TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, has presented a series of practical proposals aimed at enhancing regional trade among member countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), stressing the current insufficiency of intra-regional trade volumes.

TEHRAN - The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company has announced plans to construct a refinery in the Aftab Kish area, highlighting that the Kish gas field has a daily production capacity of 75 to 100 million cubic meters of gas.

TEHRAN - The Managing Director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Majid Tavakoli, stated that Iran is hopeful about the operationalization of its gas deal with Turkmenistan, while confirming that there are currently no plans to export gas to Europe.

TEHRAN – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced plans to invest approximately $10 billion in the country’s oil sector by the end of the current Iranian year (March 2026), with the completion of over 30 major oil projects listed as a key priority.

TEHRAN - In a bid to revive the global recognition of two historic carpet-producing cities, Kerman and Bukhara, a joint market for their traditional handwoven rugs is being proposed. Seyed Mehdi Tabibzadeh, head of the Kerman Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between the two cities to restore the reputation of Kerman and Bukhara carpets, which are currently being produced and marketed under these names by third-party countries.

TEHRAN - The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan have officially begun expanding their industrial and trade cooperation, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two nations.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, met in Muscat ahead of Iran-U.S. talks.

The Iranian and Qatari foreign ministers met in Qatar’s capital, Doha, to hold talks on issues of mutual interest.

Araqchi is scheduled to make a visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar in line with pursuing diplomatic engagements with the regional countries.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday that Oman, which mediates the talks, has asked Iran’s viewpoint about Sunday as the date of the new round of the negotiations.

Araqchi expressed the hope that the absurd rumors about the Persian Gulf that are going around are no more than a disinformation campaign.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s military aggression against the port of Al-Hodeidah and other infrastructure in Yemen describing it as a clear crime and a blatant violation of the principles and rules of international law.

Excitement is building for one of Asia’s most anticipated volleyball competitions, as Japan gears up to host the inaugural AVC Men’s Champions League, a bold rebrand of the annual Asian Men’s Club Championship, in Osaka and Kyoto from May 11 to 18.

President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the Iranian people on the national team’s remarkable victory at the 2025 World Youth Weightlifting Championships in Lima, Peru.

President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the Iranian people on the national team’s remarkable victory at the 2025 World Youth Weightlifting Championships in Lima, Peru.

Hossein Yazdani of Iran won a gold medal in the men’s super heavyweight competition at the 2025 World Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships that were held in Lima, the capital of Peru.

Ittihad Kalba defeated Dibba Al-Hisn 2-1 in 23rd round of the ADNOC Pro League at Kalba Stadium.

The Tractor football team defeated Shams Azar 4-0 to win the Iran Professional League (IPL) title for the first time.

A provincial official said that DNA samples were collected from the remaining bodies and close relatives of the deceased individuals.

The Shahid Rajaee Port incident in Hormozgan Province has resulted in 40 deaths and over 1,000 injuries, according to the province’s governor-general.

A huge explosion took place at Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran, on Saturday.

The I.R.G.C. Navy seized two foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf carrying 1.5 million liters of smuggled fuel.

Iran transferred 199 Afghan inmates to their home country as part of its commitment to humanitarian principles and international agreements on prisoner exchange.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi offered condolences over the death of Akbar Etemad who tremendously contributed to the Iran’s nuclear program.

Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh warned that the enemy should not even think of attacking Iran or it will face the rigid and devastating response by the Islamic Republic.

Langar-Neshin was hanged on Wednesday Morning following a full legal process, including trial, appeal, and final confirmation of the verdict by Iran’s Supreme Court.

IRGC Navy commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri says regional nations, not foreign forces, should safeguard the Persian Gulf, which is vital for global energy exports.

A spokesperson for the Defense Ministry says there were no military-related export or import cargoes at Shahid Rajaee Port, where a massive blast has left at least 28 people dead.

Commander of the Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari voiced the readiness of the Army to respond to any threat at any level in the shortest time.

Iran and Tajikistan’s defense ministers agree to boost defense cooperation and combat terrorism.