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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 21:14
Iran defeat Indonesia in 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Indonesia 3-1 (19-25, 25-16, 25-12, 25-17) at the 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship quarterfinals on Friday.
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Yesterday 20:38
Iran to face France in 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship final
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Argentina in straight sets (25–19, 29–27, 25–13) in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys' U17 World Championship semifinals on Friday.
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Yesterday 20:25
Iran lose to New Zealand in FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran lost to New Zealand 93-91 in overtime in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Mania, the Philippines on Friday.
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Yesterday 17:08
Iran's oil delivery to customers continues: oil minister
TEHRAN- The Oil Minister stated that the process of selling crude oil outside Iran's territorial waters and in distant waters, as well as delivering it to customers, is still ongoing.
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Yesterday 17:06
New hydrocarbon reserves discovery demonstrates unstoppable nature of oil industry’
TEHRAN- A member of the Energy Committee of the Parliament stated that the discovery of new hydrocarbon reserves indicates that the development of the oil industry has not come to a halt even under wartime conditions.
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Yesterday 17:04
ICCIMA head, German ambassador discuss ways to improve Iran-Germany level of relations
TEHRAN- Samad Hassanzadeh, the Head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), said in a meeting with Axel Dittmann, the German Ambassador in Tehran: "The Iran Chamber is moving forward on the path of developing trade and technology transfer, and is striving to increase the volume of Iran's international relations with the help of joint chambers."
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Yesterday 12:47
Spectrum: Felony of Failure
From “Help Is on the Way” to “Send Help
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Yesterday 10:02
Dabir: Iran to boycott worlds if even one member is denied a U.S. visa
TEHRAN - Iran Wrestling Federation president Alireza Dabir has warned that Iran will withdraw from the upcoming UWW U23 World Championships in the United States if even one member of the national team is denied a visa.
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Yesterday 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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2026-08-27 07:36
By Mahdi Zolfaghari
China’s economic soft power in the age of connectivity
Over the past two decades, China has evolved from an economy largely driven by mass production and industrial exports into a more complex actor in the global economy. It is no longer defined solely by low prices and high export volumes; rather, it exerts influence on international economic dynamics through a combination of industrial capacity, deeply integrated supply chains, emerging technologies, and an extensive network of overseas investment.
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2026/08/27
By Pooya Firoozi & Morteza Soltanpour Abyaneh
Rebuilding Hope from War: South Korea's Heritage Strategy Offers Iran Key Lessons
How South Korea documented, restored, and revitalized war-damaged heritage
TEHRAN- Historical monuments are not merely symbols of a nation's identity; they are also testaments to that nation's resilience against the vicissitudes of history and narrators of its past experiences. Although in recent years, especially after the two World Wars, historical monuments have come under the umbrella of international protection, obligating global sensitivities for warring parties to preserve these sites in each other's territories, the inherently destructive nature of war, combined with its objectives which tend toward the annihilation of the enemy and consequently the erasure or at least weakening of their identity, has meant that this sector has not been spared from the negative effects of war damage.
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2026-08-27 00:01
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2026-08-26 21:44
Electricity generation capacity to exceed 110,000 MW by next March
TEHRAN- Iran's Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi announced that the country's power generation capacity is very large and is projected to surpass 110,000 megawatts by the end of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2027), while a broad expansion of renewable energy plants is also being pursued.
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2026-08-26 21:38
Small-scale, household renewable power plants to be expanded
TEHRAN — Iran's Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has announced that the development of renewable energy will increasingly focus on household and small-scale installations, emphasizing the environmental superiority of clean energy over fossil fuels.
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2026-08-26 21:34
Confronting economic pressures, supporting people’s livelihood on government’s agenda
TEHRAN- The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance stated that a significant portion of the current problems dates back to pre-war conditions, although today's economic issues cannot be oversimplified or analyzed with a "two-plus-two-equals-four" logic. He said: "For example, at one point they tried to prevent medicine from entering the country. We eventually found alternative routes, but naturally, during that period, medicine prices increased."
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2026/08/26
With $40 trillion in debt, does Washington have any credibility to police Iran’s economy?
TEHRAN- The United States has just crossed a grotesque milestone: its national debt has ballooned to a record-shattering $40 trillion. This is not merely a number; it is a confession of systemic rot.
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2026-08-26 21:14
“Narrative of Mercy” art event underway in Tehran
TEHRAN- The “Narrative of Mercy” (“Revayat-e Rahmat”) art event, featuring performances by artists from the fields of music, theater and traditional arts, is underway at Tehran’s City Theater Complex as part of Islamic Unity Week celebrations.
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2026-08-26 21:13
French puppeteer Philippe Genty to hold session at Tehran-Mobarak Intl. Puppet Theater Festival
TEHRAN – The specialized session “A Stage for a Dream,” taught by the renowned French puppeteer Philippe Genty and his assistant Eric Lambla de Sarria, will be held on Friday at the City Theater Complex in Tehran as part of the 21st Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Theater Festival.
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2026-08-26 21:13
Sliman Mansour, iconic voice of Palestinian art, passes away at 79
TEHRAN- Palestinian painter Sliman Mansour, whose work became closely identified with the land, heritage and collective memory of Palestine, died on Monday following a prolonged illness, according to his family. He was 79.
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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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2026-08-26 19:39
Japan’s Envoy to Iran on Conflict and Diplomacy
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2026-08-26 18:54
ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court
Japan should try to counter the United States’ efforts to pressure members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to quit the body, its president said, noting that Tokyo’s support is pivotal to ensuring the court’s survival.