Mina'i pottery: The exquisite Iranian art lost after the Mongol invasion 🏺

Mina'i ceramics from Iran's Seljuk period transformed bowls into pictorial worlds, illustrating Shahnameh epics and royal hunts. Made from stonepaste and decorated with multiple firings, gold, and enamel, they were costly luxury objects. Flourishing in late 12th–13th century Kashan, the tradition disappeared amid the Mongol invasions, leaving rare surviving examples in the Met and LACMA. 🎨

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531120/Minai-i-pottery-The-exquisite-Iranian-art-lost-after-the-Mongol

Iran's U23 Greco-Roman team secured the team title at the U23 World Championships in Las Vegas, United States 🇮🇷🏆.

Iran finished with 119 points, edging out Kazakhstan, who took a surprising second place with 114 points. Russia placed third with 105 points 🥇🥈🥉.

Pezeshkian: Iran will not bow to coercion

Speaking in Yerevan, President Pezeshkian said Iran will not surrender to US pressure, calling sanctions "inhumane" and recent attacks "unjustifiable." He stressed Iran seeks no nuclear weapons and remains ready for dialogue. Meeting Georgian and Armenian leaders, he called for long-term strategic plans in trade, energy, mining, and tourism, saying Iran cannot be "sanctioned into isolation."

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531127/Pezeshkian-Iran-will-not-bow-to-coercion

IRGC Navy: Violating ships in Hormuz will burn in the fire of trusting the US

🔹The IRGC Navy stated on social media: "The Strait of Hormuz is closed, and the fate of violating ships that disobey Iranian regulations is burning in the fire of trusting the US terrorist army."

🔹The warning follows recent incidents of tankers disabling tracking systems and attempting unauthorized transit through prohibited zones, resulting in fires.

🔹Iran has repeatedly stressed that any transit must be coordinated with its armed forces, and that uncoordinated movement endangers other vessels.

Pezeshkian: Missile technology reflects Iran's scientific capacity

🔹Speaking at the inauguration of 3,851 educational, cultural, and sports projects at Imam Ali Smart School in Islamshahr, President Masoud Pezeshkian said: "If we can stand strong against enemies and achieve advanced technologies, including missile production, it reflects the valuable capacity of our human resources."

🔹He criticized viewing education as a "current expense," stressing that human capital is the country's main asset.

🔹Pezeshkian emphasized educational justice as a fundamental right, saying no student should be left behind due to family finances, and praised donors' participation in school construction.

Defense chief: US bombs will explode in its global reputation, economy, and elections

🔹Acting Defense Minister Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn al-Reza wrote on social media: "The names and sizes of bombs don't matter! Your bombs will explode elsewhere—in your global reputation, the US economy, and even your election equations!"

🔹"It is our missile power that has changed the equations and brought you to a point where you must already say: 'Yes, sir!'"

Araghchi meets Libyan acting FM on OIC sidelines

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Tahir al-Baour, Libya's acting Foreign Minister, on Saturday on the sidelines of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad.

🔹The two sides discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments.

🔹Araghchi arrived in Baghdad earlier today to participate in the OIC ministerial meeting.

Araghchi meets Egyptian FM on OIC sidelines in Baghdad

🔹Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad.

🔹The two sides discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments

Two years after Sinwar's martyrdom, Palestinian factions vow to continue his path

Hamas and Palestinian factions marked two years since Yahya Sinwar was killed fighting in Rafah, calling his death "an inspiring revolutionary scene." His end—throwing grenades and then a stick at a drone—has earned him a lasting place in Palestinian memory. Gaza's toll has surpassed 74,300 killed, with 1,481 killed since the nominal ceasefire.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531122/Two-years-after-Sinwar-s-martyrdom-Palestinian-factions-vow

Majidi denounces US war on Iran as his film wins top prize at Busan

Majid Majidi's "Midday Meal" won Best Film at the 31st Busan festival, earning an alternate route to the Oscars. Accepting the award, he dedicated it to "the brave people of Iran," noting 168 children killed on the first day of attacks and 48 years of sanctions—"even medicine for children with cancer" denied. "Our crime is simply wanting to be independent," he said.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531136/Majidi-denounces-US-war-on-Iran-as-his-film-wins-top-prize-at

Second supertanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Hormuz

🔹The IRGC Navy announced that this morning, a second violating supertanker struck a naval mine and burst into a massive fire.

🔹The vessel, carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil, had turned off all positioning and radar systems—deceived by the aggressor US army—and attempted to pass through an unauthorized route. After hitting the mine, a massive explosion occurred in the engine room, halting the ship in place.

Araghchi at OIC: We presented our seven-day plan; the choice is America's

🔹Addressing the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said: "Keeping the path of dialogue open is not a sign of weakness but a responsibility. There is no contradiction between defending our rights and pursuing peace."

🔹"Security cannot be restored by repeating past mistakes and crimes. You cannot bomb a country, threaten its destruction, impose a blockade, and then expect maritime security to return to normal."

🔹"Through Qatar, we conveyed a specific seven-day plan and said that if conditions are met, the Strait can reopen and normal maritime traffic can resume within seven days. The choice is now America's."

International Archaeology Day: Iran’s Paleolithic Legacy

Iran’s Paleolithic heritage spans the longest chapter of human history, from Kashafrud and Dehtal to the Zagros caves. These sites illuminate Neanderthal behavior, modern human dispersal, and adaptation across the Iranian Plateau. Iranian archaeologists, including Dr Marjan Mashkour and Dr Sonia Shidrang, have advanced this research and secured UNESCO recognition for the Khorramabad Valley in 2025. Museums in Tehran, Kermanshah, and Lorestan connect these discoveries with the public, while salvage projects like Darian Dam document threatened landscapes. Sustained fieldwork, curation, and outreach remain essential to preserving this shared past.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/531154/Intl-Archaeology-Day-A-glimpse-of-Iran-s-Paleolithic-heritage

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met and held discussions on the sidelines of the OIC Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Baghdad.

Araghchi meets with Algeria's minister of state for Foreign Affairs

🔹 Continuing his diplomatic consultations in Baghdad, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held consultations this afternoon with Algeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.