TEHRAN — The 19th International Exhibition of Mining, Mineral Industries, Mining Machinery, Road Construction, and Related Industries (Iran ConMine 2025) officially opened at Tehran’s Permanent International Fairground, bringing together senior managers, policymakers, and domestic and foreign investors in the mining and mineral industries sector.

TEHRAN – In a high-level meeting between senior Iranian and Chinese officials, both nations reaffirmed their long-standing strategic and friendly relations and underscored the importance of establishing a Joint Cooperative Committee to enhance bilateral cooperation in key sectors including agriculture, mining, petrochemicals, and joint investments.

TEHRAN - The acting Deputy for Commercial Services at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has emphasized the importance of boosting exports from Khuzestan Province to Kuwait, describing the neighboring country as a key trade partner with strong potential for expansion.

TEHRAN – Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, announced that the country’s gas flaring recovery capacity will rise by approximately 295 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d) by the end of the Iranian calendar year 1405 (March 2027), following the signing of 12 new contracts aimed at capturing associated petroleum gas.

TEHRAN - The head of the Iran–France Joint Chamber of Commerce has stated that France’s internal political instability has had a greater negative impact on trade between the two countries than international sanctions.

TEHRAN - Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, has called on the heads of the country’s free trade and industrial zones to “think big,” urging them to attract $10 billion in investment within the next three years in each zone.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that while messages are being exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediaries, this does not mean that a negotiation process has begun between the two sides.

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the urgent need to remove obstacles for the private sector and accelerate the collection of gas flares, calling it both an economic opportunity and a vital step for public health and environmental protection.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the recent attacks and massacre of civilians in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, expressing deep concern over the ongoing violence in Sudan.

Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi has described his recent visit to Oman as “successful,” highlighting Muscat as “a trusted neighbor and an indispensable partner.”

Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has warned the enemies to think twice before renewing their aggression on the country.

President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) today, more than ever, requires fundamental infrastructure for economic development.

Iranian Grand Master Mohammad Amin Tabatabaei (2781) claimed a gold medal at the Cap d’Agde 2025 – Open Grand Prix.

Esteghlal moved to top of the 2025-26 Iran Professional League (IPL) table after beating Aluminum 3-1 in Tehran on Friday.

Iran’s delegation finished in the fourth place at the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain.

Mohammad Mahdi Gholami won Iran’s 10th gold medal at the 2025 Asian Youth Games on Monday.

Abolfazl Mohammadnejad of Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2025 U-23 World Wrestling Championships.

The Tractor football team humiliated Gol Gohar 5-0 in the 2025-26 Iran Pro League (IPL) match on Saturday.

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.

Iran’s first male nurse, the late Morteza Hassanpour Khorashad, is being remembered as a pioneer whose lifelong devotion to service and humanity paved the way for generations of Iranian nurses.

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says that scientific innovation and political thought were two of the most defining characteristics of Ayatollah Mohammad-Hossein Naeini, known as Allameh Naeini.

A group of Burkinabe students has arrived in Iran and begun Persian language courses at Imam Khomeini International University in Qazvin.

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.

Iran and Belarus expressed readiness to formulate a roadmap for future cooperation and to accelerate the implementation of joint projects.

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.