Friday, 27 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 remember Russia’s positive role in nuclear issue: Foreign Ministry spokesperson 22 Apr 2025

Iran to remember Russia’s positive role in nuclear issue: Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that Iran will remember Russia’s constructive and positive role in the Islamic Republic’s nuclear issue.

4,000 Traders From 110 Countries Registered  for Iran Expo 2025 22 Apr 2025

4,000 Traders From 110 Countries Registered for Iran Expo 2025

TEHRAN - Iran is gearing up for its largest economic and political event of the year, the Iran Expo 2025 and the Iran-Africa Cooperation Summit, with over 4,000 traders from 110 countries registering to participate, according to Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization. The events, set to take place from May 7 to 12, are expected to draw unprecedented international attention and foster significant trade opportunities.

Russian VTB Bank’s Services for Iranians Signal Step Toward Global Banking Reintegration 22 Apr 2025

Russian VTB Bank’s Services for Iranians Signal Step Toward Global Banking Reintegration

TEHRAN - In a significant development for Iran’s economic landscape, the Tehran Chamber of Commerce’s Money and Capital Market Commission convened to discuss the expanding financial services offered by Russia’s VTB Bank to Iranian businesses. The collaboration, seen as a pivotal step toward reintegrating Iran into the international banking system, was the focus of the commission’s 22nd session, attended by representatives from VTB Bank, Iranian banks, and economic stakeholders.

Pope Francis dies at 88 22 Apr 2025

Pope Francis dies at 88

The Vatican announced that Pope Francis died at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta on Monday.

Uzbekistan Wins 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup 22 Apr 2025

Uzbekistan Wins 2025 AFC U-17 Asian Cup

Nine-man Uzbekistan overcame the odds to win the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 title after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the final on Sunday.

Hamas warns against Israeli plot to annex the West Bank 22 Apr 2025

Hamas warns against Israeli plot to annex the West Bank

Hamas called on Palestinians to counter Israeli plots after four ministers in the far-right cabinet of Benjamin Netanyahu called for the annexation of the occupied West Bank.

Iran: U.S. and Israeli accusations about Tehran’s role in Syria are baseless 22 Apr 2025

Iran: U.S. and Israeli accusations about Tehran’s role in Syria are baseless

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iran to the U.N., in a letter addressed to the President of the UN Security Council, categorically rejected the false accusations made by the representatives of the United States and the Zionist regime at the emergency meeting of the Security Council on April 9, 2025 (9896th meeting) regarding Syria.

President Pezeshkian extends condolences over the passing of Pope Francis 21 Apr 2025

President Pezeshkian extends condolences over the passing of Pope Francis

President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences over Pope Francis’s death, praising his humanitarian stance on Gaza and his efforts toward interfaith dialogue and global peace.

Foreign Shipping Lines May Return Following U.S. Deal 21 Apr 2025

Foreign Shipping Lines May Return Following U.S. Deal

TEHRAN – Former head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization, Mohammad Rastad, has revealed that container traffic in Iranian ports dropped by half after the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), better known as the Iran nuclear deal. Speaking to ILNA, Rastad explained that container throughput had peaked at over 3 million TEUs during the JCPOA era, but fell to just 1.5 million TEUs following the collapse of the agreement.

Iran ready to expand trilateral talks with Russia and China: Araqchi 21 Apr 2025

Iran ready to expand trilateral talks with Russia and China: Araqchi

Araqchi said Tehran has deepened its relations with Moscow and Beijing in recent years.