Monday, 15 December , 2025
  • Banks: The Esfandiar’s Eye of the System 15 Dec 2025

    Banks: The Esfandiar’s Eye of the System

    The term Esfandiar’s Eye (Equal to Achilles’Heel) comes from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (One of Iran’s famous poet’s work) and refers to a point of weakness or vulnerability. According to the epic, King Goshtasp subjected his son, Esfandiar, to the seven trials to restrain Rostam and bathed him in the sacred waters to strengthen him. While his body became resilient and toughened, his eyes remained unprotected. Rostam eventually struck him in the eyes with a thorn arrow, bringing him down.

Iran Seeking Win-Win Ties with African States: IDRO Chief 01 May 2024

Iran Seeking Win-Win Ties with African States: IDRO Chief

The chief executive of Iran Industrial Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) said Iran is ready to cooperate with African countries in the industrial and production sector.

25 Foreign Trade Delegations Attend Iran Expo 2024 29 Apr 2024

25 Foreign Trade Delegations Attend Iran Expo 2024

The participation of 25 foreign trade-economic delegations in the 6th Export Potential Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran, dubbed “Iran EXPO 2024”, indicates Iran’s capability to continue on the path of development and growth in spite of sanctions, an official said.

Iran to Hold Run-Off Parliamentary Polls on May 10 29 Apr 2024

Iran to Hold Run-Off Parliamentary Polls on May 10

A total of 90 candidates are going to run for the 45 remaining seats in the Iranian Parliament in the run-off elections slated for Friday, May 10.

Iran Ready to Establish Trade-Economic Cooperation with All Countries: Industry Minister 28 Apr 2024

Iran Ready to Establish Trade-Economic Cooperation with All Countries: Industry Minister

Iran’s minister of industry, mine and trade expressed his ministry’s readiness to forge trade and economic cooperation with all countries.

Iran Involved in Water, Power Projects in over 20 States: President 25 Apr 2024

Iran Involved in Water, Power Projects in over 20 States: President

After inaugurating the ‘Uma Oya’ hydropower megaproject in Sri Lanka, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Iran is currently working on major water and electricity projects in more than 20 countries around the world.

Iran oil exports hit 6-year high amid US sanctions: Report 24 Apr 2024

Iran oil exports hit 6-year high amid US sanctions: Report

Tehran is exporting more oil than at any time for the past six years, giving its economy a $35bn-a-year boost, the Financial Times has reported.

Pakistan Extols Role of Ayatollah Khamenei in Muslim World 23 Apr 2024

Pakistan Extols Role of Ayatollah Khamenei in Muslim World

Lauding Iran’s support for Palestine, the foreign minister of Pakistan said the Islamic world is in need of leaders like Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

Iran to Host Economy Ministers of African Countries: TPOI Deputy 21 Apr 2024

Iran to Host Economy Ministers of African Countries: TPOI Deputy

Iran will host economy ministers from more than 40 African countries at the second Iran-Africa International Summit set to be held later this month, an official at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said.

Syria Condemns US Veto on Palestinian UN Membership 21 Apr 2024

Syria Condemns US Veto on Palestinian UN Membership

Syria has strongly denounced the United States for vetoing a resolution supporting full UN membership for Palestine, asserting Washington's biased stance towards Israel.

Iran-EU Trade Exceeds €380 Million in January 20 Apr 2024

Iran-EU Trade Exceeds €380 Million in January

The Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat) in its latest report put the total value of the trade exchanges between Iran and 27 European Union’s member states in January 2024 at over €380.