Top advisor calls for close maritime co-op with Russia, China
A top military adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution has averred a new plan to strengthen Iran’s naval force and presence in international waterways, advocating for strong maritime cooperation with China and Russia.
Health ministry to inaugurate over 570 medical centers
On the occasion of Government Week (August 24-30), a total of 572 health centers will be inaugurated in the country.
BRICS agrees to “historic” expansion
The emerging BRICS economic bloc has launched the biggest expansion in its history as Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to join.
Iran ready to resume negotiations on NDB membership: Official
Iranian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Mehdi Safari said on Friday that the country is completely ready to resume discussions on potential membership in BRICS' New Development Bank (NDB), IRNA reported.
Iranian reciter comes in second at Malaysia’s International Quran Competition
Iranian reciter Alireza Bijani-Avval came in second at the recitation category of Malaysia's 63rd International Quran Competition, which was held in the country’s capital city Kuala Lumpur, from August 19 to 24.
Neighborhood policy focal point of Raisi administration: top diplomat
Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani on Thursday praised the foreign policy of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s administration, saying that ties with countries including neighbors are on the rise.
Iran-China trade exceeds $8.5b in 7 months
The value of trade between Iran and China reached $8.540 billion in the first seven months of the current year, registering an 11 percent decline, year on year.
All political groups have pre-registered for parliamentary elections, says interior minister
Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi told reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet session on Wednesday that candidates from diverse political factions have pre-registered to run in the parliamentary elections, which will be held in late winter.
Algeria lauds Iran’s medical, technological achievements
Ibrahim Boughali, the speaker of the National Assembly of Algeria, has praised Iran's achievements in medical, agricultural, and technological fields, saying that Iran can help other Islamic countries make scientific progress.
World leaders in South Africa for BRICS summit
South Africa is hosting leaders from around the world who are attending the 15th BRICS Summit. It is an economic bloc eying significant expansion.