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Europe Withdraws the Snapback Letter 13 Sep 2025

Europe Withdraws the Snapback Letter

The E3 countries (Germany, France, and the United Kingdom), arguing that the United States lost its legal right to trigger the “snapback” mechanism after leaving the JCPOA, refused to recognize Washington’s request and effectively declared it “ineffective and legally unacceptable.” This position itself was a kind of indirect “withdrawal” of the U.S. request. But could Europe change its stance and actually move in a direction independent of the U.S. demand (that is, withdraw its own letter and accept that the snapback should not be triggered)?

Iran’s Engineering Service Exports Fall to $3b as African Presence Grows 13 Sep 2025

Iran’s Engineering Service Exports Fall to $3b as African Presence Grows

TEHRAN - Iran’s exports of technical and engineering services have dropped to around $3 billion, despite the country’s vast capacity in infrastructure development, according to the head of the Construction and Engineering Services Commission of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce.

Iran’s Engineering Service Exports Fall to $3b as African Presence Grows 13 Sep 2025

Iran’s Engineering Service Exports Fall to $3b as African Presence Grows

TEHRAN - Iran’s exports of technical and engineering services have dropped to around $3 billion, despite the country’s vast capacity in infrastructure development, according to the head of the Construction and Engineering Services Commission of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce.

Cultural Heritage a Living Asset for Strengthening National Identity 13 Sep 2025

Cultural Heritage a Living Asset for Strengthening National Identity

TEHRAN - Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts stated that cultural heritage is not merely a historical relic, but a living and dynamic asset that strengthens national identity, enhances social capital, and promotes public vitality.

Pakistan Becomes the Leading Export Destination for Isfahan Province 09 Sep 2025

Pakistan Becomes the Leading Export Destination for Isfahan Province

Pakistan Becomes the Leading Export Destination for Isfahan Province TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking at the 11th meeting of the Chamber’s Commission for Export Development and Import Management—focused on exploring trade and investment opportunities between Isfahan and Pakistan’s Punjab province—Amir Keshani, head of the Isfahan Chamber, said that after analyzing target markets, several countries were identified as […]

Iran, Turkmenistan Aim to Boost Trade to $3b Within Three Years 09 Sep 2025

Iran, Turkmenistan Aim to Boost Trade to $3b Within Three Years

TEHRAN - The head of the Iran–Turkmenistan Joint Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to increase bilateral trade between the two neighboring countries to $3 billion over the next three years.

Iran in Talks With CIS Countries on Port Investment 08 Sep 2025

Iran in Talks With CIS Countries on Port Investment

TEHRAN - The Managing Director of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has announced broad plans to advance the country’s maritime economy policies, attract both domestic and foreign investment, and ease regulations. He confirmed that investment memorandums with several CIS countries have been finalized, with some contracts set to be signed soon.

Iran Urges Stronger Economic Mobilization to Expand Trade Ties With Japan 07 Sep 2025

Iran Urges Stronger Economic Mobilization to Expand Trade Ties With Japan

TEHRAN - The inaugural session of the Sakura Summit, held at Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), witnessed a key proposal: the creation of a dedicated business platform to link Iranian and Japanese companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Organizers believe the initiative could open the way for closer commercial cooperation between the two countries.

Araghchi says another meeting with EU foreign policy chief is likely 13 Sep 2025

Araghchi says another meeting with EU foreign policy chief is likely

The Iranian foreign minister and the EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, last met in Qatar’s capital eight days ago.

‘Unity Week’ bridges differences and boosts Muslim solidarity: Administration spokesperson 09 Sep 2025

‘Unity Week’ bridges differences and boosts Muslim solidarity: Administration spokesperson

Mohajerani said that Muslim unity was a cause of fear for enemies and that if Muslims worldwide were united, there would not be any unfortunate events in Islamic lands, including occupied Palestine.

Pezeshkian urges BRICS to resist unilateral sanctions 09 Sep 2025

Pezeshkian urges BRICS to resist unilateral sanctions

President Pezeshkian referred to recent conflicts in the Middle East and Latin America as proof that the current world order had failed to ensure global peace, justice and security.

Iraqi political leader meets Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran 08 Sep 2025

Iraqi political leader meets Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran

Araqchi and al-Hakim underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation across various fields of mutual interest.

Araghchi: Misunderstanding with Qatar resolved 07 Sep 2025

Araghchi: Misunderstanding with Qatar resolved

Araghchi said that all misunderstandings between Tehran and Doha had been resolved in his “fruitful, serious, and constructive” talks with Qatari officials.

Araghchi meets envoys to UAE and Philippines to discuss bolstering bilateral ties 07 Sep 2025

Araghchi meets envoys to UAE and Philippines to discuss bolstering bilateral ties

Araghchi met with his country's ambassadors to the UAE and the Philippines to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation.

Yemeni armed forces target Tel Aviv with ballistic missile 13 Sep 2025

Yemeni armed forces target Tel Aviv with ballistic missile

Yemen’s Army launched a ballistic missile to target Tel Aviv in Israeli-occupied territory.

Iran sends 2nd aid consignment for Afghanistan’s earthquake victims 07 Sep 2025

Iran sends 2nd aid consignment for Afghanistan’s earthquake victims

Last weekend, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Jalalabad in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, close to the Pakistan border.

Yemen strikes Israeli Ben Gurion airport with ballistic missile 06 Sep 2025

Yemen strikes Israeli Ben Gurion airport with ballistic missile

The Yemeni Armed Forces successfully struck Israeli Ben Gurion Airport with a Zulfiqar ballistic missile.

Iran and China presidents vow full implementation of 25-year cooperation pact 03 Sep 2025

Iran and China presidents vow full implementation of 25-year cooperation pact

President Pezeshkian said China could count on Iran as a “strong and determined” partner and expressed interest in joint projects, including high-speed railways and highways.

Lavrov: West uses the dollar to suppress rivals 02 Sep 2025

Lavrov: West uses the dollar to suppress rivals

Sergei Lavrov said that the US misuses the position of the dollar in the world to suppress rivals

Parliament speaker condemns assassination of Yemeni PM in Israeli terrorist attack 31 Aug 2025

Parliament speaker condemns assassination of Yemeni PM in Israeli terrorist attack

Ghalibaf stressed that the cowardly attack leading to the assassination of Yemen’s friendly and brotherly prime minister underscores the regime’s consistent history of offenses.

President Pezeshkian promises scientific and technological progress 28 Jul 2025

President Pezeshkian promises scientific and technological progress

Pezeshkian announced the construction of a “Vaccine Ecosystem Technology Tower,” describing it as the beginning of a new chapter in developing the knowledge-based health system.

Hubble Telescope Captures Detailed Image of Spiral Galaxy NGC 3430 31 Jul 2024

Hubble Telescope Captures Detailed Image of Spiral Galaxy NGC 3430

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has provided a detailed snapshot of the spiral galaxy NGC 3430, located 100 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo Minor.

China’s Chang’e-6 Probe Ready to Land on Moon 03 Jun 2024

China’s Chang’e-6 Probe Ready to Land on Moon

The Chinese Chang’e-6 mission, launched on May 3, is preparing to complete its most important stage.

25th Royan International Twin Congress will be held on August 2024 18 May 2024

25th Royan International Twin Congress will be held on August 2024

25th International Reproductive Medicine Congress and the 20th Stem Cell Technology Congress will be held by Royan Institute in Tehran from 28th to 30th August 2024.

13 Aug 2022

Iran determined to develop space technology

Hassan Salarieh, the head of the Iranian Space Agency, has emphasized the country’s determination to develop space technology.

Iraq to host sixth Iranian center for technology, innovation 17 Jun 2022

Iraq to host sixth Iranian center for technology, innovation

The sixth Iranian house of innovation and technology will be launched in Iraqi Kurdistan, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

Kyrgyzstan Promotes Joint Global Efforts to Address Mountain Degradation, Climate Change: Envoy 15 Dec 2024

Kyrgyzstan Promotes Joint Global Efforts to Address Mountain Degradation, Climate Change: Envoy

Marking International Mountain Day, Turdakun Sydykov, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Iran, detailed his country’s ongoing efforts to address climate change, promote sustainable mountain development, and foster international collaboration.

Iran Hails UNESCO Recognition of Mehregan Festival 08 Dec 2024

Iran Hails UNESCO Recognition of Mehregan Festival

Iran's Foreign Ministry has applauded the inclusion of Mehregan, an ancient Persian festival, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, emphasizing its role in fostering cultural ties in the region.

Japan Contributes ¥690 Million to Restore Lake Urmia 02 Dec 2024

Japan Contributes ¥690 Million to Restore Lake Urmia

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has announced a ¥690 million ($4.6 million) contribution from Japan to support sustainable wetland management and enhance climate resilience in Iran, focusing on Lake Urmia and three other critical wetlands.

Protesters in Tehran Condemn Israeli Criminal Acts in Gaza, Lebanon 25 Nov 2024

Protesters in Tehran Condemn Israeli Criminal Acts in Gaza, Lebanon

A group of Tehran residents gathered outside the United Nations office in the Iranian capital early Friday to denounce the genocide and crimes committed by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon.

US Fined Nearly $50 Billion for Sponsoring Terrorist Groups 17 Nov 2024

US Fined Nearly $50 Billion for Sponsoring Terrorist Groups

An Iranian court ruled that the US government should pay $48,860 million in compensation to families of the soldiers who have been martyred in defending the Holy Shrines against the terrorist groups.

Food Processing Plant Using Plasma Technology Opens South of Iran 17 Nov 2024

Food Processing Plant Using Plasma Technology Opens South of Iran

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami on Saturday inaugurated a factory in the southern province of Kerman that employs plasma technology to decontaminate and process food products, mainly pistachios.

Art and culture bring Iranians and Armenians closer: Minister 09 Sep 2025

Art and culture bring Iranians and Armenians closer: Minister

The Iranian minister says President Pezeshkian's vision to have comprehensive strategic ties between Iran and Armenia can be realized by greater cooperation between cultural ministries and the participation of civil society.

Ilkhanid-era royal cemetery discovered near Soltanieh Dome 11 Aug 2025

Ilkhanid-era royal cemetery discovered near Soltanieh Dome

The official says remains of an underground tomb, dating back to the Mongol era, were unearthed during an archaeological excavation in the area known as Abvab Al-Bar.

From Personal Expression to Impartial Order: A Look at the Works of Ehsan Azimi Mojaver 03 Aug 2025

From Personal Expression to Impartial Order: A Look at the Works of Ehsan Azimi Mojaver

TEHRAN - Ehsan Azimi Mojaver’s paintings are a bold attempt to return painting to its essence, a continuous search for “pure painting.” His work does not aim to represent the external world, nor to translate emotion, symbols, or signs. Instead, it exists as a state in itself, a material, independent presence. In his practice, painting escapes the role of language, narrative, or expression, becoming a space for the embodiment of the absolute; something that emerges through precise structural balance and the silence of color.

Iran Has Gained a Special Position in the Tourism Market 10 Jun 2025

Iran Has Gained a Special Position in the Tourism Market

TEHRAN - The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts stated that in recent years, with the development of suitable infrastructure in the medical and healthcare sectors—particularly in complex surgeries and specialized treatments—Iran has secured a prominent position in the health tourism market.

Italian Republic Day Celebrated in Tehran 07 Jun 2025

Italian Republic Day Celebrated in Tehran

TEHRAN - The Italian Embassy in Tehran, on Monday June 2, marked Italy’s Republic Day with an official celebration attended by prominent Iranian dignitaries, underscoring the strong and long-standing ties between the two nations.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson highlights role of Persian language in diplomatic talks 03 Jun 2025

Foreign Ministry spokesperson highlights role of Persian language in diplomatic talks

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the Persian language, which spans from India to the Balkans and is rooted in an ancient civilization, can play a key role in diplomatic dialogues.

Munir El Haddadi Pens Deal with Esteghlal 13 Sep 2025

Munir El Haddadi Pens Deal with Esteghlal

Munir El Haddadi, who arrived in Tehran, capital of Iran on Wednesday, penned his two-year deal with Esteghlal.

Iran Water Polo Team Comes Third at Futog Open 2025 09 Sep 2025

Iran Water Polo Team Comes Third at Futog Open 2025

Iran’s men’s water polo national team finished in third place at the Futog Open 2025.

Uzbekistan Aims to Take Revenge on Iran at 2025 CAFA Final 08 Sep 2025

Uzbekistan Aims to Take Revenge on Iran at 2025 CAFA Final

Iran will face Uzbekistan on Monday in the final of the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup, a clash that promises high-stakes football and regional bragging rights.

Tractor Reaches Agreement with Marko Johansson: Report 07 Sep 2025

Tractor Reaches Agreement with Marko Johansson: Report

Iran’s Tractor football club has reportedly reached an agreement with Swedish goalkeeper Marko Johansson.

Iran Beaten by Japan at FIBA U-16 Asia Cup 2025 03 Sep 2025

Iran Beaten by Japan at FIBA U-16 Asia Cup 2025

Japan trounced Iran 86-67 to book the first ticket to the FIBA U-16 Asia Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals, Tuesday at the MBank Arena.

Alamiyan Brothers Win Gold, Silver at 2025 WTT Feeder 02 Sep 2025

Alamiyan Brothers Win Gold, Silver at 2025 WTT Feeder

Iranian brothers Noshad and Nima Alamiyan claimed two medals at the 2025 WTT Feeder in Olomouc, the Czech Republic on Sunday.

Leader pardons and commutes sentences of a group of convicts 13 Sep 2025

Leader pardons and commutes sentences of a group of convicts

Ayatollah Khamenei has agreed to pardon and commute the sentences of a group of convicts on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS).

Leader pardons and commutes sentences of a group of convicts 13 Sep 2025

Leader pardons and commutes sentences of a group of convicts

Ayatollah Khamenei has agreed to pardon and commute the sentences of a group of convicts on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS).

Iranian religious scholar calls unity essential to counter enemies’ plots 09 Sep 2025

Iranian religious scholar calls unity essential to counter enemies’ plots

Mowlavi Sadr Ad-Din Ahrari described Unity Week as a legacy of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, and a powerful symbol of the Islamic Ummah’s need for solidarity.

Reconstruction after 12-day war over 90% complete: Tehran mayor 06 Sep 2025

Reconstruction after 12-day war over 90% complete: Tehran mayor

Tehran’s mayor announced that over 90% of housing projects for war victims are complete, with significant progress also made on reinforcement and renovation work.

Iran disbands Mossad-linked terrorist team 31 Aug 2025

Iran disbands Mossad-linked terrorist team

The IRGC announced that eight individuals had been arrested for collaborating with separatist groups and connections with Mossad.

Legendary Iranian wrestler Emam-Ali Habibi passes away 26 Aug 2025

Legendary Iranian wrestler Emam-Ali Habibi passes away

Emam-Ali Habibi, the iconic Iranian wrestler and Olympic gold medalist, has died aged 94 after a lengthy illness.

First vice president praises successful Arbaeen pilgrimage amid high turnout 19 Aug 2025

First vice president praises successful Arbaeen pilgrimage amid high turnout

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

Armed Forces condemn Israel’s ‘terrorist’ attack on Qatar 13 Sep 2025

Armed Forces condemn Israel’s ‘terrorist’ attack on Qatar

The General Staff denounced the attack as a blatant violation of international norms and a threat to regional stability.

Iran countered Western and NATO technology in its war with Israel: Army chief 07 Sep 2025

Iran countered Western and NATO technology in its war with Israel: Army chief

Major General Amir Hatami said the Israeli regime intended to harm the Islamic Republic by sowing discord, but suffered a greater and surprising defeat because the people stood firmer than ever for their Islamic establishment.

Defense minister: SCO can form effective security coalitions 06 Sep 2025

Defense minister: SCO can form effective security coalitions

Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has the potential to expand and form effective security coalitions in the future.

Army prepared to deliver a decisive response to any aggression: Top general 03 Sep 2025

Army prepared to deliver a decisive response to any aggression: Top general

Major General Mousavi said that the country's Armed Forces are at their highest level of readiness and are prepared to deliver a decisive and painful response to any aggression.

Top general: Presence of outside powers in the region a source of concern 31 Aug 2025

Top general: Presence of outside powers in the region a source of concern

Major General Mousavi told Armenia’s Security Council Secretary that while Iran welcomes regional peace, the presence of extra-regional powers like the US is a source of significant concern.

Defense minister: Armed forces successfully struck key Israeli military targets in recent aggression 30 Aug 2025

Defense minister: Armed forces successfully struck key Israeli military targets in recent aggression

Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said that the Islamic Republic could overcome Israeli defense systems with advanced, domestically developed missile technology.