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  • Top Iranian Diplomat in Qatar for Talks on Gaza 20 Jun 2024

    Top Iranian Diplomat in Qatar for Talks on Gaza

    Caretaker Foreign Minister of Iran Ali Baqeri has traveled to Qatar for negotiations about a range of bilateral and regional issues, especicially the latest developments in Gaza.

FDI Hits $11.9 Billion during Iranian President Raisi’s Administration: OIETAI 20 Jun 2024

FDI Hits $11.9 Billion during Iranian President Raisi’s Administration: OIETAI

The Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI) put the number of foreign investment projects approved since August 2021, when the administration of late President Ebrahim Raisi assumed office, at 713, valued at $11.926 billion.

FDI Hits $11.9 Billion during Iranian President Raisi’s Administration: OIETAI 20 Jun 2024

FDI Hits $11.9 Billion during Iranian President Raisi’s Administration: OIETAI

The Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI) put the number of foreign investment projects approved since August 2021, when the administration of late President Ebrahim Raisi assumed office, at 713, valued at $11.926 billion.

FDI Hits $11.9 Billion during Iranian President Raisi’s Administration: OIETAI 20 Jun 2024

FDI Hits $11.9 Billion during Iranian President Raisi’s Administration: OIETAI

The Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI) put the number of foreign investment projects approved since August 2021, when the administration of late President Ebrahim Raisi assumed office, at 713, valued at $11.926 billion.

Iran’s Economic Growth Hits 4.5% in One Year: CBI 20 Jun 2024

Iran’s Economic Growth Hits 4.5% in One Year: CBI

Iran’s economic growth in the previous Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024) with/without oil included increased 4.5 percent and 3.6 percent respectively.

Iran Slackens Pressures, Influencing World Economy: IRGC Chief 20 Jun 2024

Iran Slackens Pressures, Influencing World Economy: IRGC Chief

Iran’s reliance on its domestic capabilities and powerful nation has enabled it to diminish foreign pressures, impose its might on the enemies, and ensure the uninterrupted process of trade exchanges in full safety, the IRGC commander said.

Rasht-Caspian Railway to Be Inaugurated This Week 18 Jun 2024

Rasht-Caspian Railway to Be Inaugurated This Week

The Rasht-Caspian Railway Project in Iran’s northern province of Gilan will be inaugurated on June 20, 2024.

Iran Exports Medicines, Pharmaceuticals to 50 Countries 18 Jun 2024

Iran Exports Medicines, Pharmaceuticals to 50 Countries

Iran exports raw materials and pharmaceutical products to approximately 50 countries across the world despite cruel sanctions imposed against the country, the Iran Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) said.

Iranian, Russian Officials Discuss Rasht-Astara Railway Project’s Progress 18 Jun 2024

Iranian, Russian Officials Discuss Rasht-Astara Railway Project’s Progress

Officials from Iran and Russia monitored the level of progress of the Rasht-Astara Railway project.

Top Iranian Diplomat in Qatar for Talks on Gaza 20 Jun 2024

Top Iranian Diplomat in Qatar for Talks on Gaza

Caretaker Foreign Minister of Iran Ali Baqeri has traveled to Qatar for negotiations about a range of bilateral and regional issues, especicially the latest developments in Gaza.

Top Iranian Diplomat in Qatar for Talks on Gaza 20 Jun 2024

Top Iranian Diplomat in Qatar for Talks on Gaza

Caretaker Foreign Minister of Iran Ali Baqeri has traveled to Qatar for negotiations about a range of bilateral and regional issues, especicially the latest developments in Gaza.

Iranian Presidential Candidates Hold First TV Debate 18 Jun 2024

Iranian Presidential Candidates Hold First TV Debate

The first nationally televised debate in the race for the Iranian presidency was held on Monday night in a four-hour-long exchange in which all candidates discussed economic issues.

Ayatollah Khamenei Prays for Palestine’s Victory in Eid Message 18 Jun 2024

Ayatollah Khamenei Prays for Palestine’s Victory in Eid Message

In a congratulatory message on the occasion of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei prayed for the ultimate victory of Palestinians against the Zionist regime.

Iran Confirms Release of National Jailed in Sweden 15 Jun 2024

Iran Confirms Release of National Jailed in Sweden

The spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Iran confirmed on Saturday that former Iranian official Hamid Nouri has been released from prison in Sweden.

Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Constant Renunciation of US, Israel 15 Jun 2024

Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Constant Renunciation of US, Israel

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei emphasized that the renunciation of the Zionist regime and the US by Muslims must continue beyond the time and place of Hajj, prevail in all Islamic countries worldwide, and be extended to the general populace.

UCMs Contravene Int’l Human Rights Law: Iranian Official 15 Jun 2024

UCMs Contravene Int’l Human Rights Law: Iranian Official

An Iranian official lashed out at the countries that resort to sanctions to weaponize food, medicine, medical equipment and alike to fulfill their political purposes, saying the imposition of unilateral sanctions contravenes principles and norms of international human rights law.

Afghans Can Count on Iran, Diplomat Says 18 Jun 2024

Afghans Can Count on Iran, Diplomat Says

The caretaker foreign minister of Iran assured Afghanistan that Tehran stands prepared to do what is necessary to help the neighboring state rise to challenges.

Stanford Students Stage Walkout during Graduation in Solidarity with Palestinians 18 Jun 2024

Stanford Students Stage Walkout during Graduation in Solidarity with Palestinians

Hundreds of Stanford University students walked out of their graduation ceremony on Sunday to show support for Palestinians, concluding a year marked by protests over the Israeli war on Gaza.

German Education Minister Faces Calls for Resignation over Palestine Sanctions 15 Jun 2024

German Education Minister Faces Calls for Resignation over Palestine Sanctions

More than 2,000 academics have demanded the resignation of Germany's education minister, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, following her attempt to sanction scholars supporting pro-Palestinian students' right to protest.

WHO Voices Alarm over Escalating Health Crisis in Occupied West Bank 15 Jun 2024

WHO Voices Alarm over Escalating Health Crisis in Occupied West Bank

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern regarding the deteriorating health situation in the occupied West Bank, calling for urgent measures to safeguard civilians and healthcare facilities.

Israeli Air Strike Kills One, Wounds Others in Lebanon 15 Jun 2024

Israeli Air Strike Kills One, Wounds Others in Lebanon

A Lebanese woman has been killed and at least seven people were wounded by an Israeli air strike last night in the Tyre district, southern Lebanon.

International Outcry After Israeli Attack Kills 274 Palestinians in Gaza 10 Jun 2024

International Outcry After Israeli Attack Kills 274 Palestinians in Gaza

Global condemnation has erupted after an Israeli brutal operation in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp resulted in the deaths of at least 274 Palestinians.

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.

Iranian Engineer Invents Device for Alarming Earthquake 27 Dec 2021

Iranian Engineer Invents Device for Alarming Earthquake

An Iranian computer engineer has invented a device for alarming the approximate time and place of earthquake which can save the lives of people.

Hospital Fire Kills 9 in Iran’s Northern City 18 Jun 2024

Hospital Fire Kills 9 in Iran’s Northern City

A fire engulfed a hospital in Iran’s northern city of Rasht on Tuesday, killing at least 9 people and injuring several others.

Sanctions Taking Toll on Disabled People, Iran Warns 15 Jun 2024

Sanctions Taking Toll on Disabled People, Iran Warns

An Iranian official cautioned that the cruel sanctions imposed by the US and many Western countries on Iran have significantly increased the prime costs of rehabilitation items and specialized services and affected the economic capabilities of persons with disabilities.

Iranians Mark Demise Anniversary of Imam Khomeini 05 Jun 2024

Iranians Mark Demise Anniversary of Imam Khomeini

Iran held commemorative events on Monday, June 3, to pay tribute to the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, on the 35th anniversary of the popular leader’s demise.

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.

ICJ Order on Additional Measures in Genocide Case against Israel Expected Friday 25 May 2024

ICJ Order on Additional Measures in Genocide Case against Israel Expected Friday

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is scheduled to deliver its order Friday on a request for additional provisional measures in the genocide case against Israel.

Iran’s Stock Market Shuts Down, Sports Events Canceled after President’s Death 21 May 2024

Iran’s Stock Market Shuts Down, Sports Events Canceled after President’s Death

The passing away of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a helicopter crash has led to the closure of the stock exchange market and cancellation of the sports events across the country.

Bukhara: A Gem of History, Beauty, and Literature 09 Jun 2024
By: F. Taherpoor

Bukhara: A Gem of History, Beauty, and Literature

BUKHARA, Uzbekistan – On the eve of the 12th session of tourism ministers of the Organization of the Islamic Countries (OIC) in Khiva, Uzbekistan, we had this opportunity to tour some historical cities and monuments of Uzbekistan in collaboration with the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan which was in charge of organizing the journalists and the event and Mr. Sultanov Sherzod Ikromogli, the deputy head of the committee, was in charge of leading the group of journalists in this unforgettable and dreamy visit to this country.

Copenhagen Festival’s Best Foreign Short Film award goes to Iranian documentary “Daughter” 08 Apr 2024

Copenhagen Festival’s Best Foreign Short Film award goes to Iranian documentary “Daughter”

Iranian documentary film “Daughter” (also known as Destiny) directed by Yaser Talebi won the Best Foreign Short Film award from the Copenhagen Short Film Festival in Denmark.

Iranian actor Davoudnejad laid to rest 07 Apr 2024

Iranian actor Davoudnejad laid to rest

Iranian actor Reza Davoudnejad who died of liver failure was buried Saturday in the capital Tehran.

Worshippers hold vigils, pray on Laylat-al-Qadr across Iran 04 Apr 2024

Worshippers hold vigils, pray on Laylat-al-Qadr across Iran

Worshippers held all-nigh vigils at mosques and religious sites across Iran on Laylat-al-Qadr (the Night of Destiny), saying prayers in supplication and asking for divine forgiveness.

People in Iranian city of Zanjan recite Qur’an in congregation 03 Apr 2024

People in Iranian city of Zanjan recite Qur’an in congregation

People in the Iranian city of Zanjan, in western Tehran, traditionally go the Grand Hosseiniyeh religious center during the fasting month of Ramadan and recite the Holy Qur’an in mass gatherings. 

Iranian filmmaker Farhadi acquitted of plagiarism accusation 14 Mar 2024

Iranian filmmaker Farhadi acquitted of plagiarism accusation

Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has been exonerated in a case that accused him of plagiarizing his latest move A Hero.

Iran Beats US to Earn First Win in 2024 VNL 20 Jun 2024

Iran Beats US to Earn First Win in 2024 VNL

Iran beat the US 3-2 (26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13) in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Wednesday.

Iran to Compete at 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup 18 Jun 2024

Iran to Compete at 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup

Iran has sent seven powerlifters to the Tbilisi 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup.

Taremi Will Be Nice Inter Milan Surprise: Agent 18 Jun 2024

Taremi Will Be Nice Inter Milan Surprise: Agent

Agent Federico Pastorello says that Iran international Mehdi Taremi will surprise fans at Inter Milan.

Iranian Rowers Win Medals at 2024 Asian Canoe U-23 Championships 15 Jun 2024

Iranian Rowers Win Medals at 2024 Asian Canoe U-23 Championships

Iranian rowers claimed several medals at the 2024 Asian Canoe Sprint Junior & U-23 Championships on Saturday.

Iran’s Shahrdari Advances to BCL Asia Semifinals 12 Jun 2024

Iran’s Shahrdari Advances to BCL Asia Semifinals

Iranian basketball team Shahrdari Gorgan rebound from a tough loss to deal Japan’s Hiroshima Dragonflies its first defeat in BCL Asia 2024, 94-81, at the Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall on Tuesday.

Chadormalu Promoted to 2024-25 IPL 12 Jun 2024

Chadormalu Promoted to 2024-25 IPL

Chadormalu football club secured its promotion to the 2024-25 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.

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.

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.

Iran Defense Equipment Entering Global Market 25 Apr 2023

Iran Defense Equipment Entering Global Market

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.

44 Years of Opportunity Have Burned 13 Mar 2023
Exclusive Interview With Haj Hamid Reza Naghashian, the CEO of Sokhan Gostar Institute

44 Years of Opportunity Have Burned

Mr. Hamid Reza Naghashian, the owner and the CEO of Sokhan Gostar Institute, publisher of two English and Persian dailies of IRAN NEWS and Sobh-e Eghtesad, despite his great role in the early days of the Islamic Revolution is less seen in the media and has decided to stay away from the state jobs and prefers to continue his activities in the cultural sector. There was a chance to encourage him for giving and interview to us and finally on March 2 we could seat with him at the office of Sokhan Gostar Institute for an exclusive warm and interesting interview.

Iran Launches Assembly Line of Indigenous Yasin Training Jet 12 Mar 2023

Iran Launches Assembly Line of Indigenous Yasin Training Jet

Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has launched the production line of homegrown Yasin training jet, which could also be tasked for close air support (CAS).

No limits on exports and imports of military equipment: defense chief 29 May 2023

No limits on exports and imports of military equipment: defense chief

Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said that Iran faces no limits in terms of exporting and importing military gear, Tasnim reported on Sunday.

No limits on exports and imports of military equipment: defense chief 29 May 2023

No limits on exports and imports of military equipment: defense chief

Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said that Iran faces no limits in terms of exporting and importing military gear, Tasnim reported on Sunday.

Superiority in the Sea 10 Nov 2021
By: Hamid Reza Naghashian

Superiority in the Sea

  Recent developments in the region and especially in the Sea of Oman and the Persian Gulf are signs of emergence of one of the strongest navies in the world which is the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Army to test four new military equipment 02 Oct 2021

Army to test four new military equipment

On the sidelines of a military drill in northwest Iran on Friday morning, commander of the Army Ground Force Kioumars Heydari said that Iran will test four new weaponries in the drill.

Iraqi Kurdistan ’s inaction over Kurdish militants angers Iran 08 Sep 2021

Iraqi Kurdistan ’s inaction over Kurdish militants angers Iran

In the latest indication that Iraqi Kurdistan’s regional government has not sufficiently heeded Iran’s earlier warnings over the activism of dissident groups, a senior Iranian general starkly warned the Iraqi Kurdish authorities to rein in the activities of these groups. 

IRGC Plans to Enhance Missile Power 05 Sep 2021

IRGC Plans to Enhance Missile Power

Head of the Aerospace Division of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the force has plans to boost cooperation with the Defense Ministry to enhance its missile power in the new administration.

Iranian military warns against fabricating stories, says won’t allow military engagement in peripher 08 Aug 2021

Iranian military warns against fabricating stories, says won’t allow military engagement in peripher

A senior spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff on Saturday dismissed as untrue statements by the United States about a suspicious incident for an Israeli-operated tanker in the Sea of Oman, warning the enemy that Iran will not allow any military engagement in its periphery.