TEHRAN — The United States will have no place in the future of the West Asia, and regional countries themselves will determine the direction of the region, Iran’s top security official said Tuesday, as Tehran called for closer regional cooperation and stronger security along its border with Iraq.
Mitsugu Saito, former Japanese Ambassador to Iran (October 2018–October 2020), has spent decades studying the Middle East, and his latest book, "Why the United States Lost to Iran" (Bungeishunju Ltd., July 2026, 224 pages), argues that Washington misjudged its political objectives in the recent war with Iran. The book, published with an initial print run of 10,000 copies — a notably large figure in Japan for a specialized foreign-policy title — follows his 2022 work, "Is Iran a Threat? — A Regional Power on the Strait of Hormuz and Japan's Diplomacy" (Iwanami Shoten).
TEHRAN- Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, commander of Iran’s army ground Forces, has warned Takfiri terrorist groups and other hostile elements operating beyond Iran’s borders that any attempt to create insecurity or carry out attacks near the country’s territory would trigger a “decisive and crushing” response.
TEHRAN- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al-Busaidi in Tehran on Tuesday.
TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to increase tourist exchanges with neighboring Iraq to five million visitors in each direction within a year, Iran’s tourism minister said, calling for the goal to be turned into a detailed and measurable roadmap.
TEHRAN – A joint virtual exhibition showcasing Iran’s Qajar-era tilework and Tajikistan’s traditional Kundal decorative art has opened simultaneously at the Golestan Palace World Heritage site in Tehran and the National Museum of Tajikistan.
TEHRAN – A cultural and artistic event dedicated to Iran’s Dareshuri horse is scheduled to be held in Semirom, Isfahan province, bringing together horse experts, breeders, riders, researchers and artists to promote the breed and highlight its cultural and heritage significance.
TEHRAN – The Mustafa Prize Foundation held a press conference in Tehran on Tuesday to announce the programs for the 7th edition, which is scheduled to be held in August next year.
TEHRAN – The Norwegian Red Cross has expressed its readiness to expand cooperation with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) across a range of areas, including healthcare, disaster preparedness and response, training, equipment, and the exchange of expertise.
TEHRAN – To strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors, the Ministry of Health held separate virtual meetings with health officials from Kazakhstan and Belarus via webinar on Monday.
