Tehran Times

2026-05-01 22:38
'A new chapter is unfolding for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz'

What are the key points in Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei’s new message?

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has announced that Iran will implement new management rules over the Strait of Hormuz following the joint US-Israeli war against the country that began on February 28.

By Mir Mohammad Alikhan

How Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s message awakens hope for a world free of domination

As I sit here reflecting on the words that have just reached me from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, I find myself pausing in quiet wonder. I cannot believe that a man like me, Mir Mohammad Alikhan, is the one writing this.
By staff writer

Trump administration faces backlash over Iran war 'quagmire' as 60-day deadline expires

TEHRAN - The 60-day deadline for the US administration to seek Congressional approval to continue the war on Iran has officially expired, prompting intense debate as President Donald Trump and his supporters pursue their own legal interpretation of the War Powers Resolution.
US engineered economic collapse in Iran to fuel unrest, report says

TEHRAN- A new analysis published by the Libertarian Institute alleges that the United States, under President Donald Trump, deliberately engineered an economic meltdown in Iran as part of a broader strategy to incite civil unrest and weaken the country ahead of a joint US-Israeli military operation.
By Maedeh Zaman Fashami

'We came looking for a palace, we found Keshvardoost'

TEHRAN - “We thought the Leader lived in a very large house with a courtyard, somewhere exclusive and luxurious.” This is what Barar Izadi, 56, says. He has come with his family from the town of Pishva County to “Keshvardoost” Street in the heart of Tehran to see the place where Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei lived and worked.
Iran: US unlawful acts endanger maritime security in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations in New York has issued a sharp condemnation of US actions in the Persian Gulf, declaring that American provocations and threats against ships with Iranian origins or destinations are the main source of insecurity in the strategic waterway.

Politics

Iran MP warns Bab al-Mandab may feature in “new cards” strategy

TEHRAN - A senior Iranian lawmaker has warned the United States against the continuation of Iran’s naval blockade, stressing that Tehran has “the upper hand” and is yet to reveal its “new cards.”
EU: US war on Iran drives €27 billion energy shock

TEHRAN - The European Commission president has warned of severe economic consequences from the recent US-Israeli war on Iran and continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran vows parallel paths of 'war' and 'diplomacy'

TEHRAN — Iran's government is simultaneously pursuing two complementary and high-stakes strategies, supporting battlefronts while actively engaging in diplomacy, as the Islamic Republic braces for continued confrontation with the United States and its allies, the country's government spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Sports

Iran beach soccer has quality players: Ali Naderi

TEHRAN – Ali Naderi, head coach of Iran’s national beach soccer team, praised his players’ outstanding performance after securing victory at the Asian Beach Games.
Iran will play at 2026 World Cup: Infantino

TEHRAN - FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will compete at the 2026 World Cup despite growing geopolitical tensions and scrutiny surrounding the nation’s participation.
2027 World Cup Qualifiers: Iran basketball team fixtures confirmed

TEHRAN - FIBA has announced the schedule for Iran’s national team in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

Culture

Piercing gaze of innocence: Tajrish Square hosts “Eyes of Minab” installation

TEHRAN- In the heart of the bustling Tajrish Square, where the vibrant energy of the capital often conceals the quiet sorrow of recent months, a profound artistic intervention has forced passersby to pause.
16th Persian Gulf International Art & Culture Festival kicks off

TEHRAN – The 16th Persian Gulf International Art & Culture Festival was launched in Minab and Bandar Abbas counties as well as Hormuz and Bu Musa islands on Wednesday.
IAF to show Terence Davies’s “Distant Voices, Still Lives”

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen “Distant Voices, Still Lives,” a 1988 British period drama film written and directed by Terence Davies, on Friday.

Economy

War in Persian Gulf, turbulence in skies: Rising cost of global air travel

TEHRAN- The escalating US-Israeli military campaign against Iran is sending shockwaves far beyond the battlefields of the West Asia. The latest warning comes from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which has confirmed that airline passengers in Europe and Asia should brace for significantly higher ticket prices.
Iran’s export of technical-engineering services rises 140% in a year

TEHRAN- The deputy for international business development at Iran's Trade Promotion Organization announced 140 percent growth in the export of engineering and technical services in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).
Investment for establishing solar power plants increases 2.5-fold

TEHRAN- Deputy Minister of Energy and head of the Organization for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SATBA) announced a 2.5-fold increase in investment for establishing solar power plants in the country, stating that $1.2 billion was invested in this sector in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).

Society

Protecting the Persian Gulf is a shared responsibility that transcends political boundaries

TEHRAN – April 30 is celebrated in Iran every year as the Persian Gulf National Day to raise awareness about its precious environmental characteristics and unique biodiversity.
SCO voices concern over cyberattacks on Iran’s digital infrastructure

TEHRAN – The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have expressed deep concern over US-Israeli cyberattacks that targeted information, communication, and technology (ICT) infrastructures in Iran.
ICRC president hails IRCS efforts, bravery during war

TEHRAN – The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, has commended the efforts, bravery, and accomplishments of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) during the recent imposed war by the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel on Iran.

Tourism

Iran marks Persian Gulf National Day, recalling 17th-century expulsion of Portuguese forces

TEHRAN – Iran on April 30 marked the Persian Gulf National Day, commemorating a significant moment in 1622 when Safavid forces expelled Portuguese troops from the Strait of Hormuz, an event widely regarded in the country as a milestone in the restoration of sovereignty over its southern waters.
Crowds gather at Persepolis to mark anniversary of Leader’s visit to Fars province

TEHRAN – Large crowds gathered on Friday at the ancient sites of Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam to commemorate the anniversary of a visit by the martyred Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to Fars province.
Motorcycle rally held in Iran to protest damage to cultural heritage sites

TEHRAN – A two-day motorcycle rally was launched in Iran on Thursday to protest damage to historical sites during recent military strikes, with participants set to gather at Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, a landmark reported to have been affected.

International

The Eiffel Tower could not outshine the tears for Minab’s children

TEHRAN — The rain had softened the stones of Place du Trocadéro, but it did not dim the candles. Beneath the Eiffel Tower, hundreds gathered in Paris on April 25 for a vigil that was part mourning, part protest, and part accusation.
State visit of staged amnesia for two untouchable Epstein-era dynasts

TEHRAN — The 2026 state visit of Charles III to Washington was supposed to be a victory lap for the Western world. In reality, it felt more like a high-stakes funeral for accountability.
The new Hezbollah drone threat is unsettling Israel

TEHRAN – Hezbollah’s loitering attack drones are now treated in the Israeli media discourse as a central and prominent challenge to the regime’s military.

What are the key points in Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei’s new message?