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  • Iran Expands Trade with Arab Markets Through Iraq 19 Feb 2025

    Iran Expands Trade with Arab Markets Through Iraq

    TEHRAN - Iraq is emerging as a crucial trade bridge for Iran to access Arab markets, with plans for industrial zones along the shared border set to strengthen Iran's presence in the region.

‘Foolish’ American plan for Gaza will lead nowhere: Ayatollah Khamenei 19 Feb 2025

‘Foolish’ American plan for Gaza will lead nowhere: Ayatollah Khamenei

Ayatollah Khamenei received the secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, Ziyad al-Nakhaleh, and his accompanying delegation in Tehran on Tuesday.

Iran Expands Trade with Arab Markets Through Iraq 19 Feb 2025

Iran Expands Trade with Arab Markets Through Iraq

TEHRAN - Iraq is emerging as a crucial trade bridge for Iran to access Arab markets, with plans for industrial zones along the shared border set to strengthen Iran's presence in the region.

Iran Expands Trade with Arab Markets Through Iraq 19 Feb 2025

Iran Expands Trade with Arab Markets Through Iraq

TEHRAN - Iraq is emerging as a crucial trade bridge for Iran to access Arab markets, with plans for industrial zones along the shared border set to strengthen Iran's presence in the region.

Governor of the CBI heads to Russia 19 Feb 2025

Governor of the CBI heads to Russia

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohammadreza Farzin left Tehran for Yekaterinburg, Russia, to meet with the Governor of the Central Bank of Russia and continue negotiations to advance monetary and banking cooperation between Iran and Russia, as well as to consult on the continuation of cooperation between the two countries in the BRICS group.

Omani Investor Commits $90m to Kerman, Highlighting Iran’s Investment Security 18 Feb 2025

Omani Investor Commits $90m to Kerman, Highlighting Iran’s Investment Security

TEHRAN - In a significant boost to Iran’s investment climate, an Omani investor has committed $90 million to a project in Kerman, according to Samad Hassanzadeh, President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce. Speaking at a seminar on arbitration and dispute resolution in contracts, Hassanzadeh announced that both phases of the project are now operational, underscoring the security of investments in Iran.

Proposal for a Joint Technology Park Among Caspian Sea Countries 18 Feb 2025

Proposal for a Joint Technology Park Among Caspian Sea Countries

TEHRAN - The Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade has proposed the establishment of a joint technology park among the Caspian Sea littoral states to facilitate knowledge sharing in the industrial sector.

Dabiri: A bill to increase the security of trade between Iran, Russia has been submitted 18 Feb 2025

Dabiri: A bill to increase the security of trade between Iran, Russia has been submitted

The Deputy President for Parliamentary Affairs announced the submission of a bill on an agreement between the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the government of the Russian Federation on mutual recognition of authorized economic operators’ programs to the Islamic Consultative Assembly.

Eurasia Exhibition: A Key Marketing Platform for Export Growth 17 Feb 2025

Eurasia Exhibition: A Key Marketing Platform for Export Growth

TEHRAN - The CEO of Iran's International Exhibitions Company has emphasized that holding the Eurasia Trade Exhibition is one of the best marketing strategies for showcasing export capabilities.

President meets officials from Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Sudan 19 Feb 2025

President meets officials from Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Sudan

President Masoud Pezeshkian holds separate talks with senior officials from Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Sudan.

‘Foolish’ American plan for Gaza will lead nowhere: Ayatollah Khamenei 19 Feb 2025

‘Foolish’ American plan for Gaza will lead nowhere: Ayatollah Khamenei

Ayatollah Khamenei received the secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, Ziyad al-Nakhaleh, and his accompanying delegation in Tehran on Tuesday.

Iran supports stability, unified governance in Sudan: Parliament speaker 18 Feb 2025

Iran supports stability, unified governance in Sudan: Parliament speaker

Qalibaf says Iran is eager to enhance political ties with Sudan while also pursuing economic and trade relations.

Iran will attend former Hezbollah chief’s funeral at highest level: Ministry spokesperson 17 Feb 2025

Iran will attend former Hezbollah chief’s funeral at highest level: Ministry spokesperson

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says Iran will participate in the funeral ceremony for former Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah at the highest level.

Iran hopes Indian Ocean Conference will deepen regional ties: Araghchi 17 Feb 2025

Iran hopes Indian Ocean Conference will deepen regional ties: Araghchi

Foreign ministers of Iran and India underscore the need for strengthened relations between regional countries.

Iran’s Leader meets people of East Azerbaijan Province 17 Feb 2025

Iran’s Leader meets people of East Azerbaijan Province

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, meets with residents of East Azerbaijan Province.

Exclusive: Russia aims to help resolve Iran’s nuclear issue, says Kremlin spokesperson 19 Feb 2025

Exclusive: Russia aims to help resolve Iran’s nuclear issue, says Kremlin spokesperson

Russia’s Presidential Press Secretary, Dmitry Peskov, says his country is committed to helping address critical issues such as Iran’s nuclear program.

Israel defies withdrawal deadline, keeps some troops in Lebanon 18 Feb 2025

Israel defies withdrawal deadline, keeps some troops in Lebanon

Israel is keeping its troops in five locations in southern Lebanon beyond the February 18 deadline stipulated by the November ceasefire agreement.

Trump’s Gaza plan ‘dangerous’ attempt to eliminate Palestine: Hezbollah chief 17 Feb 2025

Trump’s Gaza plan ‘dangerous’ attempt to eliminate Palestine: Hezbollah chief

Hezbollah Chief Sheikh Naim Qassem warns that the U.S. president's plan to forcibly displace Gaza residents is an "extremely dangerous" attempt to eliminate Palestine and poses a threat to all Islamic countries.

EU intends to ban U.S. food imports 16 Feb 2025

EU intends to ban U.S. food imports

The European Union (EU) plans to ban U.S. agricultural products as a retaliatory measure.

Iran calls for participation of all political parties in Syria’s future 15 Feb 2025

Iran calls for participation of all political parties in Syria’s future

Given the special status of Syria in the Middle East, Iran believes that the Syrian future should be shaped by its nation.

Trump threatens to cut aid to Jordan, Egypt if they reject his Gaza plan 12 Feb 2025

Trump threatens to cut aid to Jordan, Egypt if they reject his Gaza plan

The U.S. president says he could withhold aid from Jordan and Egypt if they reject his plan for Gaza.

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.

‘Int’l Resistance Film Festival is the voice of the oppressed in the world’ 19 Feb 2025

‘Int’l Resistance Film Festival is the voice of the oppressed in the world’

The secretary of the International Resistance Film Festival has slammed the silence of major global film festivals against Israeli crimes in Gaza.

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.

Iran, Uzbekistan U-20 Teams to Battle It Out for Top Spot 19 Feb 2025

Iran, Uzbekistan U-20 Teams to Battle It Out for Top Spot

Uzbekistan and Iran football teams will battle it out for the top spot when they meet in their final Group C tie of the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Pitch 1 on Wednesday.

Iran, Uzbekistan U-20 Teams to Battle It Out for Top Spot 19 Feb 2025

Iran, Uzbekistan U-20 Teams to Battle It Out for Top Spot

Uzbekistan and Iran football teams will battle it out for the top spot when they meet in their final Group C tie of the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Pitch 1 on Wednesday.

Iranian athletes rank first at 2025 Karate1 Series A 18 Feb 2025

Iranian athletes rank first at 2025 Karate1 Series A

Three Iranian athletes, one male and two female, win medals at the 2025 Karate1 Series A.

Iran Too Strong for Yemen at 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup 17 Feb 2025

Iran Too Strong for Yemen at 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup

Iran defeated Yemen 6-0 at the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup China at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Pitch 1 on Sunday.

Iranian wrestlers claim 3 silver medals at Russia’s Kutuzov tournament 16 Feb 2025

Iranian wrestlers claim 3 silver medals at Russia’s Kutuzov tournament

The international Greco-Roman wrestling tournament, the Kutuzov Memorial, came to an end in Russia’s Suzdal on Saturday, with Iranian representatives securing three silver medals.

Iran Greco-Roman wrestling team crowned champion at Zagreb Open Ranking Event 11 Feb 2025

Iran Greco-Roman wrestling team crowned champion at Zagreb Open Ranking Event

Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team clinched first place at the Zagreb Open, earning two gold, three silver, and one bronze medal in Croatia.

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.

Arrested perpetrators in murder case of student of University of Tehran confess 19 Feb 2025

Arrested perpetrators in murder case of student of University of Tehran confess

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

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.

IRGC launches large-scale military exercise in southwest Iran 18 Feb 2025

IRGC launches large-scale military exercise in southwest Iran

During the military drill, a number of new unmanned aerial vehicles are to be unveiled.

Regional unity ‘only way’ to counter Israel: Iran’s top general 12 Feb 2025

Regional unity ‘only way’ to counter Israel: Iran’s top general

Major General Baqeri says the only way to counter the Zionist regime is through unity and solidarity among regional countries.

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.