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Bridging Continents: CIPCC opens second half of 2026 program in Beijing

The China International Press Communication Center has launched the second half of its 2026 program at Renmin University, bringing together 100+ journalists from 100 countries for training and cultural exchange. The 3.5‑month program includes journalism workshops, field visits, and internships at CGTN, Xinhua, and People's Daily. Now in its 13th year, the initiative fosters South‑South media cooperation.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529827/Bridging-Continents-CIPCC-Opens-Second-Half-of-2026-Program

From sacred spring to stone museum: The long journey of Khusro II's bust

A heavily damaged Sasanian bust, known locally as Kol‑e Jubor ("the short one who cuts the water"), now resides in Taq‑e Bostan's stone museum. Once submerged in a spring and later vandalized, it was identified by Ernst Herzfeld as a statue of Khusro II. Its imposing shoulders, sword placement, and posture align with royal iconography. Scholars propose restoring it to its original pedestal above the grottoes.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529828/From-sacred-spring-to-stone-museum-the-long-journey-of-Khusro

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Pezeshkian fires back at Trump's fantasies; Iran fights on until the enemy kneels in regret

President Pezeshkian dismissed Trump's claims of victory, vowing Iran will resist "until the complete regret of the aggressors." He rejected WSJ narratives of internal division as a US psychological operation. Meanwhile, Iran plans a new maritime "restricted zone" beyond Hormuz and has tested an anti-ship missile above a US warship, forcing it to flee. Tehran's asymmetric strategy is draining US stockpiles and driving global energy costs higher.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529830/Pezeshkian-fires-back-at-Trump-s-fantasies-Iran-fights-on-until

Israeli troops storm Breqa as raids expand across southern Syria

Israeli forces raided the village of Breqa in Quneitra—the second such incursion in five weeks—as ground operations and artillery shelling escalate across Daraa and Quneitra. Syria's talks with Israel collapsed, with Tel Aviv refusing to withdraw from the buffer zone. A UN commission condemned the raids, warning they violate international law and may constitute war crimes.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529836/Israeli-troops-storm-Breqa-as-raids-expand-across-southern-Syria

Volkswagen to hand historic German auto plant to Israeli weapons manufacturers

Volkswagen has transferred its Osnabrück plant to Israeli investors, who will operate it as a military hub for Rafael Advanced Defense Systems—producing launchers and armored vehicles. The deal bypassed Qatari opposition via a minority state stake. It comes as German arms exports to Israel surged to €800m in early 2026, including a nuclear‑capable submarine. Activists and the ICJ case accuse Berlin of complicity in genocide.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529835/Volkswagen-to-hand-historic-German-auto-plant-to-Israeli-weapons

IRGC spox: We struck a US aircraft carrier at 500-kilometer range

🔹IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi stated that Iran's Armed Forces are demonstrating "one example of power after another," including preventing any vessel from transiting without coordination and blocking enemy weapons .

🔹He noted that before Operation Ramadan, 30 to 40 US warships were present in the Persian Gulf—but "today, not a single one remains, and all US vessels have retreated at least 400 kilometers from Iran's coastal waters" .

🔹"We have the capability to strike targets even at this distance, and recently struck a US aircraft carrier at 500 kilometers away," he said .

🔹Mohebbi emphasized: "The Strait of Hormuz is our point of strength, and we use it to respond to any aggression and make the enemy regret" .

Pakistan: Our mediation efforts between Iran and US continue

🔹Pakistan's Defense Minister stated that Islamabad's mediation efforts between Iran and the United States are ongoing , as Pakistan seeks to create an atmosphere that helps reduce regional tensions.

Iran condemns Zionist regime's crimes in Lebanon, blames US complicity and UN inaction

🔹The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Zionist regime's ongoing military aggression against Lebanon, particularly the recent brutal attacks on residential areas that have martyred and wounded dozens of Lebanese civilians, including women and children .

🔹Tehran praised Lebanese resistance and reaffirmed its full support for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, holding the US as the primary partner in Israeli crimes and demanding accountability .

🔹The ministry also criticized the UN Security Council's inaction, which it said "emboldens the regime to commit more crimes," and called on the OIC to take serious action to stop the genocide .

Iran responds to US tanker attacks with strikes on Jordan bases, US vessels

🔹The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the US attack on multiple Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday night, calling it a violation of the UN Charter and international law, and part of Washington's military aggression, naval blockade, and economic war against Iran .

🔹In response, Iran's Armed Forces, exercising their inherent right to self-defense, struck US military bases and facilities in Jordan that continue to support aggression against Iran, along with several US aggressor vessels .

🔹Tehran reaffirmed its firm resolve to defend national sovereignty and interests, stating it "will not hesitate to exercise the right to self-defense" and will respond decisively to any enemy aggression.

🔹The ministry also reminded the UN Security Council and Secretary-General of their responsibility to act against the "flagrant violations of peace and international security" by the US .

IRGC general: Blocking Strait of Hormuz is Iran's strategic deterrent weapon

🔹Head of the IRGC's Sacred Defense Documents Center, General Ramezan Sharif, described the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a "strategic and deterrent weapon" in Iran's possession, initiated by martyr Alireza Tangsiri, a former IRGC Navy commander.

🔹Sharif said the move marked a turning point in entering the strait into regional power equations and transformed battlefield dynamics, becoming an inspiring model for the Resistance Front.

🔹He emphasized that Iran's ability to block the strait has reshaped the balance of power in the region.

Iran has registered more than 43,000 national heritage sites: minister

Iran has registered over 43,000 heritage sites, including 14,000 historical buildings, the tourism minister announced. He stressed that tangible and written heritage together reflect Iran's national identity. He also noted that around 2 million Persian manuscripts exist worldwide—1 million in the Indian subcontinent, 500,000 in Central Asia/Caucasus, and 500,000 in Iran.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529866/Iran-has-registered-more-than-43-000-national-heritage-sites

New footage shows massive fires at Saudi Aramco facilities after Yemeni strikes 🔥📹

GII 2026 places Tehran 65th among top 100 science and technology clusters

Tehran ranked 65th in WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026, with 405 patent applications, 58,732 scientific publications, and 107 VC deals. Top fields include medical technology and computer tech. Tehran also rose 20 spots to 348 in StartupBlink's innovation cities ranking, home to 96 startups. Pardis Technology Park and fintech (72nd globally) drive Iran's growing ecosystem.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529855/GII-2026-places-Tehran-65th-among-top-100-science-and-technology