Tehran Times

2026-09-27 20:35
Another catch in Hormuz

IRGC captures second US spy sub in Hormuz, exposing the limits of Washington’s undersea warfare

TEHRAN — In another humiliating blow to the US automated naval warfare doctrine, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has intercepted and captured a state-of-the-art American autonomous underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz, further cementing Iran’s control over the world’s most vital energy chokepoint.
- Iran seizes US autonomous underwater vehicle in Strait of Hormuz

Araghchi: Iran will stand firm against any aggression, even a 'Doomsday War'

TEHRAN— Iran has used an intensive diplomatic campaign on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly to reiterate that it remains open to diplomacy, while insisting that any future negotiations with the United States must be based on reciprocal commitments, respect for Iran’s rights and guarantees against a repetition of previous breaches of agreements.
Iran will respond to any aggression with new weapons

TEHRAN — Iran has warned the United States against any intervention in the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing that its Armed Forces have developed new military technologies and capabilities to respond to any potential aggression.
Iran urges UN to examine European role in US military operations against Iran

TEHRAN— Iran has called on the United Nations Security Council to examine the role played by European territory, military bases and infrastructure in supporting US military operations against the Islamic Republic, arguing that such assistance could raise questions of international responsibility for the states and officials involved.
Iran fires on vessels traversing unauthorized routes in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN – Iranian naval forces have fired warning shots at several foreign vessels attempting to breach designated maritime transit lanes in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi warplanes bomb Yemeni marketplace, killing and wounding civilians

TEHRAN — Saudi fighter jets bombed a crowded civilian marketplace in southwestern Yemen on Sunday morning. According to preliminary reports, the attack killed at least seven people and wounded at least 43 others. Several children were among the casualties.

Politics

Pezeshkian: Iran,US have reached a framework for possible negotiations

TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that differences surrounding the Strait of Hormuz can be resolved through dialogue and regional cooperation, stressing that Iran will not submit to pressure or threats while remaining committed to peaceful engagement with neighboring countries.
Army chief: Driving US and Israel out of West Asia prerequisite for lasting security

TEHRAN — Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army Major General Amir Hatami said on Sunday that lasting security in West Asia requires an end to the military and political presence of the United States and Israel, stressing that collective regional stability can only be built from within rather than dictated by extra-regional powers.
Army: Iran will deliver a more crushing response to renewed US aggression

TEHRAN – The spokesman for Iran’s Army has warned enemies against any further miscalculations, stating that the country’s Armed Forces are fully prepared to deliver a “more crushing” response in the event of renewed aggression.

Sports

Iranian runner Zahra Zarei aims to compete at Olympics

TEHRAN - Iranian national team female athlete Zahra Zarei says her goal is to compete at the Olympics.
Iran’s Karimi snatches historic bronze at 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iranian weightlifter Reyhaneh Karimi won the bronze medal in the women’s 77kg category at the Nagoya Asian Games, recording 107kg in the snatch, 136kg in the clean and jerk, and a total of 243kg.
Asian Games officials were unfair to Mohitizadeh, says official

TEHRAN - Mahboubeh Ghayour, technical supervisor of Iran’s women’s athletics team, said that 2026 Asian Games’ officials acted unfairly toward Iranian athlete Fatemeh Mohitizadeh following her disqualification from the Nagoya Asian Games.

Culture

Iranian, Russian culture ministers meet in St. Petersburg, promise new era in cultural relations

TEHRAN – In a meeting in Saint Petersburg, the culture ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation discussed the expansion of cultural ties.
Tehran literary event explores books on Lebanon, resistance

TEHRAN- The fourth edition of the “Ta Ketab” literary event, focusing on Lebanon and the culture of resistance, was held at Tehran’s Art Bureau on Saturday, bringing together authors to share the stories behind the creation and publication of their books.
Kiarostami’s “Where Is the Friend's House?” goes on screen at Athens open-air cinemas

TEHRAN- Abbas Kiarostami’s acclaimed film “Where Is the Friend’s House?” continued its theatrical rerelease in Greece with screenings at two open-air cinemas in Athens on September 26 and 27.

Economy

Iran customs nears 3-day clearance target

TEHRAN- Iran’s customs clearance times have fallen sharply, with the average dropping from 143 hours to 73 hours—roughly a 50 percent reduction—bringing the country within about one hour of its three-day clearance target. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance is pursuing that goal as part of a broader foreign trade facilitation program.
South Pars phase 11’s 12th well ready for production

TEHRAN- The acting director of the South Pars Phase 11 development project announced that the twelfth well of this phase has been prepared to enter the production cycle ahead of the winter season.
New opportunities for Iran-India trade: from medicine, agriculture to transit

TEHRAN- The capacities of the private sector, Chabahar Port, the North-South Corridor, and the joint membership of Iran and India in BRICS have created new opportunities for developing trade, investment, and expanded economic cooperation between the two countries.

Society

‘Science-based approach essential to address environmental hazards’

TEHRAN – Environmental health plays a key role in preventing hazards and safeguarding public health; addressing environmental health challenges requires scientific, evidence-based decision-making, enhanced intersectoral collaborations, and benefiting from the country’s scientific capabilities, Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has stated.
Iran expects Iraqi students to return as flight disruptions ease

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said the disruptions to flights between Iran and Iraq would be resolved soon, paving the way for Iraqi students to return to Iranian universities.
DOE steps up efforts to restore Persian yellow deer population

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is carrying out research, conservation, and breeding programs aimed at restoring the population of Persian yellow deer in designated natural habitats and wildlife breeding centers across the country.

Tourism

Where the road became a destination: Iran’s historical caravanserais

TEHRAN - For centuries, crossing Iran was as much a test of endurance as it was a journey of discovery. Merchants moved goods between distant markets, pilgrims traveled toward sacred places, and ordinary travelers followed routes across deserts, mountains and plains. Between these long stretches of road stood caravanserais, places where a journey could pause, animals could be rested, goods could be protected and strangers could share food, stories and news.
Saravan, a living museum of historic minaret architecture

TEHRAN - Saravan’s historic minarets offer travelers a distinctive way to explore the evolution of religious architecture in Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, where mud-brick construction, local craftsmanship and centuries-old religious traditions have shaped the landscape.
Conservation project launched for Sasanian King Shapur I statue in southern Iran

TEHRAN – The first phase of a new conservation and rehabilitation project has begun on the monumental statue of Sasanian King Shapur I in Shapur Cave, near Kazerun in southern Iran, the head of the Sasanian Archaeological Landscape of Fars said.

International

5 arrested near British air base used by US over alleged bomb plot

British authorities evacuated several homes on Sunday over fears of explosive ordnance near RAF Fairford, an air force base in southern England. American military personnel are stationed at the base, and the United States has used it in recent months to load B-52 and B-1 bombers before sending them to strike sites in Iran.
What the new Moroccan–Israeli relationship means

TEHRAN – No previous U.S. president has served Israel in a way that Donald Trump has done for Netanyahu’s terror regime.
Trump is first and foremost a 'fabulist'

TEHRAN - Daniel Dale, a former Washington correspondent for the Toronto Star wrote an analysis casting light on Donald Trump’s lies, calling him a “fabulist”.

IRGC captures second US spy sub in Hormuz, exposing the limits of Washington’s undersea warfare