Saturday, 6 December , 2025
  • 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.

Iran’s Petrochemical Sector Needs $24b Investment to Meet 7th Plan Targets 12 Aug 2025

Iran’s Petrochemical Sector Needs $24b Investment to Meet 7th Plan Targets

TEHRAN - The Special Assistant to the Deputy Oil Minister for Petrochemical Affairs has announced that Iran’s total nominal petrochemical production capacity must reach 131.5 million tons by the end of the 7th Development Plan. Achieving this goal will require an estimated $24 billion in investment, making innovative financing models essential.

Jordan condemns Israeli attack on Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza 12 Aug 2025

Jordan condemns Israeli attack on Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza

Jordan deplored the Israeli strike on journalist’s tent in Gaza which resulted in killing Al Jazeera journalists.

West’s silence on Israeli atrocities ‘deafening’: Foreign Minister Araghchi 12 Aug 2025

West’s silence on Israeli atrocities ‘deafening’: Foreign Minister Araghchi

Araghchi criticized the “shameful silence” of Western governments after Israel killed five journalists, including Al Jazeera reporters, in Gaza City.

Sepahan Seeking 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite Spot 12 Aug 2025

Sepahan Seeking 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite Spot

Seeking to grab the remaining two spots in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 will be China's Chengdu Rongchen, Bangkok United of Thailand, Qatar's Al Duhail SC and Sepahan of Iran.

As Long as This Banking System Exists, The World Belongs to the Yankees 12 Aug 2025

As Long as This Banking System Exists, The World Belongs to the Yankees

At the outset of this piece, I would like to explain the meaning of the word Yankee so that I can convey my intent more clearly to the reader.

President Calls for Product Identification System to Combat Smuggling and Hoarding 12 Aug 2025

President Calls for Product Identification System to Combat Smuggling and Hoarding

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the urgent need for implementing a nationwide electronic system to assign identification codes to all domestically produced and imported goods, saying it could significantly curb smuggling, prevent hoarding, and reduce national costs.

Baghaei: I do not approve reports regarding Norway hosting Iran-US talks 11 Aug 2025

Baghaei: I do not approve reports regarding Norway hosting Iran-US talks

The Foreign Ministry spokesman did not approve reports of Norway hosting Iran-US talks and also announced that Egypt is not a mediator between Iran and the IAEA.

Ilkhanid-era royal cemetery discovered near Soltanieh Dome 11 Aug 2025

Ilkhanid-era royal cemetery discovered near Soltanieh Dome

The official says remains of an underground tomb, dating back to the Mongol era, were unearthed during an archaeological excavation in the area known as Abvab Al-Bar.

25th Int’l Building Industry Exhibition to Open on August 17 11 Aug 2025

25th Int’l Building Industry Exhibition to Open on August 17

TEHRAN - The 25th International Building Industry Exhibition, the largest and most prestigious event of its kind in Iran and the Middle East, will be held from August 17 to 20 at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground.

Threefold Increase in Export Value Possible by Eliminating Raw Material Sales 11 Aug 2025

Threefold Increase in Export Value Possible by Eliminating Raw Material Sales

TEHRAN - The Deputy for International Business Development at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization announced the launch of an "Export Readiness Assessment" (ERA) program aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), backed by the organization. He highlighted that the current average export value per ton of Iranian goods stands at $370 to $380, but this figure could rise to approximately $1,200 if raw material exports were eliminated.