Tehran Times

2026-09-28 20:50
Leader: The enemy dares not venture beyond Arabian Sea — and soon will be driven from there

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a message on Monday saying that due to the painful blows that the enemy has suffered at the hands of Iranian armed forces and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, it has sought refuge in the Arabian Sea and it will soon be expelled from there.

Report: Eight US Marines wounded in Iranian strike near Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN — An Iranian anti-ship cruise missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz has left at least eight US Marines wounded, exposing the mounting operational vulnerabilities of the American military presence in West Asia and puncturing Washington’s carefully curated narrative of naval dominance in the Persian Gulf.
Iran files formal complaint with UN over Trump’s ‘hateful and disgusting’ threats

TEHRAN — Iran has formally lodged a robust protest with the United Nations, denouncing the inflammatory remarks made by US President Donald Trump during the 81st session of the General Assembly. Tehran has warned that such declarations, delivered from the highest international podium, represent a severe breach of the UN Charter and the foundational principles of international law.
By Ali Minabi

Toxic warfare threatens Gaza’s survival

TEHRAN – As though the Israeli regime had not already taken enough Palestinian lives, it now appears to be employing new methods to harm and kill them.
By staff writer

South Lebanon faces aggressive Israeli offensive as US ‘diplomacy’ provides cover

TEHRAN — A massive explosion orchestrated by Israeli forces tore through the coastal town of al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Monday, sending violent tremors across the Tyre district.
Iraqis hold rallies protesting suspension of flights with Iran

TEHRAN – Large numbers of people held protests in the shrine cities of Najaf and Karbala to express their strong opposition to the Iraqi government’s decision to suspend direct flights between Iran and Iraq at the Trump administration’s order.

Politics

US aviation sanctions threaten flight safety and human lives, Iran says

TEHRAN— Iran’s High Council for Human Rights has condemned Washington’s latest sanctions targeting the country’s aviation sector, warning that restrictions on access to aircraft parts, equipment, and technical services could have consequences that extend beyond trade and directly affect flight safety and human life.
Iranians ready to defend homeland against any aggression: commander

TEHRAN— Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination, has stressed the Iranian people’s readiness to defend their homeland, saying the nation’s preparedness, together with that of the Armed Forces, sends a clear message to any adversary contemplating aggression against Iran.
IRGC reaffirms commitment to resistance path on Nasrallah martyrdom anniversary

TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the path of late Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, saying his legacy continues to strengthen the regional resistance front and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

Sports

Defeat in Nagoya, questions in Tehran: What next for Iran’s U23s?

TEHRAN - Iran’s U23 football team suffered another major setback at the Asian Games, crashing out of the 2026 tournament in Nagoya after a humiliating 4-1 defeat to North Korea.
Ali Davoudi collects Iran’s 10th gold at Nagoya

TEHRAN – Iranian weightlifter Ali Davoudi won the gold medal in the men’s +110kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on Tuesday.
Iran’s athlete Amirian wins silver in 2026 Asian games

TEHRAN – Iranian athlete Ali Amirian took a silver medal at the men’s 800 meters of the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday.

Culture

Beyond melodrama: Khajepasha on war, childhood and duty of Iranian cinema

TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker Babak Khajepasha believes cinema should do more than portray suffering. For him, a film dealing with war, the death of children, or a social tragedy should leave audiences with questions rather than simply tears.
Culture Minister addresses academics, students at St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Art

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance addressed the faculty and students at the St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts on Sunday and stressed the importance of taking a strategic view of Iranian-Russian cultural and civilizational dialogue as a means of building resilience against future crises. He also discussed the country’s cultural elements and its “cultural shield” in the face of military threats.
National Children’s Week to focus on rights, future of Iranian children

TEHRAN – “Children’s Smiles, The Alphabet of the Homeland” has been chosen as the slogan of Iran’s National Children’s Week, which will be held from October 7 to 13, with a focus on children’s rights, well-being, participation and their role in shaping the country’s future.

Economy

Iran-Azerbaijan joint infrastructure projects nearly complete as trade grows

TEHRAN- Shahin Mustafayev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, speaking on the sidelines of the meeting of the heads of the Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, stressed the friendly and brotherly relations between Tehran and Baku and said: Despite existing tensions in the region, relations and cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran are developing in various fields, and this trend will continue.
Iran-Belarus trade reaches $76m in 2025

TEHRAN- On the eve of the Iran-Belarus Joint Economic Committee, the Director General of the Central Asia, Caucasus and Russia Office of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization announced: The value of trade exchanges between Iran and Belarus in 2025 amounted to $76 million.
Private sector’s 5 demands for expansion of export

TEHRAN- A member of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing that the main problem of Iran’s exports is not a lack of production capacity, deemed it necessary to reform trade processes, reduce transaction costs, and create infrastructure for a sustainable presence in foreign markets.

Society

Iran, WHO join efforts to eliminate human rabies by 2030

TEHRAN – The National Plan for the Elimination of Human Rabies 2026–2030 was formally countersigned at a seminar marking World Rabies Day, hosted by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education's Centre for Communicable Disease Control.
Tehran, Moscow set to establish joint science and technology commission

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia are preparing to establish a joint commission on science and technology, with a document on international scientific cooperation between the two countries set to be signed at a meeting of the commission.
DOE announces deadline for National Environmental Award

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has set November 6 as the deadline for submitting entries for the 14th National Environmental Award, which will be held this year under the theme “Healthy Environment, Sustainable Future,”.

Tourism

Tehran gallery traces capital’s past, explores future of smart tourism

TEHRAN – A new gallery in Tehran is taking visitors on a journey through the capital’s political, social, cultural and artistic history while using digital technology and artificial intelligence to offer a glimpse of how tourism in the city could evolve in the future.
Kenargerd Caravanserai gets new life as cultural, tourism complex

TEHRAN – The first phase of restoration and development works at the historic Kenargerd Caravanserai in Hasanabad, Fashapuyeh district, south of Tehran province, was inaugurated on Sunday, marking World Tourism Day.
Where the road became a destination: Iran’s historical caravanserais

TEHRAN - For centuries, crossing Iran was as much a test of endurance as it was a journey of discovery. Merchants moved goods between distant markets, pilgrims traveled toward sacred places, and ordinary travelers followed routes across deserts, mountains and plains. Between these long stretches of road stood caravanserais, places where a journey could pause, animals could be rested, goods could be protected and strangers could share food, stories and news.

International

Toxic warfare threatens Gaza’s survival

TEHRAN – As though the Israeli regime had not already taken enough Palestinian lives, it now appears to be employing new methods to harm and kill them.
South Lebanon faces aggressive Israeli offensive as US ‘diplomacy’ provides cover

TEHRAN — A massive explosion orchestrated by Israeli forces tore through the coastal town of al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Monday, sending violent tremors across the Tyre district.
Iraqis hold rallies protesting suspension of flights with Iran

TEHRAN – Large numbers of people held protests in the shrine cities of Najaf and Karbala to express their strong opposition to the Iraqi government’s decision to suspend direct flights between Iran and Iraq at the Trump administration’s order.