran, and the Persian Gulf states in the event of a renewed regional conflict.

Trump and an Arab leader in the Persian Gulf

2026-05-29 20:25

By Garsha Vazirian

The shock absorber doctrine and the ‘Abraham’ suicide pact

TEHRAN – The old American playbook in the Middle East has completely shed its diplomatic veneer. Arab capitals are not treated as sovereign partners; instead, they have been strategically downgraded to regional shock absorbers designed to absorb the geopolitical, economic, and military blows meant for Tel Aviv and Washington.

America’s support for Lebanon: A deadly friendship

2026-05-29 20:24

By Wesam Bahrani

America’s support for Lebanon: A deadly friendship

TEHRAN – The lessons drawn from the history of U.S. relations, whether with governments or non-state actors across the world and the region, point to a dramatic and painful end to such alliances.

2026-05-29 20:23

By Dr. Jin Liangxiang

Defiance will define the world order

SHANGHAI - A hegemony never simply fades into history on its own. In fact, over the last couple of years, the world has witnessed U.S. hegemonic policy reach new extremes—even as the power sustaining that hegemony declines.

2026-05-29 20:22

What’s in Tehran art galleries

Paintings by Fereydoun Ave are currently on view in an exhibition at Dastan Basement Gallery. The exhibit will be running until June 19 at the gallery located at 6 Bidar St., off Fereshteh St.

2026-05-29 20:22

Peter Turchin’s “Ultrasociety” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Ultrasociety: How 10,000 Years of War Made Humans the Greatest Cooperators on Earth” written by Russian-American author Peter Turchin has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

2026-05-29 20:20

Iranian animation “Dreamland” competing in Cartoons on the Bay festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian feature animated movie “Dreamland” directed by Mohsen Enayati is competing in the 30th International Festival of Animation, Transmedia and Meta-Arts, Cartoons on the Bay, which is underway in Pescara, Italy.

2026-05-29 20:20

Cultural institutes launch concert series to honor Red Crescent volunteers amid post-war recovery

TEHRAN– In the inaugural night of a joint concert series organized by the Cinema, Theater, and Music Houses, singer Mohsen Sharifian, alongside his band Lian, hosted a gathering of the members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), honoring their tireless efforts during the recent conflict.

2026-05-29 20:19

IAF screens “Tokyo Godfathers”

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran screened the Japanese animated film “Tokyo Godfathers” on Friday.

2026-05-29 19:33

Christoph Hörstel: Iran will not bow to external pressure, even under extreme threats

2026-05-29 17:56

Iran's women's volleyball crowned CAVA champions

TEHRAN -Iran’s women’s volleyball team claimed the title of the 2026 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) for a second successive year on Friday.

2026-05-29 17:34

By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi

Every ego empire eventually falls

HAFIZABAD, Pakistan - The tensions between the United States and Iran did not begin overnight. Their roots trace back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution, yet over the decades the conflict evolved into something far more dangerous and unpredictable.

2026-05-29 16:37

Iran, Kazakhstan emphasize development of trade, transport, industry, mining, logistics co-op

TEHRAN- The Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade of Iran, during a meeting with the Minister of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan, in Astana, while reviewing ways to develop economic relations, emphasized the implementation of joint industrial projects aimed at increasing the volume of trade between the two countries.

2026-05-29 16:33

By Mahnaz Abdi

Iran, Tajikistan forge closer economic ties as $1-billion trade target looms

TEHRAN- The closing ceremony of the 18th meeting of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Economic Committee was held in Dushanbe on May 26. Addressing the meeting, Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources, noting a significant increase in trade between Iran and Tajikistan in the first quarter of 2026, called Iran Tajikistan's most important partner in the region and emphasized the development of technological and energy cooperation based on historical commonalities.

2026-05-29 16:28

Geopolitics over supply: Why Iran-US talks now drive global oil prices

TEHRAN- The recent analysis by the international oil and energy market experts highlights that global crude prices have become dangerously dependent on the outcome of diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States. According to the analysts, the traditional market drivers of supply and demand have taken a backseat to geopolitical forces, with the Iran-US negotiation table now representing the single most sensitive variable for oil markets.

2026-05-29 16:25