Tehran Times

2026-07-27 20:27
By staff writer

Are France and Britain about to dive into the quagmire Trump created?

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman warns against 'hostile and politically motivated' actions of certain European countries

TEHRAN – Iran pushed back hard against European powers on Monday, charging Britain and France with orchestrating a “blame game” and coordinating with the US in an aggressive campaign of “psychological warfare” targeting the Islamic Republic.

By Hossein Amiri

For a young sailor: First voyage, final farewell

TEHRAN – The death of a young Iranian sailor in an attack on a commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea has ignited widespread condemnation in Iran, with officials denouncing the strike as a violation of international law and social media users mourning what many described as the destruction of a promising young life.
Iran rejects US role in setting war terms

TEHRAN – Iran declared on Monday that it will not allow the United States to dictate the timing of war or peace, reaffirming that all national security decisions will be made solely based on Iran's interests, while also warning Ukraine over its reported attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea and emphasizing that ongoing negotiations with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz are purely bilateral and unrelated to Washington.
By Garsha Vazirian

The unholy alliance of Israel and Ukraine anchoring the new imperial order

TEHRAN — The 23-year-old Iranian sailor Nima Moradi was martyred because the Kyiv regime’s military decided a civilian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea was a legitimate kill. That strike on the late July night was a cold-blooded escalation dragging a rather quiet sea straight into the crosshairs of foreign proxy warfare.
By Wesam Bahrani

New elected Hamas leader: Implications and priorities

TEHRAN – Hamas ran a leadership vote in the middle of ethnic cleansing and ongoing genocide. The outcome was close, the turnout was real, and the process followed its own rulebook to the letter. That alone is worth pausing over.
Mehr Media Group CEO calls for stronger SCO media cooperation in Bishkek

TEHRAN- Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati, the CEO of Mehr Media Group (which consists of Mehr News Agency and English-language daily Tehran Times), delivered the following speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tanks Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Monday.

Politics

Hojjatoleslam Qomi vows Iran will avenge the martyred Leader as media figures honor his legacy

TEHRAN — Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Qomi, head of Iran’s Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization, has reiterated that the Iranian nation and freedom-loving people around the world will inevitably avenge the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
The political theology of vassalage: Nuclear fictions in the Persian Gulf

MADRID - On July 22, the energy bureaucracies of Washington and Riyadh formalized a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, backed by a bilateral safeguards pact.
Senior lawmaker warns Ukraine of ‘regret-inducing’ response after strike on Iranian vessel

Iran's deputy parliament speaker has warned Ukraine that any "mischievous" act in the region or the Caspian Sea will be met with a "regret-inducing" response from Tehran.

Sports

Mehrzad: Iran sitting volleyball deserve greater respect

TEHRAN – Iran sitting volleyball star Morteza Mehrzad believes the national team deserve far greater recognition for their sustained success and has urged other sports to follow the winning blueprint established by the country's most decorated team.
2026 Asian Championship to decide Piazza's future with Iran

TEHRAN - The 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship could prove to be a defining moment not only for Iran's national team but also for head coach Roberto Piazza.
Taj apologizes to Iranians for disappointing World Cup campaign

TEHRAN - Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj has apologized to the Iranian people following the national team's disappointing World Cup campaign, admitting that Team Melli fell short of expectations after failing to progress beyond the group stage.

Culture

SCO Media and Think Tank Summit opens in Bishkek with delegates from 25 countries

TEHRAN- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit opened on Sunday in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, bringing together nearly 200 representatives from media organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and international organizations from 25 countries.
15th Intl. 100-Second Film Festival extends deadline following strong demand

TEHRAN- In response to interest and numerous requests from filmmakers and audiences, the organizers of the International 100-Second Film Festival have announced a one-week extension for the submission of entries.
“Tears of Minab” musical tribute released to honor child martyrs

TEHRAN- The Rudaki Foundation has released "Tears of Minab", a single dedicated to the memory of the student martyrs of the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, Hormozgan province.

Economy

Iran Chamber of Commerce calls on Pakistan to set up green corridor for trade

TEHRAN- Samad Hassanzadeh, the Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), said in a meeting with Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, the Pakistani Ambassador in Tehran, that trade between Iran and Pakistan does not have the necessary speed due to different customs mechanisms. He also proposed that Pakistan establish a green border corridor for the electronic transfer of documents.
First smartification project of oil fields to be implemented in Darkhovin

TEHRAN- The CEO of Arvandan Oil and Gas Company announced: The first smartification project of the country's oil fields will soon be implemented in the Darkhovin field.
Annual tea production expected to increase by over 30%

TEHRAN- The Head of the National Tea Organization stated that with the increase in the guaranteed purchase price of green tea leaves and favorable weather conditions, tea production is expected to rise by more than 30 percent compared to the previous year.

Society

Over 2 million people registered so far to attend Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – More than two million individuals have so far been registered on ‘Samah’, an online platform developed to organize pilgrims for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has said.
Iranian professor wins prestigious Abacus Medal

TEHRAN – Shayan Oveis Gharan, a professor in the Paul Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering at University of Washington, has won the International Mathematical Union's prestigious Abacus Medal.
Iranian, Russian universities discuss ways to deepen cooperation

TEHRAN – At a coordination meeting held to discuss the implementation of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) signed between the universities of Iran and Russia, the two sides underlined the need to develop ties in strategic areas, mainly artificial intelligence and maritime economy.

Tourism

UNESCO-listed Alamut reflects Iran’s military architecture, enduring cultural legacy: expert

TEHRAN – The recent inscription of Iran’s “Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications” on UNESCO’s World Heritage list recognizes the site’s outstanding military architecture, historical significance and continuing cultural legacy, veteran Iranian archaeologist Rajab-Ali Labaf-Khaniki said.
One-day tours can boost local economies if managed properly, researcher says

TEHRAN - One-day tours can stimulate local economies, strengthen community ties and ease pressure on crowded tourism destinations, but only if they are supported by effective planning and management, an Iranian tourism researcher said.
UNESCO grants World Heritage status to Iran’s Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications

TEHRAN – Iran’s “Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications” has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, becoming the country’s 30th tangible cultural heritage property to receive the prestigious international designation.

International

The unholy alliance of Israel and Ukraine anchoring the new imperial order

TEHRAN — The 23-year-old Iranian sailor Nima Moradi was martyred because the Kyiv regime’s military decided a civilian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea was a legitimate kill. That strike on the late July night was a cold-blooded escalation dragging a rather quiet sea straight into the crosshairs of foreign proxy warfare.
New elected Hamas leader: Implications and priorities

TEHRAN – Hamas ran a leadership vote in the middle of ethnic cleansing and ongoing genocide. The outcome was close, the turnout was real, and the process followed its own rulebook to the letter. That alone is worth pausing over.
Germany’s opaque arms export policy toward Israel comes under renewed scrutiny

TEHRAN – Germany’s arms export policy toward Israel is again facing scrutiny after Berlin quietly approved nearly €800 million ($913 million) in military export licenses to Israel during the first five months of 2026—more than the total value approved during the previous 20 months combined. The sharp increase has raised fresh questions about the transparency and consistency of Germany’s export controls, particularly as the government publicly voices concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza while continuing to authorize major military transfers.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman warns against 'hostile and politically motivated' actions of certain European countries