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  • Tehran papers Yesterday 20:21

    From war to resolution

    Sobh‑e‑No analyzed Trump’s “invalid policy,” arguing that it stems from Washington’s inability to confront Iran’s power. After months of conflict and failure to counter Iran, the United States now intends to use another pressure lever — referring Iran’s case to the UN Security Council — in hopes of forcing Iran to yield.

  • South Korea rally Yesterday 20:20

    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. 

  • IRGC Yesterday 20:19

    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.

  • Moby-Dick Yesterday 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. 

  • VP Aref Yesterday 20:16

    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.

  • Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Yesterday 20:14

    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.

  • Ramezan Sharif Yesterday 20:09

    General Sharif: Iran regards Strait of Hormuz as strategic deterrent

    TEHRAN — Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif, head of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Sacred Defense Documents Center and an adviser to the IRGC commander-in-chief, has described Iran’s ability to restrict or block maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic and deterrent instrument of national power.

  • IRGC 2026-09-08 21:59

    Iran seizes US autonomous underwater vehicle in Strait of Hormuz

    TEHRAN- Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Tuesday that it had seized an advanced US unmanned underwater vehicle at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Iran war 2026-09-08 21:45

    US congressman describes Iran war as a predictable ‘quagmire’

    TEHRAN — US Representative Jason Crow has joined the chorus of opposition to the war on Iran, describing the conflict as an entirely predictable “quagmire.”

  • Tehran papers 2026-09-08 21:44

    Resalat: The US fleet under Iranian ballistic fire

    Resalat analyzed the complex IRGC operation targeting two American vessels. The IRGC stated the two US vessels, after being struck and sustaining damage, quickly left the engagement zone out of deep fear of a second wave of missile attacks and were forced into a tactical retreat.

  • Araghchi 2026-09-08 21:43

    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.

  • IAEA 2026-09-08 21:40

    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’s Basij chief, Hojjat al-Islam Hossein Taeb 2026-09-08 21:34

    Iran ‘broke the prestige’ of US military in recent war, Basij chief says

    TEHRAN— Iran’s Basij chief, Hojjat al-Islam Hossein Taeb, said Tuesday that the Islamic Republic had shattered the perceived prestige and military dominance of the United States on the international stage during the recent war imposed on Iran.

  • Araghchi 2026-09-08 21:31

    FM briefs parliamentary committee on regional security and Hormuz Strait

    TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has briefed Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on the latest regional developments, diplomatic efforts and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to confront US pressure over the strategic waterway.

  • Trump 2026-09-08 21:30

    Pezeshkian fires back at Trump's fantasies; Iran fights on until the enemy kneels in regret

    TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a stern warning to the US, vowing that Iran will maintain its steadfast resistance until foreign aggressors feel "complete regret" for their military miscalculations.

  • Baqaei 2026-09-08 21:28

    Iran criticizes Canada’s support for US measures over Hormuz Strait

    TEHEAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized Canada’s support for US measures against Iran, saying Ottawa’s position amounts to “submission to intimidation” and will not shield it from pressure by its powerful neighbor.

  • Vishwesh Negi 2026-09-08 21:23

    India’s new ambassador presents credentials to Iran FM, reaffirms commitment to stronger ties

    TEHRAN — India’s Ambassador-designate to Iran, Vishwesh Negi, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Tuesday and presented a copy of his credentials, reaffirming New Delhi’s commitment to deepening ties with Tehran.

  • Ejei 2026-09-08 20:37

    Beyond presence: Iran’s opportunity for Judicial diplomacy in BRICS

    The world is moving through a profound geopolitical transition. The international order that emerged in the aftermath of the Second World War continues to shape global institutions, but the distribution of economic, political and strategic power has changed dramatically. Emerging powers and countries of the Global South are increasingly seeking a greater role in shaping the rules that govern international relations.

  • Tehran Papers 2026-09-07 20:53

    The Strait of Hormuz as the US president’s political thermometer

    The Iran newspaper analyzed the management of the Strait of Hormuz and the control of tensions in the region: The current situation in the Strait of Hormuz must be understood within the conceptual framework of “erosive peace.

  • Wedding 2026-09-07 20:53

    Washington Post confirms US bombing of Iranian wedding

    TEHRAN — The Washington Post has admitted that the deadly attack on a southern Iran wedding was the direct result of a US bombing, exposing Washington's relentless disregard for civilian life during its military operations.

  • Qatar FM spox 2026-09-07 20:51

    Qatar: Iran war showed strategic alliance with the US ‘is not enough’

    TEHRAN — The war with Iran has shown that Persian Gulf Arab states should not rely solely on their strategic partnership with the United States to ensure their security, according to Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari.

  • Strait of Hormuz 2026-09-07 20:50

    Iran to declare ‘restricted zone’ beyond Strait of Hormuz amid US military adventurism

    TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has announced plans to declare a comprehensive new “restricted zone” extending beyond the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf. The move significantly heightens the maritime standoff with the United States and asserts Tehran’s operational control over critical shipping corridors.  

  • Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei 2026-09-07 20:43

    Iran judiciary chief calls US claims on law and freedom a ‘bitter irony’

    TEHRAN — Iran’s judiciary chief has sharply criticized the United States over its record on human rights, international law and freedom, describing Washington’s claims to champion those principles as a “bitter irony” considering its conduct on the world stage.

  • Baqaei 2026-09-07 20:39

    Iran warns South Korea against military role in Persian Gulf 

    TEHRAN — Iran has warned South Korea against any military involvement in the Persian Gulf or the Strait of Hormuz, while accusing Washington of creating disruption in regional shipping and rejecting Western efforts to revive international pressure over Tehran’s nuclear program.

  • Vishwesh Negi 2026-09-07 19:29

    By Shahrokh Saei

    India’s new ambassador to Iran seeks to deepen ties amid shifting geopolitical dynamics

    TEHRAN — India’s Ambassador-designate to Iran, Vishwesh Negi, met with a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official on Sunday to explore avenues for boosting relations between New Delhi and Tehran.

  • Dennis Ross 2026-09-06 20:59

    Dennis Ross: Iran’s resilience during US war continues to ‘surprise’

    TEHRAN — The clearest path to a deal to end the US war on Iran may lie in the dispute over shipping fees through the Strait of Hormuz, according to former US negotiator Dennis Ross, as Washington confronts the reality that months of military and economic pressure have failed to force Tehran into submission.

  • Araghchi 2026-09-06 20:59

    Iran FM holds consultations with Turkish, Saudi counterparts

    TEHRAN — Iran’s foreign minister held phone calls with his Turkish and Saudi counterparts on the latest diplomatic efforts to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Tehran Papers 2026-09-06 20:59

    A new chapter in judicial diplomacy

    Khorasan examined the Judiciary chief’s trip to New Delhi and his participation in the BRICS judicial summit. According to Khorasan, today’s world is moving through a historic transition and entering a new phase in the global configuration of power, economics, politics, and international law.

  • Trump 2026-09-06 20:58

    Former Pentagon analyst to Tehran Times:

    US military emulates Israeli 'total war' tactics by deliberately targeting civilians

    The latest joint X Space hosted by Tehran Times and Sputnik featured former Pentagon analyst Karen Kwiatkowski in a wide-ranging discussion on the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. 

  • Strait of Hormuz 2026-09-06 20:54

    Iran’s retaliatory fire sends US warships fleeing, exposes American vulnerability

    TEHRAN — Iran’s fresh retaliatory actions against US warships and military infrastructure have underscored Tehran’s unwavering position that its armed forces will never leave aggression unanswered. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has deployed heavy ballistic capability, tactical countermeasures, and air defense systems to neutralize Washington’s hostile footprint across the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and broader West Asia airspace.