TEHRAN (Iran News) Amir Hossein Esfandiar led Iran with 19 points, while Filip John scored 22 points for Germany.

Iran, who had defeated Serbia and Argentina in its first two matches, will play the Netherlands on Sunday.

The 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League is the seventh edition of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League, an annual men’s international volleyball tournament.

It is being held from June 11 to August 3, 2025, with the final round to take place at the Beilun Gymnasium in Ningbo, China.

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TEHRAN (Iran News)  Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has demanded the West’s accountability for the use of chemical weapons during the Iran-Iraq War, urging Germany to reveal its part in arming former Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein with such weapons.

Baqaei issued the call in a post on his X account on Saturday, saying, “Today marks the anniversary of a chemical attack in the Iranian city of Sardasht where the toppled regime of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein killed at least 110 people and wounded 8,000 others on June 28, 1987.”

“Germany must accept its legal and moral responsibility by revealing the truth about its role in Iraq’s chemical weapons program,” he said.

The spokesperson noted that the painful event in Sardasht was not the first of its kind, as the Iraqi dictator repeatedly attacked Iranian soldiers and civilians using chemical gases, without being held accountable or punished by the international community.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) According to the Shiraz Chamber’s public relations office, Hamidian highlighted that Fars Province, which accounts for 7% of Iran’s land area and 6% of its population, is a key center for agriculture, industry, mining, healthcare, and tourism.

He noted that agriculture makes up 17% of the province’s economy, placing it at the top of the economic sectors in the region. Agricultural processing industries also lead the province’s industrial sector, followed by non-metallic mineral industries. Fars ranks second nationally in ornamental stone production and fourth in mineral potential.

Hamidian emphasized the province’s strong medical capacity, particularly in liver transplants. “Shiraz is recognized as a global hub for liver transplants, with over 1,000 successful procedures annually,” he said. He also pointed to the province’s significant cultivation of medicinal plants—over 80,000 hectares certified—which offers opportunities for partnership with German pharmaceutical companies.

The chamber president recalled historical industrial ties between Fars and German companies in sectors such as cable manufacturing, electrical and electronic industries, and telecommunications. However, he lamented that these partnerships have diminished due to sanctions, resulting in higher costs from indirect trade routes through third countries.

“Despite these challenges, German companies remain key buyers of Fars products such as licorice extract and powder, and continue to supply raw materials to many of our pharmaceutical firms,” Hamidian stated.

He urged for a revitalization of direct economic relations independent of political tensions, encouraging increased exchanges between businesspeople from both countries. Hamidian also invited Ambassador Potzel to allocate more time during his next visit to Fars to tour production facilities, farms, and research centers to help pave the way for broader cooperation.

German Ambassador Markus Potzel, visiting Fars Province, echoed Hamidian’s sentiments and expressed optimism that political de-escalation could unlock new economic opportunities. He praised Shiraz’s advancements in tourism infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and food industries.

“During my previous tenure as head of the economic section at the German Embassy in Tehran from 2000 to 2004, I witnessed the early stages of development. I’m now pleased to see significant progress across multiple sectors,” he said.

Potzel noted that current trade between Iran and Germany stands at around €1.5 billion, largely focused on pharmaceuticals and food products. However, he acknowledged that banking restrictions and sanctions remain serious obstacles.

Referring to the nuclear deal (JCPOA), the ambassador said that after its signing, many European companies re-entered the Iranian market. “We hope ongoing negotiations will lead to a breakthrough, enabling the private sectors of both countries to re-engage,” he added.

While stressing that economics cannot be entirely separated from politics, Potzel remarked, “Sanctions have complicated economic engagement. We’re working to ease some of these restrictions through dialogue with Iranian officials, but it requires time and political will on both sides.”

Highlighting Iran’s rich tourism potential, particularly in Shiraz, the ambassador said he visited key historical sites including Persepolis, Pasargadae, and the tombs of Hafez and Saadi. He commended the city’s progress in cultural heritage preservation and tourism development.

Regarding concerns about German nationals traveling to Iran, Potzel acknowledged existing travel warnings but noted that German tourists still visit the country. “We hope for improved safety conditions that will encourage more visitors,” he said.

In conclusion, Potzel voiced cautious optimism about improved political and economic relations, noting a more positive approach toward Iran under Germany’s new administration. He also pointed to the large and successful Iranian diaspora in Germany, particularly in medicine, law, and business, as a valuable bridge for future cooperation.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) “UN Special Rapporteur has said Germany and the US supply 99% of weapons exported to Israel,” he said.

Baghaei pointed out that by continuing to send weapons to the Israeli regime, the United States and Germany are aiding and abetting this genocide and have become accomplices and full partners of the Gaza genocide.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) –The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone call with his German counterpart, called on Berlin to focus its efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza.

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The European side also tied the record for the number of goals scored in a single match at the IHF Women’s World Championship, set 16 years ago against Paraguay, when they took a 45:12 win, which is still the largest-ever in their history in the world handball flagship competition.

On the other hand, Iran conceded their eighth loss in nine matches at the IHF Women’s World Championship and their hopes of progression hang by a thread, with the last match against Japan being paramount for the Asian side, who has lost the first two matches by 43 goals combined.

Iran had lost to Sweden 35-15 in their first match on Thursday.

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Based on Eurostat data, Germany imported 69,737 metric tons (mt) of crude oil or petroleum products from Iran in March despite the U.S. sanctions that ban any trade of energy products with Iran, IRNA reported.

The country’s last import of Iranian crude was a 10,000-mt shipment in October 2018.

Germany’s move comes at a time when the U.S. government has yet to make any changes to its unlawful sanctions policy against Iran despite its claim of seeking a diplomatic solution to ease tensions.

Bulgaria, another EU member, also imported 147mt of crude oil or petroleum products from Iran in the first quarter of this year, although the figure is relatively small, according to Eurostat.

The European Union’s total oil imports from Iran during this period, based on data by Eurostat, amounted to 69,884mt, a figure not seen since 2018 when the U.S. withdrew from the historic nuclear deal with Iran, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Now after five years, European refineries seem increasingly inclined to disregard U.S. sanctions, particularly in the wake of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine.

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