Tehran Times

2026-07-20 21:05
By Mahmoud M. Ravi-Nejad

IRGC vows “unforgettable lesson” for US

Two US soldiers killed in Jordan were identified as Iran escalates strikes, raising total US war deaths to 17.

TEHRAN — Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday vowed to deliver an “unforgettable lesson” to the United States, while announcing a series of military operations and maritime security measures amid escalating tensions across the Persian Gulf and neighboring countries.
- No US base in West Asia is beyond Iran's reach

Iran urges IAEA to condemn US nuclear site strike

TEHRAN – Iran on Monday accused the United States of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities during its ongoing military campaign, while confirming that it has received mediation proposals aimed at reducing tensions with Washington but insisting it will continue to defend its national interests through both diplomacy and military action.
By Fardin Molaei

Spain's World Cup glory denies Trump and Bibi their dream finale

TEHRAN – The curtain fell on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States with an ending that few in Washington had hoped to witness. Instead of Argentina lifting the trophy at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Spain emerged victorious after defeating the defending champions 1-0 in extra time, turning what many expected to be a political celebration into a night of disappointment for President Donald Trump and his closest international allies.
By Wesam Bahrani

Fate of Palestinians in Gaza: emigration or death?

TEHRAN – It is impossible to say with confidence that Palestinians in Gaza can endure much longer without solutions that remain nowhere in sight.
Can Trump swallow his pride and back down from Strait of Hormuz?

TEHRAN- Nearly five months into a war that Washington arrogantly assumed would be a quick victory, the Trump administration finds itself trapped in a strategic dead end of its own making.
Tehran, Minsk move to expand tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus are moving to strengthen tourism cooperation, with direct flights between Tehran and Minsk set to be launched after Belarus granted the necessary aviation approvals, officials from both countries said at a meeting in Tehran.

Politics

New ambassadors of Pakistan, Iraq, Sri Lanka, and Ireland present credentials to Iran’s FM

TEHRAN — The newly appointed ambassadors of Pakistan, Iraq, Sri Lanka, and Ireland officially commenced their diplomatic missions in Iran on Monday, presenting copies of their credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Army: Rationality requires war to continue until Iran achieves full deterrence

TEHRAN — Iran has vowed to sustain its defensive operations against US aggression until the Islamic Republic establishes absolute deterrence, ensuring the permanent prevention of any future violations against the country.
Judiciary chief: Iranian officials united against US hostility

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei has reiterated that there is absolute alignment among the country’s high-ranking officials regarding resistance against foreign hostility, dismissing any claims of internal division over the necessity of defending the nation.

Sports

Carrying Iran’s flag is a great honor: Golshadnezhad

TEHRAN – Iranian karate star Atousa Golshadnezhad, who has been selected as one of the flag bearers for Iran’s delegation at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, says she hopes to combine the honor of leading her country into the opening ceremony with winning a gold medal.
Iran march into 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship QFs

TEHRAN – Iran defeated India 63-14 on Tuesday to book their place at the 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship quarterfinals.
Ghalenoei rues Iran's troubled preparation for 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has accepted full responsibility for Team Melli's disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign while insisting the squad overcame extraordinary challenges before and during the tournament.

Culture

23rd Meeting of Ministers of Culture of SCO Member States concludes

TEHRAN – The 23rd Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States concluded on Sunday in the city of Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan, and the heads of the participating delegations, including the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, signed the final statement.
Arbaeen theater festival to showcase diverse live plays along pilgrimage route

TEHRAN- The 10th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival will feature a diverse array of live performances across the pilgrimage route, emphasizing the role of art as a spiritual and cultural service.
Iranian Academy of Arts to hold virtual exhibition for prominent Uzbek painter Akmal Nuriddinov

TEHRAN – An exhibition of selected paintings by Akmal Nuriddinov, President of the Uzbekistan Art Academy and one of the country’s prominent contemporary painters, will be held online on the website of the Iranian Academy of Arts.

Economy

Trump’s reckless gamble: How American aggression against Iran is crippling global economy

TEHRAN- Just weeks after a fragile ceasefire offered a glimmer of hope for stability in the Persian Gulf, the Trump administration has once again plunged the region—and the world—into a dangerous abyss.
Iran celebrates national industry, mining day with vows of unity, resilience

TEHRAN- The ceremony for the National Day of Industry and Mining was held on the morning of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the IRIB Conference Center, attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, the minister of industry, mining and trade, and a group of industrialists, enterprises, entrepreneurs, and representatives of industrial associations.
Economy Ministry plans to eliminate laws hindering production, reform tax system

TEHRAN-The Minister of Economy announced the drafting of a reform package to eliminate laws that hinder business, as well as revising the tax system to reduce traditional audits and corruption.

Society

Iranian delegation attending BRICS health ministerial meeting

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi is participating in the 16th BRICS Health Ministerial Meeting being held in Chandigarh, India, from July 21 to 25.
Science minister in Islamabad for ECO meeting

TEHRAN - Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday to participate in the 6th Meeting of Science Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and hold talks with senior Pakistani officials.
IRCS volunteers provide diverse services in 3 months

TEHRAN – The volunteers affiliated with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) have provided a wide range of services, from dispatching medical teams and donating blood to conducting projects in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year that started on March 21.

Tourism

Oldest known photographs reveal how Persepolis has changed over time

TEHRAN - The oldest known photographs of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, provide a rare visual record of the monument before modern archaeological excavations reshaped its appearance.
Tehran, Minsk move to expand tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus are moving to strengthen tourism cooperation, with direct flights between Tehran and Minsk set to be launched after Belarus granted the necessary aviation approvals, officials from both countries said at a meeting in Tehran.
Ilam to showcase historical heritage to Arbaeen pilgrims, official says

TEHRAN – Iran’s western province of Ilam will use the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage to introduce its historical monuments and ancient civilization to domestic and foreign pilgrims passing through the Mehran border crossing, the province’s cultural heritage chief said on Monday.

International

Palestinians celebrate Spain’s World Cup victory

Hundreds of Palestinians across Gaza and the Occupied West Bank celebrated Spain’s World Cup victory, gathering around makeshift screens, cheering in stadiums and taking to the streets in celebration of Spain’s victory and the support its government has given to Palestine.
Fate of Palestinians in Gaza: emigration or death?

TEHRAN – It is impossible to say with confidence that Palestinians in Gaza can endure much longer without solutions that remain nowhere in sight.
Yemen declares naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in response to ‘oppressive siege’

Yemen announced on Monday it was imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a move that opens a new front against the United States in its war on Iran and widens the threat to global oil supplies and trade beyond the Persian Gulf.

Two US soldiers killed in Jordan were identified as Iran escalates strikes, raising total US war deaths to 17.