Tehran Times

2026-08-31 21:08
Iran strikes US bases in Jordan, UAE, vows ‘more devastating’ responses to every attack

TEHRAN — The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran launched extensive, coordinated retaliatory military operations against American bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a fatal US military aggression against Larak Island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran condemns fresh US strikes, warns of retaliation while pursuing regional diplomacy

'De-dollarization' and 'economic integration' on Iran's agenda at SCO summit

TEHRAN— Iran is seeking to use the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s 2026 summit in Bishkek to deepen economic integration with Eurasian partners, advance de-dollarization and expand trade and transport links.
Iran vows decisive response as Trump threatens retaliation

TEHRAN — Iran has warned that any further US attack would trigger a response “dozens of times stronger,” as an Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran considers the latest exchange of fire with Washington limited and contained, even as President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran “very hard” and the conflict increasingly exposes the White House to military, economic and political risks.
By Maedeh Zaman Fashami

The domestic cost of Jordan’s alliance with Washington

TEHRAN — Amid the US-Israeli war against Iran and the widening attacks on American interests in Jordan, more than 200 Jordanian political, cultural, academic, tribal and retired military figures issued an open letter to the government in late July 2026. They called for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Jordanian territory, the cancellation or review of the security and military agreement with the United States, and the submission of that agreement to parliament.
By staff writer

Naftali Bennett: Israel is known for ‘baby killers’ just as Italy for pasta

TEHRAN — Naftali Bennett has admitted the collapse of Israel’s reputation among younger Americans. In a recent interview with Itai Segal, the former Israeli prime minister conceded that among American youth, Israel is synonymous with genocide.
By Ali Minabi

Why and how Israeli assassinations in Gaza intensify

TEHRAN – Israeli assassinations in the Gaza Strip have barely let up over the past ten months. They have been carried out regularly and systematically in what appears to be pre-prepared measures.

Politics

General Naqdi: Over 90 percent of Iran's missile reserves remain intact

TEHRAN — Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a senior adviser to the Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), strongly rejected rumors regarding a decline in Iran's weapon capabilities.
10 missing fishermen found in UAE; 3 still unaccounted for

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official has confirmed that ten fishermen from Bandar Lengeh who had been missing since mid-August have been located in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to return to Iran shortly.
Iran war raises questions over Washington’s ability to avoid another endless conflict: NYTimes

TEHRAN — The United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran is increasingly raising questions about whether Washington can avoid becoming trapped in another prolonged conflict, as the experience of the 20-year war in Afghanistan offers a cautionary example of how difficult it can be for successive US administrations to end wars once they have begun.

Sports

Iran President Pezeshkian to attend opening ceremony of 2026 WNG

TEHRAN – Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend the opening ceremony of the sixth edition of the World Nomad Games in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Iran beat Palestine in AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualifier

TEHRAN - Iran turned on the power in the second half to defeat Palestine 2-1 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers Group C tie on Monday.
Woman futsal star Gholami hangs up the boots

TEHRAN - Iran women’s futsal star Nasimeh Gholami has officially announced her retirement from the national team after almost 20 years of service.

Culture

Iranian feature “Slumber” to premiere at Vision Asia section of 31st Busan Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN – The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled 11 features for its Vision Asia section, including a film from Iran.
Ashura-inspired marquetry work donated to Shah Abdol-Azim Museum

TEHRAN- Iranian marquetry artist Hamed Asgarian has donated his conceptual artwork “Blood of God,” inspired by the tragedy of Ashura, to the museum of the holy shrine of Shah Abdol-Azim al-Hasani (AS) in Rey.
Iranian painter creates new works marking Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) birthday

TEHRAN- Iranian painter Ali Bahreini has created two new paintings marking the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), drawing on episodes and themes associated with the life and spiritual legacy of the Prophet.

Economy

Trump's Venezuelan delusion: Same foolish blueprint he plots for Iran

TEHRAN – In a move that exposes both his strategic shortsightedness and his penchant for delusional grandiosity, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to refill America's depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil. The scheme, which Trump has bizarrely described as a "gift from Venezuela to the American people," reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of energy markets, infrastructure realities, and geopolitical dynamics—a dangerous combination that now threatens to be replicated in US policy toward Iran.
Expansion of electricity generation capacity continues

TEHRAN- An official has stated that in the renewable energy sector, production capacity has increased from 1,250 megawatts to approximately 7,000 megawatts, and in the thermal power plant sector, about 3,000 megawatts have been added to the country's generation capacity.
Rebuilding damaged industries to protect production, ensure financing supply chain stability

TEHRAN- The US-Zionist imposed war, in addition to causing direct damage to some production units, also affected parts of the country's industrial supply chains. However, planning for the swift return of damaged units to the production cycle and preventing the halt of related industries has now become one of the central axes of industrial policymaking. In this path, securing financial resources, prioritizing strategic industries, and utilizing domestic capacities form the basis of support measures.

Society

New partnership to promote herbal, traditional medicine

TEHRAN – A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and the Inter-Islamic Network on Nanotechnology (INN), aimed at expanding scientific and technological cooperation, fostering networking among research centers and knowledge-based companies, and strengthening the international presence of Iran’s traditional medicine capabilities and its herbal and natural products.
Cheetah conservation plan revised with focus on reducing human threats

TEHRAN - The Department of Environment has revised the national cheetah conservation program with the participation of experts, academics, rangers and non-governmental organizations, with reducing human-induced threats and strengthening habitat protection identified as top priorities.
Iranian experts attend BRICS Youth Energy Summit

TEHRAN – Four young Iranian experts represented the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) at the 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit, which was held online on August 17 in India, under the theme ‘Energy for All’.

Tourism

Five-year Iran-Poland study sheds new light on life in Iran before the Medes

TEHRAN - A five-year joint research project by the University of Tehran and the University of Warsaw has shed new light on the lives of communities in central Iran before the rise of the Median state, challenging the long-held view that Iron Age populations in the region were predominantly nomadic pastoralists.
From rail to coast and wellness: A new tourism chain takes shape in northern Iran

TEHRAN - Traveling with a group of fellow journalists from Tehran to Bandar-e Anzali recently offered us more than a two-day tour of tourism projects under development. The journey was designed to show how railway travel, coastal destinations, accommodation, recreation and wellness services could be brought together to form a single tourism experience.
New conservation and infrastructure projects underway at Persepolis

TEHRAN – A series of new conservation and infrastructure projects are underway at the UNESCO-registered Persepolis in southern Iran, including fencing of some 70 hectares of surrounding land, the director of World Heritage site has said.

International

The domestic cost of Jordan’s alliance with Washington

TEHRAN — Amid the US-Israeli war against Iran and the widening attacks on American interests in Jordan, more than 200 Jordanian political, cultural, academic, tribal and retired military figures issued an open letter to the government in late July 2026. They called for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Jordanian territory, the cancellation or review of the security and military agreement with the United States, and the submission of that agreement to parliament.
Naftali Bennett: Israel is known for ‘baby killers’ just as Italy for pasta

TEHRAN — Naftali Bennett has admitted the collapse of Israel’s reputation among younger Americans. In a recent interview with Itai Segal, the former Israeli prime minister conceded that among American youth, Israel is synonymous with genocide.
Why and how Israeli assassinations in Gaza intensify

TEHRAN – Israeli assassinations in the Gaza Strip have barely let up over the past ten months. They have been carried out regularly and systematically in what appears to be pre-prepared measures.