Tehran Times

2026-06-09 21:21
What lies behind enemy claims of divisions within Iran’s armed forces?

Army and IRGC: Two swords, one shield

TEHRAN - Two Iranian Army personnel were martyred in the latest Israeli strikes on Monday, amid a broader strategy pursued by US President Donald Trump to sow division within Iran’s military establishment and undermine the unity of its armed forces.

Quds Force chief says Resistance front forming new security belt from Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb

TEHRAN– Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force has said that the Axis of Resistance is shaping a new regional security architecture stretching from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, warning that any further Israeli or US military actions in the region would be met with a coordinated response.
Inside the bombing of Iran’s historic Pasteur Institute

TEHRAN—Iran’s civilian infrastructure was heavily targeted by a relentless campaign of U.S.-Israeli aerial bombardment throughout the 40 days of active war that began on February 28. From dense residential districts to schools and public hospitals, seemingly every protected site was struck during those harrowing weeks.
By Batool Subeiti

Iran's sets new equations, gaining from the foe’s misconceptions

LONDON – Iran's immediate response to Israel's strike on Dahiyeh, Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut, came as a surprise to many observers. Through this action, Iran established a new deterrence equation in West Asia. The Israeli side subsequently sought to test the credibility of this equation through limited provocations, effectively "testing the waters" of Iran's declared policy.
By Garsha Vazirian

A blue sweater and a shoe in the bombed schoolyard

100+ days after the Pentagon vaporized a primary school in Minab, a look at the architects and accomplices behind the modern My Lai

TEHRAN — Over 100 days have passed since the missiles struck. Over 100 days of grief that does not diminish, of mothers holding schoolbooks of their martyred children, of small graves that should never have been dug.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israeli efforts to spread crime in Gaza: The goals and tools

TEHRAN – In Gaza, the Israeli regime’s systematic targeting of security agencies is an attempt to achieve several objectives, foremost among them portraying the coastal enclave as a lawless region where no authority exists.

Politics

Iran, US exchange views on final negotiating text, envoy says

TEHRAN– Iran and the United States are continuing to exchange views to finalize a draft agreement aimed at advancing ongoing negotiations, according to Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani.
Iranian MP says Lebanon remains integral to any future agreement with US

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has emphasized that Lebanon and the broader Resistance Front remain non-negotiable components of Iran’s regional policy, while expressing deep skepticism about Washington’s willingness to reach a credible and implementable agreement with Tehran.
Trump booed at NBA Finals as Iran war drives US fuel prices

TEHRAN - As Americans grapple with rising fuel and consumer prices amid the war with Iran, President Donald Trump was met with jeers from spectators at the NBA Finals in New York City.

Sports

Iran set to open 2026 VNL campaign against Brazil

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team will face Brazil early Thursday in the 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
Iran women’s wheelchair basketball cleared for 2026 Para Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iran women’s wheelchair basketball team have officially secured the opportunity to compete at the 5th Aichi-Nagoya Para Asian Games following approval by the Executive Board of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Iran.
Iran victorious over Poland in 2026 IWBF Men's Repechage

TEHRAN - The Iran men’s national wheelchair basketball beat Poland 81-59 in the 2026 IWBF Men's Repechage on Wednesday.

Culture

TMoCA hosting final “Art & War” exhibition, showcasing post-war European masters’ works

TEHRAN – The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) is hosting the fourth and final installment of its “Art & War” event series.
Andrew Leigh’s “How Economics Explains the World” available in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “How Economics Explains the World: A Short History of Humanity” written by Andrew Leigh has been released in the Iranian book market.
Arasbaran Cultural Center to screen “Who You Think I Am”

TEHRAN- “Who You Think I Am,” a 2019 drama film directed by French filmmaker Safy Nebbou, will be reviewed at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.

Economy

Oil crisis deepens as global reserves plummet to 20-year low

TEHRAN- Oil prices set to surge above $105 a barrel as US-Israeli strikes trigger historic supply shock, demand set to shrink for first time since pandemic.
Renewable power plants being developed in line with environmental requirements

TEHRAN- The Deputy of Technical and Engineering of Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) wrote in a note: The development of renewable power plants can lead to favorable results only when carried out based on precise technical standards, clear environmental requirements, and continuous monitoring.
Iran, energy transit highway between Central Asia, Persian Gulf

TEHRAN- Iran's geographical position can turn the country into the main energy transit route between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf – a capacity that plays a key role in the region's economy.

Society

Health Ministry to start Family Physician Program in cities on June 15

TEHRAN - The Health Ministry plans to launch the Family Physician Program in 20 selected cities nationwide on June 15, aiming to make treatment referrals more concentrated and provide more convenient access to health services.
VP urges SCO to protect sci-tech infrastructures against foreign aggression

TEHRAN –The vice president for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, Hossein Afshin, has called for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states to take effective and collaborative measures to protect the science and technology infrastructures of independent countries against foreign aggression.
Tehran, Moscow emphasize need to boost scientific cooperation

TEHRAN – Iranian Science, Research and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Russian Science and Higher Education Minister, Valery Falkov, reviewed strategies for developing scientific, educational, and academic cooperation between the two countries with an emphasis on expanding professor and student exchanges, strengthening research cooperation, and facilitating academic interactions.

Tourism

Pamenar cited as model for youth return and women’s role in rural tourism development

TEHRAN – Pamenar Village in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province has emerged as an example of how rural tourism can help reverse migration, create jobs and strengthen local participation, with young residents and women playing a central role in the village’s development, a tourism official said the Tehran Times on Monday.
Tasting chikoo, papaya and guava; a unique experience for tourists in Darak Village

TEHRAN – Darak Village, a nominee for the UN Tourism Best Tourism Villages 2026 program and located in Zarabad county, Sistan-Baluchestan province, has recently played host to a number of tourists, travel bloggers, content creators and social media influencers who traveled to the region to explore its unique tourism potential, a tourism official told the Tehran Times on Tuesday.
Nazr-e Aloofeh in Qaleh Bala: a living tradition of wildlife conservation and community solidarity

Nestled on the edge of Touran National Park in Semnan province, about 140 kilometers southeast of Shahroud, Qaleh Bala is a village known for its stepped architecture, striking landscapes, and close connection to nature. Often described as the gateway to Touran, the village is not only valued for its natural beauty but also for its rich cultural traditions that continue to shape the lives of its residents.

International

A blue sweater and a shoe in the bombed schoolyard

TEHRAN — Over 100 days have passed since the missiles struck. Over 100 days of grief that does not diminish, of mothers holding schoolbooks of their martyred children, of small graves that should never have been dug.
Israeli efforts to spread crime in Gaza: The goals and tools

TEHRAN – In Gaza, the Israeli regime’s systematic targeting of security agencies is an attempt to achieve several objectives, foremost among them portraying the coastal enclave as a lawless region where no authority exists.
How Israel justifies bombing anything that exists

TEHRAN — In another flagrant breach of the fragile April ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran and its allies, the Israeli military executed a brazen airstrike against the Mahshahr petrochemical complex in southwestern Iran on June 8.

100+ days after the Pentagon vaporized a primary school in Minab, a look at the architects and accomplices behind the modern My Lai