Saturday, 28 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.

Iran to Slash Import Tariffs on Eurasian Economic Union Goods to 4.5% 17 May 2025

Iran to Slash Import Tariffs on Eurasian Economic Union Goods to 4.5%

TEHRAN - Iran has announced a significant reduction in customs tariffs on goods imported from member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), lowering rates from 20% to 4.5% under a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement set to take effect on May 15, 2025.

Iranian Weightlifters Win Medals in 2025 Asian Championships 17 May 2025

Iranian Weightlifters Win Medals in 2025 Asian Championships

Ali Alipour and Alireza Moeini of Iran won a gold and a bronze medal respectively in the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships on Wednesday.

Iran’s U.N. envoy criticizes disinformation campaigns on war in Gaza 17 May 2025

Iran’s U.N. envoy criticizes disinformation campaigns on war in Gaza

Iravani said that Israel and its supporters continue their violent operations against Palestine under the illusion of impunity, fueled by deceptive propaganda despite repeated global demands to halt Israeli aggression.

Economic Recovery Hinges on Lifting Sanctions Through Successful Negotiations 17 May 2025

Economic Recovery Hinges on Lifting Sanctions Through Successful Negotiations

TEHRAN - In a joint meeting between the Board of Representatives of the Yazd Chamber of Commerce and the Iran-Japan Joint Chamber of Commerce, high-level discussions were held on key economic challenges including foreign exchange policy, the need for expanded international cooperation—particularly with Japan—and Iran’s structural economic issues.

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.

Araqchi slams Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric as ‘sheer deception’ 14 May 2025

Araqchi slams Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric as ‘sheer deception’

Araqchi said Trump was employing “sheer deception by misplacing the true source of threat.”

Iran’s Carpet Market in China at Risk From Counterfeit Goods 14 May 2025

Iran’s Carpet Market in China at Risk From Counterfeit Goods

TEHRAN - In a recent meeting focused on improving Iran-China trade relations, the head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, outlined a new strategic direction for boosting exports to China, emphasizing the need to move away from raw materials and instead promote high value-added goods.

Iran Moves to Expand Banking Network Ties With BRICS, Regional Countries 14 May 2025

Iran Moves to Expand Banking Network Ties With BRICS, Regional Countries

TEHRAN - In a significant move to bolster economic and financial ties, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Mohammadreza Farzin, announced plans to operationalize the integration of Iran’s domestic banking network, known as “Shetab,” with Russia’s “Mir” payment system. The broader strategy includes extending this connectivity model to all BRICS member states and neighboring countries, marking a major shift in Iran’s international banking outreach.

Clarence Seedorf joins Iran’s Esteghlal Football Club 14 May 2025

Clarence Seedorf joins Iran’s Esteghlal Football Club

Clarence Seedorf, the former Dutch star of AC Milan, Ajax, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid, was appointed as a sports consultant for Iran’s Esteghlal Football Club.

‘We like each other a lot’: Trump signs multiple deals with Saudi Arabia’s MBS 14 May 2025

‘We like each other a lot’: Trump signs multiple deals with Saudi Arabia’s MBS

Among the agreements signed were several focused on military cooperation, including the modernization of Saudi armed forces, enhanced training and support services, and improvements in health capabilities for Saudi military personnel.