TEHRAN – Former head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization, Mohammad Rastad, has revealed that container traffic in Iranian ports dropped by half after the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), better known as the Iran nuclear deal. Speaking to ILNA, Rastad explained that container throughput had peaked at over 3 million TEUs during the JCPOA era, but fell to just 1.5 million TEUs following the collapse of the agreement.

TEHRAN - Iran’s mining sector is poised to become a cornerstone for strengthening economic relations with Uzbekistan, according to Mohammad Aghajanlou, head of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO). Speaking at a meeting with Shakhrokh Gholamov, Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, Aghajanlou highlighted the potential for collaboration in mining and mineral industries to drive bilateral ties.

TEHRAN - In a recent meeting of the Iran Chamber of Commerce’s Commission for Engineering and Construction Services, experts emphasized the high potential for economic cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan. The discussion focused on boosting Iran’s technical and engineering service exports and preparing the private sector for participation in international projects.

TEHRAN - Iran’s private sector is prepared to deepen economic ties with Uzbekistan through joint investments, particularly in the textile and garment sectors, according to Samad Hassanzadeh, President of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture.

TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, has stated that inconsistent and excessive regulations are placing a heavier burden on Iranian traders than international sanctions.

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Jihad Gholamreza Nouri, has proposed the creation of a “Union of Agricultural Research Institutions” and a “Union of Vaccine Production Institutes” within the BRICS framework during the 15th Meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers held in Brasília, Brazil.

President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences over Pope Francis’s death, praising his humanitarian stance on Gaza and his efforts toward interfaith dialogue and global peace.

Araqchi said Tehran has deepened its relations with Moscow and Beijing in recent years.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told lawmakers that uranium enrichment is a non-negotiable ‘red line’ for Tehran.

Araqchi described the second round of Iran-U.S. talks, held in Rome, as constructive and progressive.

That the talks advance into the technical phase signify that the negotiating parties have reached an understanding on the fundamentals of the negotiations.

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has touched on “some of Iran’s advancements”, telling the Saudi defense minister in Tehran that the Islamic Republic is ready to share them with the kingdom.

Ali Meskini of Iran claimed a bronze medal in the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League on Saturday.

Tractor football team remained on course for its first title in Iran Professional League (IPL) with a ruthless 3-0 win over Malavan in Tabriz on Friday.

President Pezeshkian congratulated Iranian students on their victory in ISF U15 Gymnasiade, Serbia.

Iran national football team will play Qatar and North Korea in June in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round.

Iran’s Tabiat Basketball team secured a second-place finish in the 2024-2025 FIBA WASL-West Asia League after defeating Sagesse 75-73 at the Stade Nouhad Naufal Saturday night.

Esteghlal football team lost to Foolad 1-0 in the 2024-25 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Thursday night.

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.

Ayatollah Khamenei donates 40 billion rials for the release of needy prisoners convicted of unintentional crimes.

A senior Iranian Judiciary official confirms that two individuals involved in the murder of a Tehran University student have confessed.

TEHRAN - A national dialogue seminar on "National Unity" was held at the National Library of Iran, with the participation of President Masoud Pezeshkian and Strategic Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran’s special trade envoy to Iraq said the export of non-oil goods to the neighboring country in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024) reached about $3 billion, showing a 27% hike compared to the same period last year.

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.

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says that Iran is ready for both psychological warfare and military action by the enemies

Iranian naval forces have successfully executed photo exercises and tactical formation operations on the second day of joint naval drills with the Russian and Chinese navies.

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Navy commander, dismisses Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. is more powerful than Iran, China, and Russia, calling the remark “delusional.”

Iran, Russia, and China are set to launch this year's 'Security Belt' exercise during which the Navies of the three countries conduct joint drills in the northern Indian Ocean.