TEHRAN - The 29th monthly session of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce’s 10th board convened with sharp warnings from private sector representatives and government officials over mounting economic challenges, from shortages in animal feed to rising energy costs, stagnant investment, and signs of deepening stagflation.

TEHRAN - Iran is grappling with a significant gas supply imbalance, with shortages estimated at 300 to 350 million cubic meters per day, according to Saeed Tavakoli, Deputy Oil Minister and CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC). Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, he acknowledged that the country faces a serious energy deficit, requiring coordinated national management.

TEHRAN - A new framework for direct communication between the chambers of commerce of Iran and Armenia has been established following a meeting between Mohammad Reza Bahraman, Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, and Karen Ivanov, Deputy Head of the Armenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

TEHRAN - The 25th International Building Industry Exhibition (Iran Confair 2025) officially opened today at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground in a ceremony attended by Farzaneh Sadegh, Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Bahman Abdollahi, President of the Iran Chamber of Cooperatives, members of parliament from the Economic and Housing Commissions, and a large number of officials and industry representatives.

TEHRAN - The average annual income of Iranian households in 2024 exceeded their annual expenses, according to the latest figures from the Statistical Center of Iran.

TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has described the reopening of direct negotiations between Iran and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) after six years as a “ray of hope” for the country’s business community. He emphasized that economic diplomacy centered on the private sector is the best way to navigate the nation’s current challenges.

President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his satisfaction with the productive agreements reached during his two-day visit to Yerevan.

President Masoud Pezeshkian (standing left) and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (standing right) oversee the signing of cooperation documents, Yerevan, August 19, 2025.

The First Vice President stated that the strategy of Iran is to resolve issues through negotiation.

The outgoing German envoy met with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to say goodbye at the end of his diplomatic mission to Iran.

Following floods and landslides in parts of Pakistan, Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed its sympathy with the government and people of Pakistan.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Armenia reaffirms the mutual commitment to opening new horizons in Tehran-Yerevan relations.

The Persepolis football team was held to a 1-1 draw against Fajr Sepasi in its opening match of the 2025-26 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.

Iran’s U-21 volleyball team defeated France 3-1 (25-22, 25-21, 22-25, 15-11) in a friendly match on Sunday.

Iran’s basketball team defeated New Zealand 79-73 to win a bronze medal in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 at King Abdullah Sports City on Sunday.

The FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Jeddah has given us the full package. The fans have seen high-stakes games, jaw-dropping plays and the kind of drama only Asian basketball can deliver.

Defending champion Australia will face determined Team Melli of Iran in a high-stakes Jeddah showdown in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup semifinals on Saturday.

Seeking to grab the remaining two spots in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 will be China's Chengdu Rongchen, Bangkok United of Thailand, Qatar's Al Duhail SC and Sepahan of Iran.

Mohammadreza Aref emphasized that the presence of pilgrims in this year’s Arbaeen was “exceptional,” with an estimated 20 million attendees.

Iran offered to send emergency medical and relief teams to help people in the flood-affected areas of Pakistan.

Local officials in Iran's southern city of Bandar Abbas said that the Tuesday morning explosion there was cased by controlled road construction activity.

Armed terrorists attacked the provincial judiciary department in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, southeastern Iran. Officials said the attack left at least six people dead, and all members of the Israel-linked group were neutralized.

Pezeshkian and Qalibaf attended a ceremony to pay homage to those Iranians who lost their lives in the 12-day war imposed by Israel on Iran.

President Pezeshkian has attended the funeral held for nearly 60 individuals who were martyred in the Israeli attacks on Iran.

Nasirzadeh said that in the 12-day Israeli-imposed war, the Islamic Republic was not only facing the occupying regime but also the full logistical, intelligence, and support capacity of the United States.

Fadavi said that since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the enemies have never ceased their hostility.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says its forces have killed six terrorists and arrested two more in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, southeastern Iran.

The latest security operations in August led to the discovery of over 210 firearms in three separate missions in the southeastern Iranian province.

Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said that Iran and Pakistan are committed to defending each other on the international stage.

Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh and his Russian counterpart, Andrei Belousov, held a strategic meeting in Moscow, Russia.