TEHRAN - Mohammad Hossein Roshank, the head of the Iran-Tajikistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, shed light on Iran’s declining competitiveness in the Tajikistan market. He attributed this to the high production costs in Iran, which diminish its ability to rival countries like China, Turkey, and the UAE, known for offering lower-priced goods. Tajikistan, a market driven by affordability, is increasingly favoring these nations as they aim to secure greater market share through cost-effective production.

TEHRAN - The president of the Iran Export Confederation has emphasized the necessity of Iran's accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to strengthen its foreign trade. Mohammad Lahouti stated that developing international trade without FATF compliance is unattainable, underscoring the government's commitment to resolving the issue.

The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), Mohammad-Ali Dehqan Dehnavi, announced an 18% growth in the country’s non-oil trade during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year, which began on March 20, 2024.

TEHRAN - Fatemeh Ghanbarpour, Vice President of the Transport, Transit, and Logistics Commission at the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, told ILNA about ongoing efforts to prevent the suspension of Iran’s Green Card membership. She stated: "Iran Insurance is a member of the COB convention, and reinsurance processes are underway. Since reinsurance operates as an insurance company linked to the COB, which is an international body overseeing the Green Card insurance system based in Brussels, we are striving to have the Iranian Chamber of Commerce introduced as the guarantor to the COB. This would place Green Card insurance under the chamber’s umbrella, similar to what happened with the TIR carnet system."

The Civil Aviation Organization of Iran has expressed its support for a proposal to increase the number of flights from Saudi Arabia to Iran as part of bilateral agreements.

TEHRAN - Trade relations between Iran and the European Union (EU) have seen significant growth in 2024, with the Netherlands playing a pivotal role. According to data from Eurostat, Iran-EU trade volume reached €3.4 billion in the first nine months of 2024, marking a 96% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the release of the country’s frozen funds is a constant priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant institutions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted the history of good ties between Iran and Austria and the progress in their cooperation.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has censured US national security adviser Jake Sullivan’s recent remarks against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, urging the UN Security Council to hold Washington accountable for threatening to attack the country's nuclear facilities.

The President notified the "Law on Approving the Amendments to the Annexes to the International Treaty (Convention) for the Prevention of Sea Pollution from Ships (1973) Marpol 1973.78)" to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development for implementation.

Iran’s Minister of Justice Amin Hossein Rahimi has described Iran-Saudi ties as effective and significant, emphasizing the importance of developing legal and judicial ties with Saudi Arabia.

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The Futsalplanet website has named Vahid Shamsaei, head coach of the Iran national futsal team, among the world's best men's national team coaches in its latest 2024 ranking report.

The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (FFHS) in its latest has named Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun among the world's best international goal scorers in its latest 2024 ranking report.

A total of 80 athletes will represent Iran at the CSIT World Sports Games 2025, the President of Federation of Amateur and Workers Sports in Islamic Republic of Iran has announced.

Iranian boxer Farzan Ahmadi Afzadi has won the title of the Best Asian Schoolboy Boxer in 2024.

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Iran has expressed the kingdom’s willingness to work with Tehran in hosting the 2034 World Cup.

Iran’s U17 football team is to participate in a tournament in Belarus as it prepares for the AFC U17 Asian Cup games in April.

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.

The commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force said that the range of the recently-unveiled domestically-made Fattah hypersonic missile could increase to 2,000 km from 1,400 km.

The flight ticket price for children is generally less than for adults, dependent on the airline's policy.

Iran successfully test-launched its most advanced Khorramshahr-class ballistic missile called Kheibar, a medium-range precision-guided missile that can carry a 1,500 kg warhead.

The head of the Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO) has highlighted the country’s self-reliance in manufacturing military equipment, including drones, saying many countries want to purchase the Iranian defense products.

Mr. Hamid Reza Naghashian, the owner and the CEO of Sokhan Gostar Institute, publisher of two English and Persian dailies of IRAN NEWS and Sobh-e Eghtesad, despite his great role in the early days of the Islamic Revolution is less seen in the media and has decided to stay away from the state jobs and prefers to continue his activities in the cultural sector. There was a chance to encourage him for giving and interview to us and finally on March 2 we could seat with him at the office of Sokhan Gostar Institute for an exclusive warm and interesting interview.

The Ambassador of Serbia in Iran and Iranian Defense Minister in a meeting in Iran's capital called for the development of cooperation and expansion of bilateral relations.

Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said that a series of exercises will begin on Saturday in the country, and you will see that our defense power has not decreased, but increased, contrary to what the enemy claims in psychological warfare.

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has highlighted the independence and resilience of the Resistance Front, saying regional resistance warriors rely on their own strength rather than that of the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that its intelligence forces dismantled a network in the northwestern province of Qazvin, which had been involved in sabotage acts against Iranian national security.

Iran's domestically-developed plane Simorgh has been unveiled to the public at an aviation show being held in southern Iran.

The Commander in Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reassured lawmakers that Iran remains a regional power despite the fall of the Syrian government, saying that the elimination of the Zionist regime is still a priority.