Tehran Times

2026-09-08 21:30
Pezeshkian fires back at Trump's fantasies; Iran fights on until the enemy kneels in regret

TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a stern warning to the US, vowing that Iran will maintain its steadfast resistance until foreign aggressors feel "complete regret" for their military miscalculations.
- Iran to declare ‘restricted zone’ beyond Strait of Hormuz amid US military adventurism

FM briefs parliamentary committee on regional security and Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has briefed Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on the latest regional developments, diplomatic efforts and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to confront US pressure over the strategic waterway.
Iran criticizes Canada’s support for US measures over Hormuz Strait

TEHEAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized Canada’s support for US measures against Iran, saying Ottawa’s position amounts to “submission to intimidation” and will not shield it from pressure by its powerful neighbor.
Iran ‘broke the prestige’ of US military in recent war, Basij chief says

TEHRAN— Iran’s Basij chief, Hojjat al-Islam Hossein Taeb, said Tuesday that the Islamic Republic had shattered the perceived prestige and military dominance of the United States on the international stage during the recent war imposed on Iran.
By staff writer

Volkswagen to hand historic German auto plant to Israeli weapons manufacturers

TEHRAN — Volkswagen has formalized an agreement to transfer its Osnabrück car plant to Israeli investors. The facility will reportedly operate as a dedicated military production hub for Israel’s “Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.” This transaction physically integrates German industrial capacity into the Israeli war machine.
By staff writer

Israeli troops storm Breqa as raids expand across southern Syria

TEHRAN — Israeli forces stormed the village of Breqa in Syria’s southern Quneitra province on Tuesday, raiding a residential home in the latest brazen assault on Syrian sovereignty.

Politics

Iran warns against normalizing attacks on nuclear facilities

TEHRAN- Iran has warned that normalizing attacks on nuclear facilities could have far-reaching consequences beyond the immediate damage caused by such strikes, saying the precedent set by attacks on safeguarded nuclear sites could eventually threaten other countries.
Iran FM blames US for regional tensions, cites violation of June MoU

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the current “tense situation” in the region stems from the United States’ “regrettable” violation of the memorandum of understanding (MOU), stressing that the path to de-escalation is straightforward.
US congressman describes Iran war as a predictable ‘quagmire’

TEHRAN — US Representative Jason Crow has joined the chorus of opposition to the war on Iran, describing the conflict as an entirely predictable “quagmire.”

Sports

Iran into 2026 AVC Volleyball Continental C'ship QFs

TEHRAN – Iran defeated China 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-22, 25-23) on Wednesday to book their place at 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship.
Iran head to Nagoya with a strong delegation

TEHRAN - Nagoya is preparing to host one of Asia’s biggest sporting events, with millions of sports fans across the continent turning their attention to the 20th Asian Games.
Iran announce 12-man volleyball squad for 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iran have announced their 12-player squad for the men’s volleyball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, with several notable absences from the national team roster.

Culture

Isfahan to host 38th children’s film festival

TEHRAN- The 38th edition of International Film Festival for Children and Youth will be held in Isfahan, with the organizers planning a range of cinematic, educational and cultural programs aimed at children and teenagers.
“Like Water for Chocolate” to take stage at Baghdad Intl. Theater Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian director Ebrahim Poshte Kouhi’s acclaimed play “Like Water for Chocolate,” adapted from the novel by Mexican author Laura Esquivel, is set to be staged at the Baghdad International Theater Festival, which will be held from October 10 to 18.
Iran attends Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair for third consecutive year

TEHRAN – Officials at Iran’s pavilion in the 14th Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair announced that the works of Iranian artists have been well-received by visitors to the event, which is considered Russia’s most important professional art showcase.

Economy

Strategic folly of Iran war: a global economic catastrophe

TEHRAN- The recent war waged by the United States and Israel against Iran has been a catastrophic miscalculation, inflicting severe and likely irreversible damage on the global economy. While Americans grapple with soaring gas prices and inflation, the deeper, more systemic impacts of this conflict expose the reckless shortsightedness of U.S. policy in West Asia.
Iran pushes for accelerated trade with Eurasia as minister wraps up Moscow visit

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, offering a positive assessment of the results of his Tuesday meetings with officials of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), announced the proposal of initiatives such as setting a base currency to accelerate transactions and appointing special representatives to resolve obstacles facing bilateral trade.
‘Iran-Iraq trade capacity can rise to $20b’

TEHRAN- The head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing the need to create new momentum in the economic relations between the two countries, stated that there is capacity for Iran-Iraq trade to reach $20 billion, and that by resolving some domestic and foreign obstacles, this goal can be achieved.

Society

GII 2026 places Tehran 65th among top 100 science and technology clusters

TEHRAN – The Global Innovation Index (GII) has ranked Tehran as the world’s 65th-largest science and technology (S&T) cluster this year, according to a report released by the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Qeshm, Taining Geoparks partner for natural heritage, sustainable development

TEHRAN - Iran’s Qeshm Island Geopark and China’s Taining Geopark have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help protect geological and natural heritage, while promoting sustainable development and supporting local communities.
Iran moves to accelerate UN Narcotic Drugs Commission membership

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have discussed ways to expedite the country’s membership in the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs and strengthen regional cooperation in this regard.

Tourism

Religious tourism accounts for 56% of foreign arrivals to Iran

TEHRAN – Religious tourism accounted for 56 percent of the two million foreign tourists who visited Iran during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey has said.
UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace undergoes emergency restoration

TEHRAN – The second phase of a comprehensive conservation and restoration program at Tehran’s Golestan Palace has begun, with priority given to preventing further damage before the onset of the rainy season, the head of the UNESCO-listed complex said on Wednesday.
Museum featuring 220 sound and music artifacts opens in Tehran’s Azadi Tower

TEHRAN – A museum, featuring more than 220 musical instruments and objects related to sound and music, has opened at Tehran’s Azadi Tower, bringing together instruments from Iran and other parts of the world as well as vintage sound-recording and playback equipment.

International

Volkswagen to hand historic German auto plant to Israeli weapons manufacturers

TEHRAN — Volkswagen has formalized an agreement to transfer its Osnabrück car plant to Israeli investors. The facility will reportedly operate as a dedicated military production hub for Israel’s “Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.” This transaction physically integrates German industrial capacity into the Israeli war machine.
Yemeni forces strike Saudi facilities in retaliatory blitz

TEHRAN – The Yemeni Armed Forces announced the successful execution of a large-scale offensive targeting critical Saudi economic and military installations.
Israeli troops storm Breqa as raids expand across southern Syria

TEHRAN — Israeli forces stormed the village of Breqa in Syria’s southern Quneitra province on Tuesday, raiding a residential home in the latest brazen assault on Syrian sovereignty.