Hormuz locked: Iran crushes US military might

The US violated the June 17 MoU with fresh strikes on 140 sites across southern Iran. Iran responded with precision counter-strikes on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain—killing US soldiers and destroying Patriot systems, ammunition depots, and radar installations.

Iran then declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice. The US failed to force it open during 39 days of active war—and failed again.

Trump's bluster masks strategic defeat. As Mohsen Rezaee stated: "Hormuz is a strategic deterrent. Iran will protect its interests through national strength." Empty threats cannot erase Iran's victory.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528101/Hormuz-locked-Iran-crushes-US-military-might

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Iran's Hormuz leverage is a genuine asymmetric equaliser, says Italian analyst

By Sahar Dadjoo

In an exclusive interview, Silvia Boltuc tells Tehran Times that Iran's control of the Strait is its single most valuable strategic asset—"a genuine asymmetric equaliser" that can move global markets and pressure Trump.

She warns, however, that overplaying it risks alienating China (Iran's largest oil customer), accelerating bypass pipelines, and nudging Europe toward Ankara.

Every play must be weighed against three audiences: Washington, Beijing, and Brussels. Calibration is key.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528112/Iran-s-Hormuz-leverage-is-a-genuine-asymmetric-equaliser-no

The MoU is dead, the real war resumes

The collapse of the political framework matters more than any single attack. Agreements survive by shaping behavior—once they don't, they become artifacts.

The strategic question has shifted: not destroying assets, but increasing the cost of maintaining the US-led regional security order. Every damaged tanker, every insurance hike, every naval redeployment erodes that model.

This is attrition as strategy—not decisive battles, but accumulated pressure. The destination: a new regional order where security isn't guaranteed by extra-regional dominance but by equilibrium centered on Iran. A Pax Iranica.

The wishful thinking is over. Only the real war remains.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528102/The-MoU-is-dead-the-real-war-resumes

Luxembourgish authorities have dismissed an elementary school teacher, who is also a survivor of the Bosnian genocide, after she publicly criticized the killing of children in the Gaza Strip on social media, and voiced her concerns about ongoing Israeli atrocities in the war-ravaged coastal region.

Luxembourg’s Ministry of National Education asserted that the decision against Fatima Kurtic was made due to posts it deemed anti-Semitic.

Kurtic contests that description, arguing that her posts were critical of the Israeli regime and Zionism — not of Jewish people — and that her advocacy has always opposed war crimes and the killing of innocent civilians.

After her dismissal, students, parents, and supporters came together to organize peaceful demonstrations, demanding justice and seeking her reinstatement.

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Explosions reported in parts of Ahvaz

🔹Local reports indicate explosions have occurred in several areas of Ahvaz, southwestern Iran, amid ongoing US-Israeli aggression against Iranian territory .

‼️ Deputy Governor of Markazi Province also confirms US strike on city of Khondab

‼️Khouzestan Deputy Governor reported that areas in Behbahan and Dezful counties were hit by US enemy projectiles at 1:40 AM on Monday, July 22.

‼️US airstrikes target four points in Omidiyeh, Mahshahr, South of Iran

Will world economy pay price for violating Islamabad agreement?

The collapse of the US-Iran understanding has reintroduced "geopolitical risk" as a critical global economic variable. Iran's decision to close the Strait of Hormuz—carrying a significant portion of global oil—has already pushed Brent crude up over 5%, raising shipping costs and inflation fears.

Three scenarios loom: return to talks (unlikely), sustained controlled tensions (most probable), or military conflict. Even without war, prolonged uncertainty could cost as much as conflict—delaying investments, pressuring supply chains, and slowing global growth.

As the IMF warns, higher energy prices may become a lasting reality.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528092/Will-world-economy-pay-price-for-violating-Islamabad-agreement

Alamut cited as evidence of political, cultural and engineering ingenuity in UNESCO

The Cultural Landscape of Alamut—a serial nomination of seven Nizari Ismaili fortifications (11th–13th centuries)—has been recommended for UNESCO inscription. ICOMOS confirmed its Outstanding Universal Value as "exceptional testimony" to this cultural tradition.

The 2,000 sq km defensive system integrates advanced engineering, water storage, tunnels, and fortifications designed with the mountain environment. Alamut Castle served as the political and intellectual center, with a renowned library hosting scholars in astronomy, medicine, and philosophy.

The nomination will be decided at the upcoming UNESCO session in Busan.

Bluster to mask defeat: Trump's rhetoric exposes US-Israeli disarray.

Trump threatens to "decimate" Iran, claiming "1,000 missiles are locked and loaded." But this bluster masks strategic failure. After Iran's 100 waves of strikes against US bases, Trump accepted the April 8 ceasefire on Iran's terms.

He then violated the June 17 MoU with new sanctions and airstrikes. Iran responded in kind. Meanwhile, Iran's control of the Strait has pushed US fuel prices and inflation up, dragging Trump's popularity to record lows.

Empty threats cannot erase Iranian resilience or the shifting balance of power.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528060/Bluster-to-mask-defeat-Trump-s-rhetoric-exposes-US-Israeli-disarray

🔴 "We will never allow US interference in Strait of Hormuz management"

Spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters:

🔹"The US and its cooperating nations bear full responsibility for all insecurity and war expansion in the region."

🔹"Repeated US adventurism to interfere in Strait management has seriously endangered regional security and international shipping. We will never allow US interference."

🔹"Iran's armed forces will forcefully confront any disruption by the US outside designated routes."

🔹"Regional leaders are warned: cooperation with the US or logistical support for its aggressive military constitutes war against Iran's sovereignty. If war expands, flames will engulf the entire region."

🔴 Yemen's Foreign Ministry: Saudi Arabia must bear responsibility for Sanaa airport attack

🔹Yemen's legitimate government Foreign Ministry stated that Saudi Arabia has ended the de-escalation and ceasefire phase by attacking Sanaa airport, declaring the start of war.

🔹"Saudi Arabia must bear full responsibility for this action and all its consequences," the ministry said.

🔹Yemen's Transport Ministry added: "The brutal Saudi aggression and its repeated crimes will not go unanswered. The Saudi enemy and its American backers must know that the era of guardianship over Yemen has ended."

🔴 General Mohebi: We will firmly exercise sovereignty, management over Strait of Hormuz

🔹IRGC Spokesperson General Mohebi:

🔹"US interference in the Strait of Hormuz has seriously endangered global energy security—Washington must be held accountable."

🔹"We will continue to exercise sovereignty and management over the Strait with full strength and power. Foreigners and their allies will be forced to submit to the will of the Iranian nation."

🔹"Just as we reduced the US leaders' delusional goals to reopening the Strait at the start of their aggression, we will now drive them further into humiliation and desperation."

"Retaliation is on the way"

Yemen vows retaliation against Saudi military aggression.

London joins Washington: UK designates IRGC as terrorist organization

In a move against Iran and in alignment with U.S. policy, the UK government has designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a proscribed terrorist organization under its legal framework.

Under the decision, membership in the IRGC, participation in its meetings, or the public display of its symbols is now considered a criminal offense in the United Kingdom.

80 Iranian universities in U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings

The 2026-2027 edition has included 80 Iranian institutions among the world's top 2,250 universities—up from previous years.

University of Tehran leads at global rank 314, followed by Islamic Azad University (460) and Sharif University of Technology (578). Iranian universities excelled in Polymer Science, Green Technology, Water Resources, Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence.

University of Tehran ranks 5th globally in Polymer Science, while Islamic Azad University ranks 12th in the same field.

This achievement reflects Iran's growing scientific standing despite years of sanctions and war.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528120/80-Iranian-universities-in-U-S-News-Best-Global-Universities

Moments from inside Iranian aircraft over Yemen's skies

🔴 Massive Fire Breaks Out at Commercial Tower in Ashdod, Israeli-Occupied Territories