TEHRAN - The National Pavilion of Iran has officially opened at GITEX Global 2025, featuring the active participation of Iranian technology firms and startups. Ten companies are exhibiting within the national pavilion, two others are participating independently in GITEX Global, and fifteen innovative startups are showcasing their projects at North Star Dubai, the startup-focused section of the exhibition.

TEHRAN - Iran’s exports to Russia are approaching the $1 billion threshold, signaling a significant expansion in trade relations between the two countries. According to Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade and Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), trade between Tehran and Moscow has grown by more than 30 percent in the first five months of the current Iranian year.

TEHRAN - The 17th International Exhibition of Flooring, Carpet, Machine-Made Carpet, and Related Industries is currently underway at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground, bringing together 120 domestic and foreign companies from Iran, Turkey, China, and Taiwan. The exhibition, which runs until October 15, highlights the latest innovations and manufacturing capabilities in the carpet and flooring industry, underscoring Iran’s growing competitiveness in global markets.

TEHRAN - Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade, Seyed Mohammad Atabak, has requested that President Masoud Pezeshkian, in his capacity as the head of the Supreme Council of Standards, form a committee comprised of key ministers — including those of Economy, Foreign Affairs, and Industry, as well as the National Standards Organization and the Customs Administration — to finalize Iran’s joint standards with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) within a short time frame.

TEHRAN - The Minister of Roads and Urban Development of Iran has announced that the key outcome of the recent trilateral summit between Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Russia was the development of a roadmap to achieve a transit capacity of 15 million tons of goods among the three countries. Highlighting the strategic importance of the Rasht–Astara railway connection, the minister confirmed that land acquisition for the remaining sections of the project will be completed by the end of this year.

TEHRAN - Iran and Tajikistan are accelerating efforts to deepen economic and cultural cooperation, focusing on green investment and regional partnerships in energy, technology, transportation, and agriculture as key pillars for sustainable growth.

Iran’s top diplomat is set to attend the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Uganda’s capital.

Foreign Ministry rejected allegations about Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and warned they could not justify joint crimes by the US and Israel.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Esmaeil Baghaei said that Iran will not participate in the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt, calling for a halt to the Israeli genocidal aggression in the Gaza Strip.

The Foreign Minister appeared on IRIB's "Special News Talk" program on Saturday and answered a series of questions about the ongoing developments.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the United States' destabilizing activities in the Caribbean and Latin American regions—particularly its recent military attacks targeting Venezuela’s vessels—constitute a grave threat to regional stability, peace, and international security.

Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-e Ravanchi conveyed Iran’s strong protest over allegations made against the country’s defense program and territorial integrity in a joint statement issued by the EU and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

Afsaneh Hesami Fard of Iran joined the 8000-Meter Peak Club on Tuesday morning.

Amir Jafari Arangeh of Iran claimed a silver medal at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday.

Iran’s Hadi Choopan finished in second place at the 2025 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open Bodybuilding early Sunday.

Following the victory of our country's national weightlifting team in the World Championships in Norway, the First Vice President, in a message, congratulated the Iranian nation on this powerful victory and emphasized: "The Government of National Accord is proud of you, the heroes of Iran."

Iran’s women’s futsal team will play two friendly matches with Poland and Canada.

Mohammad Reza Heydarian was named the new head coach of Esteghlal’s futsal team.

The Head of the Yazd Province Red Crescent Society announced that the missing people in the deserts surrounding the Abdoghieh mine in Bahabad city were found.

Iran and Nicaragua agreed to enhance urban cooperation, including cultural projects like naming streets after national heroes and sharing city management expertise, between their capitals, Tehran and Managua.

Rezaei said that the Islamic Republic's anti-narcotics police are at the forefront of combating opioid trafficking.

The head of the Organization of Student Affairs at the Ministry of Science said that Iranian universities currently host about 60,000 international students, with plans underway to increase the number to 320,000.

Iranian universities and academic centers called on the awakened conscience of the world to join a global campaign titled Protect Scientists.

The prosecutor’s office in Malayer, western Iran, announced that the detainees were involved in attacks against Basij bases and a seminary.

The International IONS 2025 Meeting started work in Noshahr, northern Iran.

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the Caspian Sea belongs only to the five countries, including Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan, and its issues will be resolved by these countries themselves.

A retired Russian military official praised Iran's crushing response to the Israeli regime, labeling the recent aggression as a terrorist act.

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Pakpour underlined that the Iranian Armed Forces are fully prepared to give resolute and rigid response to the enemies.

A police commander of Qasr Qand in Sistan and Baluchestan province announced that shooting had been launched at a police motor patrol unit that was on its way to a citizen assistance mission.

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi inspected the naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army in Hormozgan Province.