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Yesterday 21:12
Iran does not fear Trump’s threats
Kayhan, in an article, pointed to Iran’s strength in the face of the United States threats. If we review Trump’s statements over the past six months, we repeatedly encounter phrases such as “Iranians are tough.” All of these remarks were made at moments when he had previously threatened Iran, Iran ignored the threat, and the United States was ultimately forced to back down.
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Yesterday 21:12
Iranian officials rally behind Leader's directive for unity and resistance
TEHRAN — Iran’s executive, legislative, judicial, and national security leadership have responded with unified endorsement following the major strategic address delivered by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei.
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Yesterday 21:11
40th Islamic Unity Conference wraps up in Mashhad with calls for regional resistance and solidarity
TEHRAN — The 40th International Conference on Islamic Unity concluded on Sunday in the northeastern city of Mashhad, bringing together hundreds of Muslim scholars, elites, and prominent Shia and Sunni figures from around 40 countries.
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Yesterday 21:09
Senator Elizabeth Warren calls Trump ‘the most corrupt president ever in American history’
TEHRAN — US Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has delivered a scathing critique of President Donald Trump, labeling him "the most corrupt president ever in American history" and accusing major energy corporations aligned with his administration of reaping vast financial gains from the military conflict against Iran.
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Yesterday 21:09
Leader: US, Israel 'sworn enemies' of Muslim unity and friendship
TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a resolute call for solidarity across the Islamic world, emphasizing that the hostile policies of Western imperialism threaten all regional states.
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Yesterday 20:38
MP: Recent war exposed US as 'house of cards superpower'
TEHRAN- Esmaeil Kowsari, a member of Iran's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Parliament, stated that the recent war demonstrated that the United States is a 'house of cards Superpower' with its influence relying solely on psychological operations and intimidation tactics.
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Yesterday 20:26
Iran rebuilds defense-industrial capacity after recent conflicts: Defense Ministry
TEHRAN — Iran is moving to replenish strategic weapons stocks and expand its defense-industrial capacity following two recent conflicts, with the Ministry of Defense focusing on production resilience, indigenous technology and lessons learned from combat, Defense Ministry spokesman Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik said.
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Yesterday 20:24
Iran’s unity led to defeat of US and Israel in three wars: Hezbollah chief
TEHRAN — Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has said Iran’s national unity and steadfastness enabled the country to defeat the United States and Israel in three wars against the Islamic Republic.
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2026-08-29 18:02
Pakistan calls claims army chief recently visited Iran as Trump envoy ‘factually incorrect’
TEHRAN- Pakistan's Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi on Thursday dismissed claims that Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir recently visited Iran as an envoy of the US or President Donald Trump, saying that the military chief’s visit was part of Pakistan’s ongoing role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran.
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2026-08-28 21:23
Iran’s Leader: Any action undermining social cohesion is prohibited
TEHRAN- Iran’s Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, has stressed the importance of preserving national unity and social cohesion, saying that any action or statement that undermines social cohesion is prohibited.
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2026-08-28 01:15
August 19, 1953: A turning point in Iran’s struggle for sovereignty
TEHRAN — August 19, 1953, remains a pivotal and deeply contested date in Iran’s modern history. The events surrounding the overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh and the subsequent political developments have continued to shape Iranian perceptions of foreign intervention, national sovereignty and independence.
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2026-08-27 09:53
Iran’s Ambassador to Uruguay Meets Canelones Mayor to Discuss Expanding Cooperation
Iranian Ambassador to Uruguay Mojtaba Bani-Asad met with Canelones Mayor Francisco Legnani on Monday, August 24, 2026, to discuss opportunities for expanding cooperation between Iran and Canelones.
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2026-08-26 21:12
The US cannot remove Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormu
The Iran Newspaper, in an analysis, highlighted Iran’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz. It wrote that when Trump threatens Iran by saying he will turn the Strait of Hormuz into American territory, his administration is essentially seeking to restore the strait as a free, international passageway for global oil shipments.
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2026-08-26 21:12
Six months of US miscalculations in Iran
TEHRAN — Six months after Washington ignited an unprovoked and reckless war against Iran, the sheer magnitude of American strategic blindness has been laid bare for the world to see.
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2026-08-26 21:11
President Pezeshkian: US economic pressure will remain futile
TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that the United States will fail to achieve its goals through economic pressure, emphasizing that Iran will remain steadfast in its resistance.
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2026-08-26 21:11
Iran urges UN states to reject US sanctions and condemns maritime pressure
TEHRAN- Iran has urged all countries to reject the United States’ “extraterritorial application” of unilateral sanctions, arguing that Washington is seeking to pressure sovereign states into subordinating their economic interests and foreign policies to US demands.
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2026-08-26 21:09
Iran seeks clear answer from Qatar on fate of three missing pilots
TEHRAN — Iran’s Army has called on Qatar to provide a clear, documented account of the fate of three Iranian pilots who went missing after two Iranian fighter jets were shot down during an operation against a US military base in Qatar during the recent Ramadan war.
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2026-08-26 21:05
By Fardin Molaei
Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening: Iran
TEHRAN- Iran has sought to temper expectations over a new understanding with Oman on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the arrangement does not amount to an immediate reopening of the strategic waterway.
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2026-08-26 20:53
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Despite war, Iran and Japan have maintained dialogue at all levels, says Japanese ambassador
TEHRAN - The Tehran Times often sits down with foreign ambassadors to get updates on their countries' bilateral ties with Iran, as well as their take on the latest global and international issues. In the latest such interaction, the Tehran Times spoke with the Japanese Ambassador to Tehran, Tamaki Tsukada.
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2026-08-25 20:53
Tehran’s strategic triangle
Sobh-e-No discusses Iran’s three‑pronged strategy in response to intensified US economic sanctions. The economic siege has entered a new phase, and Tehran is trying to manage the crisis through a triad of negotiation, heightened tension, and economic resistance.
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2026-08-25 20:53
By Xavier Villar
Trump threatens Oman with annihilation
MADRID – Trump's frustration with the situation in Iran is evident. The war has been a resounding failure, both politically and militarily. This failure is so profound that, according to US media, the Pentagon is reassessing its military presence in the region, signaling that the war with Iran has transformed the American footprint in West Asia.
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2026-08-25 20:51
Gambler’s hand revealed to Iran
Trump uses Bessent to wage economic war, while Field Marshal Asim Munir seeks a face-saving U.S. exit from the Iran war in Tehran.
TEHRAN — Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi wrapped up a day-long official visit to Tehran on Monday night after holding talks with senior Iranian political and security leadership aimed at advancing a comprehensive framework for resolving regional issues.
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2026-08-25 20:50
Iran’s security chief: US has no place in West Asia
TEHRAN — The United States will have no place in the future of the West Asia, and regional countries themselves will determine the direction of the region, Iran’s top security official said Tuesday, as Tehran called for closer regional cooperation and stronger security along its border with Iraq.
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2026-08-25 20:48
By Sahar Dadjoo
Ex-Japanese diplomat tells Tehran Times why he wrote ‘Why the United States Lost to Iran’
Mitsugu Saito, former Japanese Ambassador to Iran (October 2018–October 2020), has spent decades studying the Middle East, and his latest book, "Why the United States Lost to Iran" (Bungeishunju Ltd., July 2026, 224 pages), argues that Washington misjudged its political objectives in the recent war with Iran. The book, published with an initial print run of 10,000 copies — a notably large figure in Japan for a specialized foreign-policy title — follows his 2022 work, "Is Iran a Threat? — A Regional Power on the Strait of Hormuz and Japan's Diplomacy" (Iwanami Shoten).
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2026-08-25 20:36
Iran army ground forces commander: “borders are our red line”
TEHRAN- Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, commander of Iran’s army ground Forces, has warned Takfiri terrorist groups and other hostile elements operating beyond Iran’s borders that any attempt to create insecurity or carry out attacks near the country’s territory would trigger a “decisive and crushing” response.
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2026-08-25 20:25
Joint Iran-Oman statement on Strait of Hormuz: Proposal for temporary corridor and mine clearance
TEHRAN- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al-Busaidi in Tehran on Tuesday.
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2026-08-24 20:46
The oil market now ignores Trump’s messages
Kayhan, in an article, examined Trump’s desperation in the current situation. Trump’s frustration and anger come at a time when Axios acknowledged that changes in oil prices in response to Trump’s social‑media posts about the Iran war have steadily declined over time.
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2026-08-24 20:46
40th Islamic Unity Conference to be held in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad
TEHRAN — The 40th International Islamic Unity Conference will be held in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, according to the secretary-general of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought.
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2026-08-24 20:43
Qalibaf tells Asim Munir: US bad faith hinders regional stability
TEHRAN — Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held talks with senior Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, in Tehran on Monday.
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2026-08-24 20:38
Major General Hatami: Iran prepared to fight for generations to defend homeland
TEHRAN — Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami said on Monday that the Iranian nation is prepared to fight for generations to come to prevent foreign adversaries from reshaping their homeland.