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Araghchi: Lifting sanctions requires negotiation but not under maximum pressure 09 Feb 2025

Araghchi: Lifting sanctions requires negotiation but not under maximum pressure

The top Iranian diplomat says lifting the existing sanctions against his country requires negotiations which cannot be held while "maximum pressure" policies are in place.

Minister says US maximum pressure campaign has failed 09 Feb 2025

Minister says US maximum pressure campaign has failed

Iran’s Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad says the US maximum pressure campaign against Iran has failed.

Iran-Pakistan Agricultural Trade Reaches $1b 09 Feb 2025

Iran-Pakistan Agricultural Trade Reaches $1b

TEHRAN - The agricultural trade volume between Iran and Pakistan has reached $1 billion in 2024, marking a significant increase, according to Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri.

IKCO management handed over to consortium of non-governmental shareholders 09 Feb 2025

IKCO management handed over to consortium of non-governmental shareholders

Today, we are proud to announce that, with the trust of the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the decision of the assembly of shareholders of IKCO Industrial Group, the management of IKCO has been handed over to a consortium of non-governmental shareholders who own the majority of the company’s shares for many years.

FATF Not Iran’s Main Banking Issue 08 Feb 2025

FATF Not Iran’s Main Banking Issue

TEHRAN - The ongoing tariff war between the United States and China may result in China reducing its restrictions on trade with Iran in retaliation for U.S. unilateral sanctions. This was highlighted by Majidreza Hariri, the head of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce, in a recent interview.

Iran Plans to Export 10% of Gas Production, Eyes European Market 08 Feb 2025

Iran Plans to Export 10% of Gas Production, Eyes European Market

TEHRAN - The Managing Director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has stated that at least 10% of Iran's gas production should be allocated for export, with the European market being a key focus of the country’s export strategy.

Agricultural Exports Witness 35% Growth in Nine Months 08 Feb 2025

Agricultural Exports Witness 35% Growth in Nine Months

TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Qazaljeh, announced that agricultural exports have increased by more than 35% in the first nine months of the year 1403 (Persian calendar) compared to the same period last year.

Iran calls for extraordinary OIC meeting on ‘dangerous’ Gaza plot 09 Feb 2025

Iran calls for extraordinary OIC meeting on ‘dangerous’ Gaza plot

Foreign Minister Araghchi says the Islamic Ummah needs to adopt a coordinated and unified stance to thwart the U.S.-Israeli plot.

Pakistan Embassy in Tehran Observe Kashmir Solidarity Day 09 Feb 2025

Pakistan Embassy in Tehran Observe Kashmir Solidarity Day

TEHRAN - To commemorate the Kashmir Solidarity Day, the Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran organized an event today to express unwavering support of the people and Government of Pakistan for the Kashmiri people in their just struggle against the continued Indian illegal occupation of Jammu & Kashmir. Large number of media persons and senior officers of Embassy participated in the event.

Araghchi: Lifting sanctions requires negotiation but not under maximum pressure 09 Feb 2025

Araghchi: Lifting sanctions requires negotiation but not under maximum pressure

The top Iranian diplomat says lifting the existing sanctions against his country requires negotiations which cannot be held while "maximum pressure" policies are in place.

President Inaugurates One of the Largest Recreational Complexes in Southern Iran 08 Feb 2025

President Inaugurates One of the Largest Recreational Complexes in Southern Iran

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian officially inaugurated one of the largest recreational and tourism complexes in southern Iran during the first leg of his trip to Sirjan, where he aimed to launch several industrial and tourism projects.

Iran says U.S. sanctions on ICC aim to give Israel ‘fullest’ impunity for criminal acts 08 Feb 2025

Iran says U.S. sanctions on ICC aim to give Israel ‘fullest’ impunity for criminal acts

Iran says the United States’ sanctions against the ICC shows US complicity with Israel in atrocities against Palestinians, and are aimed at granting the regime full impunity for its acts threatening global peace.

President Pezeshkian calls for probe into deadly bus crash in central Iran 08 Feb 2025

President Pezeshkian calls for probe into deadly bus crash in central Iran

President Masoud Pezeshkian calls for an investigation into a bus crash in Kerman Province, which led to the deaths of six schoolgirls and left 27 others injured.

31 Palestinians injured in Israeli raid in West Bank 09 Feb 2025

31 Palestinians injured in Israeli raid in West Bank

A fresh Israeli raid in the West Bank has left 31 Palestinians injured in the city of Bethlehem.

Putin: Europe ‘will stand at the master’s heel’ with Trump in power 03 Feb 2025

Putin: Europe ‘will stand at the master’s heel’ with Trump in power

Russian leader Vladimir Putin says European elites will "stand at the master’s heel" again with President Donald Trump in the White House.

U.S. imposes new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, Mexico; retaliatory measures expected 02 Feb 2025

U.S. imposes new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, Mexico; retaliatory measures expected

The United States President Donald Trump unveils new tariffs on imports of commodities from China, Canada, and Mexico.

Yemeni army removes embargo on oil tankers passing via Red Sea 01 Feb 2025

Yemeni army removes embargo on oil tankers passing via Red Sea

News sources reported that the CHRY SALIS ship, which was previously prohibited by the Yemeni Navy from crossing the Red Sea, received permission to pass through this area after negotiations and contact with the Navy.

Israel attacks on southern Lebanon injures 14 people 29 Jan 2025

Israel attacks on southern Lebanon injures 14 people

The Israeli regime launched fresh attack on southern Lebanon and injured 14 people.

Hezbollah says Lebanese nation will never surrender to enemy 27 Jan 2025

Hezbollah says Lebanese nation will never surrender to enemy

Hezbollah hails the Lebanese people's resistance against the Israeli enemy as residents return to their villages in the south.

Hubble Telescope Captures Detailed Image of Spiral Galaxy NGC 3430 31 Jul 2024

Hubble Telescope Captures Detailed Image of Spiral Galaxy NGC 3430

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has provided a detailed snapshot of the spiral galaxy NGC 3430, located 100 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo Minor.

China’s Chang’e-6 Probe Ready to Land on Moon 03 Jun 2024

China’s Chang’e-6 Probe Ready to Land on Moon

The Chinese Chang’e-6 mission, launched on May 3, is preparing to complete its most important stage.

25th Royan International Twin Congress will be held on August 2024 18 May 2024

25th Royan International Twin Congress will be held on August 2024

25th International Reproductive Medicine Congress and the 20th Stem Cell Technology Congress will be held by Royan Institute in Tehran from 28th to 30th August 2024.

13 Aug 2022

Iran determined to develop space technology

Hassan Salarieh, the head of the Iranian Space Agency, has emphasized the country’s determination to develop space technology.

Iraq to host sixth Iranian center for technology, innovation 17 Jun 2022

Iraq to host sixth Iranian center for technology, innovation

The sixth Iranian house of innovation and technology will be launched in Iraqi Kurdistan, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

Iran, Russia set up joint technology center 17 May 2022

Iran, Russia set up joint technology center

The Iran-Russia Joint Technology Center was established at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University with the aim of implementing joint projects and developing bilateral technological cooperation.

Kyrgyzstan Promotes Joint Global Efforts to Address Mountain Degradation, Climate Change: Envoy 15 Dec 2024

Kyrgyzstan Promotes Joint Global Efforts to Address Mountain Degradation, Climate Change: Envoy

Marking International Mountain Day, Turdakun Sydykov, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Iran, detailed his country’s ongoing efforts to address climate change, promote sustainable mountain development, and foster international collaboration.

Iran Hails UNESCO Recognition of Mehregan Festival 08 Dec 2024

Iran Hails UNESCO Recognition of Mehregan Festival

Iran's Foreign Ministry has applauded the inclusion of Mehregan, an ancient Persian festival, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, emphasizing its role in fostering cultural ties in the region.

Japan Contributes ¥690 Million to Restore Lake Urmia 02 Dec 2024

Japan Contributes ¥690 Million to Restore Lake Urmia

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has announced a ¥690 million ($4.6 million) contribution from Japan to support sustainable wetland management and enhance climate resilience in Iran, focusing on Lake Urmia and three other critical wetlands.

Protesters in Tehran Condemn Israeli Criminal Acts in Gaza, Lebanon 25 Nov 2024

Protesters in Tehran Condemn Israeli Criminal Acts in Gaza, Lebanon

A group of Tehran residents gathered outside the United Nations office in the Iranian capital early Friday to denounce the genocide and crimes committed by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon.

US Fined Nearly $50 Billion for Sponsoring Terrorist Groups 17 Nov 2024

US Fined Nearly $50 Billion for Sponsoring Terrorist Groups

An Iranian court ruled that the US government should pay $48,860 million in compensation to families of the soldiers who have been martyred in defending the Holy Shrines against the terrorist groups.

Food Processing Plant Using Plasma Technology Opens South of Iran 17 Nov 2024

Food Processing Plant Using Plasma Technology Opens South of Iran

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami on Saturday inaugurated a factory in the southern province of Kerman that employs plasma technology to decontaminate and process food products, mainly pistachios.

Araghchi offers condolences over death of renowned Iranian musician 12 Jan 2025

Araghchi offers condolences over death of renowned Iranian musician

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abash Araghchi expressed his condolences for Fereydoun Shahbazian, a distinguished Iranian musician, composer, and conductor who died at the age of 80 in Tehran.

Minister: Iran, China enjoy strategic, serious talks 07 Jan 2025

Minister: Iran, China enjoy strategic, serious talks

Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi has described Iran-China relations as strategic and serious.

Tehran, Belgrade agree to include Iranian famous figures in Serbian student books 06 Jan 2025

Tehran, Belgrade agree to include Iranian famous figures in Serbian student books

Iran’s Education Minister Alireza Kazemi and Serbia's ambassador to Iran Damir Kovacevic met in Tehran and agreed to include the names of famous Iranian figures in Serbian students' textbooks.

Veteran Iranian actress Zhaleh Olov passes away at 97 24 Dec 2024

Veteran Iranian actress Zhaleh Olov passes away at 97

Veteran Iranian actress and voice artist Zhaleh Olov has passed away at the age of 97.

Iran expresses readiness for joint excavations and research with Armenia 18 Dec 2024

Iran expresses readiness for joint excavations and research with Armenia

The Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced Iran's readiness to conduct joint research and excavations with Armenia.

UNHCR chief visits Imam Reza’s holy shrine in Mashhad 11 Dec 2024

UNHCR chief visits Imam Reza’s holy shrine in Mashhad

Hosted by the Deputy Office for International Affairs of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), Dananjaya Bataray, Head of the UNHCR office in Mashhad (northeast Iran), along with a delegation, visited various sections of Imam Reza's holy shrine.

Persepolis Wins Iran’s Women’s Football League One 09 Feb 2025

Persepolis Wins Iran’s Women’s Football League One

Persepolis defeated Isatis 3-1 on Saturday and won the title of the 2024-25 Iran Women’s Football League One.

Iran into 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup QF 08 Feb 2025

Iran into 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup QF

Iran defeated Malaysia 3-0 at the 2025 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup Wednesday night.

Esteghlal Coach Bakhtiarizadeh Satisfied with Draw against Al Shorta 05 Feb 2025

Esteghlal Coach Bakhtiarizadeh Satisfied with Draw against Al Shorta

Esteghal head coach Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh didn’t have too many complaints after his side settled for a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 against Al Shorta of Iraq on Monday.

Sepahan Held by Shamas Azar, Tractor Downs Havadar 03 Feb 2025

Sepahan Held by Shamas Azar, Tractor Downs Havadar

The Sepahan football team was held to a 1-1 draw by Shams Azar, while Tractor defeated rock-bottom Havadar 4-0 in the 2024-25 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Saturday.

Iranian athlete bags silver at UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup 01 Feb 2025

Iranian athlete bags silver at UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup

Iran's athlete Mohsen Beheshti Rad (L) snatches a silver medal at the second UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup of the 2025 season underway in France.

Iranian wrestler ranks third in international competitions held in Russia 29 Jan 2025

Iranian wrestler ranks third in international competitions held in Russia

Iranian wrestler Amir-Mohammad Yazdani bags the bronze medal in the 74kg weight category in international wrestling games in Russia.

Knowledge and Experience: Key Principles of National Unity 11 Jan 2025

Knowledge and Experience: Key Principles of National Unity

TEHRAN - A national dialogue seminar on "National Unity" was held at the National Library of Iran, with the participation of President Masoud Pezeshkian and Strategic Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Knowledge and Experience: Key Principles of National Unity 11 Jan 2025

Knowledge and Experience: Key Principles of National Unity

TEHRAN - A national dialogue seminar on "National Unity" was held at the National Library of Iran, with the participation of President Masoud Pezeshkian and Strategic Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran’s Non-Oil Exports to Iraq Up 27% in Three Months 09 Jul 2024

Iran’s Non-Oil Exports to Iraq Up 27% in Three Months

Iran’s special trade envoy to Iraq said the export of non-oil goods to the neighboring country in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024) reached about $3 billion, showing a 27% hike compared to the same period last year.

Range of Iran Hypersonic Missile Could Increase to 2,000 km 24 Jun 2023

Range of Iran Hypersonic Missile Could Increase to 2,000 km

The commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force said that the range of the recently-unveiled domestically-made Fattah hypersonic missile could increase to 2,000 km from 1,400 km.

Flight ticket for child under 12 11 Jun 2023

Flight ticket for child under 12

The flight ticket price for children is generally less than for adults, dependent on the airline's policy.

Iran Launches New Precision-Guided Kheibar Ballistic Missile 27 May 2023

Iran Launches New Precision-Guided Kheibar Ballistic Missile

Iran successfully test-launched its most advanced Khorramshahr-class ballistic missile called Kheibar, a medium-range precision-guided missile that can carry a 1,500 kg warhead.

Iran Defense Equipment Entering Global Market 25 Apr 2023

Iran Defense Equipment Entering Global Market

The head of the Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO) has highlighted the country’s self-reliance in manufacturing military equipment, including drones, saying many countries want to purchase the Iranian defense products.

Iran’s top general touts ‘strong deterrent power’ of armed forces 05 Feb 2025

Iran’s top general touts ‘strong deterrent power’ of armed forces

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Baqeri, emphasized that the offensive and defensive capabilities of the Armed Forces are key to ensuring sustainable and effective deterrence.

Iran’s top general touts ‘strong deterrent power’ of armed forces 05 Feb 2025

Iran’s top general touts ‘strong deterrent power’ of armed forces

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Baqeri, emphasized that the offensive and defensive capabilities of the Armed Forces are key to ensuring sustainable and effective deterrence.

Iran unveils new ballistic missile called Etemad 03 Feb 2025

Iran unveils new ballistic missile called Etemad

Etemad is the latest ballistic missile developed by the Iranian Defense Ministry.

President Pezeshkian visits Defense Ministry’s latest space, defense achievements 02 Feb 2025

President Pezeshkian visits Defense Ministry’s latest space, defense achievements

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran's military power poses no threat to other nations, as he visits the latest defense and space achievements of the Ministry of Defense.

Iran Army employs Cobra helicopters, Fajr-5 missiles in northeast drill 22 Jan 2025

Iran Army employs Cobra helicopters, Fajr-5 missiles in northeast drill

The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have showcased their operational capabilities during a large-scale military exercise held in the northeastern city of Taybad.

Iran to join Pakistan-hosted upcoming AMAN-25 naval exercise 21 Jan 2025

Iran to join Pakistan-hosted upcoming AMAN-25 naval exercise

The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, has said that Iranian naval forces have been invited to the Pakistani-hosted upcoming AMAN-25 naval exercise, and Iran will participate.

IRGC Navy unveils strategic underground base 19 Jan 2025

IRGC Navy unveils strategic underground base

The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, has unveiled a strategic underground base belonging to the IRGC Navy.