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.
President Pezeshkian says Iran does not seek war and will not yield on nuclear gains
Tensions have skyrocketed between Tehran and Washington in recent weeks, especially after President Donald Trump warned that there would be ‘bombing’ against Iran if it refused to negotiate with the United States.
China Named a Strategic Partner in Iran’s Tourism Projects, Says Culture Minister
TEHRAN - Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has emphasized the importance of non-Western cultural investment and named China as one of Iran’s key strategic partners in tourism and heritage projects. In an interview with China’s Phoenix TV, Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri highlighted the historical and ongoing collaboration between Iran and China, particularly under the framework of the ancient Silk Road and the contemporary 25-year cooperation plan between the two nations.
Iran, Iraq Explore New Avenues to Boost Bilateral Investment and Trade
TEHRAN - In a high-level meeting held at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, Iranian and Iraqi officials emphasized their shared commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, with a focus on joint industrial ventures and expanding trade relations.
IAEA’s independent approach can lead to resolution of few remaining disputes with Iran: Envoy
Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations says that Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have had a long-term cooperation; a cooperation that, if foreign political pressures on the IAEA are removed could lead to the resolution of the few remaining differences between the parties.
Iran’s Non-Oil Trade Reaches $130b
TEHRAN - Iran's non-oil foreign trade reached a total of $130.2 billion during the Persian calendar year 1403 (March 2024–March 2025), marking a notable 11.39% increase compared to the previous year, according to preliminary data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
Parliament advocates for capital security to facilitate investment for production
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said that the three branches of the Iranian government should facilitate investment for production by ensuring capital security in Iran.