Wednesday, 5 November , 2025
  • The Seventh Development Plan: A Two-Sided Orphan 05 Nov 2025

    The Seventh Development Plan: A Two-Sided Orphan

    It is not at all surprising that no powerful organization or institution has taken responsibility for pursuing and overseeing the precise implementation of the Seventh Development Plan. In fact, many laws in the Islamic Republic are written merely to exist as laws, not to be implemented. There is a fundamental lack of coordination among the various institutions involved—such as the executive and employment sectors—and responsibilities remain ambiguous.

Araqchi meets with President Barzani of Iraqi Kurdistan region 20 May 2025

Araqchi meets with President Barzani of Iraqi Kurdistan region

Foreign Minister Araqchi met with Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani.

Araqchi underlines developing bilateral ties with Russia 19 May 2025

Araqchi underlines developing bilateral ties with Russia

Abbas Araqchi stressed the determination of Iran and Russia to reinforce bilateral relations.

Iran urges end to Israeli impunity, halt to ethnic cleansing in Gaza 18 May 2025

Iran urges end to Israeli impunity, halt to ethnic cleansing in Gaza

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

The JCPOA Experience: Useful in Oman 17 May 2025

The JCPOA Experience: Useful in Oman

In 2015 (1394 in the Iranian calendar), Iran and the so-called P5+1 countries, including the United States, reached an agreement that apparently lasted only three years.

Baqaei: Halting Iran’s nuclear program is not fundamentally an issue in negotiations 14 May 2025

Baqaei: Halting Iran’s nuclear program is not fundamentally an issue in negotiations

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

Araqchi meets with U.A.E. deputy prime minister and foreign minister 13 May 2025

Araqchi meets with U.A.E. deputy prime minister and foreign minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who traveled to Abu Dhabi, met with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Monday evening.

Oil Turbulence Amid Political Currents 12 May 2025

Oil Turbulence Amid Political Currents

May 2025 proved to be a turbulent month for the global oil market, marked by significant fluctuations driven by a combination of economic concerns and geopolitical tensions. Brent crude, which had traded above $82 per barrel in January, fell sharply to approximately $63.91 in early May.

Foreign Minister Araqchi due in U.A.E. on Monday 12 May 2025

Foreign Minister Araqchi due in U.A.E. on Monday

Abbas Araqchi is to visit the United Arab Emirates on Monday.

Iran, Qatar foreign ministers meet in Doha 11 May 2025

Iran, Qatar foreign ministers meet in Doha

The Iranian and Qatari foreign ministers met in Qatar’s capital, Doha, to hold talks on issues of mutual interest.

Fourth round of indirect talks with U.S. most likely to be held on Sunday 10 May 2025

Fourth round of indirect talks with U.S. most likely to be held on Sunday

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that Oman, which mediates the talks, has asked Iran’s viewpoint about Sunday as the date of the new round of the negotiations.