Tehran Times

2026-08-15 21:44
Intelligence Ministry reveals new details on French embassy interference in Iran

‘France should not waste its citizens’ tax money on illegal interference in Iran’s affairs’

TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic on Saturday reacted strongly to Paris as two French diplomats are involved in a foreign infiltration project in Iran.
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Iran warns Trump against ‘adventurism’ in Hormuz

TEHRAN — Iran has sharply rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest claim that Washington could declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, with senior Iranian officials warning that any attempt to challenge Tehran’s position in the strategic waterway would face a decisive response.
Military official: Three Iranian pilots held captive in Qatar for nearly six months

TEHRAN - An Iranian military official said on Saturday that three Iranian pilots were captured alive by Qatari forces after their Su-24 fighter jets went down during retaliatory strikes against US bases nearly six months ago.
Major General Vahidi: Iran brought the world's most heavily armed military to its knees

TEHRAN — The Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran has brought the world's most heavily armed military to its knees. Major General Ahmad Vahidi made the statement following months of successful offensive and defensive operations against the United States carried out under heavy fire.
By staff writer

Katz’s covert plan for full annexation of West Bank

TEHRAN - Israel Katz, the so-called Israeli defense minister, announced on Friday that he had instructed the military to draft a plan to transfer enforcement powers for civilian matters in the occupied West Bank from the army to the police, a move that is viewed as a full annexation of the West Bank.
By Garsha Vazirian

The world not thankful to Iran for its sacrifices

Iran and the Resistance Front have been paying the price to keep the “Grater Israel” project incomplete

TEHRAN — Close your eyes and trace the borders Washington and Tel Aviv intended to draw.

Politics

Qalibaf: Trump recognized 'Resistance Front' in MoU

TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Saturday that President Donald Trump signed off on the official recognition of the "Resistance Front" in a recently brokered memorandum of understanding (MoU).
Pezeshkian underscores commitment to stronger ties with India

TEHRAN - Iran’s president has reaffirmed Tehran’s determination to deepen relations with New Delhi.
Top three officials stress unity, coordination amid external pressures

TEHRAN — The heads of Iran’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches convened on Saturday for a high-level trilateral session aimed at streamlining governance and fortifying internal cohesion.

Sports

Tough task ahead of Iran in 2026 Asian Para Games: Kargari

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) President Ghafour Kargari has outlined the country’s plans for the upcoming 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, saying Iran will face a significantly tougher challenge in its bid to defend its runner-up finish.
Bam Khatoon ready for another Asian challenge

TEHRAN - Iranian women’s football champions Bam Khatoon are ready for another demanding campaign on the Asian stage as they return to the AFC Women’s Champions League, determined to build on their growing reputation as one of Iran’s leading clubs.
Olympic champion Tavakoli appointed Esteghlal weightlifting coach

TEHRAN - Olympic gold medal winner Hossein Tavakoli has been appointed head coach of Esteghlal’s weightlifting team after signing an official contract with the Tehran-based club.

Culture

Iranian public libraries host “Toward Minab” reading club for children, teenagers

TEHRAN- Public libraries across Iran are currently hosting a special reading club titled “Toward Minab,” coinciding with the anniversary of the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and commemorating the children killed in the attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab.
“National Theater Live: Nye” to be shown at Hilaj Theater

TEHRAN – Hilaj Theater in Tehran will show the filmed theater “National Theater Live: Nye” on Sunday, August 16.
Maryam Salour’s artworks on display at Iranshahr Gallery

TEHRAN – The solo exhibition of artworks by Maryam Salour is underway at the Iranshahr Gallery in Tehran.

Economy

ICCIMA head announces improvement in economic activities after war shock

TEHRAN- The head of Iran's Chamber of Commerce stated that Iran's economy, following the shock caused by the war, has moved past the stage of severe decline and the trend of economic activities is once again resuming.
Iran ready for technical co-op to improve, develop electricity sector in Tajikistan

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Energy, in a meeting with the Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan, while reviewing areas for the development of water and electricity cooperation between the two countries, emphasized Iran's readiness for technical cooperation in Tajikistan's electricity grid.
How China's marine farming model can reshape Iran's coasts

TEHRAN- Two years ago, on a spring morning in May 2024, I stood at the Sandu'ao Port in Ningde, Fujian Province, alongside a group of journalists from across Asia. What I witnessed that day was far from ordinary—a vast, industrial-scale aquaculture operation stretching across the sea, built on foundations of advanced technology.

Society

Qeshm oil contamination: a legacy of US military presence in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – The recent oil pollution around the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm is the result of the US military presence in the region, exacting a devastating toll on public and marine lives in southern parts of the country.
Database unveiled to document Minab war crime, commemorate victims

TEHRAN - A comprehensive database of information, documents, and narratives has been unveiled on the 168th day since the US-Israeli war crime at Minab School to systematically document the various dimensions of the tragedy and preserve the memory of its innocent victims.
Women’s share of blood donation targeted to rise to 30%

TEHRAN — Women account for only around five percent of total blood donation in the country, a share that does not reflect their potential and level of social participation. The government has set a target of increasing women’s share of blood donation to at least 30 percent by identifying and addressing the barriers to their participation.

Tourism

Better use of books is essential to cultural diplomacy, tourism minister says

TEHRAN - Iran should make better use of books, literature and publishing as key tools to present its history, culture and civilization to international audiences, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Saturday.
Iran has 58 sites on UNESCO tentative list, heritage official says

TEHRAN - Iran currently has 58 cultural and natural properties and heritage collections on the UNESCO Tentative List, according to the director general of registration of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
Echoes of the past: Golden-lustre ceramic bowl

The pictured golden-lustre ceramic bowl, which dates from the 7th century AH (13th–14th century CE), is made of a stone-paste (glass-paste) body. It is deep-bodied, with a flat rim, an elongated profile, and a tall, rounded, concave base. Decorative inscriptions adorn both its interior and exterior surfaces.

International

Katz’s covert plan for full annexation of West Bank

TEHRAN - Israel Katz, the so-called Israeli defense minister, announced on Friday that he had instructed the military to draft a plan to transfer enforcement powers for civilian matters in the occupied West Bank from the army to the police, a move that is viewed as a full annexation of the West Bank.
The world not thankful to Iran for its sacrifices

TEHRAN — Close your eyes and trace the borders Washington and Tel Aviv intended to draw.
New Israeli massacres in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime has waged a new round of aggression in Lebanon. The latest massacre has killed a family with women and children among the casualties.

Iran and the Resistance Front have been paying the price to keep the “Grater Israel” project incomplete