Iran and Turkmenistan Agree to Launch Passenger Train Service
TEHRAN - In a significant move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, Iran and Turkmenistan have reached an agreement to launch a trial passenger train service and increase cargo capacity to 400 wagons. The announcement was made by the Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, upon her return from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
Iran to Expand Shipping Lines to West and Southwest Africa
TEHRAN - Iran is set to bolster its maritime trade links with West and Southwest Africa, following a decision by the Africa Committee chaired by the First Vice President, according to Mohammadreza Safari, Acting Director General for Africa at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO). This move aims to enhance Iran’s economic footprint on the continent, building on existing shipping routes and trade relationships.
Foreign minister says Iran committed to diplomacy in defending peace, stability
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi hails Iran's ties with neighboring Oman, reiterating that the Islamic Republic prioritizes relations with its neighbors.
Iran’s Producer Inflation in Month of Bahman Announced
TEHRAN - The Statistical Center of Iran has released the latest producer inflation figures for the month of Bahman (January 21 – February 19, 2025), reporting a monthly inflation rate of 8.4% and a point-to-point inflation rate of 46.5% compared to Bahman of the previous year.
Iran Beats China in Shiraz Handball Tournament
Iran defeated China 36-23 in the opening match of the international four-team handball tournament in Shiraz on Wednesday.
Iran, Turkey discuss pathways to $30 billion trade goal
Officials from Iran and Turkey explore mechanisms to achieve the target of $30 billion in trade.
Iran Faces Political and Unfair Treatment From the West
TEHRAN - In a meeting with Switzerland’s Secretary-General of Health, Barbara Schedler, on the sidelines of the 68th annual session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Hossein Zolfaghari, Iran’s presidential representative and Secretary-General of the Anti-Narcotics Headquarters, declared that despite Iran’s significant efforts and achievements in combating drug trafficking, the country continues to face selective, political, and unjust treatment from certain nations, particularly in the West. The statement was reported by Iran’s ILNA news agency.
Iran Wins Asian Mini Football Championship
Iran claimed the Asian Mini Football Championship title on Monday, beating Indonesia 3-2 in the final.
Iran, Uzbekistan Eye Stronger Economic, Tourism Ties With Proposed Sister City Pact
TEHRAN - In a significant step toward deepening bilateral relations, the President of the Kerman Chamber of Commerce, Seyed Mehdi Tabibzadeh, met with Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Tehran, Fariddin Nasriev, to discuss expanding economic, cultural, and tourism cooperation between Iran and Uzbekistan. A key highlight of the meeting was the proposal to establish a sister-city relationship between Kerman, a historic city in southeastern Iran, and Samarkand, one of Uzbekistan’s most iconic cultural hubs.
Iran opens first infill well at South Pars gas field
Iran has started gas production from a first infill well in its largest gas field in the Persian Gulf amid efforts to boost supply from the field to respond to a growing demand for energy in the country.





























