Tehran Times

Qatar PM reports on Tehran visit: Doha continues de-escalation efforts 🔹Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani described his Tehran visit as part of Doha's continued efforts to reduce regional tensions, following meetings with Iran's President and senior officials. 🔹He emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes and navigate regional crises, reaffirming Qatar's commitment to peaceful solutions. 🔹Talks also stressed the need to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law.

US $40 trillion debt undermines its credibility, expert argues With national debt surpassing $40 trillion, Washington's credibility is in question, argues economist Hassan Abedini. The debt, equal to roughly $120,000 per American—seven times the average annual income—combined with $300 billion war costs and soaring inflation, has led major economies to dump US treasuries. Abedini suggests Washington's financial credibility is gone for good. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529476/With-40-trillion-in-debt-does-Washington-have-any-credibility

Ghalibaf to Bessent: Your credibility is at risk; US empire is in decline 🔹Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf responded to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's rhetoric, stating: "Instead of pouring billions into its proxy terrorist Israel and 750 military bases worldwide, this declining empire could have spent that money on the American people—but that's too logical for the US regime." 🔹"Hey Scott, fella, your credibility is at risk. Do something." 🔹Citing a New York Times report shared in his post, Qalibaf noted that Bessent's credibility is "severely at risk" due to questionable market interventions and threats of sanctions against countries trading with Iran—while his policies

Qalibaf to Qatari FM: Trump admin's wrong decisions fueled regional insecurity 🔹Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, meeting Qatar's PM and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, said the Trump administration relies on "wrong information" and makes "wrong decisions" that fuel widespread insecurity in the region. 🔹He noted that Qatar was among the mediators of the Islamabad MoU, which the US has repeatedly violated. 🔹"The economic blockade of Iran will also fail. Iranians will reclaim their rights with dignity. The US must fulfill its commitments under the MoU," Qalibaf stated.

Pezeshkian to Qatari FM: Iran won't submit to bullying, asks no more than legal rights 🔹President Masoud Pezeshkian, meeting Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, stated: "Iran does not demand anything beyond its legal rights and will not submit to pressure and bullying." 🔹He added that Iran and Qatar can resume cooperation, but the war delayed the implementation of joint agreements.

Qatar PM meets Iran's President for regional talks

SNSC secretary: If US misbehaves, we will do something recorded in history 🔹SNSC Secretary Mohsen Rezaei, meeting Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran, stated that Iran has helped Qatar in difficult times and emphasizes friendship and brotherhood. 🔹"We distrust the US—they have repeatedly betrayed diplomacy and negotiations," he said. 🔹"We warn that if the US initiates any aggression against Iran, we will inflict such a blow on its military and economic interests that will be recorded in history." 🔹Rezaei stressed that the US must first take practical steps to meet Iran's conditions—only then will Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 🔹The Qatari PM expressed appreciation for Iran's support and affirmed Qatar's unwavering cooperation with Iran.

Trump’s commitments: a record of broken promises Trump’s June 17 MoU with Iran quickly proved hollow—he violated Hormuz terms, revoked oil waivers, and allowed Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Even allies like Saudi Arabia were caught off guard hours after a nuclear deal. As ex-diplomat Chas Freeman observed, the world now asks: how can anyone trust a US president whose word doesn’t last a day? https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529464/How-valid-are-U-S-commitments-under-Trump

Israel launches organized pogroms against defenseless Palestinian towns Israeli forces and settler militias are conducting a coordinated campaign of terror across the West Bank—raiding UNRWA facilities, seizing land, and systematically suffocating Palestinian life. Settler attacks have surged 63% this year, with over 4,100 incidents documented. From siege tactics to medical abuse, the goal is clear: make life unbearable until Palestinians leave—all under Washington's political cover. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529466/Israel-launches-organized-pogroms-against-defenseless-Palestinian

Gonabad: Where ancient water engineering shaped eastern Iran Gonabad in Khorasan Razavi province is home to the UNESCO-listed Qasabeh Qanat, an extraordinary underground water system reflecting sophisticated engineering in one of Iran's driest regions. Inscribed in 2016 as part of the Persian Qanat serial property, it features large mother wells and complex distribution networks. The city also appears in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh and served as a key crossroads for trade and agriculture. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529458/Gonabad-Where-ancient-water-engineering-shaped-eastern-Iran

Oman understanding does not mean Hormuz reopening:Iran Iran’s deputy foreign minister has clarified that the recent understanding with Oman does not signal an immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Kazem Gharibabadi stressed the country remains in a state of war, and the waterway is now a national-security issue. The two sides have agreed on a phased framework including a temporary joint corridor and mine-clearing operations. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529472/Oman-understanding-does-not-mean-Hormuz-reopening-Iran

Israel launches organized pogroms against defenseless Palestinian towns Israeli forces and settler militias are conducting a coordinated campaign of terror across the West Bank—raiding UNRWA facilities, seizing land, and systematically suffocating Palestinian life. Settler attacks have surged 63% this year, with over 4,100 incidents documented. From siege tactics to medical abuse, the goal is clear: make life unbearable until Palestinians leave—all under Washington’s political cover. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529466

How valid are US commitments under Trump? Trump’s agreements appear reversible and unreliable. He quickly reneged on the June 17 US‑Iran MoU—violating Hormuz provisions, revoking oil waivers, and failing to stop Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Even allies like Saudi Arabia were blindsided hours after a nuclear deal. As ex‑Ambassador Freeman said, the world now asks: how can anyone deal with a US that cannot be trusted from one day to the next? https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529464/How-valid-are-U-S-commitments-under-Trump

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Se Gonbad: A Seljuk-era tomb tower in the heart of Urmia A recently deciphered inscription at Urmia's Se Gonbad monument has revealed it was once known as "Gonbad-e Zanjiri". The Seljuk-era tower (12th century) features a Quranic verse in Kufic script—the first known epigraphic record inside the structure. Experts confirm the building was a tomb tower. Restoration efforts continue to preserve this historical gem. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529457/Se-Gonbad-A-Seljuk-era-tomb-tower-in-the-heart-of-Urmia

Qatari FM to visit Tehran amid regional diplomatic push 🔹A diplomatic source told Al-Mayadeen that Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will soon travel to Tehran.

IRGC spox: Strait of Hormuz won't reopen unless US accepts Iran's conditions 🔹IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Mohebbi stressed that the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iran's full control, with no hostile military vessels present inside the Persian Gulf. 🔹He emphasized that all enemy warships have been pushed at least 400 kilometers away, and no vessel can transit without Iran's permission. 🔹Negotiations with Oman on management and revenue-sharing have reached agreements, but US obstruction has delayed implementation. 🔹"If the US stops its obstruction and returns to the MoU, we can reopen the strait. If they do not accept our conditions, the strait will never reopen," Mohebbi declared.

Trump threatens Oman with annihilation over Hormuz deal Frustrated by the failed war on Iran, Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of US control over the Strait of Hormuz—his second such warning since May. The threat comes as Oman nears an agreement with Iran to jointly manage the strategic waterway, challenging Washington's regional dominance. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529426/Trump-threatens-Oman-with-annihilation

How Trump uses the ‘Peace Council’ to reshape global order Trump’s Gaza “Peace Council” is designed to replace the UN, concentrating global decision-making in US hands. It sidelines European powers, undermines EU security autonomy, and excludes Palestinians from self-determination. Arab states face $1bn membership fees with no real role. Funding is opaque, and key NATO allies have refused to join. Critics warn it serves US-Israeli interests, not peace. https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/529432/How-Trump-uses-the-Peace-Council-to-reshape-global-order