Thursday, 19 February , 2026
Iran, Russia Set Two-Year Target to Expand Trade to $10b 01 Feb 2026

Iran, Russia Set Two-Year Target to Expand Trade to $10b

TEHRAN - Iran and Russia have set an ambitious goal to increase the volume of bilateral trade to more than $10 billion within the next two years, according to the head of the Iran–Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce, who says current trade levels fall short of the two countries’ political alignment and economic potential.

Around 40 Iranian detainees to leave US on January 25: Diplomat 31 Jan 2026

Around 40 Iranian detainees to leave US on January 25: Diplomat

Head of Iran's Interests Section at the Pakistani Embassy in Washington Abolfazl Mehrabadi has announced that around 40 Iranian detainees are scheduled to leave the United States on January 25, 2026.

Iran’s judoka grabs gold medal in Casablanca African Open 2026 31 Jan 2026

Iran’s judoka grabs gold medal in Casablanca African Open 2026

Iran’s Judoka Elyas Parhisgar won the gold medal in the 81 kg weight category in Casablanca African Open 2026 held in Morocco.

Washington approves over $6.5 billion military sales to Tel Aviv 31 Jan 2026

Washington approves over $6.5 billion military sales to Tel Aviv

The US Department of Defense has announced the State Department's approval of a $6.67 billion weapons package sale to Israel, encompassing three separate contracts.

Pezeshkian: Officials Must Change Their Conduct Toward the People 31 Jan 2026

Pezeshkian: Officials Must Change Their Conduct Toward the People

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that many of the country’s current problems stem from officials’ failure to follow the guidance of the late Imam Khomeini and from neglecting the people, stressing that authorities must fundamentally change how they treat society and listen to public grievances.

Only 5,000 Iranians Among Vietnam’s 20m Foreign Tourists 31 Jan 2026

Only 5,000 Iranians Among Vietnam’s 20m Foreign Tourists

TEHRAN - Despite the rich tourism potential shared by Iran and Vietnam, the lack of direct flights and limited cultural familiarity between the two nations remain major obstacles to the development of bilateral tourism exchanges, Vietnam’s ambassador to Iran said.

Iran Plans Results-Driven, Project-Focused Presence at Eurasia Summit to Boost Engineering Service Exports 07 Jan 2026

Iran Plans Results-Driven, Project-Focused Presence at Eurasia Summit to Boost Engineering Service Exports

TEHRAN - Iran is preparing for a structured, project-focused, and outcome-oriented participation at the upcoming Eurasia Summit, a move aimed at expanding the country’s exports of technical and engineering services, according to Ali Naghavi, Head of the Technical and Engineering Services Commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

Escalating Hostile Rhetoric Will Not Go Unanswered 07 Jan 2026

Escalating Hostile Rhetoric Will Not Go Unanswered

TEHRAN - Iran’s Army Chief Commander has warned that escalating hostile rhetoric against the Iranian nation will be treated as a threat and will not go unanswered, stressing that any mistake by adversaries will be met with a decisive response.

Judiciary Chief Calls for Swift Action to Prevent Unrest, Blames Currency Instability 07 Jan 2026

Judiciary Chief Calls for Swift Action to Prevent Unrest, Blames Currency Instability

TEHRAN - Iran’s Judiciary Chief, Hojjatoleslam Mohseni Ejei, has called for urgent measures to eliminate the underlying conditions that lead to public unrest, emphasizing that economic instability, particularly fluctuations in the currency market, has been a significant factor behind protests by tradespeople and merchants. Speaking to commanders of the Law Enforcement Forces (Faraja), Ejei stressed that the judiciary and security forces must work proactively to prevent incidents of unrest and maintain public safety.

Ravankhah: Iran Ready to Perform Well at 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup 07 Jan 2026

Ravankhah: Iran Ready to Perform Well at 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup

Iran head coach Omid Ravankhah says that they are determined to perform well in Group C of the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.