TEHRAN - Private-sector representatives from five Caspian littoral states convened in Tehran this week to strengthen regional trade and investment ties, as part of the 22nd Meeting of the International Council for Cooperation between Chambers of Commerce of Caspian Countries.

TEHRAN - Nasrin Ojaghi, Secretary of the Iranian Home Appliances Manufacturers Association, has revealed that nearly 30 percent of household appliances in the market are smuggled, primarily through “te-lenji” traders and sailors. She warned that a recent law allowing border residents to import up to 10 percent of the country’s total imports duty-free or with minimal tariffs poses a serious threat to domestic producers — not only in the home appliance industry but also in the textile sector.

TEHRAN - Members of the Industry Commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce have expressed serious concern about Iran’s negative economic growth rate amid heightened international tensions, stricter sanctions, and instability in the foreign exchange market.

TEHRAN - The Director General of the Office for International Specialized Organizations at Iran’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced that Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have signed an updated frequency coordination protocol to manage mobile network frequencies in their border regions.

TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Qazeljeh, announced that nuclear science has become a vital tool in strengthening the nation’s food security, describing it as one of the most prominent examples of the peaceful use of indigenous scientific knowledge and technology. He emphasized that the benefits of nuclear applications extend throughout the agricultural supply chain — from farm to table.

TEHRAN - The Director of Exploration at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has announced new developments in the country’s oil and gas exploration efforts, including the discovery of oil springs in Ardabil Province and the launch of seismic operations in the Persian Gulf’s border region shared with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Special Assignments Khalaf Khalafov hold talks on issues of mutual interest.

Iran condemned the torture of the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg by the Israeli regime.

Araghchi wrote a message on letter by Iran, China and Russia to UN on illegal nature of snapback.

Russia announced that all restrictions in UN Security Council Resolution 2231 should be lifted, enabling the Council to finalize its review of Iran's nuclear program.

Iran’s top diplomat is set to attend the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Uganda’s capital.

Foreign Ministry rejected allegations about Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and warned they could not justify joint crimes by the US and Israel.

Iran’s girls’ handball team made history, beating China 30-25 in the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) on Monday.

Persepolis general manager Reza Darvish resigned from his role after about four years in the Iranian top-flight club.

Iran maintained its position at 21st to stay as Asia's second-best side in the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Friday.

The national men’s futsal teams of Iran and Russia drew 1-1 in a friendly match, held in Russia’s western city of Tula on Thursday.

Afsaneh Hesami Fard of Iran joined the 8000-Meter Peak Club on Tuesday morning.

Amir Jafari Arangeh of Iran claimed a silver medal at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday.

Pezeshkian is scheduled to deliver a speech to students later today, marking the formal start of the university year across the country.

The Dogharoun border crossing will soon be equipped with a biometric identification system for foreign nationals, the first of its kind among Iran’s border checkpoints.

The Head of the Yazd Province Red Crescent Society announced that the missing people in the deserts surrounding the Abdoghieh mine in Bahabad city were found.

Iran and Nicaragua agreed to enhance urban cooperation, including cultural projects like naming streets after national heroes and sharing city management expertise, between their capitals, Tehran and Managua.

Rezaei said that the Islamic Republic's anti-narcotics police are at the forefront of combating opioid trafficking.

The head of the Organization of Student Affairs at the Ministry of Science said that Iranian universities currently host about 60,000 international students, with plans underway to increase the number to 320,000.

Major General Mousavi says Iran is monitoring the movements of the enemies that are ‘inherently savage and aggressive.’

Senior Iranian Army Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that lasting peace and security can only be attained through power, preparedness, and deterrence.

The International IONS 2025 Meeting started work in Noshahr, northern Iran.

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the Caspian Sea belongs only to the five countries, including Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan, and its issues will be resolved by these countries themselves.

A retired Russian military official praised Iran's crushing response to the Israeli regime, labeling the recent aggression as a terrorist act.

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Pakpour underlined that the Iranian Armed Forces are fully prepared to give resolute and rigid response to the enemies.