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.
Ukraine's 'dirty work': For whom?

Iran FM: What the freeloader in Kyiv did cannot go unanswered

TEHRAN — In a blatant and reckless violation of international maritime law, Ukraine launched a direct military attack against an Iranian civilian commercial vessel operating in the sovereign waters of the Caspian Sea at the weekend. The criminal act triggered an explosion aboard the merchant ship, resulting in the martyrdom of one Iranian sailor and leaving another severely wounded.
Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei:

Defending Hezbollah is Iran’s strategic policy

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has declared that the full preservation of Lebanon’s territorial integrity and an immediate, unconditional end to Zionist aggression remain Iran’s non-negotiable prerequisites under the 14-point June 17 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States to end the war.
By Mamoud M. Ravii-Nejad

Iran highlights US losses, expanded military readiness

TEHRAN – Iran has released what it describes as the most comprehensive account to date of damage inflicted on US military assets during the latest round of hostilities, saying Iranian forces struck a wide range of American command, air-defense, logistics and operational facilities between July 8 and July 22.

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.
Iran, Oman conclude ‘productive’ talks on Hormuz security

TEHRAN — Iranian and Omani officials concluded two days of high-level diplomatic talks in Tehran aimed at safeguarding maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

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.
Historic handwritten note by martyred Leader Ayatollah Khamenei unveiled in Tehran

TEHRAN- A historic handwritten note by Iran's martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, was unveiled on Sunday during a ceremony commemorating the role of field hospitals in the Sacred Defense.
Iranian play “Requiem for Three Clowns” performed in Turkey

TEHRAN – The play “Requiem for Three Clowns,” co-directed by Sara Haddadi and Mostafa Pouryousef, premiered in Istanbul, Turkey, on July 24, and subsequent performances are scheduled to take place in various Turkish cities, including Yalova, Fethiye, and Kuşadası, over the coming weeks.

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

West Bank escalation raises concerns within Israel

TEHRAN – The West Bank is witnessing a sharp escalation in Israeli aggression, settlement expansion, and a high level of military battalions placing mounting pressure on the regime.
Kuwait must be liberated from the Sabah syndicate

TEHRAN — Kuwait is a hostage. Bound, gagged, and held for decades by a family that treats national wealth as a personal allowance and national identity as a revocable privilege. The House of Sabah manages a portfolio. It extracts rents, quiets the noise, and buys time to enrich the inner circle.
How Iran holds the key to America’s defeat

HAFIZABAD, Pakistan -In modern warfare, victory is rarely determined by statistics alone. The annals of military history are replete with examples where the seemingly weaker power, through strategic ingenuity and an understanding of the fundamental nature of conflict, fundamentally changed the rules of engagement. Today, we pose a fundamental question: Why are the immense military efforts against Iran destined to fail? The answer lies not in the balance of fighter jets or warships, but in the strategic transformation of a single, vital geographical location: the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway is no longer merely a maritime passage; it has become a potent strategic weapon capable of challenging the very pillars of the global balance of power.

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

Iran FM: What the freeloader in Kyiv did cannot go unanswered