TEHRAN - The Kish Free Zone Organization has achieved a historic milestone in investment attraction, securing a record-breaking amount over the past six months equivalent to the total of the previous three years combined.

TEHRAN - The Iranian private sector is poised to increase investment in Iraq as bilateral efforts intensify to enhance economic cooperation. This momentum was marked by the launch of the Iran-Iraq Trade Policy Council under the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), signaling a strategic commitment to expanding joint ventures and trade relations between the two neighbors.

TEHRAN - Iran is committed to expanding its trade cooperation with Turkey, emphasized Adel Najafzadeh, head of the Iran-Turkey Parliamentary Friendship Group, during a high-level meeting with his Turkish counterpart in Ankara on Friday.

TEHRAN - Iran is lagging behind in the global mining landscape due to its minimal presence in overseas mining operations, a weakness that could prove critical in today’s shifting geopolitical and economic climate, warned Mohammadreza Bahraman, Vice President of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce and Head of the Iran Mine House.

TEHRAN - During the Iran-Oman Business Opportunities Conference in Muscat, the President of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, Samad Hassanzadeh, presented seven strategic proposals aimed at deepening economic cooperation between the two nations. Stressing the vast untapped potential in both countries, he prioritized joint investment projects as the most effective path forward.

TEHRAN - Iran has set a regional record in narcotics seizures, announced the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), Faroud Asgari, during a key summit of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) customs chiefs held in Tehran.

The top Iranian diplomat arrived in the Egyptian capital on Sunday to hold talks on bilateral relations and regional developments.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that Iran is preparing an appropriate response to an official proposal from the United States regarding the nuclear talks mediated by Oman.

Qalibaf said all Latin American countries reject unilateralism and support multilateralism.

Araqchi is scheduled to visit Egypt and Lebanon this week to further boost regional relations and cooperation.

Esmaeil Baqaei called for an official explanation by Austria on “unfounded” allegations levelled by the European country’s intelligence body on Iran’s nuclear program.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi strongly reacted to a recent position by Britain claiming that Iran should adopt zero enrichment policy.

Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei named his 28-man squad for two matches against Qatar and North Korea in the 2026 World Cup qualification.

The Iranian football clubs Esteghlal and Persepolis have successfully obtained the AFC License.

President Pezeshkian extended his congratulations to Reyhaneh Mobini Arani for winning gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea.

Iran’s international winger Sadeq Moharrami said goodbye to his Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb.

Esteghlal defeated Sanat Naft 2-0 on Saturday in the 2024-25 Iran Hazfi Cup semifinals.

The Iranian national Para-Karate team emerged victorious at the 4th Asian Para Championship 2025 by winning seven colorful medals.

Saudi police have arrested Gholam-Reza Qassemian, an Iranian pilgrim, in Medina, western Saudi Arabia.

President Pezeshkian visited the 36th Tehran International Book Fair on Friday.

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.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in a statement said that an organized anti-security network has been dismantled in Kerman Province in southern Iran.

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said in response to Israeli officials' rhetoric that the regime is unable to harm Iran, and that the Islamic Republic will powerfully respond to threats.

The Defense Minister termed preserving territorial integrity and stability of regional borders among the unchangeable principles of Iran's policy.

Commander of Navy Rear-Admiral Shahram Irani said that major missions are on the agenda, adding that the 86th Fleet of the Iranian Navy has shown to the world the authority and progress of Islamic Iran.

Major General Mohammad Baqeri stressed the combat and operational readiness of Iranian Armed Forces to confront hostile acts.

Major General Baqeri announced that military personnel would face rigorous field assessments to improve operational strategies and ensure Iran’s continued defense readiness.