Tehran Times

2026-08-28 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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Politics

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.
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.
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.

Sports

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.
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.
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.

Culture

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.
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.
“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.

Economy

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."
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.
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.

Society

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.
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.
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.

Tourism

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.
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.
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.

International

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.
Israel launches organized pogroms against defenseless Palestinian towns

TEHRAN — The occupied West Bank is systematically being suffocated. Israeli forces and armed settler militias have fused into a single apparatus of terror, waging a relentless campaign of raids, land theft, and violence across Palestinian neighborhoods.
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.