The power of knowledge, joined with piety and ethics, protects humanity from criminal US and Israel

In a message marking the new academic year, Leader Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei honored students martyred in the recent Imposed War and urged the younger generation to pursue knowledge, piety, and ethics. He called power rooted in knowledge "an iron shield and a sharp sword" against the "savagery" of the US and Zionist regime, and stressed safeguarding national identity.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530303/The-power-of-knowledge-joined-with-piety-and-ethics-protects

Saddam and Trump's shared delusion

On the 46th anniversary of Saddam's invasion, the writer draws parallels with Trump's war on Iran: both believed a weakened Iran would quickly submit, both committed war crimes against civilians, and both miscalculated the Iranian people. Gulf states that backed Saddam—and now host US bases—have again bet on "the losing horse." Saddam died humiliated; Trump will live with Iran's shadow.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530304/Saddam-and-Trump-s-shared-delusion

Beyond fabric and colors: Sovereignty, national identity and the dignity of the state

A national flag is a legal manifestation of state sovereignty, not just a symbol. International law—through the Vienna Conventions—recognizes flags in diplomatic and consular contexts, imposing duties on host states. While no universal rule criminalizes every insult to a flag, certain conduct may engage state responsibility. The writer argues that defending Iran's flag requires legal precision, not just rhetoric.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/530305/Beyond-fabric-and-colors

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will deliver a speech at the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday evening at 19:45 (Tehran local time).

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says he had “lengthy talks” with the Iranian delegation on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

In a post on X, Witkoff said the talks were conducted through mediators who “shuttled between the two sides throughout the day”.

He added that the round of discussions was “successfully completed” and that he hopes it will prove “constructive and promising”, as the mediators “will continue their work”.

Iranian karate athlete Mahmoud Nemati won the gold medal in the men’s +84kg karate event at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Nemati defeated Hassan Sanad Sufyani of Saudi Arabia 6–3 in the final to claim the Asian Games title.