TEHRAN - The head of Tehran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture stated on Tuesday that countries like Afghanistan, China, and Turkey have become serious competitors to Iran in the carpet industry — even going so far as to hire skilled Iranian weavers to produce carpets. He called this "an ultimate injustice" to the Iranian people.

TEHRAN - Iran's economy continues to tread a fine line between stagnation and contraction, according to the latest findings from the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), known locally as "Shamkh." The May 2025 report signals a deepening downturn in the industrial sector and ongoing uncertainty for businesses across the board.

TEHRAN - The head of the Strategic Council at Iran’s National Carpet Center has criticized the current state of Iran’s carpet industry, calling the $40 million in exports—a figure that belies the industry’s deep historical roots and employment potential—a catastrophe. He warned about the confiscation of Iranian traders’ assets in Europe and the indifference of decision-making structures, calling for an end to government monopoly and genuine private sector participation.

TEHRAN - Akbar Gdari, Director General of the Central Asia, Russia, and Caucasus Department at Iran's Organization for Trade Development, highlighted significant changes in Iran’s export structure to Russia, emphasizing mutual acceptance of standards from both countries. He announced that Iran’s exports to Russia have seen remarkable growth over the past three years.

TEHRAN - In a recent meeting between the Executive Vice President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the head of JETRO’s Tehran office with the President of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA), both parties discussed the capacities and future prospects for enhancing bilateral economic cooperation between Iran and Japan.

TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, has raised concerns about the country’s heavy dependence on imported food commodities, revealing that approximately 90% of the nation's edible oil and nearly 30% of its sugar needs are met through imports. Speaking at the inaugural National Conference of Women Managers of the Ministry of Agriculture, the minister emphasized the need to address this issue through better management and consumer behavior reforms—particularly with the help of women in leadership roles.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Iranian negotiators are not permitted to discuss any plan that ignores Iran’s rights to uranium enrichment.

Iran’s new envoy to Mexico met with Abbas Araqchi.

The Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs stated that the Western countries are misusing the I.A.E.A. by presenting anti-Iran resolution on baseless grounds.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi praised the Palestinian nation’s resilience against the Israeli regime.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that Iran’s interaction and cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog is based on its commitments arising from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement.

The deputy foreign ministers of Iran and Italy held the fifth round of political consultations covering bilateral ties, as well as regional and international issues.

Cristian Chivu could ask Mehdi Taremi to leave Inter Milan in order to make way for Ange-Yoan Bonny and Rasmus Hojlund.

Tabiat Basketball defeated Mongolia’s Xac Broncos Ulaanbaatar, 78-76, to lock the no. 1 spot in Group A of the BCL Asia 2025 on Monday.

Olfati won gold in the men's vault with a score of 14.5 at the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships.

Iran secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Indonesia (23-25, 25-23, 16-25, 25-19, 15-12) in its opening match of the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup on Saturday.

Ali Hajipour of Iran was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2025 CAVA Men’s Nations League.

Donyamali ordered a thorough investigation into recent misconduct involving members of the national athletics team during the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea.

Iranian authorities have arrested two suspects in the fatal stabbing of Judge Ehsan Bagheri, a senior Judiciary spokesman announced on Saturday.

Saudi police have arrested Gholam-Reza Qassemian, an Iranian pilgrim, in Medina, western Saudi Arabia.

President Pezeshkian visited the 36th Tehran International Book Fair on Friday.

A provincial official said that DNA samples were collected from the remaining bodies and close relatives of the deceased individuals.

The Shahid Rajaee Port incident in Hormozgan Province has resulted in 40 deaths and over 1,000 injuries, according to the province’s governor-general.

A huge explosion took place at Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran, on Saturday.

The commanders of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (I.R.G.C.) praised the intelligence forces for attaining the Israeli regime’s nuclear secrets.

Esma’eel Khatib said that intelligence forces succeeded in obtaining classified Israeli documents after a comprehensive and complex operation.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in a statement said that an organized anti-security network has been dismantled in Kerman Province in southern Iran.

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said in response to Israeli officials' rhetoric that the regime is unable to harm Iran, and that the Islamic Republic will powerfully respond to threats.

The Defense Minister termed preserving territorial integrity and stability of regional borders among the unchangeable principles of Iran's policy.

Commander of Navy Rear-Admiral Shahram Irani said that major missions are on the agenda, adding that the 86th Fleet of the Iranian Navy has shown to the world the authority and progress of Islamic Iran.