Pezeshkian: Iran considers conflict detrimental to itself, region and the world
President Pezeshkian tells Norway's prime minister that Iran's principled policy is based on de-escalation, with the country keeping up efforts aimed at fostering unity and protecting security in the West Asia region.
Iran, China, Russia will kick off ‘Security Belt 2025’ naval exercise on Monday
Iran, Russia, and China are set to launch this year's 'Security Belt' exercise during which the Navies of the three countries conduct joint drills in the northern Indian Ocean.
Iran Economy Faces Deepening Recession as PMI Signals Continued Decline
TEHRAN - Iran's economy is showing signs of a deepening recession, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data released by the Iran Chamber of Commerce Research Center. The overall PMI for the economy in month of Bahman 1403 (January 21–February 19, 2025), after seasonal adjustment, stood at 46.4, marking its third consecutive month below the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction. This figure reflects a slight worsening from January’s 46.6, underscoring a persistent economic downturn that began in Azar (November–December 2024).
Leader Rejects Negotiations Driven by Bullying Gov’ts, Stresses Economic Reform
TEHRAN - In a significant address on Saturday, Supreme Leader of the Islamic REvolution, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, asserted that the insistence of certain domineering governments on negotiations is not aimed at resolving issues but rather at imposing their demands. Speaking to the heads of Iran’s three branches of government and a large gathering of officials and managers, he emphasized that the Islamic Republic would not bow to such expectations.
$17b Pressure Boosting Contract Signals Rebirth for South Pars Gas Field
TEHRAN - Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced on Saturday that the signing of a $17 billion pressure boosting contract for the South Pars gas field marks a "rebirth" for the country’s largest gas reservoir. The landmark agreement, formalized during a ceremony attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian and oil industry leaders at the International Oil Industry Conference Center in Tehran, aims to secure Iran’s energy future and counter production declines in the shared field.
Hezbollah dismisses allegations of involvement in Syria clashes
Hezbollah categorically denies "baseless allegations" that it is involved in the ongoing violence in Syria where forces of the interim government have been fighting loyalists of toppled leader Bashar al-Assad.
Foreign minister says Iran has not received any letter from the U.S.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran has not received any letter from the United States after Donald Trump claimed to have sent a letter to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on negotiations with the Islamic Republic.
Tantashev to Officiate Al Nassr vs Esteghlal Match
Uzbekistan’s Ilgiz Tantashev was appointed as the referee of the match between Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr and Esteghlal of Iran.
Pezeshkian warns of improper energy use, apologizes for power outages
President Pezeshkian says improper energy consumption is among the primary challenges facing the energy sector and apologizes for the inconveniences caused by energy imbalances and recent power outages.
Iran Ranks 127th in Global Ease of Doing Business: A Warning for Investment
TEHRAN - Iran’s global ranking of 127th in the Ease of Doing Business index, coupled with a score of 4.63 in the Economic Freedom Index—placing it 158th out of 165 countries—has raised significant concerns about the country’s investment climate.











































