Tehran Times

2026-06-27 21:19
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

US bombs MoU

Fresh American strikes on Iran and continued Israeli aggression against Lebanon further cast doubt on Washington's seriousness about a deal

TEHRAN – Iran carried out fresh attacks against U.S. military installations in the region on Friday night in response to earlier American strikes on Iran’s southern territories, attacks that have further raised doubts about Washington’s genuine commitment to peace and whether a final agreement with the Trump administration remains feasible.
- Iran denies reports of Hormuz closure, rules out IAEA inspections
- Iran submits response to latest US proposal, rejects compromise on enrichment rights

Araghchi steps up regional diplomacy with series of high-level calls on Iran-US MoU

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi intensified Tehran's regional diplomatic outreach on Friday, holding a series of telephone conversations with his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and Romania to discuss the implementation of the recent Iran-US memorandum of understanding, regional developments, and bilateral cooperation.
Iranian citizens should not pay for services other countries receive, top adviser says

TEHRAN — The Iranian people should no longer bear the cost of safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz for the rest of the world, a senior military adviser to Iran's Leader of the Islamic Revolution said, as Tehran signals a shift in how it views the strategic waterway.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Night of rage: Berri sounds alarm as opposition to the Israel framework agreement intensifies

SOUTH LEBANON — Beirut awoke on Saturday to the aftermath of one of its most tense nights in recent months.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah’s core principles amid the Lebanon-Israel agreement

TEHRAN – Analyzing Hezbollah’s positions is essential to grasping the current reality in Lebanon amid a framework agreement between the Lebanese government and the Israeli regime.
By Hossein Amiri

Iran rejects US-PGCC declaration, defends regional security doctrine

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry on Friday strongly condemned the latest joint statement issued following the ministerial meeting between the United States and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), describing the declaration as "interventionist, irresponsible and provocative" and accusing Washington of attempting to impose its security agenda on the region.

Politics

Iran, Pakistan boost ties with Pezeshkian's visit

TEHRAN– Iran and Pakistan are moving to deepen their strategic partnership, with political and economic cooperation gaining fresh momentum following Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Islamabad and a series of measures to expand bilateral trade and cross-border connectivity.
Even China and Iran need greater mutual trust

SHAOXING, ZHEJIANG- Wars often redefine international relationships. The recent conflict between Iran and the United States may prove to be one of those moments. As military confrontation gives way to diplomacy, Tehran is sending a clear signal: rebuilding and strengthening relations with China has become one of its highest foreign policy priorities.
Iraq PM reaffirms good-neighborly relations with Iran

TEHRAN– Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Ali Al-Zaidi has reaffirmed that Baghdad's relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are founded on the principles of good-neighborliness, mutual respect, and shared interests, while outlining Iraq's vision for expanding economic cooperation with the United States following the conclusion of American military presence in the Arab country.

Sports

A defensive identity defined Iran’s World Cup campaign

TEHRAN - Iran’s World Cup campaign has so far been defined not by attacking flair or possession football, but by discipline, organization and defensive resilience.
Iran crowned champions of CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Tajikistan 8-1 on Saturday to win the CAFA Women’s Futsal Championship 2026.
Iran captain Taremi hits out at FIFA

TEHRAN - Iran football team skipper Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticizing the conditions they are playing under in the United States after they drew 1-1 with Egypt on Saturday to possibly secure a knockout spot.

Culture

New “Art & War” exhibition at TMoCA showcasing Iranian epic works on Ashura, Shahnameh

TEHRAN – The fifth exhibition in the “Art & War” series, titled “Iranian Epic Painting: From the Shahnameh to Ashura,” is underway at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA).
New book documents US-Zionist war crime in Minab

TEHRAN- Amir Kabir Publications in Tehran has announced the upcoming release of “Blood-Tears of Minab”, authored by Hamidreza Mohajerani.
Documentary play “The Leader” to premiere during farewell ceremonies for Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN- The documentary play “The Leader”, written and directed by Pejman Shahverdi, is set to be staged in conjunction with the farewell ceremonies for the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Economy

Iranian delegation under title ‘Minab 168’ attends Shanghai Business Forum

TEHRAN- Ghadir Ghiyafeh, the Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Business Forum in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, emphasized the need to strengthen economic cooperation among member states and declared that despite the recent aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, the resistance and resilience of the Iranian nation has strengthened the country's determination to develop regional cooperation and economic integration more than ever before.
Iran-China reach preliminary agreement to sign railway customs cooperation document

TEHRAN- The heads of customs of Iran and China agreed to sign a railway customs cooperation document with the aim of facilitating and increasing trade exchanges between the two countries.
Tehran, Muscat decide to form a joint committee to implement provisions of customs agreement

TEHRAN- The heads of customs of Iran and Oman, on the sidelines of the World Customs Organization summit, emphasized the operationalization of the provisions of the agreement on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters and proposed the formation of a joint committee regarding the implementation of the agreement's provisions.

Society

Iranian delegation attending SCO Women’s Forum

TEHRAN – A delegation headed by Narjes Abolqasemi, an official with the Vice-presidency for Women and Family Affairs, is participating in the Women’s Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
11 Iranian universities in QS WUR 2027 ranking

TEHRAN – The 23rd edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR), 2027, has placed 11 Iranian universities among the world’s top institutes, up from nine universities in 2026.
TETZ 2026: Minister highlights Iran’s high scientific capacity

TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has delivered a speech at the 7th Turkey Educational Technologies Summit (known as TETZ 2026), highlighting the country’s high scientific and research capacities despite sanctions.

Tourism

Official highlights Tirgan as key element of Iran's intangible cultural heritage

TEHRAN – The head of Iran's Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism has described the ancient festival of Tirgan as one of the country's most significant elements of intangible cultural heritage, saying it reflects enduring links between nature, mythology and Iranian society.
Archaeologists say excavations at Kalgeh Zarrin could deepen understanding of Elymaean kingdom

TEHRAN – Archaeologists leading excavations at the ancient site of Kalgeh Zarrin near the southwestern Iranian city of Masjed Soleyman said continued scientific research, stronger protection measures and investment in cultural tourism could help reveal new information about the ancient Elymaean kingdom while contributing to local economic development.
Research and creativity essential to preserving traditional pottery painting: ceramic artist

TEHRAN – An Iranian ceramic painter said the long-term survival of traditional pottery painting depends on sustained research, creativity and continuous training, adding that artistic commitment rather than commercial considerations has been the driving force behind her work for more than two decades.

International

Night of rage: Berri sounds alarm as opposition to the Israel framework agreement intensifies

SOUTH LEBANON — Beirut awoke on Saturday to the aftermath of one of its most tense nights in recent months.
Hezbollah’s core principles amid the Lebanon-Israel agreement

TEHRAN – Analyzing Hezbollah’s positions is essential to grasping the current reality in Lebanon amid a framework agreement between the Lebanese government and the Israeli regime.
When the American arsonist wears a rescue uniform in Venezuela

TEHRAN — The twin earthquakes that struck north-central coastal Venezuela on June 24, registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, brought immense destruction to Caracas and La Guaira. With the death toll nearing 1000 as of writing this article, Western media frames the catastrophe as an isolated natural event met by American charity.

Fresh American strikes on Iran and continued Israeli aggression against Lebanon further cast doubt on Washington's seriousness about a deal