By Wesam Bahrani

Neither victory nor peace: The futility of America’s imperial wars

TEHRAN – U.S. military superiority and ever-rising defense spending have not prevented Washington from repeating its wartime failures, making a victory against Iran highly unlikely.

By Shahrokh Saei 

China's PLA at 99: A pillar of global peace and true multilateralism

TEHRAN — As the international landscape navigates an era defined by profound geopolitical volatility, rising instability, and unilateral overreach, the imperative for steady, constructive statecraft has never been more urgent. Against this backdrop of global flux, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) stands out as a foundational pillar—not only for China’s sovereign defense but as a highly capable anchor for international peace, alignment, and a robust multilateral architecture.

80,000 flee raging wildfires in France and Spain

Large forest fires burned out of control in southwestern France and central Spain on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate an estimated 80,000 people from their homes. Some even fled by boat when flames swept through the touristic Cap Ferret peninsula on France’s Atlantic coast.

House passes $1.15tn defense bill embedding Israel’s war machine inside America

The US House of Representatives has passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill which would embed military support for Israel more deeply within Pentagon research, weapons procurement, technology sharing and the American defense-industrial base.

Sadiq Khan says if Israeli PM visits London he would lobby govt to enforce ICC arrest warrant

Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has said that Benjamin Netanyahu is the perpetrator of genocide in Gaza, and that he would lobby the UK government to arrest the Israeli premier if he ever visited.

Four Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers and troops killed four Palestinians during an attack on a village in the occupied West Bank on Friday, during which a soldier and a settler were also shot dead.

Saudi Arabia confirms Yemeni attack on two oil tankers

Yemen's Ansarallah movement attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in a military operation, the movement said in a statement on Thursday, and a Saudi news agency later confirmed one of the two vessels was ablaze after an assault while sailing in the Red Sea, according to Reuters.

Tehran, Seoul discuss roadmap for cultural, tourism cooperation at UNESCO meeting

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri and South Korea's Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young agreed on Friday to pursue closer cooperation in cultural heritage, tourism, handicrafts and creative industries during a meeting held on the sidelines of the 48th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in Busan.

Iran says six border crossings ready for Arbaeen pilgrim traffic

TEHRAN - Iran has completed preparations at six main border crossings with Iraq for the upcoming annual Arbaeen pilgrimage, introducing upgraded cooling systems, expanded passenger facilities and redesigned transport services to improve the movement of millions of pilgrims, a senior road transport official said on Friday.

Three cool escapes near Tehran for an affordable family day trip

TEHRAN - As summer temperatures rise in Tehran, many residents look for short, affordable getaways that offer cooler weather without the cost of an overnight stay. Within less than two hours of the capital, several destinations provide fresh mountain air, natural scenery and opportunities for hiking, picnicking and family outings.

Financing system, investment, digital infrastructure exhibit to develop intl. interactions

TEHRAN- The Deputy for International Business Development of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran, while referring to the holding of the Policy Council meeting of the 18th International Exhibition of Financial System, Investment and Digital Infrastructure, announced negotiations for the participation of national wealth funds and national development funds of neighboring countries, BRICS members, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in this exhibition.

Iran's first geothermal power plant connected to national electricity grid

TEHRAN- The Minister of Energy said: The Meshgin-Shahr geothermal power plant in Ardebil, with a capacity of five megawatts and an investment of 10 million euros, has been connected to the national electricity grid and has entered the cycle of electrical energy generation.

Tehran, Baghdad deepen ties with 4 new agreements amid push for regional security

TEHRAN- High-ranking officials of Iran and Iraq signed four cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries in order to elevate the level of relations.

Trump says would speak to Hezbollah if Lebanese president wanted it

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would speak to Hezbollah if Lebanese President Joseph Aoun asked him to do it, Anadolu reports.

By Shahrokh Saei

General Ahadi: Iran thwarted US-Israeli ‘hybrid war’ and coup plot

TEHRAN - A senior Iranian military official said the United States and Israel failed to achieve their objectives through “hybrid warfare” and subversive activities against the Islamic Republic.

Japan sizzles in first 'brutally hot' days of the year

Japan sizzled under sweltering, life-threatening heat on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to top ​40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some ‌cities in what the government has newly designated as a "brutally hot day."