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.

‼️Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi is scheduled to arrive in Tehran this weekend for official talks with Iranian officials .

No US base in West Asia is beyond Iran's reach

Iran has significantly expanded its military response. Operation Thunderbolt struck two key US facilities in Kuwait—Camp Udairi and Ali Al-Salem Air Base—with explosive drones, hitting ammunition depots, radar, and logistics infrastructure.

The IRGC also shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Ahvaz using a newly deployed air-defense system. Iranian commanders emphasize a cost-imposition strategy: domestically produced drones and missiles that neutralize sophisticated American assets costing tens of millions of dollars.

Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned that any further US escalation will be met with "unforgettable lessons." No American base is beyond Iran's reach.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528339/No-U-S-base-in-West-Asia-is-beyond-Iran-s-reach

Bridges or lives? Trump's calculated war on Iran's everyday people

The US is systematically destroying Iran's civilian infrastructure—power plants, bridges, ports, hospitals, and food production facilities. In July alone, airstrikes hit multiple bridges in Hormozgan, killing at least seven, and forced the evacuation of cancer patients from a hospital in Ahvaz.

This is not collateral damage; it is a calculated policy of economic strangulation. A UN human rights chief has stated that "deliberately attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure is a war crime."

Behind every power plant are thousands of families. The Iranian people's resilience in rebuilding stands as the ultimate rebuke to this unjust war.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528293/Bridges-or-lives-Trump-s-calculated-war-on-Iran-s-everyday-people

CENTCOM announces new wave of strikes on Iranian territory

🔹US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced a new round of aggressive strikes against targets inside Iran .

🔹CENTCOM claimed the strikes, which mark the ninth consecutive night of attacks, are designed to "further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz" .

‼️ Breaking:

Explosions have been heard in Tabriz, Chabahar, Konarak, Bandar Mahshahr, and Bandar Imam Khomeini .

Iranian miniature works on display in Moscow

The exhibition "From Lasso to Harness" has opened at the Museum of Horse Breeding, showcasing works by Iranian and Russian artists in painting, sculpture, and apparel design—centered on the horse as a symbol of freedom and peace.

The collection features masters of Iranian miniature: Kamaluddin Behzad, alongside contemporary artists Mahmoud Farshchian, Hossein Esmaeili, and Reza Badrossama, covering national, religious, mythological, and mystical themes.

Supported by the Ibn Sina Foundation and the Iranian Cultural Center, the exhibition runs until September 26. Organizers called it "an effective step in expanding cultural diplomacy."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/528325/Iranian-miniature-works-on-display-in-Moscow