TEHRAN - The Statistical Center of Iran has released the results of its latest labor force survey, offering a new snapshot of the country’s job market during the summer of 2025. Conducted across both urban and rural areas with a sample of 60,648 households, the study reveals notable changes compared to the same period in 2024.

TEHRAN - The head of the Khorramabad Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, Mohammad Khaki, met with Ontalap Onalbaiyev, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Iran, and called for a significant expansion of trade between the two countries — from the current $340 million to $3 billion.

TEHRAN - The Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) emphasized that investment is a crucial and reliable indicator of economic development, and that countries around the world are in strong competition to attract capital.

TEHRAN - The World Bank has revised upward its forecast for economic growth across the Middle East and surrounding regions, citing stronger-than-expected recovery in Gulf economies and improved prospects in oil-importing countries.

TEHRAN - At the Grand Forum Honoring Mazandaran’s Top Exporters, Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), stressed that the strength and resilience of Iran’s economy has always depended heavily on exports. He recalled that over the past 10–15 years, especially during periods of international sanctions and declining oil revenues, non-oil exports became the main source of foreign currency and a vital support for the national economy.

TEHRAN - The chairman of the Iranian Association of Oil Industry Equipment Manufacturers has warned that the reactivation of the UN “snapback mechanism” could significantly disrupt the country’s economic activities, particularly in the oil and gas sector, potentially creating harsher conditions than those faced before the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA).

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.

Iravani said the Israeli aggressions against Iran constituted blatant violations of the UN Charter, international law, and international humanitarian law.

Iranian ambassador to Iraq met with Ammar al-Hakim.

TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday that Western countries had rejected negotiations with Iran due to what he described as their “excessive demands.”

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson stressed that the world must stop brutal violations of the law, end impunity for war criminals and genocide, and hold accountable those who justify these crimes.

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.

Esteghlal and Chadormalou shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the 2025-26 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Sunday.

Iranian karate athletes claimed three medals at the Karate 1 Series A Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

Iran’s men’s water polo team defeated China 14-9 at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Saturday.

Iran’s women’s volleyball team defeated Uzbekistan 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 25-16) at the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup on Friday.

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 Minister of Roads and Urban Development said that women and girls in Iran are not subjected to any constraints or discrimination in pursuing their goals.

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.