Iran Proposes Formation of BRICS Agricultural Research Union at Ministerial Summit
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Jihad Gholamreza Nouri, has proposed the creation of a “Union of Agricultural Research Institutions” and a “Union of Vaccine Production Institutes” within the BRICS framework during the 15th Meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers held in Brasília, Brazil.
Iran Ready to Share Its Advancements With Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has touched on “some of Iran’s advancements”, telling the Saudi defense minister in Tehran that the Islamic Republic is ready to share them with the kingdom.
Iran Army fully ready to respond to any threat: Cmdr.
Commander of the Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari voiced the readiness of the Army to respond to any threat at any level in the shortest time.
Iran’s Economy Closes Fiscal Year 1403 in Recession
TEHRAN - Iran’s economy wrapped up the fiscal year 1403 (ending March 2025) in a state of recession, dashing hopes of a seasonal rebound typically seen in the lead-up to the Persian New Year. According to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data released by the Iran Chamber of Commerce’s Research Center, economic activity declined for the fourth consecutive month in March (Esfand), with major business indicators signaling a deeper contraction.
Araqchi arrives in Rome for second round of indirect Iran-U.S. talks
Araqchi arrived in Italy's capital early on Saturday for discussions on Iran's civilian nuclear program and termination of sanctions against the country.
Iran Faces Water Stress But Food Security Remains Intact
TEHRAN - Iran is currently facing serious water stress, but national food security will not be compromised if the country continues to implement its comprehensive water roadmap, said Isa Bozorgzadeh, spokesperson for the country’s water industry.
Iran and Tajikistan stress enhancing defense cooperation
Iran and Tajikistan’s defense ministers agree to boost defense cooperation and combat terrorism.
Iranian Private Sector Poised to Boost Infrastructure in Armenia
TEHRAN - In a high-level meeting held in Tehran, the President of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) emphasized the private sector’s readiness to participate in Armenia’s infrastructure development projects. The discussion, held with Armenia’s Ambassador to Iran, also focused on strategies to elevate bilateral trade volume to $3 billion, with the active engagement of both nations' chambers of commerce.
Israeli drone attack in southern Lebanon kills a civilian
An Israeli drone strike targets a car in Lebanon’s Aitaroun, killing one and injuring another.
President Pezeshkian congratulates students’ victory in ISF U15 Gymnasiade
President Pezeshkian congratulated Iranian students on their victory in ISF U15 Gymnasiade, Serbia.