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  • Why December 7, 1953, Remained Student Day 05 Dec 2025

    Why December 7, 1953, Remained Student Day

    “Student Day” in Iran, observed every year on December 7 (16 Azar in the Iranian calendar), commemorates a historical event in 1953 during which three students from the University of Tehran—Mostafa Bozorgnia, Ahmad Qandchi, and Mehdi Shariat-Razavi—were martyred during student protests against the coup government and the visit of Richard Nixon.

Tehran Chamber Warns of Widespread Stagflation 20 Aug 2025

Tehran Chamber Warns of Widespread Stagflation

TEHRAN - The 29th monthly session of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce’s 10th board convened with sharp warnings from private sector representatives and government officials over mounting economic challenges, from shortages in animal feed to rising energy costs, stagnant investment, and signs of deepening stagflation.

Defense minister: Newer, more advanced missiles will be used if Israel attacks again 20 Aug 2025

Defense minister: Newer, more advanced missiles will be used if Israel attacks again

Nasirzadeh said that in the 12-day Israeli-imposed war, the Islamic Republic was not only facing the occupying regime but also the full logistical, intelligence, and support capacity of the United States.

Persepolis Held by Fajr Sepasi: 2025-26 IPL 20 Aug 2025

Persepolis Held by Fajr Sepasi: 2025-26 IPL

The Persepolis football team was held to a 1-1 draw against Fajr Sepasi in its opening match of the 2025-26 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.

Israel demands release of all captives in blow to Hamas-approved truce proposal 20 Aug 2025

Israel demands release of all captives in blow to Hamas-approved truce proposal

Israeli cabinet spokesperson David Mencer said that the regime is not interested in “partial deals.”

President Pezeshkian: Iran’s definite policy is to deepen friendly ties with Armenia 20 Aug 2025

President Pezeshkian: Iran’s definite policy is to deepen friendly ties with Armenia

President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his satisfaction with the productive agreements reached during his two-day visit to Yerevan.

Iran Faces 300m Cubic Meters Daily Gas Shortfall 20 Aug 2025

Iran Faces 300m Cubic Meters Daily Gas Shortfall

TEHRAN - Iran is grappling with a significant gas supply imbalance, with shortages estimated at 300 to 350 million cubic meters per day, according to Saeed Tavakoli, Deputy Oil Minister and CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC). Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, he acknowledged that the country faces a serious energy deficit, requiring coordinated national management.

Ukraine peace deal far from imminent after Trump meets Zelensky and European leaders 19 Aug 2025

Ukraine peace deal far from imminent after Trump meets Zelensky and European leaders

No quick Ukraine peace deal is expected after the US president hosted his Ukrainian counterpart and top European officials, four days after he held discussions with Russia's Putin on the nearly four-year-long conflict.

Iran, Armenia Chambers of Commerce Establish Direct Communication Mechanism 19 Aug 2025

Iran, Armenia Chambers of Commerce Establish Direct Communication Mechanism

TEHRAN - A new framework for direct communication between the chambers of commerce of Iran and Armenia has been established following a meeting between Mohammad Reza Bahraman, Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, and Karen Ivanov, Deputy Head of the Armenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Iran and Armenia sign key cooperation documents 19 Aug 2025

Iran and Armenia sign key cooperation documents

President Masoud Pezeshkian (standing left) and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (standing right) oversee the signing of cooperation documents, Yerevan, August 19, 2025.

First vice president praises successful Arbaeen pilgrimage amid high turnout 19 Aug 2025

First vice president praises successful Arbaeen pilgrimage amid high turnout

Mohammadreza Aref emphasized that the presence of pilgrims in this year’s Arbaeen was “exceptional,” with an estimated 20 million attendees.