Tehran Times

2026-08-15 21:44
Intelligence Ministry reveals new details on French embassy interference in Iran

‘France should not waste its citizens’ tax money on illegal interference in Iran’s affairs’

TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic on Saturday reacted strongly to Paris as two French diplomats are involved in a foreign infiltration project in Iran.
- Are France and Britain about to dive into the quagmire Trump created?

Iran warns Trump against ‘adventurism’ in Hormuz

TEHRAN — Iran has sharply rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest claim that Washington could declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory, with senior Iranian officials warning that any attempt to challenge Tehran’s position in the strategic waterway would face a decisive response.
Military official: Three Iranian pilots held captive in Qatar for nearly six months

TEHRAN - An Iranian military official said on Saturday that three Iranian pilots were captured alive by Qatari forces after their Su-24 fighter jets went down during retaliatory strikes against US bases nearly six months ago.
Major General Vahidi: Iran brought the world's most heavily armed military to its knees

TEHRAN — The Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran has brought the world's most heavily armed military to its knees. Major General Ahmad Vahidi made the statement following months of successful offensive and defensive operations against the United States carried out under heavy fire.
By staff writer

Katz’s covert plan for full annexation of West Bank

TEHRAN - Israel Katz, the so-called Israeli defense minister, announced on Friday that he had instructed the military to draft a plan to transfer enforcement powers for civilian matters in the occupied West Bank from the army to the police, a move that is viewed as a full annexation of the West Bank.
By Garsha Vazirian

The world not thankful to Iran for its sacrifices

Iran and the Resistance Front have been paying the price to keep the “Grater Israel” project incomplete

TEHRAN — Close your eyes and trace the borders Washington and Tel Aviv intended to draw.

Politics

Qalibaf: Trump recognized 'Resistance Front' in MoU

TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Saturday that President Donald Trump signed off on the official recognition of the "Resistance Front" in a recently brokered memorandum of understanding (MoU).
Pezeshkian underscores commitment to stronger ties with India

TEHRAN - Iran’s president has reaffirmed Tehran’s determination to deepen relations with New Delhi.
Top three officials stress unity, coordination amid external pressures

TEHRAN — The heads of Iran’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches convened on Saturday for a high-level trilateral session aimed at streamlining governance and fortifying internal cohesion.

Sports

Alireza Jahanbakhsh explains why he chose Excelsior

TEHRAN - Alireza Jahanbakhsh has explained why he decided to return to the Netherlands and join Excelsior.
Olympic champion Tavakoli appointed Esteghlal weightlifting coach

TEHRAN - Olympic gold medal winner Hossein Tavakoli has been appointed head coach of Esteghlal’s weightlifting team after signing an official contract with the Tehran-based club.
Handball captain confident of medal chances at 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iran men’s national handball team captain Ali Rahimi Kazerooni believes the national side can fight for a medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, despite a difficult group and the absence of several overseas-based players.

Culture

Iranian public libraries host “Toward Minab” reading club for children, teenagers

TEHRAN- Public libraries across Iran are currently hosting a special reading club titled “Toward Minab,” coinciding with the anniversary of the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and commemorating the children killed in the attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab.
“National Theater Live: Nye” to be shown at Hilaj Theater

TEHRAN – Hilaj Theater in Tehran will show the filmed theater “National Theater Live: Nye” on Sunday, August 16.
Maryam Salour’s artworks on display at Iranshahr Gallery

TEHRAN – The solo exhibition of artworks by Maryam Salour is underway at the Iranshahr Gallery in Tehran.

Economy

Iran, Tajikistan agree on mechanism for oil product exports, crude supply

TEHRAN- Iran and Tajikistan have taken a significant step toward deepening their energy partnership, with both sides agreeing to establish a working group to examine mechanisms for exporting Iran's surplus oil products and supplying crude oil needed by Tajikistan's refineries.
Iran’s monthly oil production up 26,000 bpd: OPEC

TEHRAN- The latest report from the OPEC Secretariat, citing secondary sources, indicates that Iran's oil production in July 2026 reached 2,478,000 barrels per day, marking an increase of 26,000 barrels compared to June.
Iran, Brazil stress joint roadmap for economic cooperation

TEHRAN- The Iranian Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance and Brazil's Deputy Minister of Economy met on the sidelines of the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Jaipur, India, to review cooperation capacities between the two countries. They emphasized the need for a joint roadmap to expand economic relations, support the private sector, and increase bilateral trade.

Society

Iran shines at Intl. economics, informatics Olympiads

TEHRAN – Iranian students clinched medals and an honorable mention at the 9th International Economics Olympiad (IEO 2026) held from July 12-20 in Shenzhen China, and the 38th edition of International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) held from August 9 to 16 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Supporting Iran’s counter-narcotics work pays off beyond its borders: UNODC

TEHRAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released a report, emphasizing the need to support Iran in the battle against narcotics.
Health Insurance Organization, ICOPH committee discuss ways to foster ties

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Health Insurance Organization, Mohammad-Mehdi Nasehi, and officials from International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH) committee have explored avenues to enhance collaborations.

Tourism

Four Iranian historic water structures selected for global irrigation heritage recognition

TEHRAN - Four historic Iranian water and irrigation structures -- Si-o-se-pol in Isfahan, Band-e Amir in Fars, the Shadorvan Grand Weir in Khuzestan and the historic hydraulic structures of Siraf in Bushehr -- have been selected for recognition under the World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) program of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID).
Alamut’s World Heritage status opens new chapter for tourism and local growth

TEHRAN - Alamut region could become a strategic hub for social cohesion, hope, tourism thrive, and local development following its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, a senior official at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said.
Centuries-old windmills in Tabas-e Masina undergo restoration

TEHRAN - A new phase of restoration work has begun at the historical windmills that are located in Tabas-e Masina of South Khorasan province, with funding allocated from national budgets, a local cultural heritage official said on Saturday.

International

Katz’s covert plan for full annexation of West Bank

TEHRAN - Israel Katz, the so-called Israeli defense minister, announced on Friday that he had instructed the military to draft a plan to transfer enforcement powers for civilian matters in the occupied West Bank from the army to the police, a move that is viewed as a full annexation of the West Bank.
The world not thankful to Iran for its sacrifices

TEHRAN — Close your eyes and trace the borders Washington and Tel Aviv intended to draw.
New Israeli massacres in southern Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime has waged a new round of aggression in Lebanon. The latest massacre has killed a family with women and children among the casualties.

Iran and the Resistance Front have been paying the price to keep the “Grater Israel” project incomplete