Khatam al-Anbiya warns US, regional states: Any mistake will bring painful strikes

🔹The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that based on intelligence, the US—seeking to cover its failures and fabricate achievements in a war started on Israeli lies and continued through deception—has decided to resume actions against Iran with the green light of some regional states at a joint meeting in a European country.

🔹"If the US commits any mistake against Iran, all its bases and interests in the region will be targeted with continuous, effective, and painful strikes—without any restriction or consideration," the warning stated.

🔹It also cautioned regional states that if they continue their dual policy and align with the US aggression, they will be considered partners in the aggression and can no longer expect restraint or propriety from Iran's powerful Armed Forces.

Denmark makes strategic blunder by giving in to Trump's annexation threats over Greenland

Trump has announced an Arctic security pact with Denmark and Greenland after months of annexation threats, but key terms remain undisclosed. Analysts warn Denmark may be appeasing a president who views Greenland as a real estate asset, not a security shield. Given Trump's record of breaking deals and threatening allies, Europe risks turning Greenland into "another Palestine."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530190/Denmark-makes-strategic-blunder-by-giving-in-to-Trump-s-annexation

Pezeshkian to travel to New York for UN General Assembly

🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to travel to New York in the coming days to attend the UN General Assembly, according to current plans.

🔹He will address the General Assembly to outline Iran's positions on global issues—particularly the US-Israeli war against Iran—and hold meetings with several world leaders.

🔹A high-ranking delegation will accompany the President on the trip, which follows the annual tradition of Iranian presidents attending the UNGA in late September.

15th International 100-Second Film Festival concludes in Tehran

The 15th International 100-Second Film Festival wrapped up in Tehran, showcasing 170 short films under themes including "Battle for the Future," "Battle for the Children of the World," and "Battle for the Homeland." The festival challenges filmmakers to tell impactful stories in just 100 seconds. Organizers praised young creators for maintaining a hopeful vision for Iran.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530176/15th-International-100-Second-Film-Festival-concludes-in-Tehran

Iran, India examine mechanisms to strengthen bilateral ties via BRICS

India's new ambassador, Vishwesh Negi, met with Tehran Chamber officials to boost trade, which once reached $20 billion but is now around $1.5 billion. Both sides agreed to draft a timetable for private-sector talks, exchange delegations, and use BRICS capacities. Negi invited Iranian businesses to an upcoming event on BRICS achievements and programs.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530207/Iran-India-examine-mechanisms-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties-by

Armenian ambassador stresses expansion of Tehran-Yerevan rail, trade cooperation

Armenia's ambassador met with Iran's railway CEO to discuss expanding rail links, which would give Armenia access to southern waters and diversify Iran's routes to Europe. Both sides stressed Armenia's greater role in the North-South Corridor and are pursuing the Syunik rail connection to boost trade and regional transit.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530212/Armenian-ambassador-stresses-expansion-of-Tehran-Yerevan-rail

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Pro-Yemen rally held in Istanbul

🔹Citizens and activists in Istanbul held a protest march to express solidarity with the people of Yemen and condemn Saudi military aggression against the country.

🔹Participants carried Yemeni flags and banners denouncing the ongoing blockade and airstrikes.

🔹The rally is part of growing international opposition to the Saudi-led campaign and its humanitarian toll on Yemen.

Pro-Palestine supporters in South Korea's capital staged a symbolic protest, throwing shoes at images of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu to express their strong revulsion at the Zionist regime's crimes in Gaza.

Iran's message to Washington: No retreat, no surrender, no return to the old order

Iran's military and political leadership warned that any new US aggression would trigger sustained attacks on American positions across the region. Parliament Speaker Qalibaf said Hormuz will not reopen until Iran's rights are recognized, and rejected the "war or negotiations" dichotomy: "We must both fight and negotiate." Lawmakers also said NPT withdrawal is now on the table.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530230/Iran-s-message-to-Washington-No-retreat-no-surrender-no-return

Army destroys advanced Orbiter drone over Strait of Hormuz

🔹The Army's Public Relations announced that at 6:30 PM today, an advanced Orbiter reconnaissance drone was intercepted and destroyed by domestic air defense systems of the Army's Air Defense Force in the southeast region, operating under the country's integrated air defense network, over the Strait of Hormuz.

Ed Sheeran faces protests, desolate stage after opening acts walk out over Gaza genocide

Dozens protested outside Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia concert after Macklemore was expelled for performing a pro-Palestine anthem. Every remaining opening act walked out in solidarity. Finneas and others refused to be silenced. Macklemore pledged $1 million in tour earnings to Palestinian relief. Gallup polling now shows Americans sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530229/Ed-Sheeran-faces-protests-desolate-stage-after-opening-acts

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Tehran on Sunday evening at the head of a diplomatic delegation to attend the UN General Assembly session.

🔹He will fly to New York after a brief stopover in Qatar.

Like his father and grandfather, Reza Pahlavi wished to be a Western stooge

The writer argues Reza Pahlavi played the role of "native informant," telling Washington what it wanted to hear—that Iran was ready to fall. He draws parallels with Ahmed Chalabi, whose false intelligence enabled the Iraq war. Pahlavi's narrative, amplified by Manoto and Iran International, served Israeli interests. His father and grandfather also owed their thrones to foreign powers.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530137/Like-his-father-and-grandfather-Reza-Pahlavi-wished-to-be-a

Iraq's security risks amid US withdrawal

As US-led forces prepare to leave Iraq by end-September, the key question is who fills the vacuum: Iraqi institutions or external powers using proxies. The writer warns that engineered incidents, border crises, and sectarian tensions could be manufactured to keep Iraq dependent on foreign protection—serving actors who benefit from a destabilized region rather than a stable one.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530231/Iraq-s-security-risks-amid-US-withdrawal

Marionette Museum opens in Tehran

Tehran's new Marionette Museum showcases 800 string puppets from 23 years of the Aran Puppet Theater Group, founded by Behrouz Gharibpour. The museum brings Persian literary treasures—Ferdowsi, Hafez, Rumi, Saadi, and Attar—to life through puppetry. Gharibpour also announced the upcoming puppet opera "Love," based on Attar's "The Conference of the Birds," opening September 28.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530206/Marionette-Museum-opens-in-Tehran