FM Araghchi exposes Netanyahu's deception: He brags about dragging US into war with Iran

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a post on X, exposed what he called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's "deception and role-playing" in dragging the US into war with Iran.

🔹"When Netanyahu speaks in Hebrew, he proudly says he deceived the US administration and dragged it into war with Iran on Israel's behalf—laughing about how he influenced American policy through thousands of hours of media appearances," Araghchi wrote.

🔹"But when he speaks English, he praises the US president's leadership. A snake."

Pezeshkian meets Indian PM Modi in Bishkek on SCO sidelines

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital.

🔹The two leaders discussed the latest state of bilateral relations and stressed the need to strengthen and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

US-Venezuela oil deal: A 'historic transaction' or 'historic robbery'?

Trump claims a "historic" oil deal giving the US control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves. But critics call it "the biggest oil theft in history"—a colonial-era land grab secured by force, not diplomacy, after Maduro's capture. Even opposition figures are revolted. The deal aims to lower US gas prices, but raises urgent questions about sovereignty and international law.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529525/US-Venezuela-oil-agreement-A-Historic-transaction-or-historic

Master Marc Lynch and the decline of empire

Marc Lynch's Foreign Affairs essay admits the US-led Middle East order is finished after the failed Iran war. But the author of this critique argues Lynch still writes like an emperor—prescribing a "smarter retreat" as if Washington remains in control. The real story is structural decline: America may no longer be able to dictate terms, and future presidents could escalate to prove strength, making the post-Trump era even more dangerous.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529521/Master-Marc-Lynch-and-the-decline-of-empire

Iran, Mongolia FMs hold talks in Bishkek on SCO sidelines

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Mongolian counterpart Battsetseg Batmunkh on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Senior Armed Forces spox: We are determined to avenge martyred Leader, Minab students

🔹Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, the senior spokesperson of Iran's Armed Forces, declared that the US and its allies are "known as the embodiment of evil," and that Iran is determined to expel American forces from West Asia.

🔹He warned: "Retribution for the martyred Leader, the innocent students of Minab's Shajareh Tayyebeh school, and all our innocent people will be exacted—sooner or later."

🔹Shekarchi dismissed Trump's claims on the Strait of Hormuz as "delusional" and a form of psychological warfare, adding: "The Americans will only see the Strait as part of their territory in their dreams."

🔹"We will not allow US presence in this region," he vowed.

Masoud Pezeshkian and Sadr Japarov discussed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation between the two countries.

President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek.

New Syria: From terror lists to Israeli intimidation

US sanctions on Syria and the HTS terror listing were lifted just after Damascus met Mossad in Jordan—amid reports of major security concessions to Israel. Critics say the new rulers, once hunted as terrorists, now serve Washington and Tel Aviv. With Israeli forces operating freely in the south and Damascus submitting to Israeli security terms, Syria's sovereignty appears sacrificed for sanctions relief.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529523/The-new-Syria-From-terror-lists-to-Israeli-intimidation

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Leader Sets Key National Priorities

President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital .

Trump's Venezuelan delusion: same foolish blueprint he plots for Iran

Trump claims he'll refill US oil reserves with "the biggest oil deal in history"—taking 65 billion barrels from Venezuela. But critics say it's a delusion: Venezuela's oil infrastructure is crumbling, and the plan can't fix America's depleted SPR. Worse, the same reckless blueprint is now being eyed for Iran—a vastly more resilient adversary.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529555/Trump-s-Venezuelan-delusion-Same-foolish-blueprint-he-plots

Mecca Pact nations announce permanent secretariat, defense cooperation boost

🔹Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have agreed to establish a permanent secretariat in Riyadh under the "Mecca Defense Alliance," following the first meeting of the pact's Strategic Political and Defense Committee in Istanbul .

🔹The secretariat will initially be headed by a Pakistani secretary-general for a three-year term .

🔹The three countries reaffirmed their commitment to de-escalation, self-restraint, and institutionalizing cooperation to enhance "collective deterrence and defense" .

🔹They will also boost defense capabilities through joint military industry cooperation . The pact, signed on August 7, considers an armed attack on any member as an attack on all .

IRGC shoots down US MQ-9 drone over Strait of Hormuz

🔹The IRGC announced that its modern air defense system intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Strait of Hormuz moments ago, with the aircraft crashing into the waters of the Persian Gulf .

From rail to coast and wellness: A new tourism chain takes shape in northern Iran

A media tour from Tehran to Bandar-e Anzali showcased HEGTA's plan to link railway travel, coastal resorts, and wellness services into a unified tourism chain. Key projects include the Gilora wellness complex—blending traditional medicine with modern health programs—and new prefab villa developments. The goal is transforming Anzali Coastal Village into a diversified destination offering recreation and health services.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529539/From-rail-to-coast-and-wellness-A-new-tourism-chain-takes-shape