TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, has stated that inconsistent and excessive regulations are placing a heavier burden on Iranian traders than international sanctions.

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, Jihad Gholamreza Nouri, has proposed the creation of a “Union of Agricultural Research Institutions” and a “Union of Vaccine Production Institutes” within the BRICS framework during the 15th Meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers held in Brasília, Brazil.

TEHRAN - Iran’s economy wrapped up the fiscal year 1403 (ending March 2025) in a state of recession, dashing hopes of a seasonal rebound typically seen in the lead-up to the Persian New Year. According to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data released by the Iran Chamber of Commerce’s Research Center, economic activity declined for the fourth consecutive month in March (Esfand), with major business indicators signaling a deeper contraction.

TEHRAN - Iran is currently facing serious water stress, but national food security will not be compromised if the country continues to implement its comprehensive water roadmap, said Isa Bozorgzadeh, spokesperson for the country’s water industry.

TEHRAN - In a high-level meeting held in Tehran, the President of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) emphasized the private sector’s readiness to participate in Armenia’s infrastructure development projects. The discussion, held with Armenia’s Ambassador to Iran, also focused on strategies to elevate bilateral trade volume to $3 billion, with the active engagement of both nations' chambers of commerce.

TEHRAN - In a move that could significantly boost Iran’s trade presence in the Persian Gulf region, a senior member of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce announced plans for Bushehr and Dayyer ports to become central export hubs for trade with Arab countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has touched on “some of Iran’s advancements”, telling the Saudi defense minister in Tehran that the Islamic Republic is ready to share them with the kingdom.

Araqchi arrived in Italy's capital early on Saturday for discussions on Iran's civilian nuclear program and termination of sanctions against the country.

Baqaei urges immediate actions by the governments and international organizations and human rights agencies to stop the genocide and killing in Gaza and the West Bank.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States will be held in Muscat, Oman.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan commended Iran’s commitment to diplomacy and expressed hope that Iran-U.S. talks would lead to positive results for the West Asia region.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the first round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman brought the two sides closer to establishing “the basis of negotiations” for future discussions.

President Pezeshkian congratulated Iranian students on their victory in ISF U15 Gymnasiade, Serbia.

Iran national football team will play Qatar and North Korea in June in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round.

Iran’s Tabiat Basketball team secured a second-place finish in the 2024-2025 FIBA WASL-West Asia League after defeating Sagesse 75-73 at the Stade Nouhad Naufal Saturday night.

Esteghlal football team lost to Foolad 1-0 in the 2024-25 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Thursday night.

Sedigheh Daryaeivarkadeh of Iran claimed a gold medal in the 10th Sanda World Cup in Jiangyin, China on Tuesday.

Iran coach Abbas Chamanian believes that they have the upper hand in their face off with Oman in Group D of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 on Tuesday.

Iran transferred 199 Afghan inmates to their home country as part of its commitment to humanitarian principles and international agreements on prisoner exchange.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi offered condolences over the death of Akbar Etemad who tremendously contributed to the Iran’s nuclear program.

Ayatollah Khamenei donates 40 billion rials for the release of needy prisoners convicted of unintentional crimes.

A senior Iranian Judiciary official confirms that two individuals involved in the murder of a Tehran University student have confessed.

TEHRAN - A national dialogue seminar on "National Unity" was held at the National Library of Iran, with the participation of President Masoud Pezeshkian and Strategic Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif.

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.

Commander of the Army's Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari voiced the readiness of the Army to respond to any threat at any level in the shortest time.

Iran and Tajikistan’s defense ministers agree to boost defense cooperation and combat terrorism.

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says that Iran is ready for both psychological warfare and military action by the enemies

Iranian naval forces have successfully executed photo exercises and tactical formation operations on the second day of joint naval drills with the Russian and Chinese navies.

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Navy commander, dismisses Donald Trump’s remarks that the U.S. is more powerful than Iran, China, and Russia, calling the remark “delusional.”

Iran, Russia, and China are set to launch this year's 'Security Belt' exercise during which the Navies of the three countries conduct joint drills in the northern Indian Ocean.