Araqchi slams Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric as ‘sheer deception’
Araqchi said Trump was employing “sheer deception by misplacing the true source of threat.”
Trump says Iran is ‘very reasonable and intelligent’ in talks with U.S.
The U.S. president called Iran's stance in nuclear talks ‘reasonable’ and ‘intelligent’ ahead of his Middle East trip.
Iran Proposes Practical Steps to Boost Regional Trade at ECO Meeting
TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, has presented a series of practical proposals aimed at enhancing regional trade among member countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), stressing the current insufficiency of intra-regional trade volumes.
Iran, Tajikistan Begin Expanding Industrial and Trade Cooperation
TEHRAN - The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan have officially begun expanding their industrial and trade cooperation, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
Iran condemns Israeli regime’s brutal attacks on Yemen
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s military aggression against the port of Al-Hodeidah and other infrastructure in Yemen describing it as a clear crime and a blatant violation of the principles and rules of international law.
Iran Faces $20 Billion Annual Loss Over FATF Non-Membership
TEHRAN - Iran incurs an estimated annual loss of $20 billion due to its non-membership in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to Hossein Salimi, Chairman of the Iranian and Foreign Joint Investment Association. Speaking with ILNA News Agency, Salimi stressed that joining the global financial watchdog is crucial for Iran’s economic recovery and access to international credit.
Iran announces adjustments to its visa policy for U.S. applicants
Iran’s Interests Section in Washington D.C. informed that the validity period for tourist and entry visas issued to U.S. applicants has been decreased.
Iran Invites Sweden to Revive Joint Investment Programs in Automotive, Power Sectors
TEHRAN - The President of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce has extended an official invitation to Sweden to revive joint investment initiatives in Iran’s automotive and electricity sectors, citing opportunities in non-sanctioned industries and promising government guarantees for foreign investments.
Iran condemns attacks on civilian targets in Sudan
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei condemned the continued attacks on civilian positions in Sudan.
Petrochemical Output Capacity in Iran to Reach 105m Tons by March 2026
TEHRAN - The Managing Director of Iran's National Petrochemical Company (NPC), Hassan Abbaszadeh, announced on Wednesday that the country’s petrochemical production capacity is expected to hit 105 million tons by the end of the Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 2026). Export volumes are forecasted at 34.8 million tons, generating approximately $13.6 billion in revenue.