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-Switzerland Trade Grows by 12%, Reaches $241m in 2024 27 Jul 2025

Iran-Switzerland Trade Grows by 12%, Reaches $241m in 2024

TEHRAN - According to a new report from the International Affairs Department of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, trade between Iran and Switzerland grew by nearly 12% in 2024, reaching a total of $241 million. Despite the growth, the trade balance remains heavily in favor of Switzerland.

Iran Ends Beirut Basketball Tournament on High Note 27 Jul 2025

Iran Ends Beirut Basketball Tournament on High Note

The Iran basketball team defeated Jordan 70-61 in its last match in the four-team tournament in Beirut.

Ishaq Dar says Pakistan will soon host President Pezeshkian 27 Jul 2025

Ishaq Dar says Pakistan will soon host President Pezeshkian

Pakistan foreign minister said President Pezeshkian is to visit Pakistan soon.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemns terrorist act in Zahedan 27 Jul 2025

Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemns terrorist act in Zahedan

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned a terrorist act in southeastern Iran on Saturday.

President of Colombia directs a stop to coal deliveries destined for Israel 26 Jul 2025

President of Colombia directs a stop to coal deliveries destined for Israel

The Colombian president called the shipment a direct challenge to his government after Colombia banned coal exports to Israel last August in protest against Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip.

Iran Exports Agricultural Drones to Iraq 26 Jul 2025

Iran Exports Agricultural Drones to Iraq

TEHRAN - Iran has taken a significant step toward deepening its economic ties with Iraq through the export of domestically-produced agricultural drones from the southwestern province of Khuzestan. The move, officials say, marks the beginning of a new era in regional economic diplomacy driven by technology and innovation.

Foreign Minister Araqchi discusses Gaza with counterparts from Islamic nations 26 Jul 2025

Foreign Minister Araqchi discusses Gaza with counterparts from Islamic nations

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate phone talks with his counterparts from Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Tunisia, discussing the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, which continues to worsen due to a crippling Israeli siege.

Iran Needs a “Trade Atlas” to Modernize Commerce and Defend Against Sanctions 26 Jul 2025

Iran Needs a “Trade Atlas” to Modernize Commerce and Defend Against Sanctions

TEHRAN - In a push to overhaul Iran’s foreign trade system, Seyed Taha-Hossein Madani, head of the Smart Governance Think Tank, has called for the immediate creation of a “Trade Atlas”—a strategic, data-driven initiative to strengthen the country’s economic defenses against international sanctions and market volatility.

Tabatabaei Wins XXII Karpov International Tournament 26 Jul 2025

Tabatabaei Wins XXII Karpov International Tournament

Iranian Grandmaster Mohammad Amin Tabatabaei won the XXII Karpov International Tournament.

Iran Among Top Five in Heavy Livestock Farming 26 Jul 2025

Iran Among Top Five in Heavy Livestock Farming

TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, has announced that Iran is now among the top five countries in the world in heavy livestock farming. He emphasized that the country’s dairy products are being utilized by internationally recognized companies, signaling a major milestone in the nation’s agricultural capabilities.