German police violently arrest a pro-Palestine demonstrator for protesting against weapons exports to Israel.

The day I experienced solidarity and social unity

As a Red Crescent volunteer at the martyred Leader's farewell ceremony, I witnessed something beyond duty—genuine kindness. Municipal staff treated their roles as obligations, but the people showed solidarity through every gesture.

When I booked a taxi, the driver refused payment for the extra distance: "It's my gift to hardworking Red Crescent volunteers." A woman shared her prayer mat with me and insisted I rest.

Throughout the day, ordinary people revealed the nobility of their spirit—not through slogans, but through quiet acts of generosity.

The true asset of any society is its people, who give living meaning to compassion and unity.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528287/The-day-I-experienced-solidarity-and-social-unity

🔴 Baghaei: Destroying civilian infrastructure and boasting about it echoes terrorist group behavior

🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, in a post on X, condemned US Secretary of War's proud display of footage showing the collapse of Chabahar's maritime surveillance tower—a civilian facility for maritime safety, struck for the third time on July 25.

🔹"Had he been able, he would likely have broadcast the missile attack on Minab school and Lamerd stadium massacres with the same chilling pride," Baghaei wrote. He also noted last night's attack on power and desalination pumps at Bonji village in Jask, leaving over 10,000 people without drinking water.

🔹"With every collapsed bridge and civilian facility, it is not just steel and concrete crumbling—it is America's moral standing, international law, and Western civilization's foundations that are collapsing," he added.

🔹"The question is simple: What is the real difference between what the US has done in Chabahar, Minab, Lamerd, and Jask, and the terrorism it once claimed to fight?"

Iran Leader: US breaches prove American signature worthless; Iran has unforgettable lessons for enemy

In a message on the epic farewell to Iran's martyred Leader, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Khameni stated that the US's repeated violations of the MoU signed between the presidents of Iran and America have once again proven the invalidity of the American president's signature.

"The Great Satan's breaches of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding demonstrate that bullying, hegemony, and savagery are inseparable components of the American creed," he said.

He added that the US has once again revealed its true face, providing yet another document of American dishonesty, unreliability, and malice.

"As the US seeks escalation and further humiliation, it should know that the Iranian nation and the resistance front have unforgettable lessons in store—as demonstrated by the bravery of combatants and the courage of the people in the southern regions," the Leader emphasized.

📸 Two girls, Sogand Dardmand and Fatemeh Zahra Akbari, were among the seven civilians killed in the US airstrike on the bridge in Khomir, southern Iran.

Iran's national biology and chemistry Olympiad teams shine on world stage 🌟

🔹Iran's national chemistry Olympiad team secured 3 silver medals and 1 bronze at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 2026) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan , competing against over 350 students from 90 countries. 🌍🧪

🔹Iran's national biology Olympiad team also excelled at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2026) in Vilnius, Lithuania , winning 3 gold medals and 1 silver. 🥇🥈🧬

Mahsa Shakibaei and Samira Khak-Khah, two Iranian judokas who secured gold and bronze medals at the Asian Judo Championships, dedicated their achievements to the people of southern Iran amid ongoing US aggression and attacks on Hormozgan province .

The role of Makran's coastal dwellers in Iran's maritime border defense

Throughout history, the Baloch people of Makran have stood as guardians of Iran's southern coasts—resisting foreign incursions long before they were formally recognized in historical records.

When Portuguese colonizers arrived in the 16th century, the Baloch fought relentlessly. Their cooperation with the Safavid state under Shah Abbas proved decisive in expelling the Portuguese from Hormuz and other islands. Baloch riflemen and sailors participated in key campaigns, and their sustained resistance prevented Portugal from establishing permanent strongholds along the Makran coast.

Had it not been for their resistance, Iran's southern borders would have faced a far more entrenched colonial presence.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528277/The-role-of-Makran-s-coastal-dwellers-in-Iran-s-maritime-border

Satellite imagery shows damage to fighter jet shelters at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base following Iranian missile strikes.

IRGC intercepts, destroys US MQ-9 drone over Ahvaz

🔹The IRGC announced that an MQ-9 Reaper drone was shot down moments ago over Ahvaz by an advanced air defense system operated by the Aerospace Force under the country's integrated air defense network .

IRGC Navy forces recover wreckage of downed US MQ-9 drone in Asaluyeh

🔹The IRGC has released images showing the recovery and collection of the wreckage from an American MQ-9 Reaper drone, which was shot down over the Asaluyeh region in Bushehr province .

IRCS urges international community to hold US accountable for targeting civilian facilities

The Iranian Red Crescent Society head, Pirhossein Kolivand, condemned US attacks on civilian infrastructure—including wheat storage, water facilities, desalination plants, ports, railways, airports, and hospitals. These deliberate strikes disrupt access to food, water, health, and communication.

Ambassador Iravani detailed strikes across 15 provinces and cities, stating: "The US commits heinous war crimes against the Iranian people in blatant violation of the UN Charter and international humanitarian law."

He urged the Security Council to act immediately. "As long as the UN fails, Iran will continue to exercise all its rights under international law to protect its sovereignty and people."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528274/IRCS-urges-intl-community-to-hold-US-accountable-for-targeting

The illusion of victory: Why America cannot bomb its way out of the war

Americans were never asked if they wanted this war. They were told air power would collapse Iran in an afternoon. Months later, the reality is stark: Iran controls the Strait, US gas prices are up 42%, farm bankruptcies are up 46%.

Iran is not Iraq or Afghanistan—a nation of 90 million in a mountain fortress with inexhaustible missiles. The Leader was martyred, yet the system did not collapse. Every strike deepens Iranian resolve.

The only rational path is negotiation. Donald Trump cannot win this war. He has already lost it. History will remember not who fought longest, but who had the courage to end a war that could not be won.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528298/The-illusion-of-victory-Why-America-cannot-bomb-its-way-out

Iran's Atomic Energy Organization condemns US attack on Darkhovin nuclear plant

🔹The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a statement strongly condemning the US terrorist attack on the under-construction Darkhovin nuclear power plant site .

🔹The criminal US regime, known for its lawlessness and bullying, launched a number of projectiles at the site at approximately 3:39 AM local time on Sunday, July 19.

🔹The AEOI described the facility as "one of the symbols of the Iranian nation's dignity and scientific self-sufficiency," calling the attack a violation of international law.

Ghalibaf: Obeying Leader's directive on sacred unity is essential for victory against enemy

🔹Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer ghalibaf emphasized that insisting on sacred unity is not merely a moral or social recommendation—it is an essential condition for victory in the struggle against the enemy.

🔹"We should regard obedience to the Leader's religious and national directive as a vital part of our historic role in this national resistance and in the governance of the country," Ghalibaf stated

Trump's regional agenda to serve Israel

Trump is pressuring Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq to serve Israeli interests—calling on Syria's al-Sharaa to intervene militarily against Hezbollah. Analysts note US-Turkish coordination, with Trump praising Erdogan as delivering "everything America asks."

Al-Sharaa, facing US threats to withdraw recognition, publicly accused Hezbollah of activity in Syria—claims the resistance firmly denied as "fabricated stories serving the Zionist-American project."

Turkey's Fidan accused Iran of "proxies"; Iran responded: "The only proxy in the region is the Zionist regime."

Trump wants these moves finalized before November's midterms. But Iran has never asked its allies to act on its behalf—they have their own grievances.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528297/Trump-s-regional-agenda-to-serve-Israel

Traditional clothing of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari: A rainbow of ethnic heritage

The province's traditional attire—vibrant shades of pink, green, red, orange, purple, blue, yellow, and white—forms a living rainbow reflecting centuries of artistry. Worn by Lori, Turkic, and Persian communities since the Safavid era, these garments remain central to weddings, funerals, and daily life, especially among Bakhtiari and Qashqai nomads.

Gold traditionally adorns the headdresses, though rising costs have led to substitutes. Local authorities support artisans with loans and exhibition access.

Beyond clothing, the province is renowned for felt making, kilim weaving, pottery, and jewelry—a cultural legacy woven into the Zagros Mountains.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528299/Traditional-clothing-of-Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari-A-rainbow-of-ethnic

Iranian naval air defense downs hostile "Lucas" drone in southern waters

The Iranian Army's naval forces have shot down an enemy "Lucas" drone in the south of the country, according to a military statement.

The drone was detected, tracked, and successfully engaged by naval air defense systems operating within the country's integrated air defense network.

The hostile aircraft was destroyed after being hit by missile fire.