TEHRAN - The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts emphasized that the private sector is a key force in strengthening infrastructure and a solid pillar for tourism development. He stressed comprehensive support and financial aid for completing projects that are over 70% finished.

Khuzestan’s Solar Power Production Conditions Are Unique TEHRAN (Iran News) TEHRAN – The Chinese Ambassador to Iran stated that Khuzestan Province has unique conditions in many areas, particularly in solar power production, and can effectively contribute to electricity generation through renewable energy. Zhong Peiwu, during a meeting with the governor of Khuzestan in Ahvaz, expressed his […]

TEHRAN - Shahin Asghari, President of the Iran-Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industries, spoke to ILNA about the latest trade developments between the two countries.

TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture Jihad emphasized the government's strong commitment to supporting the private sector, stating that obstacles hindering private sector development, production growth, and export expansion—particularly in agriculture and food industries—must be eliminated.

Iran and Turkey have signed an agreement to launch a train between Tehran and Van next month.

TEHRAN - Mustafa Rajabi Mashhadi, in an interview, emphasized that ensuring electricity supply for the Iranian people remains the primary priority of the Ministry of Energy. He noted that currently, Iran imports more electricity than it exports.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, while wishing success to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has emphasized the need for boosting and broadening cooperation between the two friendly nations.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlić Radman in a telephone conversation on Friday night underlined the need to expand bilateral ties between Tehran and Zagreb.

President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that relations between Iran and Iraq are at the highest level.

IRNA-Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has rejected as baseless and contradictory the recent claims made by the French President about Tehran, calling on Emmanuel Macron to reconsider his country’s unconstructive approaches toward peace and stability in the West Asian region.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the release of the country’s frozen funds is a constant priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant institutions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted the history of good ties between Iran and Austria and the progress in their cooperation.

The Futsalplanet website has named Vahid Shamsaei, head coach of the Iran national futsal team, among the world's best men's national team coaches in its latest 2024 ranking report.

The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (FFHS) in its latest has named Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun among the world's best international goal scorers in its latest 2024 ranking report.

A total of 80 athletes will represent Iran at the CSIT World Sports Games 2025, the President of Federation of Amateur and Workers Sports in Islamic Republic of Iran has announced.

Iranian boxer Farzan Ahmadi Afzadi has won the title of the Best Asian Schoolboy Boxer in 2024.

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Iran has expressed the kingdom’s willingness to work with Tehran in hosting the 2034 World Cup.

Iran’s U17 football team is to participate in a tournament in Belarus as it prepares for the AFC U17 Asian Cup games in April.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

IRGC Chief Commander Major General Salami said on Saturday that Iran's missile power continues to grow as he toured the newly unveiled "missile city".

Iran’s Army has announced the impending addition of 1,000 strategic drones to its forces, boosting the country’s defense capabilities.

The first stage of the military exercise, codenamed Eqtedar (Authority) 1403, in the air defense zone of the Natanz nuclear facility, has commenced under the order of Brigadier General Qader Rahimzadeh, commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base.

The Ambassador of Serbia in Iran and Iranian Defense Minister in a meeting in Iran's capital called for the development of cooperation and expansion of bilateral relations.

Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said that a series of exercises will begin on Saturday in the country, and you will see that our defense power has not decreased, but increased, contrary to what the enemy claims in psychological warfare.

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has highlighted the independence and resilience of the Resistance Front, saying regional resistance warriors rely on their own strength rather than that of the Islamic Republic.