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 Carpet Market in China at Risk From Counterfeit Goods 14 May 2025

Iran’s Carpet Market in China at Risk From Counterfeit Goods

TEHRAN - In a recent meeting focused on improving Iran-China trade relations, the head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, outlined a new strategic direction for boosting exports to China, emphasizing the need to move away from raw materials and instead promote high value-added goods.

Iran Moves to Expand Banking Network Ties With BRICS, Regional Countries 14 May 2025

Iran Moves to Expand Banking Network Ties With BRICS, Regional Countries

TEHRAN - In a significant move to bolster economic and financial ties, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Mohammadreza Farzin, announced plans to operationalize the integration of Iran’s domestic banking network, known as “Shetab,” with Russia’s “Mir” payment system. The broader strategy includes extending this connectivity model to all BRICS member states and neighboring countries, marking a major shift in Iran’s international banking outreach.

Clarence Seedorf joins Iran’s Esteghlal Football Club 14 May 2025

Clarence Seedorf joins Iran’s Esteghlal Football Club

Clarence Seedorf, the former Dutch star of AC Milan, Ajax, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid, was appointed as a sports consultant for Iran’s Esteghlal Football Club.

‘We like each other a lot’: Trump signs multiple deals with Saudi Arabia’s MBS 14 May 2025

‘We like each other a lot’: Trump signs multiple deals with Saudi Arabia’s MBS

Among the agreements signed were several focused on military cooperation, including the modernization of Saudi armed forces, enhanced training and support services, and improvements in health capabilities for Saudi military personnel.

Baqaei: Halting Iran’s nuclear program is not fundamentally an issue in negotiations 14 May 2025

Baqaei: Halting Iran’s nuclear program is not fundamentally an issue in negotiations

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that stopping nuclear program of Iran is not being discussed in the negotiations.

Trump says Iran is ‘very reasonable and intelligent’ in talks with U.S. 13 May 2025

Trump says Iran is ‘very reasonable and intelligent’ in talks with U.S.

The U.S. president called Iran's stance in nuclear talks ‘reasonable’ and ‘intelligent’ ahead of his Middle East trip.

Niger Welcomes Imports of Iranian Mining Products 13 May 2025

Niger Welcomes Imports of Iranian Mining Products

TEHRAN - In a meeting with the head of Iran’s Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), the Ambassador of Niger expressed his country’s interest in strengthening mining ties with Iran, emphasizing a welcoming stance toward importing Iranian mining and mineral industry products.

Pezeshkian: Enhanced Iran-Uzbekistan ties will promote regional peace, security 13 May 2025

Pezeshkian: Enhanced Iran-Uzbekistan ties will promote regional peace, security

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the expansion of relations between Iran and Uzbekistan will promote mutual and regional peace and security.

Iranian Investors Exempt from Taxes and Customs Duties in Uzbekistan 13 May 2025

Iranian Investors Exempt from Taxes and Customs Duties in Uzbekistan

TEHRAN - Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov has announced that Iranian investors will be exempt from taxes and customs duties when investing in Uzbekistan’s industrial zones. The statement came during the Iran-Uzbekistan Business Forum, aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two nations.

Mehdi Taremi Helps Inter Beat Torino 13 May 2025

Mehdi Taremi Helps Inter Beat Torino

Inter Milan kept the pressure on Napoli and celebrated its Champions League exploits with victory away to Torino, decided by a sensational Nicola Zalewski effort and Kristjan Asllani penalty under a thunderstorm.