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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 18:30
By Ali Minabi
How valid are U.S. commitments under Trump?
TEHRAN - Under Trump, America’s agreements increasingly appear conditional, reversible, and vulnerable to sudden policy shifts, raising fundamental questions about the credibility of U.S. commitments.
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Yesterday 17:37
Se Gonbad: A Seljuk-era tomb tower in the heart of Urmia
TEHRAN – Rising from the historic fabric of Urmia in northwestern Iran, the Se Gonbad Tomb Tower is one of the city’s most distinctive surviving monuments from the Seljuk period.
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Yesterday 17:36
Gonabad: Where ancient water engineering shaped eastern Iran
TEHRAN - Gonabad, a historic city in Khorasan Razavi province in eastern Iran, offers visitors far more than the landscapes of a desert settlement. Its strategic location, ancient water-management systems and references in Iran’s epic and geographical literature have made it an important destination for those interested in the country’s history and cultural heritage.
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Yesterday 13:32
Venezuelan Red Cross appreciates IRCS solidarity
TEHRAN – The President of the Venezuelan Red Cross, Luis Manuel Farías Villanueva, has praised the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for its message of condolence and solidarity with the Venezuelan people following two earthquakes that struck the country in June.
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Yesterday 13:30
IBTO to launch training program for Tajik blood transfusion experts
TEHRAN – The Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) and Tajikistan have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in blood transfusion services.
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Yesterday 10:00
By Mehdi Garshasbi
MAHAK builds a broader ecosystem around pediatric cancer care
TEHRAN - The Society to Support Children Suffering from Cancer, widely known by its acronym MAHAK, was established in 1991 as a non-governmental and non-profit organization.
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2026-08-25 20:55
By M.A. Saki
Trump-Netanyahu’s war crimes against the environment
TEHRAN – By launching an unwarranted war on Iran on Feb. 28, the United States under Donald Trump and Israel under Benjamin Netanayahu simultaneously launched war crimes against the environment.
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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 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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2026-08-25 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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2026-08-25 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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2026-08-25 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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2026-08-25 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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2026-08-25 18:13
Tehran seeks roadmap to lift Iran-Iraq tourist exchanges to 5m
TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to increase tourist exchanges with neighboring Iraq to five million visitors in each direction within a year, Iran’s tourism minister said, calling for the goal to be turned into a detailed and measurable roadmap.
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2026-08-25 18:12
Tehran, Dushanbe open virtual exhibition highlighting shared decorative arts
TEHRAN – A joint virtual exhibition showcasing Iran’s Qajar-era tilework and Tajikistan’s traditional Kundal decorative art has opened simultaneously at the Golestan Palace World Heritage site in Tehran and the National Museum of Tajikistan.
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2026-08-25 18:12
Cultural event to spotlight Iran’s Dareshuri horse
TEHRAN – A cultural and artistic event dedicated to Iran’s Dareshuri horse is scheduled to be held in Semirom, Isfahan province, bringing together horse experts, breeders, riders, researchers and artists to promote the breed and highlight its cultural and heritage significance.
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2026-08-25 16:01
Norwegian Red Cross seeks to develop co-op with IRCS
TEHRAN – The Norwegian Red Cross has expressed its readiness to expand cooperation with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) across a range of areas, including healthcare, disaster preparedness and response, training, equipment, and the exchange of expertise.
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2026-08-25 15:58
Health ministry holds committee meetings with Kazakhstan, Belarus
TEHRAN – To strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors, the Ministry of Health held separate virtual meetings with health officials from Kazakhstan and Belarus via webinar on Monday.
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2026-08-25 15:56
Tehran, Baghdad highlight fostering ICT ties
TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Sattar Hashemi and Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Yasser Abdulzahra Al-Hajjaj have underlined the need to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the ICT sector, particularly in emerging technologies and the digital economy.
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2026-08-25 15:53
Mustafa Prize announces programs for 2026 edition
TEHRAN – The Mustafa Prize Foundation held a press conference in Tehran on Tuesday to announce the programs for the 7th edition, which is scheduled to be held in August next year.
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2026-08-25 15:23
LightHouse S02 E03
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2026-08-24 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.