Tehran Times

2026-09-01 21:08
SCO slams US-Israeli aggression, Ayatollah Khamenei’s assassination and sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN — Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) signed a joint statement on Tuesday, reiterating the Eurasian bloc’s denunciation of the unprovoked US and Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.
- 'De-dollarization' and 'economic integration' on Iran's agenda at SCO summit

New US missile raises civilian casualty concerns after first use in Iran war

Which American weapon — and how — caused the Lamerd massacre on the first day of the attack on Iran?

TEHRAN — The apparent first combat use of a new US precision missile during the war against Iran has raised fresh concerns over the potential impact of advanced American weapons on civilian populations, with an investigation by Airwars finding evidence that the munition scattered lethal fragments across an area far wider than its publicly advertised fragmentation radius.
EU vows to maintain pressure on Iran despite growing criticism of alignment with Washington

TEHRAN — The European Union has pledged to continue working with the United States, the G7 and other international partners to maintain economic and political pressure on Iran, in a move that highlights what critics describe as Brussels’ growing alignment with Washington’s Iran policy despite its earlier calls for restraint and diplomacy.
Qalibaf: Iran will respond militarily if US intensifies blockade

TEHRAN — Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that the United States has resorted to a “hybrid war” against the Islamic Republic in an attempt to compensate for its military and diplomatic failures.
By Ali Minabi

Why is the world rooting for Iran to win?

TEHRAN – Six months later, Trump finds himself trapped in a losing war with no end in sight. Officials around the world are relieved that Iran’s successful resistance has effectively prevented Trump from moving on to his next targets.
Iranian female cardiologist garners gold medal at IFIA 2026

TEHRAN – Iranian inventor Azin Alizadeh-Asl has secured a gold medal at the sixth International Invention and Innovation Competition for the International Federation of Inventors’ Association (IFIA) IVN Members.

Politics

US launches new strikes against Iran

TEHRAN — The United States has launched a fresh wave of military aggression against Iranian territory. Four projectiles struck the counties of Chabahar and Konarak in Sistan and Baluchestan, confirmed by provincial security officials and General Ali Khalil Abadi.
Iran warns Europe: Concessions to US will not pay off

TEHRAN — Iran has sharply censured European support for US sanctions, warning the bloc that concessions made at Iran’s expense will not improve its standing with Washington.
Iran condemns US attack on Larak Island in letter to UN

TEHRAN- Iran’s ambassador and deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has strongly condemned the latest US aggression against Larak Island in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council president.

Sports

A derby away from home: Esteghlal and Persepolis face off in Isfahan

TEHRAN - The 107th Tehran derby will break with tradition on Wednesday when Esteghlal and Persepolis meet at Isfahan’s Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium in a historic clash away from the capital.
Iranian woman cyclist Dehghan targets gold in Nagoya

TEHRAN - Iranian women’s cyclist Mandana Dehghan is aiming to return home from the Nagoya Asian Games with the most coveted medal.
Iran’s para-athlete Javanmardi banned three years for doping

TEHRAN - Para athletics athlete returned adverse analytical findings for oxandrolone, a Prohibited Substance, and forfeited gold medal obtained at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

Culture

31st Busan International Film Festival to host world premiere of Majid Majidi’s “Midday Meal”

TEHRAN – The latest film by acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi, titled “Midday Meal,” will have its world premiere in the main competition section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
International conference to explore resistance cinema from theory to practice

TEHRAN- The secretariat of the 9th edition of the Resistance International Film Festival has announced a call for papers for the international conference “Resistance Cinema: From Theory to Practice,” inviting researchers, academics, filmmakers, artists and cultural and media experts to examine the theoretical foundations and practical dimensions of resistance cinema.
IAF to screen “Toy Story 5”

TEHRAN – The 2026 American animated comedy-drama film “Toy Story 5,” directed by Andrew Stanton, will be shown at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Thursday, September 3.

Economy

CBI governor to Trump: Iran has foreign currency, and enough of it

TEHRAN- The 36th Islamic Banking Conference commenced on Tuesday morning (September 1, 2026) at the Central Bank's Abbasabad Museum Garden building, with the presence of Abdolnasser Hemmati, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), members of the Central Bank's Jurisprudential Council, and a group of senior managers and experts from the country's banking system.
Iran, Kyrgyzstan review proposal for joint oil refinery construction

TEHRAN – In a significant move toward deepening energy and economic ties, Iran and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to jointly review a proposal for the construction of an oil refinery in Kyrgyzstan. The announcement came on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and Shanghai-Plus summit held in Kyrgyzstan on Monday.
Government's policy is directing electricity toward productive economic activities: energy minister

TEHRAN- The Minister of Energy stated that the policy of the 14th government is to direct electricity toward productive economic activities, and said: "Supplying electricity to industries with the aim of developing GDP and creating economic value is among the government's programs in the energy sector."

Society

DOE prepares conservation map to protect valuable fossil reserves

TEHRAN - The Department of Environment has studied, identified and organized a significant portion of the country’s vertebrate paleontological reserves and has prepared a conservation map to protect valuable fossils.
Iran elected as vice-chair of BRICS Institute of Future Network

TEHRAN – Following the establishment of the Iran branch of the BRICS Institute of Future Network (BIFN), the country has been elected as the vice-chair of the institute.
Iranian female cardiologist garners gold medal at IFIA 2026

TEHRAN – Iranian inventor Azin Alizadeh-Asl has secured a gold medal at the sixth International Invention and Innovation Competition for the International Federation of Inventors’ Association (IFIA) IVN Members.

Tourism

Karaftou Cave: A timeless sanctuary of history, art, and faith in western Iran

TEHRAN – Karaftou Cave, nestled in the rugged limestone cliffs of Iran’s Kordestan province some 53 kilometers east of Saqqez and 46 kilometers northwest of Divandarreh, stands as one of the country’s most enigmatic and historically significant archaeological sites.
S. Korean envoy says UNESCO listing puts Alamut on global tourism map

TEHRAN – The recent inscription of Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications on UNESCO’s World Heritage List has raised international attention to the historic region and could help attract more foreign tourists, South Korea’s ambassador to Iran said on Monday.
HEGTA, Iran Tour Operators Association to expand tourism cooperation

TEHRAN – Tourism Group of the Social Security Organization (HEGTA) and the Iranian Tour Operators Association have agreed to expand cooperation in domestic and international tourism markets, develop new tourism products and make greater use of HEGTA’s accommodation and rail transport capacities.

International

Why is the world rooting for Iran to win?

TEHRAN – Six months later, Trump finds himself trapped in a losing war with no end in sight. Officials around the world are relieved that Iran’s successful resistance has effectively prevented Trump from moving on to his next targets.
Trump's war on reality: when AI becomes a substitute for victory

TEHRAN – In yet another delusional outburst from the decaying American empire, Donald Trump has once again proven that Washington's leadership has lost all touch with reality. His August 31 declaration that "Iran is officially a Failed Nation. IT IS DEAD!" represents not strategic analysis, but the desperate hallucinations of a regime accustomed to imposing its will through deception.
Iran war becomes Trump’s biggest political liability heading into midterms

TEHRAN — Donald Trump can dismiss unfavorable survey data as “fake news” all he wants, but the mathematical reality is unyielding. Six months into the U.S. military campaign of aggression against Iran, the administration is drowning in public disapproval, with even traditionally friendly pollsters recording historic drops in support.