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Rezaei warns of wider conflict if diplomacy fails

TEHRAN- Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei has called for the release of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets as a key confidence-building measure in negotiations with the United States, while warning that any renewed military confrontation could expand far beyond the Persian Gulf and threaten broader regional stability.

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs

Yesterday 20:02

Iran demands immediate release of frozen assets

TEHRAN- Iran has made the release of its frozen financial assets a central condition for any future understanding with the United States, with a senior Iranian diplomat insisting that at least half of the funds must be made available at once upon the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries.

Yesterday 14:01

Reconstruction of damaged refineries in South Pars accelerated

TEHRAN- The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex, highlighting the role of coherent planning, targeted management, and round the clock efforts of the staff, announced the continued sustainable gas production in the refineries of this complex and said: "The process of reconstructing facilities and implementing strategic projects is proceeding with favorable speed and quality."

2026-06-05 20:28

Top diplomat: Tehran is ready to rebuild relations with UAE

TEHRAN – Iran has reiterated its readiness to rebuild and expand relations with the United Arab Emirates despite tensions stemming from the recent Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressing that Tehran remains committed to strengthening ties with its southern neighbor based on mutual respect and regional cooperation.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei

2026-06-01 20:30

Iran: Lebanon must be included in any final agreement to end regional conflict

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has emphasized that any future agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the ongoing regional conflict must include a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Lebanon, describing the issue as inseparable from broader efforts to restore stability in the region.

2026-05-31 21:00

By Bahram Hassanlou

Fear as a weapon: How Hegseth secretary institutionalized bullying in US domestic and foreign policy

TEHRAN - United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has long cultivated a "tough-guy" persona, but recent leaks and insider accounts reveal a psychological profile far darker than political theater. Hegseth operates on a foundational philosophy that "the most beautiful state a man can achieve is when others fear him."

2026-05-31 12:42

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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei

2026-05-30 21:30

Iran says no final agreement reached with US as indirect contacts continue

TEHRAN- Iran and the United States continue to exchange messages through indirect channels, but no final understanding has been reached yet, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.

2026-05-30 08:24

Mashhad mayor urges global urban forum to condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure

TEHRAN - The mayor of the Iranian city of Mashhad has issued an open letter to participants at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, calling for international action against attacks on civilian infrastructure in West Asia and warning against what he described as the normalization of violence against noncombatants.

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 20:34

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.

2026-05-25 21:18

Iran will not yield to pressure or excessive demands: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN- Iran will not surrender to pressure or excessive demands, President Masoud Pezeshkian said, stressing that Tehran’s negotiations and foreign engagements are aimed at fully securing the rights of the Iranian nation.

2026-05-25 21:12

Hezbollah chief says Iran will emerge victorious in US-Israeli war

TEHRAN- Iran will emerge victorious in the war imposed by the United States and the Israeli regime, the secretary-general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said, stressing that the Islamic Republic has humiliated both Washington and Tel Aviv.

2026-05-24 21:23

IRGC warns of ‘hellish’ response to any new aggression against Iran

TEHRAN- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that any renewed act of aggression against Iran would trigger a “devastating and hellish” response extending across the region and beyond.

2026-05-23 20:55

Isfahan says restoration of war-damaged historic buildings 80% complete

TEHRAN - Restoration work on Isfahan’s historic buildings damaged during the recent war with the US and Israeli regime has reached 80% completion, with most structural repairs expected to be finalized within two weeks, a municipal official said on Saturday.

2026-05-23 20:33

Araghchi leads intensive regional diplomacy to advance efforts to end US-Israeli war against Iran

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a series of high-level diplomatic consultations with regional and international counterparts as Tehran intensifies efforts to secure a political resolution to the ongoing US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic.

2026-05-23 06:19

UK academics warn of war damage to Iran’s cultural heritage

TEHRAN – A group of prominent British academics, museum curators, and fellows of the British Academy has expressed deep concern over reported damage to Iran’s UNESCO-registered world heritage sites amid war with the US and Israeli regime.

2026-05-22 20:39

Pezeshkian: Government fully supports strengthening armed forces

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the country’s Armed Forces, particularly the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, for demonstrating a high level of operational readiness and defensive capability in confronting aggression by the United States and Israel.

2026-05-22 20:24

Iran envoy condemns UNSC silence over US threats and war crimes

TEHRAN- Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has sharply criticized the UN Security Council for its silence regarding US threats against Iran and violations of international humanitarian law during the recent conflict involving the United States and Israel.

2026-05-22 20:18

By Batool Subeiti

Iran’s red lines and America’s shrinking options

LONDON - The Iranian response to the United States has so far included all the principles that cannot be compromised. It focuses decisively on Iran’s rights, which it says are non-negotiable. The response emphasizes the key points that must be part of any agreement, namely three fundamental issues: Firstly, Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz as part of its geography, considering it a right that cannot be compromised, along with establishing mechanisms to regulate ship passage.

2026-05-21 01:11

European tourists shift travel plans closer to home amid West Asia conflict

TEHRAN - European tourists are increasingly choosing destinations closer to home as conflict in West Asia raises security concerns and drives up the cost of long-haul travel, affecting tourism flows across parts of Asia and the Middle East while benefiting southern European countries, industry officials and analysts said.

2026-05-21 01:10

Zagros Paleolithic Museum damaged by blast wave from recent US strikes

TEHRAN – The Zagros Paleolithic Museum in Kermanshah, the first specialized museum of its kind in the region, has sustained damage from a blast wave generated by recent US airstrikes on the city’s historical center. The museum is housed within the historic Biglar Beigi Tekyeh (also known as Biglarbaigi), a Qajar-era Hosseinieh that is a recognized national heritage site.

2026-05-20 20:23

Pezeshkian: Old methods cannot solve Iran's current challenges

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran's current complex problems cannot be resolved only through old methods, emphasizing the need for new methods and a shift in managerial thinking amid escalating pressures.

Iran’s ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli

2026-05-19 20:13

China backs political solutions, plays role in Islamabad mediation: Iranian envoy

TEHRAN — Iran’s ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, says Beijing has played a significant role in the ongoing mediation efforts between Tehran and Washington in Islamabad, while continuing to advocate political solutions and regional stability amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif

2026-05-19 20:10

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