Tehran Times

2026-08-16 20:25
Case of 3 Iranian pilots is a serious test to determine Qatar’s role in the war

As Iran pushes for a formal inquiry into its detained pilots, Doha’s persistent denials highlight the heavy footprint of American influence

TEHRAN — A senior Iranian military official has called on Qatari authorities to grant access to a specialized delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) to investigate the status of three Iranian fighter pilots detained in Qatar.
- Military official: Three Iranian pilots held captive in Qatar for nearly six months

Iran-US agreement pursued with dignity, and strength: President

TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the recent agreement between Iran and the US was advanced with dignity and strength, grounded in the principles articulated by the late Leader, and that no concessions were made to adversaries.
Iran achieved victories both on battlefield and in political negotiations in the war

TEHRAN- Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has described the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States as a diplomatic achievement that, he saying if brought honor to the Iranian nation and consolidated the Islamic Republic’s victory on the diplomatic front.
Iran’s armed forces vow no retreat until ‘complete defeat’ of US and Israel

TEHRAN- The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has vowed to continue confronting the United States and Israel until the “complete defeat” of its adversaries and the fulfillment of the Iranian people’s legitimate demands.
By staff writer

Yemen strikes Saudi-linked mercenary concentrations in Mokha

TEHRAN — The Yemeni Armed Forces have shattered the illusion of a frozen conflict by unleashing a devastating wave of ballistic missiles and drones against Saudi-affiliated military concentrations across Mokha and Marib.
By Ali Minabi

Historic Zionist perceptions of Lebanon

TEHRAN – In southern Lebanon, the occupying Israeli regime is erasing the region’s entire civilizational landscape by demolishing and bulldozing homes, buildings, graves and trees.

Politics

Iran to mark 40 days since burial of martyred Leader

TEHRAN — The Iranian capital of Tehran, as well as the holy cities of Qom and Mashhad, are preparing to hold national mourning ceremonies to observe the 40th day following the burial of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Iran Offers $30,000 Reward for Capturing or Killing US Military Personnel

TEHRAN- Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami has announced a $30,000 reward for any Iranian who captures or kills a US military personnel member, saying the initiative has been prepared in response to widespread public requests to support the country’s armed forces.
Major General Rezaei: Leader’s military appointments disrupted US, Israeli calculations

TEHRAN - The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has praised a recent decision by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, to appoint new top commanders in the Iranian armed forces.

Sports

Iranian teams to learn fate at AFC Champions League on Tuesday

TEHRAN – Tractor and Esteghlal football teams from Iran will learn their 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite fate on Tuesday.
Iran U17 team beat Italy in friendly

TEHRAN - Iran’s U17 men’s national volleyball team defeated Italy 3-1 in a friendly match in Doha as they continued their preparations for the upcoming FIVB U17 World Championship.
Iran’s top flight begins with strong starts for the title contenders

TEHRAN - The 2026/27 season of Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL)has begun with an immediate reminder of the competition’s unpredictability, as the 26th edition kicked off with strong performances from several of the country’s biggest clubs.

Culture

Iran, Russia discuss cultural cooperation in Ankara

TEHRAN – In a meeting in Ankara, Turkey, the Iranian cultural attaché in Ankara, Asghar Farsi, and the president of the Russian Science and Culture Center in Ankara (Russian House Ankara) Alexander Sotnichenko reached an agreement with the aim of developing cinematic cooperation and joint cultural programs.
“The Tale of KAHO” appears at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- “The Tale of KAHO,” Japanese writer Haruki Murakami’s latest novel, has recently been translated into Persian.
Iranian Artists Forum to screen Capra’s “Arsenic and Old Lace”

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen the 1944 American screwball black comedy crime film “Arsenic and Old Lace” directed by Frank Capra and starring Cary Grant on Monday.

Economy

Iran urges agricultural cooperation among EAEU member states

TEHRAN- Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture emphasized the development of agricultural cooperation, expansion of agricultural trade, and utilization of the capacities of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union.
Iran, Kazakhstan advance agricultural ties with focus on extraterritorial cultivation

TEHRAN – Iran and Kazakhstan have taken concrete steps to deepen agricultural cooperation, with both sides emphasizing extraterritorial cultivation, joint investment, and expanded trade in agricultural products during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the seventh meeting of the Eurasian Economic Union's Agricultural Policy Council in Almaty.
CBI governor consults in Iraq on financial claims, technical co-op, strategic economic ties

TEHRAN- On the second day of his visit to Iraq, Abdolnaser Hemmati, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), met and held talks with Faleh Sari, Iraq's Minister of Finance, regarding outstanding financial claims, as well as technical and economic cooperation.

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

Tehran municipality official highlights restoration of war-damaged heritage sites

TEHRAN – Ali Shamsipour, head of the Urban Research and Planning Center of Tehran Municipality, has highlighted plans and ongoing efforts to restore heritage sites damaged during the recent war involving the United States and the Israeli regime.
Iranian culinary team wins multiple medals at Armenian festival

TٍEHRAN - An Iranian culinary team won several gold, silver and bronze medals at the fifth edition of the Navasard festival in Armenia, highlighting the country’s culinary heritage and its potential for international food tourism, Mehr news agency reported on Sunday.
Archaeological survey in Taft identifies ruined structures, stone tools

TEHRAN - The first systematic archaeological survey of the Nir and Garizat districts in Taft county, central Iran, has been completed, identifying ancient sites, historic fortifications, water-management structures, cemeteries and stone tools, a provincial heritage official said.

International

Yemen strikes Saudi-linked mercenary concentrations in Mokha

TEHRAN — The Yemeni Armed Forces have shattered the illusion of a frozen conflict by unleashing a devastating wave of ballistic missiles and drones against Saudi-affiliated military concentrations across Mokha and Marib.
Historic Zionist perceptions of Lebanon

TEHRAN – In southern Lebanon, the occupying Israeli regime is erasing the region’s entire civilizational landscape by demolishing and bulldozing homes, buildings, graves and trees.
Ben-Gvir says Palestinian detainees should be hanged ‘one by one’

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he will do everything in his power to secure the execution of Palestinian prisoners, saying he hopes they will be hanged "one by one."

As Iran pushes for a formal inquiry into its detained pilots, Doha’s persistent denials highlight the heavy footprint of American influence