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2026-05-17 21:09
Senior Iranian MP warns US of total regional oil shutdown
TEHRAN- A senior Iranian lawmaker has warned that any attack on Iran's energy infrastructure will result in a total disruption of global oil supplies from the Persian Gulf region.
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2026-05-17 21:06
Stronger Islamic unity reduces outside interference: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN – In a series of high-level meetings held in Tehran, senior Iranian and Pakistani officials have condemned the 'United States and Israeli military aggression against Iran,' while pledging to deepen bilateral cooperation in border trade, security, and parliamentary relations. The diplomatic engagements, which took place on May 16 and 17, underscored a growing alignment between the two neighboring countries amid escalating regional tensions.
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2026-05-17 20:55
Qalibaf appointment elevates Iran–China coordination to highest political level
TEHRAN - The appointment of Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as Iran’s special representative for China affairs elevates bilateral coordination to the highest political level, underscoring Beijing’s central role in Tehran’s strategy amid shifting regional dynamics after the US–Israeli war.
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2026-05-17 20:55
By Maedeh Zaman Fashami
Trump’s China visit and Washington’s failure to bring Beijing into alignment on Iran
TEHRAN - The recent visit of Donald Trump to China can be seen as one of the most complex moments in Washington–Beijing relations in recent years. On the surface, the trip was framed around recalibrating bilateral ties, managing strategic competition, and discussing global stability.
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2026-05-17 20:54
A war with a painful outcome for America
Kayhan, in an editorial, examined the goals of Israel and the United States in their war with Iran and the failure of those goals. The editorial wrote: launching the Ramadan War was essentially an admission by the US and the Israeli regime that they had failed to achieve their objectives in the 12‑day war.
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2026-05-17 20:53
Berlin clashes expose Merz's 'dirty work' policy
TEHRAN - German police violently clashed with protesters in Berlin over the weekend after they gathered to express opposition to the US–Israeli war on Iran and to show solidarity with Palestinians, marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba.
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2026/05/17
Foolad Sirjan finish as runners-up at 2026 AVC Volleyball Champions League
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foolad Sirjan claimed the silver medal at the 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Champions League after a 3-1 defeat to Indonesia’s Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi in Sunday’s final.
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2026-05-17 18:10
Iran president cites ancient Abarkuh cypress in message aimed at Trump
TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invoked the 4,500-year-old Abarkuh cypress tree in central Iran in remarks directed at US President Donald Trump, using the ancient tree as a symbol of Iran’s historical continuity and civilization.
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2026-05-17 18:09
Echoes of the past: The Shahdad Standard
The Shahdad Standard consists of a square metal plate (made of arsenical copper) attached to a metal pole. At the top of the pole, above a conical stone base, sits a small metal bird of prey with its wings spread open. The plate bears a crowded scene of human, animal, plant, and geometric figures, first raised in relief through metal casting and then beautifully outlined and detailed with engraving. All the people in this gathering hold their hands in a similar way, conveying a sense of mutual respect.
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2026-05-17 17:54
By Afshin Majlesi
Riab assessed against UN Tourism criteria for global recognition
TEHRAN - Officials in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province said the village of Riab in Gonabad County is being evaluated according to criteria set by the United Nations tourism body as part of its bid to be recognized among the world’s best tourism villages.
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2026-05-17 16:20
DOE, UNDP study impact of SDSs on biodiversity
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has conducted studies on the impact of sand and dust storms (SDSs) on the country’s biodiversity.
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2026-05-17 16:18
Health minister to attend 79th World Health Assembly
TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi will participate in the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA), which is scheduled for May 18 to June 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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2026-05-17 16:17
Iranian, Malaysian officials discuss ways to foster scientific ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s scientific counselor in East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, Alireza Tavakolpour, and scientific officials of the University of Malaya (UM) have explored the opportunities to expand scientific and academic ties between Iranian universities and UM.
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2026/05/17
Iran’s Yousefi wins silver at 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s Alireza Yousefi secured a silver medal in the +110kg category at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships on Sunday.
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2026-05-17 16:14
Iran receives humanitarian aid from Kazakhstan
TEHRAN – Kazakhstan has delivered a consignment of humanitarian aid, including 30 wagons of flour, medicine, canned food, and sugar, to Iran.
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2026/05/17
FIFA holds ‘positive’ talks with Iranian football officials on World Cup
TEHRAN - FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom held a constructive and positive meeting with Iran's FA (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj on Saturday, expressing confidence about the country's participation at this year's World Cup.
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2026/05/17
Norouzi: My goal is to win Iran's first women's rowing gold in Nagoya
TEHRAN – Zeynab Norouzi, the women's national rowing team athlete, expressed his desire to win a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games to be held in Nagoya, Japan.
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2026/05/17
By Masoud Hossein
Afshardoust: Iran handball target 2028 Olympics berth
TEHRAN – Mahmoud Afshardoust, newly appointed Director of Iran’s Men’s National Handball Teams, has outlined an ambitious vision for the future: securing qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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2026-05-17 13:17
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2026-05-17 12:46
Controlling inflation, preserving employment, main priority of CBI
TEHRAN- The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) identified controlling inflation as the main priority of monetary policymaking and said: All actions and programs of the Central Bank are carried out within the framework of this strategic goal.
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2026-05-17 12:46
Agriculture ministry’s roadmap for price control; from supporting production to tackling overpricing
TEHRAN- Akbar Fathi, Deputy for Planning and Economy of the Ministry of Agriculture, wrote in a note about the ministry's roadmap for controlling prices, from supporting production to dealing with overpricing, which was published in IRNA and appears below.
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2026-05-17 12:38
Trump's trip to China had no economic achievements: expert
TEHRAN- An economic analyst, referring to Trump's recent trip to China, said: This trip had no strategic achievements, especially in the economic sphere, for the United States, and contrary to what was imagined, it was not useful for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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2026-05-17 12:35
Poll shows 8 in 10 Americans blame Trump for high gasoline prices
TEHRAN- A recent Reuters poll reveals that nearly eight out of ten Americans hold Trump responsible for soaring gasoline prices, signaling a sharp decline in his political standing.
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2026-05-17 10:10
From Montreal to Tehran
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2026-05-16 22:01
Iran warns UN that US-Israeli aggression threatens global energy security and supply chains
TEHRAN- Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations warned that ongoing military aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime against the Islamic Republic has severely disrupted regional stability, damaged critical energy infrastructure, and now endangers global supply chains and worldwide energy security.
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2026-05-16 21:58
By Branko Zujovic
Why does Iran’s resolute defense meet with sympathy in Serbia?
SUBOTICA - Fifty-five years ago, in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia and then-Yugoslavia, a corrida was held. The “fight” with bulls was announced as the first classical Spanish corrida ever organized outside Spain, which attracted great attention from the Yugoslav and the world public of the time.
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2026-05-16 21:57
Iranian president writes to Pope Leo XIV
Pezeshkian thanks pope for his moral and fair stance on US-Israeli aggression
TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for the pontiff’s strong moral stance condemning the US-Israeli aggression against Iran.
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2026-05-16 21:43
Iran: Palestinian self-determination only solution on Nakba anniversary
TEHRAN- As the world marked the 78th anniversary of Nakba Day (May 15), Iran intensified its diplomatic condemnation of the Israeli regime, calling the event a source of permanent regional instability and reiterating that the future of Palestine must be determined solely by its people.
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2026-05-16 21:33
By Sahar Dadjoo
US military superiority fails to guarantee decisive outcome against Iran: Brazilian analyst
Lourival Sant’Anna highlights political constraints, energy shocks, and regional dynamics limiting Washington’s options
TEHRAN – In this exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Lourival Sant'Anna, Brazilian war correspondent, international affairs analyst for CNN Brasil, and columnist for Estadão, examines the strategic, political, and geopolitical dimensions of the recent US-Israel aggression against Iran.
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2026-05-16 21:23
By Fatemeh Kavand
The siege that turned Iran into a transit hub
TEHRAN - The US Navy blockaded Iranian ports, but Pakistan opened six land routes. A new 89‑km corridor has cut travel time to Iran from 18 hours to just a fraction of that. Iran, which once conducted 90% of its trade by sea, now moves 40% of it on rails — and China and Central Asia are now part of the equation.