Khatam al-Anbiya HQ Spox: No vessel can safely transit Strait of Hormuz without Iran's permission

🔹The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters dismissed US claims of normal vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as "sheer lies" reflecting Washington's desperation.

🔹"The Strait remains under Iran's full management and control. No commercial or oil tanker can safely transit without authorization and oversight by Iran's Armed Forces," the statement emphasized.

🔹The spokesperson warned that US threats are "baseless" and will only lead to further isolation, as Iran's forces closely monitor all US and Israeli movements and stand ready to deliver a "crushing response" to any aggression under the leadership of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.

🔹"Iran will not hesitate for a moment in defending the nation's rights, sovereignty, and the ideals of the Islamic Revolution."

🔹The Washington Post reported, citing US officials, that the US military has lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the war against Iran .

🔹The figure represents approximately 25 percent of the US Air Force's total MQ-9 fleet, with each drone costing around $32 million .

Iran, Austria FMs hold phone call on bilateral, regional ties

🔹Foreign Ministers Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Beate Meinl-Reisinger held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss the latest bilateral, regional, and international developments.

Iran, Greece FMs hold phone call on bilateral, regional ties

🔹Foreign Ministers Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Giorgos Gerapetritis held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments.

IRGC Navy commander: Strait of Hormuz is closed; reality lies on the ground

🔹Rear Admiral Ali Azmaei, commander of the IRGC Navy, said: "The Strait of Hormuz is closed. Our dominance over all movements is complete and decisive. No movement in this strait escapes the watch of our forces."

🔹"Reality should be seen on the ground, not in US statements and announcements," he added.

Mulla Sadra house in Qom to become astronomy-philosophy hub

Local officials plan to transform Mulla Sadra’s historic house in Kahak, Qom, into a unique tourism hub blending astronomy and philosophy. The Safavid-era site now features astronomical equipment and will host philosophical gatherings, handicraft bazaars, and cultural events. The initiative aims to revive the legacy of the great philosopher while boosting rural heritage tourism.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529050/Mulla-Sadra-house-in-Qom-to-become-hub-for-astronomy-and-philosophy

‘Food Truck One,’ expandable decoys, and the propaganda ruin

Trump secretly fled Ankara in a catering truck while Air Force One flew on as a decoy with staff and journalists aboard—unaware they were potential targets. The ruse was based on “low-confidence” Israeli intelligence the CIA found uncompelling. Critics slammed using civilians as human shields. Social media dubbed the escape vehicle “Food Truck One”—a humiliating symbol of a president fleeing a war his own spies barely believed in.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529059/Food-Truck-One-expandable-decoys-and-the-propaganda-ruin

US claims, Iran controls Hormuz

Trump claims the US has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran firmly rejects this as “lies and falsehoods”. Iranian officials insist the waterway remains under Tehran’s full management. Shipping data shows traffic is far below pre-war levels, with most vessels using routes coordinated with Iran—undermining Washington’s narrative of effective control.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529060/US-Claims-Iran-Controls-Hormuz

Schumer urges Hegseth ouster over deteriorating USS Lincoln conditions

The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent over 250 days deployed—more than 200 without a port call. Sailors face rationed food, broken plumbing, moldy quarters, and mental health crises, including overboard attempts. Senator Blumenthal demanded formal accountability, while Schumer publicly called for Hegseth's firing over "strategic incompetence." Critics say the crisis reflects Washington's unsustainable open-ended military confrontation against Iran.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529046/Schumer-urges-Hegseth-ouster-over-deteriorating-USS-Lincoln-conditions

🏋️‍♂️ Iran's youth weightlifters dominate Asia with 15 golds, 16 records

🔹Iran's youth weightlifting teams topped the Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, winning 15 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze medals—including a clean sweep of all six boys' categories.

🔹Iranian athletes broke 16 Asian and world records, with Mohammad Javad Beyranvand and Taha Nujavan each shattering 3 Asian and 3 world youth records.

🔹In the girls' category, Iran finished second with 6 golds, 3 silvers, and 3 bronzes, behind the Philippines.

Pakistani embassy in Tehran celebrates 79th Independence Day, eyes $10bn trade

Pakistan’s Embassy in Tehran marked the 79th Independence Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony at the ambassador’s residence. Envoy Imran Ahmed Siddiqui read messages from the president and PM, highlighting the diaspora’s role in boosting bilateral trade to $10 billion. Students performed a national song, and prayers were offered for freedom movement martyrs.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529048/Pakistani-Embassy-in-Tehran-celebrates-79th-Independence-Day