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  • US President Trump and Saudi de facto leader have established close ties Today 20:05

    US greenlights Saudi nuclear enrichment without safeguards: CNN

    The Trump administration has tentatively agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium without enacting international safeguards intended to prevent nuclear weapons development, according to sources familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by CNN.

  • 30 Iranian NGOs, institutions call for intl. action to protect cultural heritage after war damage Today 19:59

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    TEHRAN - A coalition of 30 Iranian non-governmental organizations and cultural heritage institutions has called on international organizations, including UNESCO, the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), to take urgent action to protect Iran's cultural heritage following damage to historical sites during the recent military conflict involving Iran and the combined forces of the United States and the Israeli regime.

  • Iran’s East Azarbaijan, Kazakhstan seeks to expand tourism co-op Today 19:59

    Iran’s East Azarbaijan, Kazakhstan seeks to expand tourism co-op

    TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department in East Azarbaijan said on Tuesday that Tabriz is ready to host tourism delegations from Kazakhstan as the two countries seek to expand cooperation in tourism, museums, handicrafts and cultural exchanges.

  • Tehran reviews draft regulation to coordinate medical tourism development Today 19:58

    Tehran reviews draft regulation to coordinate medical tourism development

    TEHRAN - Iranian officials from multiple ministries and government bodies met on Tuesday at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts to review a draft regulation aimed at strengthening coordination in the country's medical tourism and supporting plans to expand the sector.

  • The global economy remains dangerously dependent on the free flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Today 19:50

    By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi 

    The ghost of 1986 and the geography of confrontation

    HAFIZABAD, Pakistan - The year was 1986. The Cold War divided the world, and Ronald Reagan occupied the White House. On April 15th, American warplanes struck targets in Tripoli and Benghazi in Operation El Dorado Canyon. The official reason was retaliation for the La Belle discotheque bombing in West Berlin, an attack attributed to Libyan agents. The strikes lasted barely 12 minutes, but the repercussions rippled for decades.

  • Israeli PM Netanyahu makes implicit nuclear attack against Iran Today 19:37

    By Wesam Bahrani

    Netanyahu turns his deterrence dilemma into a nuclear gamble

    TEHRAN – Benjamin Netanyahu’s use of Dimona as a platform to threaten Iran exposes the failure of decisive victory and the erosion of Zionist deterrence.

  • vid Today 18:04

    Why is Jordan under attack?

  • Some 75 earthquakes hit Iran in a week Today 16:02

    Some 75 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

    TEHRAN – A total of 74 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from July 11 to 17, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

  • Page 4 2026/07/21

    Trump’s reckless gamble: How American aggression against Iran is crippling global economy

    TEHRAN- Just weeks after a fragile ceasefire offered a glimmer of hope for stability in the Persian Gulf, the Trump administration has once again plunged the region—and the world—into a dangerous abyss.

  • Page 4 Today 15:57

    Qatari market has high potential for expanding Iranian summer fruits export

    TEHRAN- Iran's Commercial Attaché in Qatar, while pointing to the capacities of the Qatari market for importing horticultural products, has declared the fresh fruit market of Qatar as one of the most attractive regional markets for Iranian exporters, given the country's heavy dependence on fruit imports.

  • Page 4 Today 15:54

    Economy Ministry plans to eliminate laws hindering production, reform tax system

    TEHRAN-The Minister of Economy announced the drafting of a reform package to eliminate laws that hinder business, as well as revising the tax system to reduce traditional audits and corruption.

  • IRCS volunteers provide diverse services in 3 months Today 15:54

    IRCS volunteers provide diverse services in 3 months

    TEHRAN – The volunteers affiliated with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) have provided a wide range of services, from dispatching medical teams and donating blood to conducting projects in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year that started on March 21.

  • Page 4 Today 15:46

    Iran celebrates national industry, mining day with vows of unity, resilience

    TEHRAN- The ceremony for the National Day of Industry and Mining was held on the morning of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the IRIB Conference Center, attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, the minister of industry, mining and trade, and a group of industrialists, enterprises, entrepreneurs, and representatives of industrial associations.

  • Science minister in Islamabad for ECO meeting Today 15:39

    Science minister in Islamabad for ECO meeting

    TEHRAN - Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday to participate in the 6th Meeting of Science Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and hold talks with senior Pakistani officials.

  • Iranian delegation attending BRICS health ministerial meeting Today 15:36

    Iranian delegation attending BRICS health ministerial meeting

    TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi is participating in the 16th BRICS Health Ministerial Meeting being held in Chandigarh, India, from July 21 to 25.

  • Atousa Golshadnezhad Today 12:21

    Carrying Iran’s flag is a great honor: Golshadnezhad

    TEHRAN – Iranian karate star Atousa Golshadnezhad, who has been selected as one of the flag bearers for Iran’s delegation at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, says she hopes to combine the honor of leading her country into the opening ceremony with winning a gold medal.

  • junior handball Today 12:13

    Iran march into 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship QFs

    TEHRAN – Iran defeated India 63-14 on Tuesday to book their place at the 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship quarterfinals.

  • sissy Today 12:10

    "I Came to Iran to Debunk the Propaganda"

    In this exclusive interview with Tehran Times, Greek political influencer and activist Sissy Fragho explains why she decided to travel to Iran, how her perception of the country changed over time, and why she says she is willing to face criticism and the loss of followers for speaking out on issues she believes in.

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  • Ejei Yesterday 21:32

    Judiciary chief: Iranian officials united against US hostility  

    TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei has reiterated that there is absolute alignment among the country’s high-ranking officials regarding resistance against foreign hostility, dismissing any claims of internal division over the necessity of defending the nation.

  • General Akrami Nia Yesterday 21:30

    Army: Rationality requires war to continue until Iran achieves full deterrence

    TEHRAN — Iran has vowed to sustain its defensive operations against US aggression until the Islamic Republic establishes absolute deterrence, ensuring the permanent prevention of any future violations against the country.

  • Papers Yesterday 21:30

    Asymmetric deterrence in practice

    Hamshahri pointed to Iran’s strategic victory against Trump’s blockade. According to the paper, Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, but it was Iran that broke through it and showcased a strategic win to the world.

  • Uzbek Yesterday 21:29

    Iranian Academy of Arts to hold virtual exhibition for prominent Uzbek painter Akmal Nuriddinov

    TEHRAN – An exhibition of selected paintings by Akmal Nuriddinov, President of the Uzbekistan Art Academy and one of the country’s prominent contemporary painters, will be held online on the website of the Iranian Academy of Arts.

  • Arbaeen theater festival Yesterday 21:29

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Arbaeen theater festival to showcase diverse live plays along pilgrimage route

    TEHRAN- The 10th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival will feature a diverse array of live performances across the pilgrimage route, emphasizing the role of art as a spiritual and cultural service. 

  • Meeting Yesterday 21:28

    23rd Meeting of Ministers of Culture of SCO Member States concludes

    TEHRAN – The 23rd Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States concluded on Sunday in the city of Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan, and the heads of the participating delegations, including the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, signed the final statement.

  • Abdel Bari Atwan Yesterday 21:27

    Iranian missile strikes on US bases in Jordan mark a new phase of conflict, analyst says

    TEHRAN – Iranian missile strikes targeting US military bases in Jordan have marked a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, according to prominent Arab political analyst Abdel Bari Atwan, who argues that the attacks signal the beginning of a new phase in the confrontation.

  • Trump Yesterday 21:24

    By Fardin Molaei

    Spain's World Cup glory denies Trump and Bibi their dream finale

    TEHRAN – The curtain fell on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States with an ending that few in Washington had hoped to witness. Instead of Argentina lifting the trophy at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Spain emerged victorious after defeating the defending champions 1-0 in extra time, turning what many expected to be a political celebration into a night of disappointment for President Donald Trump and his closest international allies.

  • Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei Yesterday 21:18

    Iran urges IAEA to condemn US nuclear site strike

    TEHRAN – Iran on Monday accused the United States of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities during its ongoing military campaign, while confirming that it has received mediation proposals aimed at reducing tensions with Washington but insisting it will continue to defend its national interests through both diplomacy and military action.

  • Araghchi Yesterday 21:15

    New ambassadors of Pakistan, Iraq, Sri Lanka, and Ireland present credentials to Iran’s FM

    TEHRAN — The newly appointed ambassadors of Pakistan, Iraq, Sri Lanka, and Ireland officially commenced their diplomatic missions in Iran on Monday, presenting copies of their credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  

  • Political analyst Ehsan Salehi Yesterday 21:11

    'A display of power and a call for revenge'

    Political analyst Ehsan Salehi discusses the significance of the massive funeral processions mourning Ayatollah Khamenei

    TEHRAN - Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, was laid to rest in the holy shrine of Imam Reza in the city of Mashhad on July 9, four months after he was assassinated in a U.S.-Israeli strike on his residence. The attack also claimed the lives of several of his family members, including his 18-month-old granddaughter.