https://borna.news/en/news/6217/alikhani-reaches-bronze-medal-bout-at-u20-greco-roman-worlds2026-08-18T14:12:32+03:30Alikhani reaches bronze-medal bout at U20 Greco-Roman Worldsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/2c15be1fZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg4NDAuanBnfGZ1aToyMzExMnxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpAlikhani reaches bronze-medal bout at U20 Greco-Roman WorldsIran’s Iliya Alikhani advanced to the bronze-medal bout in the 67kg category at the U20 Greco-Roman World Championships in Slovakia after defeating his Dutch opponent in the repechage.https://borna.news/en/news/6216/chinese-envoy-to-iran-beijing-seeks-stronger-broader-ties-with-tehran2026-08-18T12:44:10+03:30Chinese envoy to Iran: Beijing seeks stronger, broader ties with Tehranborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/8aae8a76ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg3MjkuanBnfGZ1aToyMzExMXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpChinese envoy to Iran: Beijing seeks stronger, broader ties with TehranChina’s ambassador to Iran said Beijing seeks stronger and broader relations with Tehran, describing the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries as an opportunity to open a new chapter of deeper and more effective cooperation.https://borna.news/en/news/6215/ghalibaf-irans-victory-turned-into-legal-political-document-of-us-defeat2026-08-18T12:20:30+03:30Ghalibaf: Iran’s victory turned into legal, political document of US defeatborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/6c8b58e7ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg3MTMuanBnfGZ1aToyMzExMHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpGhalibaf: Iran’s victory turned into legal, political document of US defeatIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Iranian nation’s victory was ultimately translated into a legal and political document marking the United States’ defeat, in the form of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.https://borna.news/en/news/6214/araghchi-us-unconditional-surrender-demand-against-iran-failed2026-08-18T11:41:52+03:30Araghchi: US ‘unconditional surrender’ demand against Iran failedborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/47cab113ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg2ODAuanBnfGZ1aToyMzEwOXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpAraghchi: US ‘unconditional surrender’ demand against Iran failedIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the United States failed to achieve its goal of forcing Iran into “unconditional surrender” during the recent war, stressing that Iran’s resistance on the battlefield ultimately compelled its adversaries to accept a ceasefire and negotiations on terms put forward by Tehran.https://borna.news/en/news/6213/iran-plans-to-resume-umrah-pilgrimages2026-08-18T11:41:10+03:30Iran plans to resume Umrah pilgrimagesborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/b6a519cfZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg2NzYuanBnfGZ1aToyMzEwOHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran plans to resume Umrah pilgrimagesIran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization is making preparations to resume Umrah pilgrimages in the Iranian year 1405 (2026-27), with an official announcement on registration and departures expected soon.https://borna.news/en/news/6212/iran-suffers-heavy-defeat-against-china-at-fiba-u18-asia-cup2026-08-18T11:40:09+03:30Iran suffers heavy defeat against China at FIBA U18 Asia Cupborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/1bbc15c6ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg2NzMuanBnfGZ1aToyMzEwN3xsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran suffers heavy defeat against China at FIBA U18 Asia CupIran’s boys’ national basketball team suffered a heavy defeat against China in its third match of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup.https://borna.news/en/news/6211/ferdowsipour-irans-victory-over-us-israeli-regime-evident-in-military-political-arenas2026-08-18T11:39:27+03:30Ferdowsipour: Iran’s victory over US, Israeli regime evident in military, political arenasborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/c748b0a2ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg2NzEuanBnfGZ1aToyMzEwNnxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpFerdowsipour: Iran’s victory over US, Israeli regime evident in military, political arenasThe head of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Interests Section in Egypt said Iran’s victory over the United States and the Israeli regime in the military and political arenas is “clear and undeniable,” stressing that Iran’s nuclear rights and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz are absolute and non-negotiable red lines.https://borna.news/en/news/6210/china-leads-world-in-renewable-power-curtailment2026-08-18T11:38:11+03:30China leads world in renewable power curtailmentborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/f134a922ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg2NzAuanBnfGZ1aToyMzEwNXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpChina leads world in renewable power curtailmentChina curtailed enough clean electricity in the six months through June 2026 to power Mexico for an entire year, as the country’s power grids increasingly ran up against capacity constraints.https://borna.news/en/news/6209/trumps-approval-rating-plunges-to-historic-low-as-americans-reject-war-of-aggression-against-iran2026-08-18T11:37:15+03:30Trump’s approval rating plunges to historic low as Americans reject war of aggression against Iranborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/06b00cecZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg2NjkuanBnfGZ1aToyMzEwNHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpTrump’s approval rating plunges to historic low as Americans reject war of aggression against IranUS President Donald Trump’s approval rating has collapsed to just 33 percent, the lowest level of his entire presidency, as an overwhelming majority of Americans express deep concern that Washington’s war of aggression against Iran will drag on indefinitely, according to a fresh Reuters/Ipsos poll.https://borna.news/en/news/6208/us-navy-destroyer-was-left-without-power-for-four-days-in-south-china-sea2026-08-18T11:36:30+03:30US Navy destroyer was left without power for four days in South China Seaborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/6e19fea3ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg2NjguanBnfGZ1aToyMzEwM3xsOmVufHY6MQ.webpUS Navy destroyer was left without power for four days in South China SeaThe USS Benfold, a US Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was left without power for four days in the South China Sea last month after an engineering failure, forcing the vessel to be towed to the Philippines.https://borna.news/en/news/6207/iraqi-kataib-hezbollah-sets-conditions-to-place-weapons-under-state-control2026-08-18T11:35:31+03:30Iraqi Kata’ib Hezbollah sets conditions to place weapons under state controlborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/db53a8c5ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg2NjcuanBnfGZ1aToyMzEwMnxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIraqi Kata’ib Hezbollah sets conditions to place weapons under state controlThe Iraqi Kata’ib Hezbollah resistance group has set conditions for any understanding with the Baghdad government to place all its weapons under state control, including a full withdrawal of US military forces from the country.https://borna.news/en/news/6206/pezeshkian-patience-solidarity-and-hope-key-to-irans-resilience-against-external-threats2026-08-18T11:34:06+03:30Pezeshkian: Patience, solidarity and hope key to Iran's resilience against external threatsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/f67761a0ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg2NjUuanBnfGZ1aToyMzEwMXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpPezeshkian: Patience, solidarity and hope key to Iran's resilience against external threatsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has drawn powerful lessons from the Iran-Iraq War, known in Iran as the Sacred Defense, saying that patience, solidarity and hope remain the foundations of the Islamic Republic’s unbreakable resilience in the face of escalating external pressures and threats.https://borna.news/en/news/6205/araghchi-strongly-condemns-drone-attack-on-kurdistan-pms-office-as-false-flag-ploy2026-08-18T11:32:08+03:30Araghchi strongly condemns drone attack on Kurdistan PM’s office as 'false-flag ploy'borna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/7de17e1cZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg2NjQuanBnfGZ1aToyMzEwMHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpAraghchi strongly condemns drone attack on Kurdistan PM’s office as 'false-flag ploy'Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned a drone attack targeting the office of Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, describing the incident as reckless and urging Kurdish authorities to remain vigilant against false-flag plots designed to sow discord between neighbors.https://borna.news/en/news/6204/irans-parliament-speaker-to-visit-iraq-to-discuss-regional-developments2026-08-18T10:52:51+03:30Iran’s Parliament speaker to visit Iraq to discuss regional developmentsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/3c6db0a8ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg2MjguanBnfGZ1aToyMzA5OXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran’s Parliament speaker to visit Iraq to discuss regional developmentsIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf will travel to Iraq on Wednesday to discuss regional developments, strengthen strategic cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad, and explore joint efforts to promote stability and security in West Asia.https://borna.news/en/news/6203/araghchi-discusses-regional-security-hormuz-navigation-in-calls-with-iraqi-turkish-fms2026-08-17T21:58:50+03:30Araghchi discusses regional security, Hormuz navigation in calls with Iraqi, Turkish FMsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/8f913835ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg0MjYuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA5OHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpAraghchi discusses regional security, Hormuz navigation in calls with Iraqi, Turkish FMsIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held separate phone conversations with his Iraqi and Turkish counterparts to discuss regional developments, border security, diplomatic efforts and arrangements aimed at ensuring the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.https://borna.news/en/news/6202/iranian-greco-roman-wrestlers-win-three-bronzes-at-u20-worlds2026-08-17T21:35:36+03:30Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers win three bronzes at U20 Worldsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/59e2743fZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzg0MTMuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA5N3xsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIranian Greco-Roman wrestlers win three bronzes at U20 WorldsIranian Greco-Roman wrestlers claimed three bronze medals in the first four weight categories of the U20 World Championships in Slovakia.https://borna.news/en/news/6201/irans-central-bank-governor-meets-iraqi-prime-minister-in-baghdad2026-08-17T21:00:26+03:30Iran’s Central Bank Governor Meets Iraqi Prime Minister in Baghdadborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/fbdc55dcZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1NzgzNzAuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA5NnxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran’s Central Bank Governor Meets Iraqi Prime Minister in BaghdadAbdolnasser Hemmati, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi on Monday in Baghdad as part of his official visits to Iraq.https://borna.news/en/news/6200/iranian-chinese-deputy-foreign-ministers-meet-in-beijing2026-08-17T19:11:25+03:30Iranian, Chinese Deputy Foreign Ministers Meet in Beijingborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/6d43fb93ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1NzgyODguanBnfGZ1aToyMzA5NXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIranian, Chinese Deputy Foreign Ministers Meet in BeijingIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, met with Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Miao Deyu in Beijing today to discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues.https://borna.news/en/news/6199/iran-finishes-runner-up-at-asian-functional-fitness-championship-with-4-gold-medals2026-08-17T17:37:59+03:30Iran Finishes Runner-Up at Asian Functional Fitness Championship with 4 Gold Medalsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/a960e4dfZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1NzgyMTkuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA5NHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran Finishes Runner-Up at Asian Functional Fitness Championship with 4 Gold MedalsIran’s national functional fitness team clinched second place overall at the 2026 Asian Functional Fitness Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan, securing four gold, one silver, and one bronze medal across individual and team events.https://borna.news/en/news/6198/irgc-vows-to-decisively-crush-any-threat-to-irans-territory2026-08-17T17:16:07+03:30IRGC Vows to Decisively Crush Any Threat to Iran’s Territoryborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/2d39094cZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1NzgyMTEuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA5M3xsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIRGC Vows to Decisively Crush Any Threat to Iran’s TerritoryThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on the anniversary of the return of Iranian prisoners of war (POWs), assuring the nation that its forces stand ready to crush any aggression or threat through maximum deterrence and powerful offensive operations.https://borna.news/en/news/6197/iranian-para-archery-squad-departs-for-world-series-in-india2026-08-17T15:04:45+03:30Iranian Para Archery Squad Departs for World Series in Indiaborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/c736311fZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1NzgwOTIuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA5MnxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIranian Para Archery Squad Departs for World Series in IndiaIran’s national para archery team, comprising six archers, is set to travel to India to compete in the World Series event following a training camp in Karaj.https://borna.news/en/news/6196/thieves-steal-4-renaissance-masterpieces-from-sicilian-museum2026-08-17T14:25:47+03:30Thieves Steal 4 Renaissance Masterpieces from Sicilian Museumborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/9e3ca07dZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1NzgwNjUuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA5MXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpThieves Steal 4 Renaissance Masterpieces from Sicilian MuseumThieves capitalized on a holiday festival in Italy to steal four Renaissance artworks valued at up to €80 million ($93 million) from a museum in Sicily.https://borna.news/en/news/6195/iranian-stocks-extend-rally-with-major-gains-across-key-indices2026-08-17T13:41:06+03:30Iranian Stocks Extend Rally with Major Gains Across Key Indicesborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/005a796bZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzc5NjUuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA5MHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIranian Stocks Extend Rally with Major Gains Across Key IndicesContinuing its upward trajectory on the third trading day of the week, the stock market posted another noticeable gain today, with the overall index surging by more than 131,000 points.https://borna.news/en/news/6194/oil-spill-cleanup-operations-completed-in-qeshm-island2026-08-17T12:44:48+03:30Oil Spill Cleanup Operations Completed in Qeshm Islandborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/582ddd2eZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzc5MzQuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA4OXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpOil Spill Cleanup Operations Completed in Qeshm IslandClean-up operations for oil slicks and marine pollution along the shores of Souza and Shib Draz on Qeshm Island have been successfully completed following round-the-clock efforts by specialized teams, local communities, and environmental agencies, an official announced Monday.https://borna.news/en/news/6193/60-day-deadline-in-iran-us-understanding-irrelevant-after-us-violations-spox2026-08-17T11:33:36+03:30'60-Day Deadline' in Iran-US Understanding Irrelevant After US Violations: Spoxborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/1623851fZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzc4ODcuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA4OHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webp'60-Day Deadline' in Iran-US Understanding Irrelevant After US Violations: SpoxIran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized Monday that a reported 60-day window in an understanding with the United States has completely lost its relevance following widespread U.S. violations, adding that Tehran never formulates its policies under pressure or ultimatums while also addressing key national security and regional issues.https://borna.news/en/news/6192/irgc-commander-warns-of-shift-to-offensive-posture2026-08-17T10:41:00+03:30IRGC commander warns of shift to offensive postureborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/b217b1aeZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzc4MzUucG5nfGZ1aToyMzA4N3xsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIRGC commander warns of shift to offensive postureA senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that while Iran’s military actions have remained strictly defensive since the outbreak of hostilities, the armed forces are fully prepared to adopt an offensive posture if necessary, cautioning adversaries to expect "strategic surprises."https://borna.news/en/news/6191/hamas-calls-on-mediators-to-compel-israel-to-end-ceasefire-violations2026-08-17T10:39:59+03:30Hamas calls on mediators to compel Israel to end ceasefire violationsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/65ed0611ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzc4MzIuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA4NnxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpHamas calls on mediators to compel Israel to end ceasefire violationsThe Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas has called upon international mediators and the US-backed "Board of Peace" to hold the Israeli occupation accountable, demanding immediate action to halt ongoing ceasefire violations and compel Israel to accept the roadmap for the second phase of the proposed Gaza peace plan.https://borna.news/en/news/6190/iranian-vp-iran-will-defeat-enemy-in-economic-war-as-it-did-on-battlefield2026-08-17T10:39:11+03:30Iranian VP: Iran will defeat enemy in 'economic war' as it did on battlefieldborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/8971db7dZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzc4MzAuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA4NXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIranian VP: Iran will defeat enemy in 'economic war' as it did on battlefieldIranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has warned that the enemies are seeking to compensate for their military failures through economic pressure, saying Iran can inflict another defeat on them through national unity and cohesion.https://borna.news/en/news/6189/us-senator-uss-lincoln-fiasco-shows-trump-administrations-true-lack-of-leadership2026-08-17T10:37:11+03:30US Senator: USS Lincoln fiasco shows Trump administration's 'true lack of leadership'borna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/23f85ed0ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzc4MjguanBnfGZ1aToyMzA4NHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpUS Senator: USS Lincoln fiasco shows Trump administration's 'true lack of leadership'US Senator Ruben Gallego says the dire conditions for sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln demonstrate a "true lack of leadership" in the Trump administration.https://borna.news/en/news/6188/iranian-army-chief-we-have-no-limits-in-defending-ourselves2026-08-16T16:12:46+03:30Iranian Army chief: We have no limits in defending ourselvesborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/57450128ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzc1MjEuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA4MnxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIranian Army chief: We have no limits in defending ourselvesIran's Army chief said the country has maintained its defensive capabilities and acquired new ones, warning enemies not to repeat past mistakes as Iran has no limits in defending itself.https://borna.news/en/news/6187/irans-greco-roman-wrestlers-secure-three-semifinal-spots-two-eliminated-at-u20-world-championships2026-08-16T15:53:24+03:30Iran's Greco-Roman wrestlers secure three semifinal spots, two eliminated at U20 World Championshipsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/31c5c1b7ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzc1MTEuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA4MXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran's Greco-Roman wrestlers secure three semifinal spots, two eliminated at U20 World ChampionshipsThree Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers advanced to the semifinals on the first day of the U20 World Championships in Slovakia, while two others were eliminated in the quarterfinals.https://borna.news/en/news/6186/iran-tajikistan-rail-link-to-be-completed-within-three-months-weekly-flights-capacity-set-at-232026-08-16T15:49:38+03:30Iran-Tajikistan rail link to be completed within three months; weekly flights capacity set at 23borna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/710fad40ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1Nzc1MDcuanBnfGZ1aToyMzA4MHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran-Tajikistan rail link to be completed within three months; weekly flights capacity set at 23Iran's transport minister announced that the Chabahar-Zahedan railway will be completed within three months, adding that the port can support Tajikistan's logistics hub for access to open waters.