Tehran Times

2026-09-09 20:19
Moby-Dick catch in Hormuz

TEHRAN — The successful capture and interception of a highly advanced, unmanned American underwater vehicle at the entrance of the strategic Strait of Hormuz by Iran is a decisive blow to Washington’s technological arrogance, exposing the profound vulnerabilities of the US military’s automated warfare apparatus.
- Iran seizes US autonomous underwater vehicle in Strait of Hormuz

Iran will strike 20 targets for every two hits by enemy, IRGC warns

TEHRAN— Iran will respond to any attack with a significantly larger number of strikes, the spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said Wednesday, warning that Tehran would target as many as 20 enemy positions if two or three Iranian targets were attacked.
IRGC deals fresh blows to US fleet, regional infrastructure

TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has conducted a series of high-impact retaliatory strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, successfully targeting two US military vessels, eight oil tankers, and ten additional ships attempting to breach Iranian-designated prohibited zones under the explicit encouragement and protection of Washington.
South Koreans rally in Seoul against joining US war on Iran

‘Do not send our youth into a sea of death’

TEHRAN — Mounting domestic public outrage in South Korea has collided directly with the United States’ aggressive attempts to drag international allies into its unprovoked war against Iran.
By Matin Jamshidi

Comrade criminals

TEHRAN- Almost all members of the Netanyahu cabinet are criminal, but some are “more criminal”.
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.

Politics

VP: Iran was prepared as soon as Pezeshkian took the office

TEHRAN- Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian had prepared contingency plans for governing the country under wartime conditions from the beginning of its tenure, having anticipated the possibility of a full-scale conflict.
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.

Sports

Iran learn fate at 2026 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup

TEHRAN - The pathway to AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026 glory was revealed following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Iran beat Chinese Taipei at 2026 AVC Volleyball Continental C'ship QFs

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 (25-19, 25-19, 21-25, 25-18) at 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship quarterfinals on Friday.
Iran’s Rahimi wins gold at Ahmedabad 2026 World Archery Para Series

TEHRAN – Somayeh Rahimi of Iran claimed a gold medal at the Ahmedabad 2026 Hyundai World Archery Para Series on Wednesday.

Culture

Iranian illustrator among finalists of 2026 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition

TEHRAN – An Iranian illustrator is among the finalists of the 2026 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition in Shanghai, China.
Kiarostami films to go on screen at South Korean festival

TEHRAN- Six films by acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami are scheduled to be screened at the 11th Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival in South Korea, which focuses on works exploring mountains, nature, adventure, the environment and human experiences.
Book on Martyr Leader published in Italian

TEHRAN – The Italian translation of the book “The Revolutionary with a Smile” about the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been released.

Economy

Iran pushes for local currencies, alternative payment systems to counter sanctions in BRICS summit

TEHRAN- The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, referring to the holding of the Second Meeting of Economy Ministers and Central Bank Governors of BRICS member countries, said: "The use of local currencies, the development of payment systems and domestic financial messengers, and increased economic coordination among BRICS members were among the most important topics raised at this meeting."
Iran expands trade footprint with 7 new commercial attachés

TEHRAN- Akbar Godari in Oman, Reza Bagherifard in Afghanistan, Mahmoud Eskandari in Belarus, Mohsen Montazeri in Malaysia, Seif-Ali Zarbi in Russia, Dariush Vossoughi in Turkey, and Mojtaba Moulaei Moein in India have been introduced as Iran's commercial attachés to begin operations in target markets.
Comprehensive housing plan drafted based on production leap law requirements

TEHRAN- The Minister of Transport and Urban Development announced the drafting and finalization of the "Comprehensive Housing Plan" in line with the implementation of legal requirements for approval by the Supreme Housing Council, and said: "With the implementation of this 10-year document, the government's policies in worn-out textures, land annexation, locating new towns, and prioritizing supportive intervention with special focus on deciles 1 to 5 will be operationalized."

Society

ACECR official, Turkmen envoy explore avenues to beef up sci-tech co-op

TEHRAN – Iran’s Academic Center for Education, Culture, and Research (ACECR) and Turkmenistan have agreed to explore avenues for expanding scientific cooperation, following a meeting between ACECR Deputy for Research and Technology, Zahra Sheikhi, and Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Ilyas Ghaypov.
Elderly to account for 30% of Iran’s population by 2050

TEHRAN — With older adults already accounting for 13 percent of Iran’s population and the country’s fertility rate continuing to decline, demographic shifts are accelerating. Current projections indicate that within the next 25 years, nearly one-third of Iran’s population will be aged 60 and above.
International Day to Protect Education from Attack: Condemning US-Israeli aggression on Iran

TEHRAN - September 9, the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, is a reminder of one of the most fundamental principles of international humanitarian law: schools, universities, teachers and students must be protected from the violence of war.

Tourism

Demolition of historical building in Sabzevar draws heritage ministry’s legal action

TEHRAN - A historical building known as the Tumanian building, also referred to as the Padegan-e Rusha (“Russian barracks”) has recently been demolished in Sabzevar, northeastern Iran, prompting the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts to blame the city’s municipality and pursue legal action.
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.

International

Comrade criminals

TEHRAN- Almost all members of the Netanyahu cabinet are criminal, but some are “more criminal”.
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.
Is Israel reshaping its occupation of southern Lebanon?

TEHRAN – In an attempt to secure legitimacy as an occupying force in Lebanon, Israel is seeking to promote the idea of a withdrawal along three lines to sidestep international demands and withdraw from the Lebanese border.

‘Do not send our youth into a sea of death’