TEHRAN - The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) has announced the launch of two new refineries and the commissioning of three fuel quality improvement projects within the current year.

TEHRAN - Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Seyed Sattar Hashemi, announced that several large-scale national space projects will reach completion this year. These include key developments in the Chabahar Space Base and infrastructure advancements in Salmas and Chenaran.

TEHRAN - Iran has announced a significant reduction in customs tariffs on goods imported from member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), lowering rates from 20% to 4.5% under a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement set to take effect on May 15, 2025.

TEHRAN - In a joint meeting between the Board of Representatives of the Yazd Chamber of Commerce and the Iran-Japan Joint Chamber of Commerce, high-level discussions were held on key economic challenges including foreign exchange policy, the need for expanded international cooperation—particularly with Japan—and Iran’s structural economic issues.

TEHRAN - In a recent meeting focused on improving Iran-China trade relations, the head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, outlined a new strategic direction for boosting exports to China, emphasizing the need to move away from raw materials and instead promote high value-added goods.

TEHRAN - In a significant move to bolster economic and financial ties, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Mohammadreza Farzin, announced plans to operationalize the integration of Iran’s domestic banking network, known as “Shetab,” with Russia’s “Mir” payment system. The broader strategy includes extending this connectivity model to all BRICS member states and neighboring countries, marking a major shift in Iran’s international banking outreach.

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized on Sunday that all Muslims are duty-bound to resist oppression and injustice, calling for steadfast efforts to uphold justice and defend the oppressed.TEHRAN (Iran News)

Baqaei said Israel is escalating its attacks after derailing efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement.

Araqchi said Trump was employing “sheer deception by misplacing the true source of threat.”

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that stopping nuclear program of Iran is not being discussed in the negotiations.

The U.S. president called Iran's stance in nuclear talks ‘reasonable’ and ‘intelligent’ ahead of his Middle East trip.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the expansion of relations between Iran and Uzbekistan will promote mutual and regional peace and security.

Ghasem Haddadifar was named the new head coach of Iran’s Zob Ahan football team on Saturday.

Ali Alipour and Alireza Moeini of Iran won a gold and a bronze medal respectively in the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships on Wednesday.

Clarence Seedorf, the former Dutch star of AC Milan, Ajax, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid, was appointed as a sports consultant for Iran’s Esteghlal Football Club.

Inter Milan kept the pressure on Napoli and celebrated its Champions League exploits with victory away to Torino, decided by a sensational Nicola Zalewski effort and Kristjan Asllani penalty under a thunderstorm.

Foolad Sirjan Iranian defeated Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC of Thailand in dramatic five-setter 25-17, 22-25, 25-17, 19-25, 15-11 in Pool C in the inaugural AVC Men’s Champions League on Sunday.

Excitement is building for one of Asia’s most anticipated volleyball competitions, as Japan gears up to host the inaugural AVC Men’s Champions League, a bold rebrand of the annual Asian Men’s Club Championship, in Osaka and Kyoto from May 11 to 18.

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 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.

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.

Major General Mohammad Baqeri stressed the combat and operational readiness of Iranian Armed Forces to confront hostile acts.

Major General Baqeri announced that military personnel would face rigorous field assessments to improve operational strategies and ensure Iran’s continued defense readiness.

Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh warned that the enemy should not even think of attacking Iran or it will face the rigid and devastating response by the Islamic Republic.

Langar-Neshin was hanged on Wednesday Morning following a full legal process, including trial, appeal, and final confirmation of the verdict by Iran’s Supreme Court.

IRGC Navy commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri says regional nations, not foreign forces, should safeguard the Persian Gulf, which is vital for global energy exports.