Tehran Times

2026-09-19 20:53
By Mahmoud Mahmoudian Ravi

Lying to its people, denying its crimes

Seven months of concealment: the price Americans aren't told, the crimes Iranians won't forget

TEHRAN — Seven months after the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran, a growing body of reporting, congressional scrutiny, military documents and international investigations is exposing a widening gap between Washington’s public narrative of the conflict and the scale of its human, military and financial consequences.
- Dep. FM: US cannot escape war crimes responsibility by leaving UN Rights Council

By Mohammad Sarfi Editor-in-Chief

From My Lai to Minab: A question every American should ask themselves

TEHRAN — After the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran said it had reasonable grounds to believe that the United States had committed war crimes in two attacks — on a school in Minab and a sports stadium in Lamerd — during its military assault on Iran, Washington responded with a hasty denial, offering no evidence to substantiate its rejection of the findings.
Araghchi: ME security must be shaped by regional countries, not foreigners

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for a fundamental shift in the international approach to security, urging the world to move away from militarism, foreign intervention and coercion toward sustainable development, respect for national sovereignty, equal application of international law and lasting peace.
Iran tests new anti-ship missile near US aircraft carrier

TEHRAN — Iran has recently tested a new anti-ship missile near a US aircraft carrier, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei said, as Tehran warned that any further US attack would trigger a stronger response against American bases and interests across the region.
By Ali Minabi

How has Yemen’s role reshaped the regional conflict?

TEHRAN – Yemen, which was long viewed as the weakest link in the Arab world, is now influencing shipping and energy and holds one of the most sensitive cards in West Asia.
By M.A. Saki

Denmark makes strategic blunder by giving in to Trump’s annexation threats over Greenland

Greenland may prove to be another Palestine

TEHRAN – After threatening for much of his second term to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory of Greenland by force, if necessary, Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States had reached an Arctic security pact with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland.

Politics

‘Not our war’: South Koreans rally against US pressure, reject military involvement in West Asia

TEHRAN – Hundreds of South Korean citizens, anti-war activists, and civil society groups staged a massive rally in central Seoul on Saturday to fiercely reject US demands for military involvement against Iran, urging their government to uphold its constitutional sovereignty and resist Washington’s aggressive arm-twisting.
Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions bill

TEHRAN — In another manifestation of Washington’s reliance on economic coercion and extra-territorial overreach, US President Donald Trump has signed sweeping legislation that arbitrarily extends unilateral coercive measures against Iran while intensifying economic warfare against Russia.
Dep. FM: US cannot escape war crimes responsibility by leaving UN Rights Council

TEHRAN — Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has said the United States cannot avoid responsibility for war crimes in Iran simply by withdrawing from the UN Human Rights Council.

Sports

Iran’s sabre team ready to win medal in Nagoya

TEHRAN - Mohammad Rahbari, who won individual and team bronze medals in fencing at the Hangzhou Asian Games three years ago, will now return to the continental showpiece in a different role. After retiring from competitive fencing following the Paris Olympics, Rahbari joined Iran’s national sabre team coaching staff and is set to make his Asian Games coaching debut in Nagoya.
Iran’s delegation marches at Nagoya Asian Games opening ceremony

TEHRAN - The opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games got underway on Saturday at Mizuho Park Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, with Iran’s delegation taking part in the parade of nations.
Teymourian part ways with Iran football team

TEHRAN - Andranik Teymourian has ended his time as an assistant coach of the Iran national football team, bringing his collaboration with head coach Amir Ghalenoei to a close.

Culture

15th International 100-Second Film Festival concludes in Tehran

TEHRAN – The closing ceremony of the 15th International 100-Second Film Festival was held on Friday at the Art Bureau in Tehran.
First university textbooks on resistance literature unveiled in Tehran

TEHRAN- The first collection of university textbooks dedicated to resistance literature was unveiled at a ceremony held at the Art Bureau in Tehran on Saturday, providing academic resources for a field that has been taught at Iranian universities for nearly two decades.
IAF to show 2026 comedy drama film “The Invite”

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artist Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the 2026 American comedy drama film “The Invite” directed by Olivia Wilde on Monday.

Economy

Iran’s fishery products export capacities outlined

TEHRAN- The pavilion of Iran at the International Fisheries and Aquaculture Exhibition in St. Petersburg hosted senior Russian officials, and Iran’s aquatic products export capacities were outlined.
Contracts worth $13.6b for development of oil, gas fields kick off

TEHRAN- The Director of Engineering and Development of the National Iranian Oil Company announced the ratification and start of executive operations of five oil and gas field development contracts worth $13.6 billion in the 14th government, and said: With the implementation of these contracts, daily production capacity will increase by more than 600,000 barrels of oil and 30 million cubic meters of gas.
Iran’s technical achievement in implementing maritime single window presented at IMO meeting

TEHRAN- Iran’s experience in implementing and operating the Maritime Single Window (MSW) and the capabilities of the Integrated Maritime Management System (IMAS) were presented at the specialized and technical regional meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Georgia, drawing the attention of the organization’s experts and representatives of regional countries.

Society

Tehran, Moscow seek closer cooperation on disaster management, emergency response

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in disaster management, including joint training programs, emergency response, and the use of advanced technologies in dealing with natural and man-made hazards.
IRCS, Iraqi health ministry agree to deepen ties in health sector

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and Iraq’s Ministry of Health have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in healthcare, with a focus on medical education, treatment, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment.
Upcoming precipitation expected to help revive Hour al-Azim wetland

TEHRAN – Increased rainfall forecast for the coming two seasons is expected to help restore the Hour al-Azim wetland, Ahmad-Reza Lahijanzadeh, the deputy head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has said.

Tourism

Gonbad Kabud Mosque: Nine centuries of history, art and memory in northeast Iran

TEHRAN – Situated in the historic landscape of Kalat in northeastern Iran, the Gonbad Kabud Mosque stands as a remarkable record of nine centuries of architectural change, artistic expression and cultural continuity.
Iran presents climate-resilient tourism experiences at COMCEC meeting

TEHRAN - Iran has presented two community-based tourism initiatives as examples of climate-resilient and sustainable tourism at the 27th Meeting of the COMCEC Tourism Working Group in Ankara.
Global tourism growth slows to 0.4% in H1

TEHRAN - International tourism grew by 0.4% in the first half of 2026, with around 690 million tourists travelling abroad as rising travel costs, geopolitical tensions and the conflict in West Asia weighed on global demand, according to the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism.

International

How has Yemen’s role reshaped the regional conflict?

TEHRAN – Yemen, which was long viewed as the weakest link in the Arab world, is now influencing shipping and energy and holds one of the most sensitive cards in West Asia.
Denmark makes strategic blunder by giving in to Trump’s annexation threats over Greenland

TEHRAN – After threatening for much of his second term to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory of Greenland by force, if necessary, Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States had reached an Arctic security pact with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland.
Israeli kills three Palestinians in Gaza including health official’s son

TEHRAN — Israel continues its systematic obliteration of Gaza. On Saturday, military forces killed three more Palestinians, blatantly violating the October 2025 “ceasefire agreement.” The death toll since the genocide began in 2023 now nears 74,000.

Seven months of concealment: the price Americans aren't told, the crimes Iranians won't forget

Greenland may prove to be another Palestine