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
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
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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
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.
🔹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.
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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.
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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
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
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Ghalibaf: US appears strong but is vulnerable and at risk
🔹JPMorgan's weekly oil market report began with an unprecedented admission: "For the first time since the conflict with Iran began, we have no baseline scenario. We truly don't know how to model or predict the outcome."
🔹Responding to this, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote on X: "This is exactly like Schrödinger's paradox: the American empire is like Schrödinger's cabinet with falling plates—outwardly displaying hegemony and superior power, but in reality completely vulnerable and at risk."
🔹"It tries to suffocate Iran without any consequences, which is impossible. This endgame cannot be predicted or simulated in any model. The cabinet door will eventually open—and Iran's hand is already on the handle, controlling the conditions."
🔹JPMorgan's weekly oil market report began with an unprecedented admission: "For the first time since the conflict with Iran began, we have no baseline scenario. We truly don't know how to model or predict the outcome."
🔹Responding to this, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote on X: "This is exactly like Schrödinger's paradox: the American empire is like Schrödinger's cabinet with falling plates—outwardly displaying hegemony and superior power, but in reality completely vulnerable and at risk."
🔹"It tries to suffocate Iran without any consequences, which is impossible. This endgame cannot be predicted or simulated in any model. The cabinet door will eventually open—and Iran's hand is already on the handle, controlling the conditions."
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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.
🔹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.
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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Ganjoor founder receives National Parsi-jan Award
Hamidreza Mohammadi, founder of the Ganjoor digital poetry archive, received the National Parsi-jan Award for preserving Persian language and literature. Ganjoor provides free access to works by Ferdowsi, Hafez, Rumi, and others. Mohammadi said the award honors thousands of contributors. The ceremony also recognized figures in software, music, journalism, and public services.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530218/Ganjoor-founder-receives-National-Parsi-jan-Award
Hamidreza Mohammadi, founder of the Ganjoor digital poetry archive, received the National Parsi-jan Award for preserving Persian language and literature. Ganjoor provides free access to works by Ferdowsi, Hafez, Rumi, and others. Mohammadi said the award honors thousands of contributors. The ceremony also recognized figures in software, music, journalism, and public services.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530218/Ganjoor-founder-receives-National-Parsi-jan-Award
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Maritime incident in Strait of Hormuz: Tanker hit by unknown projectile
🔹The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced Monday that a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile.
🔹Two crew members sustained minor injuries in the incident.
🔹UKMTO did not release further details about the vessel's identity, flag, or the party responsible for the attack.
🔹The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced Monday that a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile.
🔹Two crew members sustained minor injuries in the incident.
🔹UKMTO did not release further details about the vessel's identity, flag, or the party responsible for the attack.
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'Butcher of Kandahar' shot down over Strait of Hormuz
🔹The IRGC announced that after destroying a large portion of US MQ-9 drones, American MQ-1 drones are now also being hunted in the Strait of Hormuz.
🔹An MQ-1 was intercepted and destroyed by the IRGC Aerospace Force's advanced defense system under the country's integrated air defense network.
🔹Notably, this drone—known as the "Butcher of Kandahar" for logging 20,000 flight hours over Afghanistan—had been retired from US Navy and Air Force combat units in favor of the MQ-9. But with most MQ-9s destroyed, the US has been forced to bring the MQ-1 back into service.
🔹The IRGC announced that after destroying a large portion of US MQ-9 drones, American MQ-1 drones are now also being hunted in the Strait of Hormuz.
🔹An MQ-1 was intercepted and destroyed by the IRGC Aerospace Force's advanced defense system under the country's integrated air defense network.
🔹Notably, this drone—known as the "Butcher of Kandahar" for logging 20,000 flight hours over Afghanistan—had been retired from US Navy and Air Force combat units in favor of the MQ-9. But with most MQ-9s destroyed, the US has been forced to bring the MQ-1 back into service.
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Defense Minister: Iran's defense power not limited to one segment
🔹Acting Defense Minister Brigadier General Ibn al-Reza, marking Sacred Defence Week, said the occasion symbolizes a nation's will that created an enduring epic in defense of independence and territorial integrity.
🔹"A key legacy of the Sacred Defence was turning threats into opportunities to build indigenous capabilities and achieve self-sufficiency," he said.
🔹He stressed Iran's defense industry relies on its youth, scientists, and elites, using battlefield experience to advance technology.
🔹"Today's defense power results from years of struggle by successive generations. Our duty is to preserve it and transfer it to the future."
🔹Acting Defense Minister Brigadier General Ibn al-Reza, marking Sacred Defence Week, said the occasion symbolizes a nation's will that created an enduring epic in defense of independence and territorial integrity.
🔹"A key legacy of the Sacred Defence was turning threats into opportunities to build indigenous capabilities and achieve self-sufficiency," he said.
🔹He stressed Iran's defense industry relies on its youth, scientists, and elites, using battlefield experience to advance technology.
🔹"Today's defense power results from years of struggle by successive generations. Our duty is to preserve it and transfer it to the future."
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