Tehran Times

2026-07-18 21:04
Leader of the Revolution:

US president’s signature is worthless and invalid

TEHRAN – New Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement on Saturday saying that the United States' violation of a bilateral understanding with Tehran has once again demonstrated that the U.S. president's signature is "worthless and unreliable," while urging Iranians to preserve national unity and maintain confidence in state institutions.

Iran hits US positions in response to raids on civilian facilities

TEHRAN — Iran on Saturday reported a series of missile and drone operations against US military facilities across the region, as the US military is targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran’s southern coastal provinces.
Pezeshkian calls for strengthening Iran's legal deterrence on global stage

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian has described a systematic examination of the legal and judicial dimensions of the Israeli and US military aggression against Iran as an undeniable necessity to establish international deterrence.
Leader’s military advisor: Iran will shift to full-scale war if US strikes continue

TEHRAN – A senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has declared that Washington’s duplicitous strategy of "both war and negotiation" has reached its final dead end, warning that Iran is fully prepared to transition into an aggressive and destructive phase if American aggression does not immediately cease.
By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi

The illusion of victory: Why America cannot bomb its way out of the war

HAFIZABAD, Pakistan - The American people were never asked if they wanted the war against Iran. They never heard a single speech explaining why their sons and daughters must fight and die in the Persian Gulf.
By Behnam Molayee

Trump’s regional agenda to serve Israel

TEHRAN – The United States appears to be coordinating with some countries to rearrange the regional landscape by applying pressure on Syria, Lebanon and Iraq to serve Israeli interests.

Politics

Washington's moral credibility is crumbling, says Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the United States of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure during its ongoing military campaign against Iran, saying Washington's actions have undermined its claims of defending international law and combating terrorism.
Iran halts MoU commitments over US violations

TEHRAN – Iran has suspended all of its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), declaring that Washington’s persistent acts of military aggression have effectively trampled on and halted the bilateral diplomatic framework.
Iran vows relentless legal action over US and Israeli crimes

TEHRAN — The Iranian Judiciary has launched comprehensive legal proceedings against the United States and Israel, seeking international prosecution and financial reparations for war crimes and military aggression against the country.

Sports

Iran end 2026 VNL on a disappointing note

TEHRAN – Iran wrapped up their 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Turkey on Sunday, ending the tournament on a disappointing note.
Iranian trio into AVC Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship 2026 Dream Team

TEHRAN - Iran emerged as the new champions of the AVC Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship 2026 after defeating Japan 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-22) in the gold medal match in Haikou, China, capping an outstanding campaign with the continental title.
Persepolis defender Milad Mohammadi joins Maxline Vitebsk

TEHRAN – Iran international Milad Mohammadi has completed a surprise move to Belarusian side Maxline Vitebsk.

Culture

Iranian miniature works on display in Moscow

TEHRAN – The exhibition “From Lasso to Harness,” featuring works by artists from Iran and Russia, has been launched at the Museum of Horse Breeding of the Timiryazev Academy in Moscow.
Resistance Film Festival calls for documentaries on Leader’s funeral

TEHRAN- The secretariat of the 19th edition of the Resistance International Film Festival has issued an official call to documentary filmmakers, directors, and media activists to submit works capturing the farewell and funeral ceremonies of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Asghar Farhadi to be honored at 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival

TEHRAN – In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of cinema, Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi will be honored with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, which is set to be held from August 14 to 21 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Economy

Bridges or lives? Trump's calculated war on Iran's everyday people

TEHRAN- The recent escalation of U.S. military action against Iran has moved beyond the battlefield. In a cynical display of coercion, Donald Trump has openly threatened to systematically destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure unless the country capitulates to U.S. demands. This is not a war against a government; it is a war against the Iranian people, their economy, and their future.
ICCIMA compiles “War Damage Management Package”

TEHRAN- Samad Hassanzadeh, head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, announced the compilation of a "War Damage Management Package" by the chamber's special economic headquarters.
Iran’s new ambassador to South Korea, TCCIMA examine solutions to revive Tehran-Seoul trade

TEHRAN- The new Iranian ambassador to South Korea, before departing for his post, visited the Tehran Chamber of Commerce and held talks with the Secretary-General of the Tehran Chamber to exchange views on the capacities for cooperation with this East Asian country and the development of commercial, technological, and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Society

IFRC: IRCS serves as a model of excellence in crisis management

TEHRAN – Jagan Chapagain, the Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in a letter to Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has lauded the IRCS efforts during the 40-day US-Israeli war against Iran, noting that relief and medical services, search and rescue operations, and dedications of the IRCS volunteers showcase the outstanding capabilities of a strong national society in crisis management.
Iran shines at intl. biology, chemistry Olympiads

TEHRAN – Iranian students have delivered an outstanding performance, clinching three gold medals and a silver medal at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO), and three silver medals and a bronze medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO).
SDS hotspots in Iraq, Syria affecting Iran to be controlled

TEHRAN – According to the head of Iran’s National Headquarters for Dust Storm Policy and Coordination, the country intends to identify and control two sources of sand and dust storms in Iraq and Syria that have the most impact on the country by the end of 2026.

Tourism

Ancient Alamut fortifications complete Iran’s architectural and defensive history, expert says

TEHRAN - The proposed UNESCO World Heritage nomination of the Cultural Landscape of Alamut and its related fortifications would complete the historical narrative of Iran’s architectural and defensive heritage, Iranian cultural heritage veteran Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti said on Sunday.
Prominent Iranian archaeologist Ismail Yaghmaei passes away at 84

TEHRAN – Ismail Yaghmaei (also known as Ehsan Yaghmaei), one of Iran’s renowned archaeologists and a veteran of the country’s cultural heritage, passed away on Sunday morning, at Pars Hospital in Tehran. He was 84.
Ancient Iranian goldsmithing in spotlight as 3,000-year-old earrings worn by actress spark heritage

TEHRAN – A pair of earrings incorporating approximately 3,000-year-old Iranian gold medallions has sparked international debate over the use of ancient cultural artifacts in contemporary fashion, drawing renewed attention to the sophistication of ancient Iranian jewelry making and raising questions about the ownership, preservation and ethical use of archaeological objects.

International

US raids on civilian infrastructure are purely barbaric

TEHRAN – The U.S. military has not only targeted military facilities in Iran’s southern coastal provinces. It has also been striking wheat silos, water desalination plants, and electricity infrastructure.
Trump’s regional agenda to serve Israel

TEHRAN – The United States appears to be coordinating with some countries to rearrange the regional landscape by applying pressure on Syria, Lebanon and Iraq to serve Israeli interests.
Why do Lebanese authorities insist on the path of surrender?

TEHRAN – Following the sixth round of face-to-face talks between the Lebanese and Israeli governments, critics continue to question the Lebanese authorities’ approach to issues of occupation and sovereignty.