Iran Faces Water Stress But Food Security Remains Intact
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.
Iran and Tajikistan stress enhancing defense cooperation
Iran and Tajikistan’s defense ministers agree to boost defense cooperation and combat terrorism.
Iran condemns Israel’s intensified attacks on Gaza and West Bank
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.
Iran and Turkey to Establish Joint Free Trade Zone
TEHRAN - Iran is moving forward with plans to establish joint free trade zones with neighboring countries, with Turkey being the top priority, according to Reza Masroor, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones. The move is part of a broader strategy to attract investment and boost regional economic integration.
Araghchi says Iran, US moved closer to establishing ‘basis of negotiations’
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.
Iran Launches Gas Pressure Boosting Project to Prevent Resource Migration to Qatar
TEHRAN - Iran has officially begun the implementation of a gas pressure-boosting project aimed at preventing the migration of natural gas from the South Pars gas field to Qatar. Experts say that with the resolution of international sanctions, Iran could become a major global gas producer and exporter.
Iran thanks Oman for ‘excellent job’ of hosting and mediating indirect talks with the U.S.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei expressed gratitude toward Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi who mediated a first round of indirect negotiations between Iranian and U.S. negotiators.
Cuba Expresses Interest in Learning from Iran’s Experience in Smart Gov’t, Cybersecurity
TEHRAN - The Deputy Minister of Communications of Cuba has expressed his country’s interest in benefiting from Iran’s experience in implementing smart government systems and enhancing cybersecurity. He also confirmed Cuba’s willingness to participate in each other’s international events.
Iran, Qatar Emphasize Expanding Energy Cooperation
TEHRAN - Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, and the Qatari Ambassador to Tehran, Saad Abdullah Saad Al Mahmoud Al Sharif, reaffirmed the two countries’ commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector during a meeting in Tehran.
Iran, Kazakhstan Propose Cultural Consortium to Explore Shared Heritage
TEHRAN - In a recent diplomatic and cultural meeting in Tehran, Iran's Deputy Minister of Handicrafts proposed the establishment of a joint consortium with Kazakhstan aimed at identifying shared cultural roots, enhancing museum exchanges, and promoting traditional crafts.