Iran: Western 'economic terrorism' doomed to failure like past US campaigns
Iranian officials have dismissed Western states' latest moves as another chapter of failed economic pressure, likening them to previous US campaigns that ultimately collapsed.
🔹"Maximum pressure failed. Crippling sanctions failed. Unconditional surrender failed. This too will fail," a senior diplomat stated.
🔹Tehran maintains that economic coercion—combined with military threats—constitutes a form of "economic terrorism" and a clear violation of international law.
🔹Iran has warned that such policies will not break the nation's resolve, but rather further erode Washington's credibility and accelerate the decline of US hegemony in the region.
Iranian officials have dismissed Western states' latest moves as another chapter of failed economic pressure, likening them to previous US campaigns that ultimately collapsed.
🔹"Maximum pressure failed. Crippling sanctions failed. Unconditional surrender failed. This too will fail," a senior diplomat stated.
🔹Tehran maintains that economic coercion—combined with military threats—constitutes a form of "economic terrorism" and a clear violation of international law.
🔹Iran has warned that such policies will not break the nation's resolve, but rather further erode Washington's credibility and accelerate the decline of US hegemony in the region.
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Ghalibaf: Neighbors ignoring Trump's hostile rhetoric, seeking new regional order
🔹Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that Iran has received "numerous messages" from neighboring countries regarding the formation of new security arrangements and economic cooperation in the region.
🔹He emphasized that the US has endangered the security of all its allies through bullying and absolute disregard for their interests, all in favor of Israel's interests, leaving them feeling their very existence was at risk.
🔹"An indigenous and independent order that will truly bring peace and security to the region," Qalibaf added.
🔹Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that Iran has received "numerous messages" from neighboring countries regarding the formation of new security arrangements and economic cooperation in the region.
🔹He emphasized that the US has endangered the security of all its allies through bullying and absolute disregard for their interests, all in favor of Israel's interests, leaving them feeling their very existence was at risk.
🔹"An indigenous and independent order that will truly bring peace and security to the region," Qalibaf added.
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Iranian photographers win big at Zyne International Photography Awards
Iranian photographers excelled at the 2nd Zyne International Photography Awards in India, with Amin Roshan Afshar named Photographer of the Year and winning gold in Conceptual. Iran also claimed gold in Architecture, plus multiple silvers and bronzes across categories.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529249/Iranian-photographers-win-awards-at-2nd-Zyne-International-Photography
Iranian photographers excelled at the 2nd Zyne International Photography Awards in India, with Amin Roshan Afshar named Photographer of the Year and winning gold in Conceptual. Iran also claimed gold in Architecture, plus multiple silvers and bronzes across categories.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529249/Iranian-photographers-win-awards-at-2nd-Zyne-International-Photography
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Tehran, New Delhi seek stronger tourism co-op
Iran and India have discussed closer tourism cooperation, stronger air links, private-sector partnerships, joint UNESCO nominations and expanded medical tourism. The talks took place on the sidelines of the third BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in India. Salehi-Amiri invited his Indian counterpart to Iran and proposed a tourism cooperation memorandum. India also offered cooperation in restoring and publishing shared historical manuscripts.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529304/Tehran-New-Delhi-seek-stronger-tourism-co-op
Iran and India have discussed closer tourism cooperation, stronger air links, private-sector partnerships, joint UNESCO nominations and expanded medical tourism. The talks took place on the sidelines of the third BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in India. Salehi-Amiri invited his Indian counterpart to Iran and proposed a tourism cooperation memorandum. India also offered cooperation in restoring and publishing shared historical manuscripts.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529304/Tehran-New-Delhi-seek-stronger-tourism-co-op
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VP: US economic pressure cannot change Iranian nation's will
🔹First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated that the government will not allow US economic terrorism to target economic stability and people's livelihoods.
🔹"The experience of the Islamic Revolution has shown that economic pressure cannot change the Iranian nation's will and produces the opposite effect," he added.
🔹Aref emphasized that the government's priority is to neutralize sanctions and protect the livelihood of the people.
🔹First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated that the government will not allow US economic terrorism to target economic stability and people's livelihoods.
🔹"The experience of the Islamic Revolution has shown that economic pressure cannot change the Iranian nation's will and produces the opposite effect," he added.
🔹Aref emphasized that the government's priority is to neutralize sanctions and protect the livelihood of the people.
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Iran finalizes preferential trade deal with Oman, submits to parliament
Iran has completed administrative procedures for a preferential trade agreement with Oman and sent it to parliament for final approval, TPOI official Abdolamir Rabihavi announced. The deal is expected to be reviewed next month. It follows 18 MoUs signed during President Pezeshkian's May 2025 visit to Muscat, aiming to boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two neighbors.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529264/Iran-finalizes-preferential-trade-agreement-with-Oman-sends
Iran has completed administrative procedures for a preferential trade agreement with Oman and sent it to parliament for final approval, TPOI official Abdolamir Rabihavi announced. The deal is expected to be reviewed next month. It follows 18 MoUs signed during President Pezeshkian's May 2025 visit to Muscat, aiming to boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two neighbors.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529264/Iran-finalizes-preferential-trade-agreement-with-Oman-sends
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Iran's defense surges as US war machine crumbles
Iran's defense power has surged amid the US-Israeli war, with a 25% budget increase and mass induction of hypersonic missiles, air defense systems, drones, and radar networks. Iran's defense minister says the military is now the most prepared in history. Meanwhile, the US Navy struggles with major resource shortfalls and troop morale crises, highlighting the asymmetry of a war Iran is prepared to fight indefinitely.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529310/Iran-s-defense-surges-as-US-war-machine-crumbles
Iran's defense power has surged amid the US-Israeli war, with a 25% budget increase and mass induction of hypersonic missiles, air defense systems, drones, and radar networks. Iran's defense minister says the military is now the most prepared in history. Meanwhile, the US Navy struggles with major resource shortfalls and troop morale crises, highlighting the asymmetry of a war Iran is prepared to fight indefinitely.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529310/Iran-s-defense-surges-as-US-war-machine-crumbles
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Constants and variables in West Asia's political dynamics
West Asia's political dynamics are shaped by constants—Iran-Israel hostility, Turkish-Israeli rivalry in Syria, and the failed "Greater Israel" project—and variables, including US-Iran tensions, Türkiye-Saudi competition in Lebanon, and the scope of Israeli-Turkish conflict. Iran's control over Hormuz could ultimately impose these equations.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529314/The-constants-and-variables-in-the-political-dynamics-of-West
West Asia's political dynamics are shaped by constants—Iran-Israel hostility, Turkish-Israeli rivalry in Syria, and the failed "Greater Israel" project—and variables, including US-Iran tensions, Türkiye-Saudi competition in Lebanon, and the scope of Israeli-Turkish conflict. Iran's control over Hormuz could ultimately impose these equations.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529314/The-constants-and-variables-in-the-political-dynamics-of-West
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Israeli troops kill father of martyrs in Jenin; settlers murder teenager near Hebron
Israeli forces and armed settlers unleashed a wave of violence across the West Bank on August 21–22. Troops executed 58-year-old Fathi Khazem in Jenin, while settlers shot 17-year-old Karim Shalaldeh in Hebron. Over 4,300 settler attacks recorded in 2026. UN data shows 12,300 housing units advanced and 3,800 Palestinians displaced.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529317/Israeli-troops-kill-father-of-martyrs-in-Jenin-settlers-murder
Israeli forces and armed settlers unleashed a wave of violence across the West Bank on August 21–22. Troops executed 58-year-old Fathi Khazem in Jenin, while settlers shot 17-year-old Karim Shalaldeh in Hebron. Over 4,300 settler attacks recorded in 2026. UN data shows 12,300 housing units advanced and 3,800 Palestinians displaced.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529317/Israeli-troops-kill-father-of-martyrs-in-Jenin-settlers-murder
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Iran FM, Pakistani Army chief discuss regional stability, security
🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir held a phone conversation on Saturday to discuss the latest regional developments and effective ways to strengthen peace, stability, and security in West Asia.
🔹The two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and ongoing diplomatic efforts to address regional tensions.
🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir held a phone conversation on Saturday to discuss the latest regional developments and effective ways to strengthen peace, stability, and security in West Asia.
🔹The two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and ongoing diplomatic efforts to address regional tensions.
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Iran, Egypt FMs discuss Gulf, Red Sea security in phone call
🔹Foreign Ministers Abbas Araghchi and Badr Abdelatty held a phone conversation on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in West Asia, including the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, as well as recent diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions.
🔹Foreign Ministers Abbas Araghchi and Badr Abdelatty held a phone conversation on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in West Asia, including the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, as well as recent diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions.
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SNSC: Iran must reform diplomatic approach after US betrayals
🔹SNSC Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated that Iran needs to reform its diplomatic behavior after multiple rounds of negotiations and US betrayals.
🔹"America's image as peace-loving has changed in the minds of Iranian youth," he said, adding that national unity has been as effective as missile launchers in confronting the enemy.
🔹Rezaei warned that "the next war will be different" and cautioned regional countries against joining the US economic war, saying Iran would consider them enemies.
🔹He noted that 1,200 tankers have become useless and over 15% of the global fleet is out of trade. The Strait remains closed until the US corrects its behavior.
🔹Rezaei affirmed: "Iran seeks an end to war in West Asia and stands against warmongers."
🔹SNSC Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated that Iran needs to reform its diplomatic behavior after multiple rounds of negotiations and US betrayals.
🔹"America's image as peace-loving has changed in the minds of Iranian youth," he said, adding that national unity has been as effective as missile launchers in confronting the enemy.
🔹Rezaei warned that "the next war will be different" and cautioned regional countries against joining the US economic war, saying Iran would consider them enemies.
🔹He noted that 1,200 tankers have become useless and over 15% of the global fleet is out of trade. The Strait remains closed until the US corrects its behavior.
🔹Rezaei affirmed: "Iran seeks an end to war in West Asia and stands against warmongers."
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Iran's trade diplomacy surges with expansion of commercial attaché network
Iran has expanded its commercial attaché network in key markets, including Iraq, Turkey, and African nations, to boost export infrastructure. TPO official Abdolamir Rabihavi highlighted Expo 1403's success, attracting 700 African delegates, and new trade centers in previously unserved countries. Strategic trade roadmaps with Iraq and Turkey are also under way.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529308/Iran-s-trade-diplomacy-surges-with-expansion-of-commercial-attach%C3%A9
Iran has expanded its commercial attaché network in key markets, including Iraq, Turkey, and African nations, to boost export infrastructure. TPO official Abdolamir Rabihavi highlighted Expo 1403's success, attracting 700 African delegates, and new trade centers in previously unserved countries. Strategic trade roadmaps with Iraq and Turkey are also under way.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529308/Iran-s-trade-diplomacy-surges-with-expansion-of-commercial-attach%C3%A9
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When the judge is punished: America, the veto and the unravelling of international law
Washington has sanctioned ICC judges who dared scrutinize Israel, exposing the farce of a “rules-based order” that applies only to adversaries. Backed by relentless vetoes shielding Gaza atrocities, the US proves that for the powerful, law is optional—and justice, a privilege. The UN's paralysis demands urgent reform. Otherwise, international law becomes a dictatorship wearing robes.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529311/When-the-judge-is-punished-America-the-veto-and-the-unravelling
Washington has sanctioned ICC judges who dared scrutinize Israel, exposing the farce of a “rules-based order” that applies only to adversaries. Backed by relentless vetoes shielding Gaza atrocities, the US proves that for the powerful, law is optional—and justice, a privilege. The UN's paralysis demands urgent reform. Otherwise, international law becomes a dictatorship wearing robes.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529311/When-the-judge-is-punished-America-the-veto-and-the-unravelling
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From broken promises to open war: The contradictions of Trump’s Iran policy
Trump’s Iran policy followed a predictable rhythm for years: threats, diplomacy, stepped-back brinkmanship. After his return, that changed. Diplomatic deadlines became military operations, demands escalated from nuclear curbs to “unconditional surrender”, and direct strikes replaced restraint. Tehran watched the space between diplomacy and coercion steadily disappear—the defining contradiction of a policy that moved from tearing up a deal to open war.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529306/From-broken-promises-to-open-war-The-contradictions-of-Trump-s
Trump’s Iran policy followed a predictable rhythm for years: threats, diplomacy, stepped-back brinkmanship. After his return, that changed. Diplomatic deadlines became military operations, demands escalated from nuclear curbs to “unconditional surrender”, and direct strikes replaced restraint. Tehran watched the space between diplomacy and coercion steadily disappear—the defining contradiction of a policy that moved from tearing up a deal to open war.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529306/From-broken-promises-to-open-war-The-contradictions-of-Trump-s
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Quds Force commander: Palestine is a living, unchangeable cause
🔹IRGC Quds Force Commander Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani stated that the cause of Palestine, "from the river to the sea," is more alive and attainable than ever.
🔹He said Zionist settlement expansion and crimes are attempts to escape crisis and the deep military, security, political, and social deadlock in occupied territories—but cannot hide their strategic defeats since October 7.
🔹"Palestine is a living and unchangeable cause—one that will remain steadfast until the victory of truth, with God's help."
🔹IRGC Quds Force Commander Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani stated that the cause of Palestine, "from the river to the sea," is more alive and attainable than ever.
🔹He said Zionist settlement expansion and crimes are attempts to escape crisis and the deep military, security, political, and social deadlock in occupied territories—but cannot hide their strategic defeats since October 7.
🔹"Palestine is a living and unchangeable cause—one that will remain steadfast until the victory of truth, with God's help."
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Pakistani Army Chief to visit Tehran for regional security talks
🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced that Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of the Pakistani Army, will travel to Tehran on Monday at the head of an official delegation.
🔹Baghaei stated that the visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and continue Islamabad's constructive efforts to help enhance peace and security in the region.
🔹The Pakistani Army Chief is scheduled to meet with senior Iranian officials during his stay.
🔹Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced that Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of the Pakistani Army, will travel to Tehran on Monday at the head of an official delegation.
🔹Baghaei stated that the visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and continue Islamabad's constructive efforts to help enhance peace and security in the region.
🔹The Pakistani Army Chief is scheduled to meet with senior Iranian officials during his stay.
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Iran, South Africa seek closer tourism cooperation through private sector
Iran and South Africa have discussed expanding tourism ties, focusing on joint tours, private-sector partnerships, and easing visas. The talks took place on the sidelines of the BRICS tourism meeting in India between Iran's minister Salehi-Amiri and South Africa's deputy minister Machi. Both sides also highlighted cultural ties, women's employment, and handicraft exhibitions as avenues for cooperation.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529302/Iran-South-Africa-seek-closer-tourism-cooperation-through-private-sector
Iran and South Africa have discussed expanding tourism ties, focusing on joint tours, private-sector partnerships, and easing visas. The talks took place on the sidelines of the BRICS tourism meeting in India between Iran's minister Salehi-Amiri and South Africa's deputy minister Machi. Both sides also highlighted cultural ties, women's employment, and handicraft exhibitions as avenues for cooperation.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529302/Iran-South-Africa-seek-closer-tourism-cooperation-through-private-sector
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