Tehran Times

2026-07-24 21:07
Reaping the whirlwind: $100 oil and ruined US bases shatter Trump’s Iran strategy

TEHRAN — Iranian armed forces press ahead with sweeping retaliatory operations against American bases and strategic military assets across the West Asia region as the US continues its unprovoked acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic.
- IRGC vows “unforgettable lesson” for US
- Iran expands retaliatory campaign against satanic enemy

Iran, Iraq deepen strategic partnership

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq moved to elevate their strategic partnership during Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi's first official visit to Tehran, signing a series of cooperation agreements while reaffirming their commitment to expanding economic integration, political coordination and regional cooperation.
Araghchi's mission to Kyrgyzstan puts Iran's regional strategy in focus

TEHRAN — Against the backdrop of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) 25th anniversary, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi traveled to Kyrgyzstan this week to participate in the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers, where regional security, economic cooperation and the future direction of Eurasian diplomacy dominated the agenda.
By Garsha Vazirian

The ultimate double standard validating Iranian nuclear sovereignty

TEHRAN — When history writes the epitaph of the nonproliferation regime, July 22, 2026, may serve as its final chapter. That Wednesday, United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright sat beneath American and Saudi flags in Washington to sign a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement.
By Wesam Bahrani

Neither victory nor peace: The futility of America’s imperial wars

TEHRAN – U.S. military superiority and ever-rising defense spending have not prevented Washington from repeating its wartime failures, making a victory against Iran highly unlikely.
Omani delegation visits Tehran for Strait of Hormuz navigation talks

TEHRAN - An Omani diplomatic delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday for high-level consultations on regulating commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Iran's official news agency, IRNA.

Politics

Iran seeks reset with EU, expanding partnerships across Asia

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for rebuilding relations with Germany, expanding cooperation with Ireland and deepening strategic ties with Sri Lanka, as he received the credentials of the three countries' newly appointed ambassadors in Tehran in a series of separate meetings on Wednesday.
Iran defends legitimate right to self-defense, urges UNSC to halt US aggression

TEHRAN — Addressing an open debate of the United Nations Security Council, Iran’s diplomatic mission reaffirmed that all military measures taken by the Islamic Republic are strictly defensive, necessary, and fully aligned with international law in response to continuous American acts of aggression.
Iran urges regional Arab states to publicly reject US claims of co-sponsoring military aggression

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has demanded that neighboring Arab states immediately and publicly clarify assertions by top military officials in Washington that their countries aided and participated directly in military operations against the Islamic Republic. This follows publicly circulated comments by US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper. In video footage, Cooper named Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan as primary regional partners that served "side by side" with American forces.

Sports

Women’s and men’s kabaddi teams learn fate: 2026 Asian games

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s and men’s kabaddi teams know their group-stage opponents at the 2026 Asian Games.
Iran’s men’s volleyball discover rivals at 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - The draw ceremony for the volleyball tournament of the 2026 Asian Games has been completed, and Iran's national men's volleyball team now know their group-stage opponents.
Iran U23 football team learn opponents at 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - The draw ceremony for the men's football tournament of the 20th Asian Games has been completed, and Iran's U23 team learned their group-stage opponents.

Culture

Veteran Baluchi musician Shir Mohammad Espandar dies at 98

TEHRAN- Shir Mohammad Espandar, the legendary Baluchi donali player whose lifelong dedication helped preserve one of Iran's oldest regional musical traditions, passed away on Wednesday night. He was 98.
What’s in Tehran art galleries

A collection of sculptures by Amir Maftoun is currently on view in an exhibition at CAMA – Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery. The exhibition named “Between Body and Mask” will be running until July 28 at the gallery located at No. 44, 10th Golestan, Pasdaran St.
Minab Awakening Lullabies intl. festival to be held in response to US-Israeli atrocities

TEHRAN- The first International Minab Awakening Lullabies Festival is scheduled to take place in the near future.

Economy

US warmongering against Iran exposes European weakness, American industrial impotence

TEHRAN- The United States’ reckless escalatory posture toward Iran is not just a catastrophic diplomatic failure—it is a calculated act of economic warfare that is actively strangling its European allies, all while masking America’s own humiliating industrial decline.
Iran, Armenia chart a new roadmap for energy cooperation

TEHRAN- Iran’s oil minister announced the agreement between Iran and Armenia to form a joint specialized working group in the energy sector and said: Tehran has proposed that, by defining a new model for gas trade, the grounds for developing energy cooperation with Yerevan and even exporting gas through Armenia to other markets be examined.
NDF allocates $2b in foreign currency to boost border region trade

TEHRAN- The head of the National Development Fund(NDF), pointing to the government's strategic outlook on border areas, announced the allocation of $2 billion in foreign currency resources to support foreign trade in these regions.

Society

IFRC lauds IRCS achievements, says committed to turning agreements into action

TEHRAN – Hossam Elsharkawi, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), in a letter to Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has lauded the IRCS for its significant achievements, highlighting that the IFRC seeks to strengthen strategic partnership with the IRCS to turn agreements into action.
Tehran, Beijing agree to bolster co-op in health sector

TEHRAN – Iranian and Chinese officials have discussed ways to foster collaboration in the health sector, particularly supplying pharmaceuticals, raw materials, and medical equipment.
Iran reelected as president of ECO Science Foundation

TEHRAN – Iran has been reelected as the president of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Science Foundation for another term.

Tourism

Tehran, Tashkent discuss direct flights and visa facilitation

TEHRAN - Tehran's ambassador to Tashkent and the head of Uzbekistan's Tourism Committee have discussed expanding tourism cooperation, increased direct flights and facilitated visas for Iranian citizens during talks in Uzbekistan's capital, according to Uzbek media reports published on Friday.
Free Internet service launched for Arbaeen pilgrims at Iran's Shalamcheh and Chazabeh border crossin

TEHRAN - Free wireless Internet service has been launched at the Shalamcheh and Chazabeh border terminals in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province to support pilgrims travelling to Iraq for the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage, a regional telecommunications official said on Saturday.
Ancient Espi Mazget up for restoration, tourism development by private sector

TEHRAN - Authorities in Iran's northern Gilan province plan to protect, restore and develop the historic Espi Mazget monument for tourism through a partnership with a private investor, a senior provincial official said during a visit to the site on Saturday.

International

The ultimate double standard validating Iranian nuclear sovereignty

TEHRAN — When history writes the epitaph of the nonproliferation regime, July 22, 2026, may serve as its final chapter. That Wednesday, United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright sat beneath American and Saudi flags in Washington to sign a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement.
Neither victory nor peace: The futility of America’s imperial wars

TEHRAN – U.S. military superiority and ever-rising defense spending have not prevented Washington from repeating its wartime failures, making a victory against Iran highly unlikely.
China's PLA at 99: A pillar of global peace and true multilateralism

TEHRAN — As the international landscape navigates an era defined by profound geopolitical volatility, rising instability, and unilateral overreach, the imperative for steady, constructive statecraft has never been more urgent. Against this backdrop of global flux, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) stands out as a foundational pillar—not only for China’s sovereign defense but as a highly capable anchor for international peace, alignment, and a robust multilateral architecture.