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Beyond the West – The Rise of a Multipolar Order 🌐

⭕️Exclusive joint discussion with Sputnik featuring retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski 🇺🇸

In an exclusive joint discussion with Sputnik 🎙️, retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski offered a sharp critique of Washington's foreign policy 🏛️, arguing that the U.S. is acting like a "late-stage empire" by relying on increasingly ineffective military pressure. She noted that Iran's geography and resilience make it impossible to subdue through force 🛡️, while Israel's influence has pushed U.S. policy toward isolation rather than conquest. Kwiatkowski emphasized that the world is already transitioning toward a multipolar order 🌏, as nations seek alternatives to U.S.-dominated systems. She warned that miscalculation, not military weakness, remains the greatest danger ⚠️.


https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527371/Beyond-the-West-The-rise-of-a-multipolar-order 🔗

Trump spins failure as victory

After four months of war, Trump has been forced into a humiliating retreat, signing a MoU that grants Iran all its key demands—including lifted sanctions, released assets, and recognition of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

But rather than admit failure, Trump now claims he "never cared about regime change"—a blatant lie, given his initial calls for Iran’s overthrow.

Iran’s missile strikes, control of global oil chokepoints, and unified national resistance turned Washington's war of aggression into an unsustainable quagmire. The Geneva agreement is not a US triumph—it is a crushing strategic defeat, now clumsily repackaged by Trump as a win.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527397/Trump-spins-failure-as-victory

Inside Washington’s meltdown over Iran and the rising chorus of imperial defeat 🔥

The Iran-US memorandum has triggered a fierce political firestorm in Washington, with a rare cross-partisan consensus admitting the war was a costly failure. 📉

Former VP Kamala Harris slammed the "$500 war tax" on families already $400 from bankruptcy. Anti-war voices, academics like Francis Fukuyama ("Trump capitulated"), and even hawks like Senator Graham all concede: there's no military solution to defeating Iran.

The White House faces a secrecy crisis over the hidden deal text, while a rift with Netanyahu—who was locked out of talks—has Israel's lobby scrambling to sabotage implementation.

Yet despite desperate attempts to derail it, the MOU stands as a monument to the limits of US aggression against Iran's unbreakable resistance. 🏛️

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527402/Inside-Washington-s-meltdown-over-Iran-and-the-rising-chorus 🔗

Iran, Russia FMs discuss Islamabad memorandum, regional stability

🔹Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi held a phone call to discuss the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as well as regional and bilateral issues.

🔹Araghchi detailed the memorandum's provisions, emphasizing US responsibility for proper implementation and the need for a complete halt to Israeli regime aggression against Lebanon.

🔹Lavrov welcomed the finalization of the text and expressed Russia's full support for its implementation.

🔹Both ministers stressed the need for international community and UN Security Council backing, as well as continued diplomatic coordination among regional countries to consolidate peace and stability.

🔹They also agreed to follow up on bilateral issues.

The Swiss government announced that the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran will be held on Friday, with representatives from Pakistan and Qatar in attendance.

‼️Tehran Times Exclusive:

"Crimson Butterflies" depicts charred children of Minab

To honor the memories of the young students martyred in the recent tragedy and mark the 40th day of their martyrdom, a conceptual art installation featuring 2,000 red butterflies and symbolic crimson pages has been unveiled at the ruins of Minab’s Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School.

Iran, China FMs discuss Islamabad memorandum; Beijing backs implementation

🔹Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi held a phone call to discuss the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

🔹Araghchi detailed the provisions, expressing hope that Iran and China could benefit from the agreement's opportunities to expand energy and economic cooperation.

🔹He thanked Beijing for supporting the negotiations and stressed that "full and proper implementation—especially ending war on all fronts—is America's responsibility."

🔹Wang Yi praised Iran's steadfastness against pressure and its responsible diplomatic approach. He emphasized the need for precise implementation and declared China's readiness to facilitate the process, enhance regional engagement, and resolve regional challenges.

🔹Both sides stressed the need for international community and UN Security Council backing.

Lebanon's defense minister stresses need for global efforts to fully halt Israeli regime aggression

🔹Lebanon's Defense Minister, currently visiting France, has emphasized the need to intensify international efforts to achieve a complete halt to Israeli regime aggression.

🔹He also expressed hope that the agreement between the United States and Iran would take into account the interests of all stakeholders—including the Lebanese government and people.

Thrown under the bus: The fate of US-Israeli proxies

The US-Israeli war on Iran ended in strategic failure, with none of Washington's imposed goals achieved. The 39-day aggression killed thousands of Iranian civilians.

CIA and Mossad fueled January unrest, smuggling weapons to Kurdish groups. Exiled opposition figures like Reza Pahlavi and the MKO, who cheered foreign attacks, have now been publicly disavowed by US Vice President JD Vance—confirming they were mere disposable tools.

Once calling Trump "Uncle Trump," these stooges now hurl insults like "Yellow Head" at him. This episode proves that legitimate leadership cannot be manufactured abroad—it must emerge from within Iran's own fabric.


https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527440/Thrown-under-the-bus-The-fate-of-US-Israeli-proxies

Argentine lawyer from Global Sumud Flotilla reports on torture of activists in Israeli detention

An Argentine lawyer aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla has revealed harrowing details of torture and mistreatment by Israeli forces. The activist, part of a humanitarian mission to break the siege on Gaza, recounted brutal physical and psychological abuse during detention. Her testimony exposes the occupation's systematic cruelty against international solidarity activists. This fresh evidence adds to the long list of atrocities committed by the Israeli regime, which continues to violate all international laws and human rights conventions with impunity. The flotilla’s mission underscores the urgent need for global action to end the genocide in Palestine.


https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527444/Argentine-lawyer-from-Global-Sumud-Flotilla-reports-on-torture

Pakistan PM thanks Iran, US as official ceremony set for Geneva

🔹Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" has been electronically signed between Iran and the US at the highest level.

🔹The agreement is immediately effective: Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the US will lift its naval blockade.

🔹Sharif thanked both nations and Qatar for mediation support. He stated: "On June 19, Pakistan will host the official signing ceremony in Switzerland, where technical negotiations will also begin."

🔹The prime minister described the document as a "historic agreement" reflecting both sides' commitment to resolving the conflict through diplomacy.

🔹The ceremony marks a major diplomatic breakthrough after months of conflict. Iranian officials have emphasized that implementation will be monitored closely.

Iran, Cyprus FMs discuss Islamabad understanding; Nicosia welcomes regional stability boost

🔹Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with Cyprus's Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos as part of ongoing diplomatic consultations.

🔹Araghchi detailed the provisions and dimensions of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, expressing hope that the agreement would mark the start of a new chapter in Iran's relations with countries worldwide—particularly in expanding economic cooperation and interactions.

🔹Kombos, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the EU Council, welcomed the finalization and signing of the memorandum by the US and Iranian presidents.

🔹He described the agreement as an important step toward strengthening regional stability and expanding European-Iranian cooperation across various fields.

Russia welcomes signing of Iran-US memorandum

🔹Moscow has welcomed the agreement to end the conflict between the United States and Iran, signed at the presidential level.

🔹The Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that "all parties must adhere to the understandings reached and prevent any new escalation."

🔹Russia noted that Iran's commitment to its NPT obligations serves as the best response to any unfounded allegations.

🔹Moscow expressed hope that the establishment of peace between Iran and the US would help rebuild trust among Persian Gulf countries.

President Pezeshkian: This is a historic document—a message from a powerful Iran 🇮🇷📜

🔹Iran's President shared the signed Iran-US agreement on X, writing: "This is a historic document and a message from a powerful Iran: peace will be achieved through mutual respect." 🤝🌍

🔹"The Islamic Republic of Iran remains committed and dedicated to global peace while preserving dignity, independence, progress, and regional cooperation." ✊🕊️

Iran, Kuwait FMs discuss Islamabad understanding, regional peace

🔹Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held a phone conversation to discuss the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, regional developments, and bilateral relations.

🔹Araghchi briefed the Kuwaiti minister on the provisions and latest developments regarding the memorandum. He emphasized Iran's commitment to good neighborly policy and expressed hope that the agreement would help restore peace and stability in the region.

🔹He also stressed the need for dialogue with Persian Gulf countries to enhance cooperation and address existing concerns.

🔹Both ministers exchanged views on key bilateral issues and agreed to continue diplomatic consultations to follow up on the matters discussed.