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2026/08/31
By Jeffrey D Sachs and Sybil Fares
The looming failure of Operation Economic Outcast
Last week, Pakistan announced that it will not comply with the latest sanctions the United States imposed on Iran and will continue trading with its neighbor. The news came just days after China made a similar statement.
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Yesterday 21:16
SCO summit: Iran’s opportunity to contain unilateralism
The Iran newspaper, in an analytical article, refers to Masoud Pezeshkian’s trip to Bishkek to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. Given the ongoing Iran–US war and its consequences for regional and global order, this visit should not be viewed as a routine diplomatic appearance.
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Yesterday 21:15
10 missing fishermen found in UAE; 3 still unaccounted for
TEHRAN – A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official has confirmed that ten fishermen from Bandar Lengeh who had been missing since mid-August have been located in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to return to Iran shortly.
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Yesterday 21:15
General Naqdi: Over 90 percent of Iran's missile reserves remain intact
TEHRAN — Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a senior adviser to the Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), strongly rejected rumors regarding a decline in Iran's weapon capabilities.
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Yesterday 21:14
Iran war raises questions over Washington’s ability to avoid another endless conflict: NYTimes
TEHRAN — The United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran is increasingly raising questions about whether Washington can avoid becoming trapped in another prolonged conflict, as the experience of the 20-year war in Afghanistan offers a cautionary example of how difficult it can be for successive US administrations to end wars once they have begun.
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Yesterday 21:11
Iran vows decisive response as Trump threatens retaliation
TEHRAN — Iran has warned that any further US attack would trigger a response “dozens of times stronger,” as an Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran considers the latest exchange of fire with Washington limited and contained, even as President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran “very hard” and the conflict increasingly exposes the White House to military, economic and political risks.
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Yesterday 21:08
Iran strikes US bases in Jordan, UAE, vows ‘more devastating’ responses to every attack
TEHRAN — The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran launched extensive, coordinated retaliatory military operations against American bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a fatal US military aggression against Larak Island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Yesterday 20:59
'De-dollarization' and 'economic integration' on Iran's agenda at SCO summit
TEHRAN— Iran is seeking to use the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s 2026 summit in Bishkek to deepen economic integration with Eurasian partners, advance de-dollarization and expand trade and transport links.
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2026-08-30 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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2026-08-30 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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2026-08-30 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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2026-08-30 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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2026-08-30 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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2026-08-30 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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2026-08-30 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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2026-08-30 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.