Tehran Times

2026-05-08 21:15
Iran teaches Yankees a lesson

Navy responded Thursday night to a ceasefire violation by US pirates around the Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN - Iran’s strong response to US naval forces in the Persian Gulf region has once again highlighted President Donald Trump’s failed attempt to force open the Strait of Hormuz.
- Araghchi labels Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ a ‘project deadlock’
- Iran warns of ‘unprecedented’ military response if US naval blockade continues: Press TV

Pezeshkian says he met Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday he had met the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, in person and spoken with him for two and a half hours.
Iran FM rejects US–Bahrain resolution as 'one-sided' and politically motivated

TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denounced a US–Bahrain draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a one-sided attempt to legitimize illegal military actions.
By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah bravely confronting IOF commando unit

TEHRAN – Hezbollah continues to mount fierce resistance against Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF), inflicting losses on the regime’s military as it attempts to occupy southern Lebanon.
Iran says lasting peace, end to blockade only path to stability in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN- Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has said that a permanent end to the war, the lifting of what Tehran describes as an unlawful maritime blockade, and the restoration of normal shipping routes are the only viable solutions for ensuring stability and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran likely to view ‘Trump Route’ through security lens: Russian envoy

TEHRAN- Sergey Kopyrkin, Russia’s ambassador to Armenia, says Iran is likely to assess the so-called “Trump Route” transportation corridor from a security perspective due to growing mistrust toward the United States following recent regional tensions and military confrontations.

Politics

Honorable, dignified negotiations are Iranians' main demand: Ayatollah Khatami

TEHRAN- Tehran’s interim Friday Prayers Leader, Ahmad Khatami, says the Iranian nation’s principal demand is for “honorable and dignified” negotiations, while praising the public’s continued support for the Islamic Establishment amid external pressure and military threats.
Bahrain intensifies crackdown with expulsion of MPs, mass citizenship revocations

TEHRAN- Bahrain has come under growing criticism after authorities expelled three lawmakers from parliament and stripped dozens of citizens of their nationality in what observers and rights advocates describe as an escalating campaign to silence dissent under the guise of national security.
Iranian psychological warfare on social media and the strategic blindness of the West

There comes a moment when an analyst must acknowledge that their conceptual tools are no longer sufficient to describe the reality they are observing. The Lego-style animations produced by the Iranian media entity Explosive Media — American warships exploding in colored plastic, Israeli aircraft turned into falling horses, figurine soldiers storming beaches under pixelated flags — represent one of those moments.

Sports

Mourinho: Iran deserve World Cup place

TEHRAN – Portuguese well-known coach José Mourinho insists Iran national football team deserve to play at the 2026 World Cup.
Iran among women’s futsal ranking top 10

TEHRAN - Brazil have remained top of both the women’s and men’s FIFA Futsal World Rankings in the latest edition, while Iran’s women’s futsal team have secured a spot within the top 10.
Iran’s junior weightlifters poised for 2028 Olympic glory

TEHRAN - Despite facing immense challenges, Iran’s junior weightlifting team has showcased remarkable talent and resilience, with federation president Sajjad Anoushiravani confidently predicting a bright future, including a strong showing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Culture

The union of majesty and beauty: Reem Al-Wurimi on spiritual sovereignty of Tehran

TEHRAN – In the wake of the recent US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, a voice from North Africa has emerged to articulate the spiritual and civilizational resilience of the Iranian nation. Reem Al-Wurimi, the acclaimed Tunisian poet and journalist, has captivated the Islamic world with her latest work, "Take Me to the Streets of Tehran."
Iranian short film “Playground” selected for Classics section of 79th Cannes Film Festival

TEHRAN – A new Iranian short film has been selected for the Classics section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
Minab school tragedy survivor's story chronicled in new doc “Hoda”

TEHRAN – Iranian director Hamed Saadat’s documentary “Hoda” on a survivor of Minab school’s tragedy, is currently in the final stages of editing, the Documentary and Animation Center (DEFC) has announced.

Economy

US appliance giant Whirlpool warns Iran war triggering recession-level slump

TEHRAN- Appliance giant Whirlpool says the Iran war has caused a “recession-level industry decline” in the US, driven by a collapse in consumer confidence in late February and March.
Iran's naval blockade has no legal logic, main goal is pressure on China: economic expert

TEHRAN- An economic analyst said the US behavior in the naval blockade not only has no compliance with international law, but one of its main goals is to exert economic pressure on China and endanger its energy supplies.
ICCIMA board member mentions 3 post-war economic scenarios

TEHRAN- A member of the board of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) explaining three possible scenarios for the economic situation in the post-war period, said: Two months have passed since the military aggression of the American-Zionist coalition against Iran, and now all countries are affected by its consequences, such that the Strait of Hormuz has shown that it impacts not only the countries of the region but the entire global energy cycle, including America.

Society

WMBD highlights role of community science in bird conservation

TEHRAN – Observed on May 9 and October 10, World Migratory Bird Day 2026 highlights the important role of community science (also known as citizen science) in the conservation of migratory birds.
National Health Week to be marked

TEHRAN – The national health week is scheduled to be held from May 15 to 21, under the theme ‘sustainable healthcare with science and authority, enduring Iran’.
No Matter Where, No Matter When: IRCS stands with people in crises

TEHRAN –The national red crescent week is being held from May 8 to 14, commemorating self-sacrificing members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), who stand like a cypress, providing support to people, and saving their lives during crises.

Tourism

Beyond modern life: discovering Iran’s tribal worlds

TEHRAN - Under the vast Iranian sky, where mountains stretch into the horizon and rivers carve their way through ancient valleys, a different rhythm of life quietly endures. For travelers weary of crowded cities and hurried itineraries, tribal tourism in Iran offers something rare: a journey not only across landscapes, but into a living, breathing past.
17th Gol Ghaltan festival underway with new community-focused approach

TEHRAN - The city of Amirieh in Semnan province has launched its 17th edition of its nationally recognized Gol Ghaltan ritual, introducing a more traditional, community-based approach to the centuries-old ceremony, local officials said.
Sustainable desert tourism with educational campaign promoted in Mesr Village

TEHRAN – An educational campaign aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and protecting fragile desert ecosystems has been held in the scenic Mesr Village, which is situated in central Iran.

International

Hezbollah bravely confronting IOF commando unit

TEHRAN – Hezbollah continues to mount fierce resistance against Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF), inflicting losses on the regime’s military as it attempts to occupy southern Lebanon.
America’s casino kleptocracy

TEHRAN — When asked recently about the ethical implications of political insiders gambling on war outcomes via prediction markets, Trump’s response was as blunt as it was unsurprisingly nihilistic: “The world is a casino. It is what it is.”
Rubio seeking to pacify Pope as he eyes presidency

TEHRAN - In a high-stakes diplomatic balancing act, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace on Thursday. The two-and-a-half-hour meeting comes at a pivotal moment, as the Trump administration remains locked in a bitter verbal feud with the Holy See over the morality of the U.S. war on Iran.

Navy responded Thursday night to a ceasefire violation by US pirates around the Strait of Hormuz