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Today 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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Today 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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Today 20:51
Gambler’s hand revealed to Iran
Trump plays the economic war card with Bessent while sending Field Marshal Asim Munir to seek a face-saving exit from the quagmire of war with Iran
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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Today 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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.
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Yesterday 20:37
Trump turns to smoke and mirrors
The US president amplifies distorted claims about Qalibaf on Truth Social, using media fabrications to obscure the setbacks of his war on Iran
TEHRAN — President Donald Trump has turned to psychological warfare and media fabrications in a desperate attempt to distract from the failure of the US military and economic war against Iran.
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Yesterday 20:26
Pezeshkian: Iranians highly vigilant to be deceived by enemies
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has asserted that the Iranian people are more vigilant than ever and cannot be deceived by their criminal and duplicitous adversaries.
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Yesterday 20:24
Tehran warns countries supporting US military actions of consequences
TEHRAN — Iran warned on Monday that countries allowing the United States or Israel to use their military bases, facilities or equipment for operations against Iran could face consequences, as Tehran hardened its position over the ongoing regional crisis and rejected any attempt to end the conflict on terms dictated by its adversaries.
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Yesterday 20:21
Open letter on Iranian prisoners draws criticism over its framing of war
TEHRAN- An open letter signed by a group of Western academics, writers, activists and former and current political prisoners has drawn criticism from other scholars and anti-war activists, who argue that its focus on Iran’s domestic developments risks obscuring the central issue of the conflict: the foreign military assault on the country.
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Yesterday 20:16
IRGC: Threats to Iran's infrastructure will draw heavy strikes on US vital interests
TEHRAN- Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued a stark warning on Monday, asserting that any US attempts to target Iran's critical infrastructure would provoke severe strategic retaliation against America's vital interests.
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2026-08-23 20:48
UAE remains lost in its delusions
Siasat-e-Rooz devoted its editorial to the UAE’s regional behavior. According to the piece, Abu Dhabi’s actions show that the country still clings to the illusion that American and Israeli backing will guarantee its political survival and secure a role for it in the region.
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2026-08-23 20:46
Field Marshal Asim Munir visiting Tehran to bolster regional peace
TEHRAN — Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, will travel to Tehran on Monday, leading a high-level official delegation to conduct key strategic talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing regional security.
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2026-08-23 20:46
US-Israeli strikes hit medical and nuclear facilities, Iran nuclear chief says
TEHRAN- The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said US and Israeli military strikes over the past year targeted facilities linked not only to Iran’s nuclear program but also to the production of medical and diagnostic materials used by patients across the country.
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2026-08-23 20:43
Araghchi says US pressure tactics have failed as Iran expands regional diplomacy
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of reverting to failed economic and military pressure tactics against Tehran, while highlighting Iran’s parallel diplomatic efforts with regional countries to reduce tensions and strengthen bilateral ties.
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2026-08-23 20:41
Expulsion of Iranian diplomats from Paris could damage bilateral ties, Tehran warns
TEHRAN- Iran has warned that France’s expulsion of two Iranian diplomats could seriously damage relations between Tehran and Paris, after both countries took reciprocal measures amid accusations of diplomatic interference in Iran’s internal affairs.
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2026-08-23 20:39
Iran’s resilience has foiled adversaries’ plans amid ‘full-scale war’: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that Iran’s resilience and national unity had defied expectations that the country would collapse under sustained military, economic and political pressure, arguing that Tehran had emerged stronger despite a 'full-scale economic, military and security war.'
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2026-08-23 20:36
Iran shifts to offensive posture
Major General Mohsen Rezaei warns Iran will target the interests of countries joining the US economic war
TEHRAN — Major General Mohsen Rezaei, the newly appointed Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), warned on Saturday that the Islamic Republic will respond decisively to any country joining Washington’s economic warfare against the nation.
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2026-08-23 19:25
By Shahrokh Saei
US tanker aircraft leave Bulgaria as Iran war raises doubts over NATO protection
TEHRAN — Two US Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft, originally deployed to support US military operations involving Iran, have departed Bulgaria’s Bezmer Air Base. The withdrawal was confirmed on Friday by Bulgaria’s Defense Minister, Dimitar Stoyanov.
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2026-08-22 21:09
America cannot turn a failed policy into a winning card
In the latest act of the failed “maximum pressure” policy, Donald Trump has now spoken of launching the most severe economic operation in history against Iran, aiming to open a new front against Iran’s economy. Washington is attempting to isolate Iran economically by threatening countries, banks, and companies that cooperate with Tehran.
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2026/08/22
By Laiba Shahid
From broken promises to open war: The contradictions of Trump’s Iran policy
Islamabad — There is a rhythm to Donald Trump’s approach toward Iran. A warning is issued. Markets react. Military assets move into position. Diplomats search for an opening. Then, just as confrontation appears inevitable, Washington steps back.
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2026-08-22 21:07
Georgia rejects EU sanctions against Iran, prioritizes sovereignty and pragmatism
TEHRAN — In a firm declaration of its independent foreign policy, Georgia has officially refused to align with the European Union’s latest coercive sanctions imposed on Iran. The decision reflects a growing trend among nations refusing to blindly follow Western economic pressure tactics at the expense of their own national interests.
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2026-08-22 21:07
Iran's defense surges as US war machine crumbles
Iran’s Defense Ministry says production of strategic military equipment tripled during the latest US-Israeli war
TEHRAN — In the face of American military and economic pressure, Iran continues to systematically fortify its defensive and offensive capabilities. As the US and Israel confront a strategic impasse in their military campaigns, Iran’s defense industry is expanding rapidly, demonstrating the resilience of a self-reliant nation.
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2026-08-22 21:05
Hashminejad: Iran has endured the bitter reality of terrorism for decades
TEHRAN — Iran has endured the devastating consequences of terrorism for decades, with attacks targeting civilians, officials and critical infrastructure, said Mohammad Javad Hashminejad, secretary-general of the Habilian Foundation, at a ceremony commemorating the victims of terrorism.
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2026-08-22 21:00
Commander rejects claims of naval destruction, citing continued presence in Gulf of Oman
TEHRAN-Iran’s Navy commander has rejected claims that the country’s naval forces have been destroyed, pointing to the continued deployment of Iranian forces in strategic waters and saying the absence of any enemy attempt to enter the area demonstrates Tehran’s maritime deterrence.