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 into 2026 AVC Volleyball Continental C'ship QFs

TEHRAN – Iran defeated China 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-22, 25-23) on Wednesday to book their place at 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship.
Iran head to Nagoya with a strong delegation

TEHRAN - Nagoya is preparing to host one of Asia’s biggest sporting events, with millions of sports fans across the continent turning their attention to the 20th Asian Games.
Iran announce 12-man volleyball squad for 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iran have announced their 12-player squad for the men’s volleyball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, with several notable absences from the national team roster.

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

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.
Iran pushes for accelerated trade with Eurasia as minister wraps up Moscow visit

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, offering a positive assessment of the results of his Tuesday meetings with officials of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), announced the proposal of initiatives such as setting a base currency to accelerate transactions and appointing special representatives to resolve obstacles facing bilateral trade.
‘Iran-Iraq trade capacity can rise to $20b’

TEHRAN- The head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing the need to create new momentum in the economic relations between the two countries, stated that there is capacity for Iran-Iraq trade to reach $20 billion, and that by resolving some domestic and foreign obstacles, this goal can be achieved.

Society

GII 2026 places Tehran 65th among top 100 science and technology clusters

TEHRAN – The Global Innovation Index (GII) has ranked Tehran as the world’s 65th-largest science and technology (S&T) cluster this year, according to a report released by the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Qeshm, Taining Geoparks partner for natural heritage, sustainable development

TEHRAN - Iran’s Qeshm Island Geopark and China’s Taining Geopark have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help protect geological and natural heritage, while promoting sustainable development and supporting local communities.
Iran moves to accelerate UN Narcotic Drugs Commission membership

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have discussed ways to expedite the country’s membership in the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs and strengthen regional cooperation in this regard.

Tourism

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.
Museum featuring 220 sound and music artifacts opens in Tehran’s Azadi Tower

TEHRAN – A museum, featuring more than 220 musical instruments and objects related to sound and music, has opened at Tehran’s Azadi Tower, bringing together instruments from Iran and other parts of the world as well as vintage sound-recording and playback equipment.

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’