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2026-06-20 21:19
US-Israeli coalition reached strategic deadlock, Iranian commanders say
TEHRAN – Senior Iranian military officials have emphasized that the recent confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel ended in a strategic impasse for Washington and Tel Aviv, warning that resistance movements across the region retain significant retaliatory capabilities despite ongoing efforts to reshape the security landscape in West Asia.
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2026-06-20 21:16
Iran, US set for technical talks in Switzerland
TEHRAN— Iran dispatched a delegation to Switzerland to press for the implementation of commitments made by the United States under a recently signed interim agreement, as preparations continue for a new round of technical-level talks between the two sides scheduled for Sunday.
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2026-06-20 21:14
By Garsha Vazirian
10 sobering lessons the war on Iran forced into the open
TEHRAN — Just four months ago, American and Israeli officials and pundits spoke about Iran as if it were a brittle structure waiting to collapse under enough force. They imagined that strikes, assassinations, sanctions, blockades and psychological pressure would force Tehran into surrender. Instead, the war produced the opposite result.
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2026-06-20 21:13
By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi
The end of a 100-day war
HAFIZABAD, Pakistan – After more than 100 days of intense fighting, the conflict officially entered its final chapter on June 15, when representatives of the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities. While a final peace treaty is expected to follow a 60-day negotiation window, both sides have acknowledged that the active phase of the war has effectively concluded.
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2026-06-20 21:13
If Trump lacks the courage to restrain Netanyahu, Iran does
Siasat-e-Rooz devoted its editorial to one of the clauses in the recent understanding, which requires ending the war on all fronts of the Resistance Axis — a clause Israel has violated. According to the paper, if Trump cannot or does not want to restrain the Zionist regime, Iran can easily discipline it to ensure compliance with the agreement.
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2026-06-20 21:13
Cinema Museum to screen documentary about Iran by Albert Lamorisse
TEHRAN – The Cinema Museum of Iran in Tehran will show the restored version of “The Lovers’ Wind,” a documentary directed and produced by the late French filmmaker Albert Lamorisse about Iran, on Monday.
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2026-06-20 21:12
Iranian photographer wins top honor at Golden Shot Photography Awards 2026
TEHRAN- Morteza Akhondi, a distinguished photographer from Iran’s Hormozgan province, has secured the first-place prize in the Editorial/Press category at the prestigious Golden Shot Photography Awards 2026.
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2026-06-20 21:12
Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli crimes in Lebanon
Iran’s military announced the closure in response to US-Israeli violations of the first clause of the MoU signed between Tehran and Washington
TEHRAN – Israel is pressing ahead with its military operations against Lebanon, in clear disregard for a central provision of the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.
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2026-06-20 21:11
By Maedeh Zaman Fashami
Seven reasons behind Iran’s mistrust of the United States
TEHRAN - “There is no trust in the words and promises of the enemy, and what matters to us are concrete achievements that must be obtained.” This statement by Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, head of the Iranian negotiating team in the Islamabad talks with the US for ending the war in the region, reflects a broader and long-standing approach in Iran’s foreign policy toward Washington.
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2026-06-20 21:05
Lawsuit filed on behalf of families of Minab victims against US
TEHRAN- A lawsuit has been formally lodged on behalf of the families of the victims of the Minab incident against the Government of the United States, according to Hassan Abdolianpour, Head of Iran’s Center for Lawyers, Official Experts, and Family Advisors of the Judiciary.
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2026-06-20 21:00
War with Iran ended in a major failure, Bennett says
TEHRAN- Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has sharply criticized the government's handling of the post-war arrangements with Iran, arguing that Israel could have rejected the understandings reached between Washington and Tehran. He also acknowledged that the recent war with Iran ended without achieving Israel's strategic objectives.
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2026-06-20 20:55
IRGC Navy official: Strength remains the only real guarantee against adversaries
TEHRAN- A senior official of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has stated that national strength remains the only reliable guarantee in dealing with adversaries, arguing that power—not goodwill—compels opponents to alter their policies.
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2026-06-20 20:44
By Wesam Bahrani
‘Israel targets civilians, as usual, to cover up military failures’
TEHRAN – Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) launched more deadly attacks in southern Lebanon in a sharp escalation that has killed more civilians, including a family of four.
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2026-06-20 20:12
Iran emerges stronger and more determined in the war, says French expert
TEHRAN - Convinced that it has already defeated both the world’s foremost military power and its Israeli ally, the Islamic Republic of Iran is likely to emerge from its confrontation with Trump in a position of overwhelming regional dominance, argues former French minister and international politics expert Pierre Lellouche.
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2026-06-20 19:41
Iran presents investment-ready projects to Azerbaijan
TEHRAN- Mehdi Heydari, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance and Head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran, held bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 51st Annual Meeting of the Board of Executive Directors of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in Baku with the head of Azerbaijan's Export and Investment Agency.
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2026-06-20 19:39
Combined rail transit from Iraq to Afghanistan begins from Kermanshah railway station
TEHRAN- The Director General of the Arak and Kermanshah Railway Region said: In an important step in the development of international transport corridors and increasing the railway's share in regional transit, the first combined rail transit shipment from Iraq to Afghanistan was operationalized through the western axis of the country and Kermanshah freight station.
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2026-06-20 19:36
Iran submits proposals for expanding energy co-op among SCO member states
TEHRAN- Iranian deputy energy minister, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Energy Ministers' meeting, emphasizing the necessity of expanding regional cooperation in the energy sector, presented five operational proposals of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the development of energy cooperation among the member countries of this organization.
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2026-06-20 19:33
Iran, Russia discuss expansion of energy cooperation
TEHRAN- Iran’s Deputy Energy Minister Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi announced a bilateral meeting with the Russian Energy Minister on the sidelines of the 6th Meeting of Energy Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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2026-06-20 18:51
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2026-06-20 17:31
Ancient DNA reveals Zagros foothills as Bronze Age crossroads of peoples and cultures
TEHRAN - The Zagros mountain range and its foothills have long served as a crossroads for the movement of peoples, cultures, and languages. A question that has occupied scholars for decades is whether these cultural influences and population movements were accompanied by significant genetic changes. New research published in Genome Biology, which analyzed the ancient DNA of 17 individuals from the archaeological site of Bakr Awa in Iraqi Kurdistan, located in the western foothills of the Zagros, offers important insights into this question.
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2026-06-20 17:31
Iran showcases culture and handicrafts in Mexico City
TEHRAN – Iran's pavilion at the Chapultepec village cultural exhibition in Mexico City has drown large numbers of visitors, media representatives and cultural figures, showcasing the country's handicrafts, cultural heritage, traditional arts and cuisine, organizers said on Saturday.
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2026-06-20 17:30
Malileh Kari of Zanjan: a legacy of Persian silver filigree
TEHRAN – Malileh Kari, the traditional Persian art of silver filigree, is one of Iran’s most distinguished handicrafts and a defining symbol of the northwestern city of Zanjan. Renowned for its delicate craftsmanship and intricate designs, the art has earned the city international recognition and helped secure its place on the global map of traditional arts.
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2026-06-20 17:22
What’s in Tehran art galleries
Sanaz Shafaqi is showcasing her latest jewelry collection in an exhibition at the Art Room of Vaali Gallery. Curated by Qazal Zare, the exhibit will continue until July 3 at the gallery located at 72 Khoddami St., Vanak Sq.
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2026-06-20 16:27
Knowledge-based company develops nano kit for early detection of gastric cancer
TEHRAN – An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to develop a nano diagnostic kit for early detection of antigens associated with helicobacter pylori, which is the most frequent cause of chronic gastritis, duodenal ulcer, and stomach cancer.
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2026-06-20 16:23
WFP releases May report on Iran
TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of May.
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2026-06-20 16:07
DOE, UNEP to boost co-op on documenting war damage
TEHRAN— The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, and the under-secretary-general of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Inger Andersen, have discussed ways to expand cooperation on documenting war environmental impacts in the country.
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2026-06-20 16:04
CPDI depicts ways to improve Iran’s sci-tech co-op with BRICS
TEHRAN – The Center for Progress and Development of Iran (CPDI) has prepared a report illustrating Iran’s participation in scientific, technological, and innovation cooperation within BRICS, as well as strategic opportunities and required measures to enhance the country's role in this sector.
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2026-06-20 14:54
Ahmad Kohani claims Asian Championships bronze on rings
TEHRAN - Iranian artistic gymnast Mehdi Ahmad Kohani secured a bronze medal in the men's rings final at the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships, marking a successful return to international competition after a two-year absence.
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2026-06-20 13:55
Roberto Piazza targets 2028 Olympics quota
TEHRAN - Iran men's national volleyball coach Roberto Piazza has reaffirmed that securing a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics remains the team's ultimate objective, expressing full confidence in his players and the team's setter despite recent criticism.
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2026-06-20 12:57
Iran, Belgium chase first Group G victory: 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran national football team will face in a pivotal Group G clash at Los Angeles Stadium Sunday night, with all four teams in the group deadlocked on one point apiece.