Tehran Times

2026-08-26 21:05
By Fardin Molaei

Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran

TEHRAN- Iran has sought to temper expectations over a new understanding with Oman on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the arrangement does not amount to an immediate reopening of the strategic waterway.
- Hormuz reopening depends on US, Iran says
- US Claims, Iran Controls Hormuz

President Pezeshkian: US economic pressure will remain futile

TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that the United States will fail to achieve its goals through economic pressure, emphasizing that Iran will remain steadfast in its resistance.
Six months of US miscalculations in Iran

TEHRAN — Six months after Washington ignited an unprovoked and reckless war against Iran, the sheer magnitude of American strategic blindness has been laid bare for the world to see.
By Ali Minabi

How valid are U.S. commitments under Trump?

TEHRAN - Under Trump, America’s agreements increasingly appear conditional, reversible, and vulnerable to sudden policy shifts, raising fundamental questions about the credibility of U.S. commitments.
By Mehdi Garshasbi

MAHAK builds a broader ecosystem around pediatric cancer care

TEHRAN - The Society to Support Children Suffering from Cancer, widely known by its acronym MAHAK, was established in 1991 as a non-governmental and non-profit organization.
With $40 trillion in debt, does Washington have any credibility to police Iran’s economy?

TEHRAN- The United States has just crossed a grotesque milestone: its national debt has ballooned to a record-shattering $40 trillion. This is not merely a number; it is a confession of systemic rot.

Politics

Iran seeks clear answer from Qatar on fate of three missing pilots

TEHRAN — Iran’s Army has called on Qatar to provide a clear, documented account of the fate of three Iranian pilots who went missing after two Iranian fighter jets were shot down during an operation against a US military base in Qatar during the recent Ramadan war.
Iran urges UN states to reject US sanctions and condemns maritime pressure

TEHRAN- Iran has urged all countries to reject the United States’ “extraterritorial application” of unilateral sanctions, arguing that Washington is seeking to pressure sovereign states into subordinating their economic interests and foreign policies to US demands.
Iran army ground forces commander: “borders are our red line”

TEHRAN- Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, commander of Iran’s army ground Forces, has warned Takfiri terrorist groups and other hostile elements operating beyond Iran’s borders that any attempt to create insecurity or carry out attacks near the country’s territory would trigger a “decisive and crushing” response.

Sports

Iran football federation extends Ghalenoei’s contract

TEHRAN - Amir Ghalenoei’s contract as head coach of the Iran national football team has been extended through the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
Hadi Choopan withdraws from 2026 Mr. Olympia

TEHRAN - Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan has announced that he will not compete at the 2026 Mr. Olympia.
Iran seek to end Indian and Chinese Taipei kabaddi dominance

TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s national kabaddi team are entering the 2026 Asian Games with a significantly reshaped squad, as the coaching staff seeks to build a new generation of players capable of challenging the traditional dominance of India and Chinese Taipei.

Culture

French puppeteer Philippe Genty to hold session at Tehran-Mobarak Intl. Puppet Theater Festival

TEHRAN – The specialized session “A Stage for a Dream,” taught by the renowned French puppeteer Philippe Genty and his assistant Eric Lambla de Sarria, will be held on Friday at the City Theater Complex in Tehran as part of the 21st Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Theater Festival.
Sliman Mansour, iconic voice of Palestinian art, passes away at 79

TEHRAN- Palestinian painter Sliman Mansour, whose work became closely identified with the land, heritage and collective memory of Palestine, died on Monday following a prolonged illness, according to his family. He was 79.
“Narrative of Mercy” art event underway in Tehran

TEHRAN- The “Narrative of Mercy” (“Revayat-e Rahmat”) art event, featuring performances by artists from the fields of music, theater and traditional arts, is underway at Tehran’s City Theater Complex as part of Islamic Unity Week celebrations.

Economy

With $40 trillion in debt, does Washington have any credibility to police Iran’s economy?

TEHRAN- The United States has just crossed a grotesque milestone: its national debt has ballooned to a record-shattering $40 trillion. This is not merely a number; it is a confession of systemic rot.
Confronting economic pressures, supporting people’s livelihood on government’s agenda

TEHRAN- The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance stated that a significant portion of the current problems dates back to pre-war conditions, although today's economic issues cannot be oversimplified or analyzed with a "two-plus-two-equals-four" logic. He said: "For example, at one point they tried to prevent medicine from entering the country. We eventually found alternative routes, but naturally, during that period, medicine prices increased."
Small-scale, household renewable power plants to be expanded

TEHRAN — Iran's Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has announced that the development of renewable energy will increasingly focus on household and small-scale installations, emphasizing the environmental superiority of clean energy over fossil fuels.

Society

MAHAK builds a broader ecosystem around pediatric cancer care

TEHRAN - The Society to Support Children Suffering from Cancer, widely known by its acronym MAHAK, was established in 1991 as a non-governmental and non-profit organization.
Venezuelan Red Cross appreciates IRCS solidarity

TEHRAN – The President of the Venezuelan Red Cross, Luis Manuel Farías Villanueva, has praised the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for its message of condolence and solidarity with the Venezuelan people following two earthquakes that struck the country in June.
IBTO to launch training program for Tajik blood transfusion experts

TEHRAN – The Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) and Tajikistan have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in blood transfusion services.

Tourism

Se Gonbad: A Seljuk-era tomb tower in the heart of Urmia

TEHRAN – Rising from the historic fabric of Urmia in northwestern Iran, the Se Gonbad Tomb Tower is one of the city’s most distinctive surviving monuments from the Seljuk period.
Gonabad: Where ancient water engineering shaped eastern Iran

TEHRAN - Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province in eastern Iran, offers visitors far more than the landscapes of a desert settlement. Its strategic location, ancient water-management systems and references in Iran’s epic and geographical literature have made it an important destination for those interested in the country’s history and cultural heritage.
Tehran seeks roadmap to lift Iran-Iraq tourist exchanges to 5m

TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to increase tourist exchanges with neighboring Iraq to five million visitors in each direction within a year, Iran’s tourism minister said, calling for the goal to be turned into a detailed and measurable roadmap.

International

How valid are U.S. commitments under Trump?

TEHRAN - Under Trump, America’s agreements increasingly appear conditional, reversible, and vulnerable to sudden policy shifts, raising fundamental questions about the credibility of U.S. commitments.
Israel launches organized pogroms against defenseless Palestinian towns

TEHRAN — The occupied West Bank is systematically being suffocated. Israeli forces and armed settler militias have fused into a single apparatus of terror, waging a relentless campaign of raids, land theft, and violence across Palestinian neighborhoods.
ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court

Japan should try to counter the United States’ efforts to pressure members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to quit the body, its president said, noting that Tokyo’s support is pivotal to ensuring the court’s survival.