TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri, says the country has recorded a 32 percent rise in agricultural exports over the past year, even as foreign currency allocations for the sector were reduced by two-thirds. The minister credits strategic planning, timely provision of essential inputs, and a renewed emphasis on justice-oriented policymaking for stabilizing production and boosting export performance.

TEHRAN - A former member of parliament and the managing director of Mazandaran Wood and Paper Industries has warned of a looming crisis in Iran’s wood and paper sector, citing the impact of sanctions, restrictive regulations such as the “Forest Breathing Law,” and the urgent need for policy reform to revive domestic production. He also detailed the industry’s debts, production statistics, and plans for raw material supply.

TEHRAN – Iran is moving toward becoming the main food supply hub of the region, according to the Minister of Agriculture Jihad, Gholamreza Nouri, who emphasized the key role of the private sector in driving the national economy.

TEHRAN - Iran and China have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly produce inverters—a key component in renewable energy systems—and to transfer technical knowledge for local manufacturing in Iran.

Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade Mohammad Atabak has described Uzbekistan as a link to Central Asia.

TEHRAN - In a meeting organized by the Iran-UAE Joint Chamber of Commerce, participants emphasized the need for synergy and coordinated action among Iranian engineering and technical service companies ahead of their participation in the BIG5 international exhibition in the UAE. The proposal to form a special export consortium in this sector was a key outcome of the session.

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Vienna has warned the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against adopting a new resolution targeting Iran under Western pressure, saying the move would represent a fresh attempt to politicize the Board.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says much of the ministry’s diplomatic energy has been devoted to supporting the Resistance Front, describing the ministry as effectively operating “at the level of the foreign ministry of the Resistance Front.”

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has described the International Conference of Governors of the Caspian Sea Littoral States in the Iranian province of Gilan as an important step in strengthening regional cooperation.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that his recent visit to Pakistan was aimed at enhancing bilateral relations through parliamentary diplomacy as directed by Iran’s Leader.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed Iran’s readiness to assist Pakistan in resolving ongoing tensions with Afghanistan.

Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says that the regime in Tel Aviv is “the source of instability in our region.”

Iran’s Neda Shahsavari and Shima Safaei seized a gold medal in the table tennis doubles at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Thursday.

Iran’s men’s futsal team defeated Uzbekistan 4-2 to book its place in the final of the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Sunday.

Iranian judo athletes claimed two gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the 2025 IBSA Judo Asian Championship.

Persepolis defeated Esteghlal Khuzestan 3-0 at the Shahr-e Qods Stadium in the 2025-26 Iran Pro League (IPL) on Friday.

Al Wehdat of Jordan and Iran’s Esteghlal shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group A tie on Wednesday.

Iran’s sports community is mourning the death of Saber Kazemi, a young up-and-coming volleyball star, who passed away early Wednesday at the age of 26.

The International Iranology Summit has started work at the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization with the participation of 50 international experts from 22 countries.

Iranian president’s aide for social affairs Ali Rabiei has emphasized that addressing global challenges requires collective and principled action.

Brazilian representative to the BRICS Civil Council Marco Fernandes in a meeting with Head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society Pir-Hossein Koulivand has stressed that the role of the Iranian Red Crescent, with its very strong capacity and extensive experience in carrying out humanitarian activities at the national and international levels, will certainly be very effective in the actions of the BRICS Civil Council.

The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has stressed full readiness to provide any kind of humanitarian aid for the flood-stricken Dominicans.

President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed gratitude for the sacrifices and efforts of the medical community throughout the 12-day war, particularly praising the dedicated nurses.

Minister of Health Mohammadreza Zafarghandi and his Saudi counterpart Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel have emphasized expanding cooperation and joint investment in the fields of health, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment.

Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), has reaffirmed the force’s commitment to the directive of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the development of Iran’s missile range.

Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says Iran’s defense production has improved both in quantity and quality compared to before the 12-day Israeli-imposed war in June.

Pakistan has recognized the Iranian pavilion as the top foreign exhibit at its major international maritime exposition.

Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Pakpour has warned the enemies against any new adventurism.

The Deputy Chief of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, has emphasized that the security of the country’s maritime borders is the result of the sacrifices and round-the-clock efforts of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy.

Two members of the Basij (volunteer) forces were assassinated by terrorists while they were on a patrol mission in the southeastern Province of Sistan and Baluchestan on Saturday.