Tehran Times

By Garsha Vazirian

How Trump’s ‘drug war’ masks his drive for war against Venezuela

TEHRAN – In the choppy seas of international intrigue, truth can sink faster than a targeted vessel. When the U.S. military destroyed a 12-meter “flipper” speedboat off Venezuela, killing all 11 aboard, President Trump hailed it as a strike against “a Venezuelan criminal organization tied to Maduro.” Scratch the surface, though, and it looks less like justice than premeditated aggression.
By staff writer

Israel’s strikes on Gaza City towers underscore policy of forced displacement

TEHRAN – More than 700 days into Israel’s war on Gaza, Palestinian civilians continue to bear the brunt of relentless airstrikes, siege, and starvation.
By Wesam Bahrani

Israelis make mass arrests of Palestinian civilians as leverage

TEHRAN – Investigation reveals the majority of Palestinians kidnapped after October 2023 are civilians with no affiliation to Hamas or any resistance movement.
By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will the Lebanese government continue on the path of rationality?

BEIRUT — In Lebanon’s political history, no cabinet session has garnered as much international and Arab attention as the one on September 5th that will probably shape Lebanon’s future. It will determine whether the country is heading toward a settlement, chaos, or somewhere in between, like the current situation.

Politics

Iran to join other BRICS countries for naval drills in South African waters

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy is poised to play a crucial role in safeguarding global maritime security as it joins other BRICS nations for a major naval exercise hosted by South Africa.
No clash with neighbors unless they plot against us, Iranians tell senior Iraqi cleric

TEHRAN – Iran’s Judiciary Chief, Hojjatoleslam Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje’i, emphasized on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic maintains peaceful relations with all neighboring countries, including those occasionally aligned with Israel, but warned that Tehran will take decisive action against any nation that engages in conspiracies against Iran’s security or sovereignty.
Iran says calls from Japan and Australia for diplomacy ‘hypocritical’

TEHRAN – The Iranian Embassy in Tokyo has harshly criticized Japan and Australia for a recent joint statement from the two nations' foreign ministers, which contained "biased," "unacceptable," and "hypocritical” remarks about Iran.

Iran’s Kiani makes history at 2025 World Wushu Championships

TEHRAN – Zahra Kiani made history by winning Iran’s first gold medal in women’s taolu at the 2025 World Wushu Championships.
Former Barca striker El Haddadi joins Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Esteghlal, one of the most prestigious clubs in Iranian football, has signed Spanish forward Munir El Haddadi.
Mozafar: Iran’s path in 2025 Women’s Futsal World Cup will be challenging

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s national futsal coach Shahrzad Mozafar says her team are highly motivated and focused to face strong opponents at the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.

Iranian film “Inside Amir” receives Venice Days top prize

TEHRAN – The Iranian feature film “Inside Amir” directed by Amir Azizi, which follows a young man in Tehran on the verge of emigrating, has won the Director’s Award, the top prize, at the 2025 edition of Venice Days, or Giornate degli Autori, the independent parallel section of the Venice Film Festival.
IAF to screen Kurosawa’s “Ran”

TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 epic historical film “Ran” on Monday.
NLAI to commemorate Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen

Iran, Astrakhan officials push trade, transport ties under INSTC

TEHRAN – Iran’s consul general in Astrakhan Ahmad Heydarian, met with the governor of the Russian province to discuss trade, transport, and cultural cooperation.
TPO chief urges stronger trade, transport links within SCO

TEHRAN – Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) head called for stronger economic and logistics cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members, stressing the need to streamline customs procedures, standardize regulations, and improve transport infrastructure to ensure sustainable growth in the region.
Exports outpace imports in Iran-Kazakhstan trade

TEHRAN- Iran's Commercial Attaché in Kazakhstan, referring to the volume of trade between the two countries, reported an increase in exports compared to imports from Iran to Kazakhstan in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

Iran sends second, third aid shipments to Afghanistan

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has dispatched the second and third humanitarian relief consignments to assist Afghan families affected by the recent devastating earthquakes.
Nanoscale, Advanced Materials E-Conference on Sustainable Energy to be held

TEHRAN – Tehran will hold the first Nanoscale, Advanced Materials (NASM) E-Conference on Sustainable Energy on September 18.
Iranian team wins regional West Asia championship at ICPC 2025

TEHRAN – The students of Sharif University of Technology are placed atop West Asian countries at the 49th International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) 2025.

Iran pushes for UNESCO recognition of its ancient windmills

TEHRAN – Iran is seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for its centuries-old Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills primarily located in South Khorasan province, a senior official underlined on Saturday.
Iran enters a new level of ties with Armenia, tourism minister says

TEHRAN- Iran has reached a new level of leapfrogging relations with Armenia, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri.
Centuries-old coins bearing Prophet Muhammad’s name unveiled in Tehran ceremony

TEHRAN — A collection of 63 historical coins inscribed with the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), ranging from the Abbasid era to the Qajar period, was unveiled for public view on Sunday.

Department of War: Trump reveals America’s true face

TEHRAN — In a move that has sparked fierce criticism, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War. The decision revives a title last used in the 1940s, before President Harry Truman restructured the military into the modern Pentagon system following World War II.
How Trump’s ‘drug war’ masks his drive for war against Venezuela

TEHRAN – In the choppy seas of international intrigue, truth can sink faster than a targeted vessel. When the U.S. military destroyed a 12-meter “flipper” speedboat off Venezuela, killing all 11 aboard, President Trump hailed it as a strike against “a Venezuelan criminal organization tied to Maduro.” Scratch the surface, though, and it looks less like justice than premeditated aggression.
Israel’s strikes on Gaza City towers underscore policy of forced displacement

TEHRAN – More than 700 days into Israel’s war on Gaza, Palestinian civilians continue to bear the brunt of relentless airstrikes, siege, and starvation.