Everyone is against this war, except its architects

Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, opposition is surging—Senate Minority Leader Schumer denounced White House dismissal of casualties, lawmakers warn of an "endless war," and polls show public backlash. US diesel is above $4, NATO allies refuse to join, and the Pentagon is fractured. Meanwhile, Iran remains confident, and Russia and China align with Tehran. The war's architects stand increasingly isolated.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529720/Everyone-is-against-this-war-except-its-architects

Iran condemns US attacks on tankers as war crimes

🔹The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned US attacks on Iranian commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, calling them "unlawful and aggressive acts" carried out as part of the naval blockade and economic war.

🔹The ministry said the attacks violate Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, constitute war crimes, and threaten international peace and shipping security.

🔹Tehran reaffirmed its decisive defense of national sovereignty and warned that the US and its partners bear full responsibility for the consequences of continued aggression.

Former US diplomat: Profit-driven foreign policy enabled Gaza genocide

Former State Department official Hala Rharrit, who resigned over Gaza, says US diplomacy is dead—replaced by a profit‑driven war apparatus. She claims Washington knowingly documented war crimes but continued arming Israel. The "Gaza pier" cost $250m for 20 days of operation. She calls the Minab school strike an intentional double‑tap, and says officials once told her: "They got over Iraq; they'll get over this, too."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529715/Former-US-diplomat-Profit-driven-foreign-policy-American-weapons

Khatam al-Anbiya warns US: Naval blockade continuation will bring heavier strikes

🔹The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned the US terrorist army that if its aggression, insecurity, and disruption of Iranian vessels—and the naval blockade—continue, Iran's Armed Forces will launch "heavier strikes" against US warships in the region, with the possibility of expansion.

🔹"We will not allow the enemy to turn the Persian Gulf into a zone of insecurity."

Hormuz: The bill for America's strategic miscalculation

The Iran war has triggered an energy shock now hitting US diesel prices (up 55%), inflation, and the $40 trillion debt. Higher rates, eroded Treasury "safety premium," and depleted strategic reserves have shrunk Washington's margin of safety. The crisis links energy disruption to interest rates and US borrowing costs. As analysts note, the war's real cost isn't oil—it's the price of America's money and power.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529689/Hormuz-The-bill-for-America-s-strategic-miscalculation

Iranian athletes win medals on Day 5 of World Nomad Games

Iran added one gold and one bronze on Day 5 of the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, bringing the total to 15 medals (4 gold, 3 silver, 8 bronze). Mostafa Toghani won gold in over-100kg Pahlavani wrestling, while Mersad Shakeri took bronze in Kurash. The Games continue through Sunday.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529709/Iranian-athletes-win-medals-on-Day-5-of-World-Nomad-Games

🔴 IRGC Navy: Do not be deceived by US; any suspicious movement will be targeted

🔹IRGC Navy forces struck three Iranian tankers hit by US attacks today, targeting three US-affiliated vessels in retaliation.

🔹A statement warned all vessels in the Persian Gulf and near the Strait: "Do not be deceived by the US terrorist army. Avoid any suspicious movement toward unauthorized routes—otherwise, you will be targeted."

🔹The warning comes amid heightened tensions as Iran maintains full control over the Strait, rejecting US claims of normal traffic.

Israel's war on UNRWA: Killing the witness

Israel's assault on UNRWA is not administrative—it is existential, aiming to erase the living archive of Palestine's dispossession. By destroying schools, clinics, and records, Tel Aviv seeks to eliminate the witness to the Nakba, refugee status, and the right of return. Netanyahu called UNRWA a "perpetuator" of the refugee problem. The campaign includes ground attacks, Knesset bans, media demonization, and funding pressure—all to erase Palestinian memory and national narrative.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529717/Israel-s-war-on-UNRWA-Killing-the-witness

The Kuhestak tragedy: An unbroken American trail of blood

The US strike on a wedding in Kuhestak killed four, including a four‑year‑old, and wounded dozens—the latest in a pattern of civilian massacres in Minab, Gaza, and Lebanon. Washington speaks of "precision," but classrooms and wedding courtyards are not military targets. International law demands accountability, yet investigations yield none. The dead deserve more than statements—they deserve evidence, justice, and an end to impunity.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529716/The-Kuhestak-tragedy-An-unbroken-American-trail-of-blood-and

Iran FM holds phone talks with Saudi, Turkish counterparts on regional stability, Hormuz insecurity

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls with Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish FM Hakan Fidan on Saturday evening to discuss bilateral issues, regional developments, and the latest diplomatic efforts aimed at establishing stability and addressing insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz caused by US aggression.

'Citizen Osama' selected as Palestine's official Oscar 2026 entry

🔹"Citizen Osama" has been officially selected as Palestine's representative for the 2026 Academy Awards. The film had its premiere on Saturday in the non-competitive section of the Venice Film Festival.

🔹For director Hossam (Hassouna), who remains in Gaza and could not attend the festival, the film's journey is more than just an awards season milestone—it's a powerful statement: "We are here."

Children's Book Council announces Iranian nominees for 2028 Hans Christian Andersen Award

Author Ahmad Akbarpour and illustrator Reza Dalvand have been nominated by Iran's Children's Book Council for the 2028 Hans Christian Andersen Award—often called the Nobel Prize for children's literature. Akbarpour, a 2026 finalist, tackles war, peace, and social issues. Dalvand blends Persian heritage with universal themes. Their works have been translated and recognized internationally.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529710/Children-s-Book-Council-announces-Iranian-nominees-for-2028-Hans

Echoes of the past: Ceremonial dress of a Safavid noble

A red‑ground silk robe from 17th‑century Safavid Iran, woven in Yazd, is preserved at the National Museum of Iran. Its geometric floral pattern, metallic zarbaft trims, and seventeen silver buttons reflect courtly opulence and rank. The garment synthesizes weaving, painting, and tailoring—embodying the sophistication of Safavid textile arts, which were prized from the Ottoman Empire to Europe.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529707/Echoes-of-the-past-Ceremonial-dress-of-a-Safavid-noble

🔴 General Abdollahi: US false expectation of Iran's surrender will never be realized

🔹Chief of Staff Major General Ali Abdollahi said the US has not heard a "negative answer" from any country for over 80 years—but its expectation of Iran's surrender "will never be realized."

🔹He noted the enemy is trying to compensate for strategic defeats through soft war, cognitive warfare, and economic pressure—but "will also fail."

🔹Abdollahi concluded: "The future world will be different—in favor of Iran and with the definite decline of US power."

Economy Minister arrives in Moscow for bilateral, BRICS talks

🔹Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, arrived in Moscow on Sunday at the head of a delegation for bilateral and multilateral consultations .

🔹He was welcomed by Iran's Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, upon arrival at Sheremetyevo International Airport .

🔹The minister is scheduled to meet with Russia's Finance Minister, hold consultations within the BRICS and SCO frameworks, and attend a gathering of Iranian and Russian traders and business leaders .

Ghalibaf: US must understand rules have changed; 'proportionate responses' era is over

🔹Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that the era of "proportionate responses" to US aggression is over, warning that any attack on Iran's interests or security will now receive a "faster, heavier, and more painful" response.

🔹"The US has understood that our recent strikes on their bases were just the beginning," Ghalibaf said.

🔹He emphasized that maintaining internal cohesion and external deterrence are the two key tools against the enemy, and warned against any rhetoric that weakens the nation's resolve

🔹Ghalibaf also stressed the need to address economic challenges through domestic production and elite-driven innovation.

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