Tehran Times

2026-07-28 21:18
US floundering between threats and retreat

How Trump’s contradictory rhetoric masks US strategic failure in Iran

TEHRAN - President Donald Trump continues to oscillate erratically between aggressive militaristic rhetoric and desperate diplomatic overtures toward Tehran, a contradictory posture that military analysts and critics rightfully argue masks the severe strategic constraints imposed by heavily depleted US munition stockpiles.
- "Hormuz belongs to us, not foreigners," Iran says
- Trump spins failure as victory

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Japan step up diplomatic coordination to enhance Hormuz Strait security

TEHRAN – Iran has intensified diplomatic engagement with regional and international partners in an effort to strengthen stability in the Persian Gulf and improve maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with senior officials emphasizing closer coordination to address 'insecurity caused by US military actions.'
Russia condemns Ukrainian strike on Iranian vessel in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN - Russia has condemned Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, stressing that it should be considered an assault on Iran itself.
By Maedeh Zaman Fashami

War as Trump’s family business

How defense policy turned into billion-dollar opportunities for those close to the president

TEHRAN - Since Donald Trump returned to the White House for a second term, one of the most significant debates in American media has focused not only on his domestic and foreign policies, but also on the relationship between political power and the financial interests of his family.
By Wesam Bahrani

Yemen and Saudi Arabia: What lies ahead?

TEHRAN – Yemeni attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities send a message that the continuation of the Saudi blockade and aggression will be met with escalating Yemeni retaliation aimed at the pillars of the Saudi economy.
By Garsha Vazirian

Hoover’s ghost stalks Trump as US energy reserves hit 40-year lows

TEHRAN — Look at a terminal in New York and the numbers suggest peace. As of writing this, crude oil futures flicker comfortably in the $80 range. The digital ticker implies Washington has the Persian Gulf under control. The ticker is lying.

Politics

Iranian Parliament passes legislation defining crimes of foreign aggression

TEHRAN — Iranian lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved key provisions defining and criminalizing acts of foreign aggression against the country's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Pentagon changes Iran war casualty reporting, raising questions over transparency

TEHRAN – The US Department of Defense has quietly changed the way it records and publishes casualties from the war against Iran.
Iran seeks dialogue but is ready to defend, VP says

TEHRAN – Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said on Tuesday that Iran is committed to resolving disputes through dialogue rather than conflict but remains fully prepared to defend itself against any aggression, while highlighting the country's growing technological and industrial capabilities despite years of sanctions and external pressure.

Sports

3×3 basketball teams learn fate at 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s and men’s 3×3 basketball teams discovered their opponents at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
Iranian pair win gold at Novi Sad 2026 WSPS World Cup

TEHRAN - Sareh Javanmardi and Ali Galavi claimed gold in the Mixed 10m Air Pistol SH1 (P6) event at the 2026 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Novi Sad, Serbia, on Tuesday, setting a new world record in the process.
Persepolis sign two more players

TEHRAN - Persepolis football club have strengthened their squad with the signings of Pouria Lotififar and Mohammadmehdi Mohebi, as the club continues to build for the upcoming season of the Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).

Culture

5 Iranian films to compete in 16th International Youth Film Festival Light of the World

TEHRAN – Five films from Iran will take part in the 16th International Youth Film Festival Light of the World, which is set to be held from September 11 to 16 in Yaroslavl, Russia.
Mehr Media Group and Pakistan’s RightNow Media sign memorandum of cooperation

The CEO of Mehr Media Group, Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati, and the director of Pakistan’s RightNow Media signed a memorandum of cooperation on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit, which is held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Tehran theater to host reading performance of “The Glass Menagerie”

TEHRAN- Sobhan Theater Hall in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of American playwright Tennessee Williams’ memory play “The Glass Menagerie” on Wednesday.

Economy

NDF allocates $1b in facilities to Agriculture Ministry for ensuring food security

TEHRAN – The head of the National Development Fund (NDF) announced the allocation of one billion dollars in foreign currency facilities to the Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen strategic reserves and ensure the country's food security.
Vietnam ready to invest in Mazandaran province

TEHRAN- The Governor of Mazandaran announced Vietnam's readiness to invest in the province and said: The economic, scientific, agricultural, and tourism capacities of both sides were explored in a meeting with the Vietnamese Ambassador to develop joint cooperation.
Iran, China vow to deepen strategic urban ties

TEHRAN- The Mayor of Tehran, in a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Iran, emphasizing the strategic position of Iran-China relations, called for deepening urban management cooperation and accelerating the implementation of joint projects, especially in the field of public transportation.

Society

Health ministry, WHO hold workshop to strengthen national capacity for PHC

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health and Medical Education and the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Iran have organized a capacity-building workshop to strengthen primary health care (PHC).
INSF, Tehran University of Medical Sciences to improve cancer research

TEHRAN – The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the cancer institute of Tehran University of Medical Sciences have discussed ways to improve cancer-related research and lay the groundwork to develop infrastructure in this regard.
Iranian, Portuguese sci-tech parks explore potential to develop ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sharif University of Technology and Portugal’s Taguspark have explored avenues to promote scientific and technological cooperation between the two institutions.

Tourism

Lut Desert offers untapped potential for science, geotourism, experts say

TEHRAN – Iran’s Lut Desert, one of the hottest places on Earth and a UNESCO World Heritage site, holds significant potential for scientific research, education and nature-based tourism, researchers said at a conference marking the 10th anniversary of the desert’s inscription on the World Heritage list.
Study points to Sasanian military control reaching Indian Ocean

TEHRAN - A comprehensive geochemical study of ancient transport containers from the Fulayj fort in Oman has provided compelling new evidence of extensive maritime trade networks linking the Iranian heartlands with the Arabian coast during the Late Sasanian and Early Islamic periods.
Mostazafan Foundation launches museum card to encourage visits

TEHRAN - Iran’s Dafineh Museums Institute on Wednesday unveiled a special museum card that will allow holders to visit participating museums across the country, with organizers aiming to expand the scheme beyond the institute’s own museums through partnerships with public and private institutions.

International

War as Trump’s family business

TEHRAN - Since Donald Trump returned to the White House for a second term, one of the most significant debates in American media has focused not only on his domestic and foreign policies, but also on the relationship between political power and the financial interests of his family.
Hoover’s ghost stalks Trump as US energy reserves hit 40-year lows

TEHRAN — Look at a terminal in New York and the numbers suggest peace. As of writing this, crude oil futures flicker comfortably in the $80 range. The digital ticker implies Washington has the Persian Gulf under control. The ticker is lying.
Yemen and Saudi Arabia: What lies ahead?

TEHRAN – Yemeni attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities send a message that the continuation of the Saudi blockade and aggression will be met with escalating Yemeni retaliation aimed at the pillars of the Saudi economy.

How Trump’s contradictory rhetoric masks US strategic failure in Iran

How defense policy turned into billion-dollar opportunities for those close to the president