Thursday, 26 February , 2026
  • Iran, Azerbaijan Urged to Accelerate Preferential Trade Agreement Implementation 25 Feb 2026

    Iran, Azerbaijan Urged to Accelerate Preferential Trade Agreement Implementation

    TEHRAN - Iranian and Azerbaijani trade officials have emphasized the importance of accelerating negotiations and finalizing the long-awaited preferential trade agreement between Iran and Azerbaijan, highlighting the agreement’s potential to strengthen bilateral commerce, reduce tariff barriers, and expand investment cooperation.

Appeasement Encourages the Enemy, Does Not Ensure Security 05 Jan 2026

Appeasement Encourages the Enemy, Does Not Ensure Security

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that appeasement, hesitation, and retreat in the face of the enemy neither create security nor deter aggression; instead, they embolden adversaries to increase pressure and attacks.

Hosseinnezhad among Continent’s Rising Stars: AFC 05 Jan 2026

Hosseinnezhad among Continent’s Rising Stars: AFC

With just two days remaining until the seventh edition of AFC U-23 Asian Cup kicks off, squads featuring the continent’s rising stars have been revealed and the-AFC.com highlights one player per team to look out for.

Maduro and his wife to appear in New York federal court on Monday 05 Jan 2026

Maduro and his wife to appear in New York federal court on Monday

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are scheduled to appear Monday at a federal court in New York, according to a spokesperson for the US District Court in the Southern District of New York.

$120 Million Share of Shoe Exports; 700 Brands to Attend Footwear Exhibition 05 Jan 2026

$120 Million Share of Shoe Exports; 700 Brands to Attend Footwear Exhibition

TEHRAN - A member of the board of directors of the Iranian Footwear Industry Association said Iran’s footwear exports amounted to $120 million last year, adding that exports have declined by 20 percent so far this year compared to the same period last year.

Mismatch Between Specialized Skills and Labor Market Needs a Major Cause of Unemployment 04 Jan 2026

Mismatch Between Specialized Skills and Labor Market Needs a Major Cause of Unemployment

TEHRAN - The Deputy Minister of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare and Head of Iran’s Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO) has said that one of the main causes of unemployment in the country is the lack of specialized skills aligned with labor market needs, stressing that expanding targeted skills training can play a key role in reducing unemployment and creating sustainable jobs.

Didier Ndong Set to Extend Contract with Esteghlal 04 Jan 2026

Didier Ndong Set to Extend Contract with Esteghlal

Iran’s Esteghlal football club has reportedly reached an agreement with Didier Ibrahim Ndong to extend his contract.

Ceremony held in Tehran to commemorate Gen. Soleimani and other Resistance commanders 04 Jan 2026

Ceremony held in Tehran to commemorate Gen. Soleimani and other Resistance commanders

A ceremony marking the sixth anniversary of the martyrdom of the commanders of the Resistance was held at Tehran’s Mosalla, attended by political, cultural, military, and social figures, along with a large number of admirers of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Iranian border guards repel terrorist infiltration attempt near Saravan 04 Jan 2026

Iranian border guards repel terrorist infiltration attempt near Saravan

Iranian border guards clashed with a terrorist group along the border strip of Saravan County in southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province, successfully preventing the group from infiltrating the country, a senior border official has said.

Trump’s Venezuela operation driven by oil, not drugs: Israeli media 04 Jan 2026

Trump’s Venezuela operation driven by oil, not drugs: Israeli media

The Israeli Channel 13 news network has reported that US President Donald Trump’s claimed rationale for military action in Venezuela, combating drug trafficking, is a cover for broader strategic objectives, particularly its oil reserves.

Gov’t Aims to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures on the Public 04 Jan 2026

Gov’t Aims to Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures on the Public

TEHRAN - Speaking at a ceremony honoring those involved in the construction of the Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (PBUH) residential complex for the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FARAJA), the President said that, in cooperation with Parliament to reform support policies, the government’s goal is to reduce cost-of-living pressures on the public and prevent corruption in supply and distribution chains. He emphasized that the government welcomes criticism, oversight, and cooperation from all well-intentioned stakeholders in the country.