Tehran Times

2026-08-05 21:54
By Mahmoud M. Ravi-Nejad

Iran, Oman move to finalize new Hormuz shipping corridor

An informed source says agreement with Oman does not mean the opening of the Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN — Facing dwindling strategic resources after months of military confrontation with Iran, the United States has increasingly pinned its hopes on negotiations between Tehran and Muscat to secure the future of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important maritime corridors.
- Iran rejects US-PGCC declaration, defends regional security doctrine
- Iran rejects southern Strait of Hormuz shipping route

In a call with Hamas leader

Pezeshkian reaffirms Palestine as Muslim's top priority

TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed that the Palestinian cause remains the foremost issue for the Muslim world, saying recent regional developments and military tensions have not altered Tehran's long-standing commitment to supporting the Palestinian people.
Investigative reports: Severe US munition depletion forces Trump to halt Iran war

TEHRAN — More than five months after the joint US-Israeli military campaign swept across Iran under the banner of "Operation Epic Fury," investigative reporting published by Reuters, CBS News, and CNN reveals that the architecture of Washington's strategic projection has hit an unprecedented wall.
By Garsha Vazirian

The Board of Peace is bored of peace and hungry for conquest

The US sells illusions while Israel kills Gazans, expands occupation lines

TEHRAN — On July 30, Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace had reached "a historic agreement" for "the complete disarmament of Hamas." The White House called it a monumental step, even as neither Israel nor Hamas had given an immediate indication of full alignment.
By staff writer

Surveillance of Sciences Po students critical of Israel shows free speech rings hollow in France

TEHRAN - Rightly or wrongly, common people once praised France as the most democratic county in the West. They claimed it valued the right to protest and was tolerant of freedom of speech or opinion. However, that designation, has proven hollow.
By Shahrokh Saei

Leader's office rejects attributed comments on Pezeshkian's alleged resignation

TEHRAN - The Public Relations Office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has formally repudiated claims attributed to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei concerning the alleged resignation of President Masoud Pezeshkian, denouncing such assertions as "fundamentally false" and entirely devoid of truth.

Politics

Rouhani: US, Israel made 'fundamental miscalculation' over Iran's resilience

TEHRAN — Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has emphasized that the United States and Israel made a "fundamental miscalculation" by severely underestimating the unwavering resilience of the Iranian nation, while praising the historic stand and legacy of Martyr Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in defeating the plots of the aggressors.
Iran’s health minister denounces US-Israeli strike against Lamerd stadium as ‘clear crime’

TEHRAN — Iranian Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi traveled to the southern county of Lamerd to inspect local medical facilities and evaluate emergency responses amid the fallout of the joint US-Israeli war that began more than five months ago. During his visit, he strongly condemned a United States missile attack on a local sports stadium, denouncing the military action as a “clear crime against defenseless people and a profound human tragedy”.
Funeral held for family killed in US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island

TEHRAN – Thousands of mourners joined the funeral procession for a family of three killed in last week's US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island.

Sports

Iran’s fixtures at 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers revealed

TEHRAN - FIBA has officially announced the schedule and venues for the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers, with Iran set to play both of their games in Manila, Philippines.
Iran set to compete at Iraq’s four-nation tournament: report

TEHRAN - Iran will reportedly take part in a four-nation international tournament hosted by Iraq during the November FIFA international window, as the participating teams step up preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
Sports minister Donyamali to visit Azerbaijan for bilateral sports cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali, will travel to Azerbaijan on a two-day official visit at the invitation of Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sports, with the two sides set to strengthen bilateral cooperation in sport.

Culture

Over 16,000 entries received for Minab school literary award

TEHRAN- The secretariat of the first International Six-Word Story Award, titled “Minab School – 168 Unfinished Short Stories” has announced an overwhelming response to its inaugural call for entries, attracting participants from across the globe.
Head of ICRO outlines strategic cultural diplomacy goals during “Last Bell” exhibition in Najaf

TEHRAN – The head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO), Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour visited the “Last Bell” art and photography exhibition in Najaf, Iraq, which commemorates the martyrs of the Shajarah Tayyebeh School in Minab.
Wajdi Mouawad’s “Incendies” on stage at City Theater

TEHRAN – The 2003 play by Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad titled “Incendies” is on stage at the City Theater in Tehran.

Economy

Iran, Pakistan sing MOU to boost bilateral trade toward $10b target

TEHRAN– Iran and Pakistan took a significant step toward deepening economic ties, signing a memorandum of understanding to expand trade cooperation during the 10th session of the Joint Trade Committee held in Islamabad. Both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to achieving the ambitious $10 billion target in bilateral trade and advancing toward a formal free trade agreement.
Iran’s electricity industry transitioning to advanced models

TEHRAN- The managing director of Iran's Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Management Company (Tavanir) said: The country's electricity industry is transitioning from traditional models to advanced and resilient ones in critical and sensitive conditions.
Capacity for collecting flare gases increases

TEHRAN- The capacity for collecting associated petroleum gases has increased with the implementation of new projects, and the target of reducing flaring to 35 million cubic meters per day is being pursued.

Society

Health ministry receives two refrigerated vaccine trucks from IOM

TEHRAN – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has provided the health ministry with two refrigerated vaccine trucks with a carrying capacity of six tons to enhance immunization services to migrants and host communities across southern and southwestern parts of the country, particularly in Khuzestan and Fars provinces.
Iran explores avenues to foster scientific, technological ties with Belarus

TEHRAN – The head of the Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, Hossein Roozbeh, and the Ambassador to Belarus, Mohsen Omid-Zamani, have discussed ways to promote scientific, technological, and innovative collaborations between Tehran and Minsk.
Fifth nanotech summer school underway

TEHRAN – The fifth nanotechnology summer school aiming to enhance specialized knowledge and empower researchers commenced on July 23 and is scheduled to run for two months.

Tourism

FM backs scientific conservation during visit to centuries-old cannon project

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stressed the importance of scientifically preserving the country's cultural heritage during a visit to the restoration workshop of the historic Pearl Cannon (Toop-e Morvarid), describing the protection of historical monuments as safeguarding Iran's identity, historical memory and civilizational legacy.
UNESCO committee approves conservation report for Iran's Hegmataneh

TEHRAN – The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has approved Iran's conservation report for the World Heritage site of Hegmataneh, confirming that the site's protection, management and restoration measures comply with the committee's requirements, provincial heritage officials said on Wednesday.
University of Tehran archaeologist warns against repeat of Jiroft civilization looting

TEHRAN – A University of Tehran archaeologist has warned of a rise in illegal excavations at archaeological sites in Iran’s Jiroft plain, urging authorities to take immediate action to prevent further damage to one of the country’s most significant ancient heritage areas.

International

The Board of Peace is bored of peace and hungry for conquest

TEHRAN — On July 30, Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace had reached "a historic agreement" for "the complete disarmament of Hamas." The White House called it a monumental step, even as neither Israel nor Hamas had given an immediate indication of full alignment.
Surveillance of Sciences Po students critical of Israel shows free speech rings hollow in France

TEHRAN - Rightly or wrongly, common people once praised France as the most democratic county in the West. They claimed it valued the right to protest and was tolerant of freedom of speech or opinion. However, that designation, has proven hollow.
The Biggest Red Banner of Vengeance Rises in Karbala

TEHRAN — Karbala awoke Tuesday beneath a sweltering August sky and a horizon ablaze with the crimson of vengeance. As millions of black-clad pilgrims converged for the climax of this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage, the space between the twin shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and his brother Abbas (AS) became the epicenter of a ritual fusing grief with geopolitical defiance.

An informed source says agreement with Oman does not mean the opening of the Strait of Hormuz

The US sells illusions while Israel kills Gazans, expands occupation lines