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2026/07/15
By Xavier Villar
Gogol in Hormuz: The collapse of US hegemonic fiction
MADRID - In Nikolai Gogol’s “The Government Inspector”, corrupt officials in a small Russian town panic at the arrival of a young man from St Petersburg. Ivan Khlestakov is a minor clerk, but the locals’ fear of their own embezzlement elevates him to an imperial auditor. His authority derives not from the tsar, but from his hosts’ paranoia. When the mask slips, only the ridicule of the deceived remains.
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Today 20:50
Strait of Hormuz: A geopolitical lever
Mashallah Shams‑al‑Vaezin, a prominent analyst of strategic affairs, told Etemad that the recent Iran–US tensions in the Strait of Hormuz should be interpreted in connection with Clause 5 of the memorandum of understanding between the two countries.
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Today 20:49
Iran files formal UN complaint detailing dozens of US breaches of MoU
TEHRAN - Iran has submitted a formal complaint to the United Nations, accusing the United States of systematically violating the recently signed memorandum of understanding(MoU). Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the UN, detailed 42 separate breaches in a letter addressed to Secretary-General António Guterres and the Security Council, firmly asserting that the US is acting as the aggressor rather than the victim.
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Today 20:48
Iran slams Israeli war crimes in Gaza and West Bank
Iran has denounced Israel’s escalating attacks against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank, demanding international action to stop the killings and hold Israeli leaders accountable.
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Today 20:46
Iranian government: Over 30 civilians killed in recent US attacks
TEHRAN — Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated on Wednesday that more than 30 civilians have lost their lives in recent US strikes targeting southern Iran. In a statement published on the social media platform X, Mohajerani expressed her deepest condolences to the victims' families and pledged full government support for the affected communities in the region.
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Today 20:45
Iran condemns UK designation of IRGC
TEHRAN– Iran’s Army has strongly condemned the United Kingdom’s decision to designate the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a "terrorist organization," describing the move as politically driven and reaffirming its unwavering solidarity with the IRGC in defending the country’s national security and sovereignty.
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Today 20:33
President Pezeshkian: National unity greatest asset to foil enemy designs
TEHRAN — Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has described “national unity” as the country's key asset to navigate challenges and thwart enemy plots. Pezeshkian made the comments during a cabinet session on Wednesday morning, where he called for avoiding divisive rhetoric and emphasized that safeguarding national solidarity is a collective responsibility.
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Today 20:30
By Fardin Molaei
Missiles fired in Hormuz, ballots shaken in America
From the Strait of Hormuz to Capitol Hill: A war reshaping US politics
TEHRAN– Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced on Wednesday a sweeping new wave of military operations targeting US military infrastructure across the Persian Gulf, saying the strikes were carried out in retaliation for continued American attacks on Iranian territory and violations of the Iran-US Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU).
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Today 18:04
By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi
The Strait of Hormuz: Iran's geographic destiny and strategic red line
HAFIZABAD, Pakistan - For centuries, the narrow blue artery that separates the Arabian Peninsula from the Iranian plateau has been more than a mere shipping lane. The Strait of Hormuz, at its slenderest point a mere 21 nautical miles across, has functioned as the world's petroleum lifeline, the chokepoint through which approximately a fifth of global oil consumption once flowed.
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Today 16:26
Minister calls municipalities key partners in tourism development, historical district restoration
TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts on Tuesday said cooperation between the government and municipalities was essential for expanding tourism infrastructure and restoring historical urban districts.
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Today 16:25
Kazakhstan sees Iran’s Golestan as potential tourism destination
TEHRAN - Kazakhstan sees Iran’s Golestan province as a potential tourism destination, its consul general in Gorgan said during talks with provincial tourism officials on Wednesday aimed at expanding cooperation between the two sides.
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Today 15:35
Technology transfer centers to accelerate rural development
TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said that the projected inauguration of seven technology transfer centers will accelerate rural development.
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Today 15:31
OCHA condemns US attacks on Iranian relief centers, humanitarian infrastructure
TEHRAN - The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has condemned attacks by the United States and the Zionist Regime targeting Iranian relief workers, medical personnel, ambulances, and humanitarian infrastructure, stressing the need to uphold international humanitarian law and ensure the protection of aid workers and civilians.
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Today 15:26
Tehran, Jakarta hold webinar to bolster scientific-research ties
TEHRAN –The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Indonesia National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) conducted a joint webinar, titled ‘Advancing Iran-Indonesia Research Collaboration: Strategic Opportunities Ahead’, on Wednesday to explore avenues for the expansion of scientific and research cooperation between the researchers, scientists, and the scientific institutions of the two countries.
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Today 15:21
Iran Space Agency announces new development projects
TEHRAN - A wide range of projects is currently underway by the Iran Space Agency, focusing on three main areas of infrastructure development, satellite design, and data and imagery-based services.
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Yesterday 21:50
Ayatollah Khamenei hails massive public participation in martyred Leader’s funeral
TEHRAN — A major memorial ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was held on Tuesday at the Grand Mosalla of Imam Khomeini in Tehran. The massive gathering in the capital drew an immense crowd from all walks of life, highlighting the continuation of solemn mourning ceremonies across Iran and several other countries.
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Yesterday 21:50
Iran condemns UK’s IRGC designation, warns of reciprocal measures
TEHRAN – Iran has denounced the UK's decision to designate the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a "threat under the United Kingdom's National Security Act."
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Yesterday 21:49
‘Trump’s mouth must be shut’
Kayhan, in an article discussing how to silence Trump, wrote: The heroic defense by the brave and revolutionary armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is, these nights in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, writing a golden chapter in the history of Greater Iran. In recent days, the Persian Gulf has once again become the focal point of the global balance of power—where the US terrorist military, in strategic desperation, has turned frantically to a chain of blind acts of aggression.
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Yesterday 21:39
180 MPs call for terminating MoU, demand strategic deterrence over the Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — As the United States continues to violate the newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tehran, Iranian lawmakers have fiercely called for the immediate termination of the interim agreement, demanding a revolutionary shift in the country's defense doctrine.
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Yesterday 21:38
Iran urges UNSC to hold US accountable for breaches of MoU
TEHRAN — Iran has formally called on the United Nations Security Council to 'immediate and decisive action against the United States,' accusing Washington of systematically violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and undermining efforts to preserve regional peace following months of military confrontation.
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Yesterday 16:43
By Sonia Shidrang, Assistant Professor at Shahid Beheshti University
Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley and Iran’s deep past on UNESCO World Heritage List
This week marks the first anniversary of a milestone that reshaped how the world sees Iran’s ancient past. On July 11, 2025, during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, the Paleolithic Sites of the Khorramabad Valley were inscribed on the World Heritage List—Iran’s 29th such site, and its first ever dedicated to the Paleolithic period.
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Yesterday 16:29
Restoration work resumes at Persepolis after funding allocated
TEHRAN - Restoration workshops have resumed operations at the UNESCO-listed Persepolis complex after funds were allocated for conservation work, the site’s director said.
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Yesterday 15:59
World Youth Skills Day highlights ‘skills for a shared future’
TEHRAN – World Youth Skills Day is observed on July 15 every year; this year’s theme, ‘skills for a shared future ’, highlights the importance of adopting a strategy that combines technical, vocational, digital, socio-economic, and civic skills to help young individuals thrive in the changing world.
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Yesterday 15:55
VP suggests initiatives at OIC meeting to foster ties on women
TEHRAN – The Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, has put forward two initiatives to boost collaborations among member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for empowering women.
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Yesterday 15:46
Youth: driving force for progress in martyred Leader’s thought
TEHRAN - In the thought of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, young people are not merely a demographic group; they are regarded as the country's greatest national asset and the primary driving force behind Iran's progress.
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Yesterday 15:37
Iran offers proposals at Global Dialogue on AI Governance
TEHRAN – The head of the Secretariat of the Headquarters for AI Technology Development and Applications has delivered a lecture at the Global Dialogue on AI Governance and put forward five proposals, and announced the country’s readiness for the expansion of international cooperation.
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Yesterday 15:16
By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi
Demon has gone to hell, Netanyahu and Trump are next
Lindsey Graham spent his entire life selling his soul for dirty money
HAFIZABAD, Pakistan – Now, Senator Lindsey Graham is in a dark grave. The man who spent decades screaming for the destruction of Iran is silent. And the world is better off without him and other like-minded persons.
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2026-07-13 21:09
The E3’s double standard: Condemning Iran, shielding the US
TEHRAN - The joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (the E3) regarding the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz exposes a glaring double standard in European foreign policy. By condemning what they termed Iran’s "reckless attacks" on commercial shipping and regional countries, the E3 has chosen to enforce international law selectively, completely ignoring the flagrant violations committed by the United States.
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2026-07-13 21:08
Iran vows justice for martyred leader as it balances defense and diplomacy
Tehran — Iran has declared that it will pursue retribution for the martyrdom of its late Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, and other victims of US-Israeli aggression through every available legal, diplomatic, and judicial mechanism, while simultaneously reaffirming its readiness to defend its sovereignty and keep the door open to diplomacy.
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2026-07-13 21:04
By Mahoud M. Ravi-Nejad
"Hormuz belongs to us, not foreigners," Iran says
TEHRAN — Iran on Monday announced a significant expansion of its retaliatory military campaign against United States forces across the Persian Gulf region, saying coordinated missile, drone, and air-defense operations targeted American military infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman in response to “continued US aggression against Iranian territory.”