Iran SNSC : Washington has received a clear warning from Iran's new missiles

The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei stated that in recent days, Washington has received a clear warning through Iran's new missile capabilities.

He added that the economic war will be met with the establishment of a maritime no-go zone across the entire Persian Gulf up to the blockade perimeter.

He further noted that operational strategy against US vessels and military bases has undergone a fundamental review.

General Izadi: We stand firm against the US

🔹Deputy IRGC Commander Mostafa Izadi stated that Iran is "standing firmly against the US," and that the Islamic Revolution has become a "lasting model of resistance."

🔹He noted the current confrontation is between "the Prophetic and Islamic movement of resistance" and its adversaries, with Iran standing alongside Palestine and the resistance front.

🔹"Millions in Iran and neighboring countries are moving for the Revolution's ideals—this shows the immense capacity of the resistance front," Izadi said.

Up to 14,000 bodies still lie under the ruins of Gaza homes

Gaza held a mass funeral for 100 exhumed bodies—70 of them children—killed in Israeli airstrikes over two years ago. Civil Defense estimates 8,000–14,000 more remain buried. Rescue crews lack heavy equipment due to Israel's blockade; 85% of Civil Defense vehicles destroyed. Without machinery, recovery could take years. Critics warn clearing rubble without oversight risks erasing evidence of genocide.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529808/Up-to-14-000-bodies-still-lie-under-the-ruins-of-Gaza-homes

📞 Araghchi: US must return to MoU commitments for Hormuz solution

🔹Foreign Ministers Abbas Araghchi and Toshimitsu Motegi held a phone call to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments.

🔹Araghchi blamed the current tensions on Washington's "sad violation" of US commitments under the Islamabad MoU: "The solution is simple—the US must return to its commitments and signature."

🔹He also said Iran and Oman have made "significant progress" in talks on a temporary Hormuz route, with consultations continuing.

🔹Motegi expressed concern over rising tensions and stressed the need for diplomatic coordination to ensure safe navigation in the Strait.

Pezeshkian to Trump: We are the guardian of the great Iranian nation's rights

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the Islamic Republic has always opposed war and views the protection of people's interests and regional security as reliant on avoiding conflict.

🔹"But as we have bravely risen in defense against aggression, we will continue this resistance with strength until the aggressors are fully regretful, and we will be the guardian of the great Iranian nation's rights," he said.

Qom: A province of ancient beacons along historic routes

Scattered across Qom province, ancient Meels—standalone beacon towers—once guided travelers and caravans through central Iran. Built from the Sasanian to Seljuk eras, they feature cylindrical forms, spiral staircases, and elevated positions overlooking historic routes. Surviving examples include Aliabad, Babak, and Chahak Meels. These lesser‑known heritage sites offer a unique window into Iran's history of travel and communication.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529795/Qom-A-province-of-ancient-beacons-along-historic-routes

Saadi Foundation launches international competition '20 Words, One Text'

Marking Iran's National Day of Persian Poetry (Sept 18), the Saadi Foundation has launched an international competition for Persian learners worldwide. Participants must compose and recite a two‑minute Persian text on Iran, poetry, and literature using 20 specified words. The deadline is September 17, with five winners to be announced. The foundation promotes Persian through 40+ global centers.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529776/Saadi-Foundation-launches-international-competition-20-Words

Iran to IAEA: You share responsibility for security of nuclear sites under attack

🔹In a statement at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting, Iran's delegation said the Agency has a clear legal duty to address threats to nuclear facilities.

🔹"Nuclear security has no meaning if no action is taken against unlawful attacks on peaceful sites under safeguards," it said.

🔹The delegation warned past breaches of confidentiality had exposed sensitive information to sabotage. "If the IAEA lacks the will to address nuclear security consequences, on what basis can member states trust its effectiveness?"

🔹Iran said the IAEA cannot demand compliance while the aggressors it must report on remain unchecked.

IRGC captures advanced US unmanned submarine in Strait of Hormuz

🔹The IRGC Navy announced it has captured one of the most advanced unmanned, intelligent underwater vessels belonging to the US terrorist army at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz in a complex intelligence and operational operation at dawn today.

🔹The unmanned submersible, which features the latest underwater technology in the world and was delivered to the US fleet in 2025, has now been seized as a prize.

🔹"The Strait of Hormuz is under the management of the Islamic Republic, and any desperate move by the enemy will be firmly confronted," the IRGC statement read.

🔹Photos of the captured vessel will be released in the coming hours.

🔴 Unmanned underwater vehicle Dive-LD is one of the newest autonomous underwater systems in US Navy fleet

🔴 Unmanned underwater vehicle is designed for long-endurance underwater mission without a crew onboard

Tehran metro takes on a new role in urban tourism

Tehran has installed tourism maps at 24 metro stations to help passengers discover nearby historical, cultural, and leisure attractions. The initiative, inspired by cities like Tokyo and Paris, covers sites within a 500‑meter radius using over 1,020 symbols. Future updates will add new facilities. Officials aim to transform the metro from mere transit into a tool for urban tourism.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529815/Tehran-metro-takes-on-a-new-role-in-urban-tourism

The IRGC announced that its advanced air defense system intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, under the control of the country's integrated air defense network.

‼️ Exclusive:

A look at Iran’s 'Castle Breaker' missile

Bridging Continents: CIPCC opens second half of 2026 program in Beijing

The China International Press Communication Center has launched the second half of its 2026 program at Renmin University, bringing together 100+ journalists from 100 countries for training and cultural exchange. The 3.5‑month program includes journalism workshops, field visits, and internships at CGTN, Xinhua, and People's Daily. Now in its 13th year, the initiative fosters South‑South media cooperation.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529827/Bridging-Continents-CIPCC-Opens-Second-Half-of-2026-Program

From sacred spring to stone museum: The long journey of Khusro II's bust

A heavily damaged Sasanian bust, known locally as Kol‑e Jubor ("the short one who cuts the water"), now resides in Taq‑e Bostan's stone museum. Once submerged in a spring and later vandalized, it was identified by Ernst Herzfeld as a statue of Khusro II. Its imposing shoulders, sword placement, and posture align with royal iconography. Scholars propose restoring it to its original pedestal above the grottoes.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529828/From-sacred-spring-to-stone-museum-the-long-journey-of-Khusro

Tehran Times today: #front_page     

September 9, 2026    
   
🔔 Follow us on:    
   
Website:    
👉https://www.tehrantimes.com     
   
X:     
👉https://x.com/TehranTimes79
   
Instagram:    
👉 instagram.com/tehrantimes79    
   
YouTube:    
👉 https://www.yotube.com/c/TehranTimes79

@tehrantimesplus 📰🌍

Pezeshkian fires back at Trump's fantasies; Iran fights on until the enemy kneels in regret

President Pezeshkian dismissed Trump's claims of victory, vowing Iran will resist "until the complete regret of the aggressors." He rejected WSJ narratives of internal division as a US psychological operation. Meanwhile, Iran plans a new maritime "restricted zone" beyond Hormuz and has tested an anti-ship missile above a US warship, forcing it to flee. Tehran's asymmetric strategy is draining US stockpiles and driving global energy costs higher.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529830/Pezeshkian-fires-back-at-Trump-s-fantasies-Iran-fights-on-until

Israeli troops storm Breqa as raids expand across southern Syria

Israeli forces raided the village of Breqa in Quneitra—the second such incursion in five weeks—as ground operations and artillery shelling escalate across Daraa and Quneitra. Syria's talks with Israel collapsed, with Tel Aviv refusing to withdraw from the buffer zone. A UN commission condemned the raids, warning they violate international law and may constitute war crimes.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529836/Israeli-troops-storm-Breqa-as-raids-expand-across-southern-Syria

Volkswagen to hand historic German auto plant to Israeli weapons manufacturers

Volkswagen has transferred its Osnabrück plant to Israeli investors, who will operate it as a military hub for Rafael Advanced Defense Systems—producing launchers and armored vehicles. The deal bypassed Qatari opposition via a minority state stake. It comes as German arms exports to Israel surged to €800m in early 2026, including a nuclear‑capable submarine. Activists and the ICJ case accuse Berlin of complicity in genocide.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529835/Volkswagen-to-hand-historic-German-auto-plant-to-Israeli-weapons