An official said that the decrease in American production and export of pistachios pushed global markets toward Iran.

TEHRAN - Iran is gearing up for its largest economic and political event of the year, the Iran Expo 2025 and the Iran-Africa Cooperation Summit, with over 4,000 traders from 110 countries registering to participate, according to Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization. The events, set to take place from May 7 to 12, are expected to draw unprecedented international attention and foster significant trade opportunities.

TEHRAN - In a significant development for Iran’s economic landscape, the Tehran Chamber of Commerce’s Money and Capital Market Commission convened to discuss the expanding financial services offered by Russia’s VTB Bank to Iranian businesses. The collaboration, seen as a pivotal step toward reintegrating Iran into the international banking system, was the focus of the commission’s 22nd session, attended by representatives from VTB Bank, Iranian banks, and economic stakeholders.

TEHRAN – Former head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization, Mohammad Rastad, has revealed that container traffic in Iranian ports dropped by half after the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), better known as the Iran nuclear deal. Speaking to ILNA, Rastad explained that container throughput had peaked at over 3 million TEUs during the JCPOA era, but fell to just 1.5 million TEUs following the collapse of the agreement.

TEHRAN - Iran’s mining sector is poised to become a cornerstone for strengthening economic relations with Uzbekistan, according to Mohammad Aghajanlou, head of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO). Speaking at a meeting with Shakhrokh Gholamov, Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, Aghajanlou highlighted the potential for collaboration in mining and mineral industries to drive bilateral ties.

TEHRAN - In a recent meeting of the Iran Chamber of Commerce’s Commission for Engineering and Construction Services, experts emphasized the high potential for economic cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan. The discussion focused on boosting Iran’s technical and engineering service exports and preparing the private sector for participation in international projects.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that the United States’ new sanctions on Iran contradict its claims of readiness to negotiate with Iranian officials.

Araqchi appreciated Beijing’s long-standing positions in support of Iran’s civilian nuclear program and said that he was carrying a message from President Pezeshkian to Chinese leaders.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that Iran will remember Russia’s constructive and positive role in the Islamic Republic’s nuclear issue.

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iran to the U.N., in a letter addressed to the President of the UN Security Council, categorically rejected the false accusations made by the representatives of the United States and the Zionist regime at the emergency meeting of the Security Council on April 9, 2025 (9896th meeting) regarding Syria.

President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences over Pope Francis’s death, praising his humanitarian stance on Gaza and his efforts toward interfaith dialogue and global peace.

Araqchi said Tehran has deepened its relations with Moscow and Beijing in recent years.

The FIBA Regional Office-Asia has confirmed the groupings for the FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL) Final 8 2025 following an online draw conducted on Tuesday.

Nine-man Uzbekistan overcame the odds to win the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 title after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the final on Sunday.

Ali Meskini of Iran claimed a bronze medal in the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League on Saturday.

Tractor football team remained on course for its first title in Iran Professional League (IPL) with a ruthless 3-0 win over Malavan in Tabriz on Friday.

President Pezeshkian congratulated Iranian students on their victory in ISF U15 Gymnasiade, Serbia.

Iran national football team will play Qatar and North Korea in June in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round.

The I.R.G.C. Navy seized two foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf carrying 1.5 million liters of smuggled fuel.

Iran transferred 199 Afghan inmates to their home country as part of its commitment to humanitarian principles and international agreements on prisoner exchange.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi offered condolences over the death of Akbar Etemad who tremendously contributed to the Iran’s nuclear program.

Ayatollah Khamenei donates 40 billion rials for the release of needy prisoners convicted of unintentional crimes.

A senior Iranian Judiciary official confirms that two individuals involved in the murder of a Tehran University student have confessed.

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.

Commander of the Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari voiced the readiness of the Army to respond to any threat at any level in the shortest time.

Iran and Tajikistan’s defense ministers agree to boost defense cooperation and combat terrorism.

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says that Iran is ready for both psychological warfare and military action by the enemies

Iranian naval forces have successfully executed photo exercises and tactical formation operations on the second day of joint naval drills with the Russian and Chinese navies.

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Navy commander, dismisses Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. is more powerful than Iran, China, and Russia, calling the remark “delusional.”

Iran, Russia, and China are set to launch this year's 'Security Belt' exercise during which the Navies of the three countries conduct joint drills in the northern Indian Ocean.