Iran’s exports to Afghanistan surge nearly 85% in 2024 despite water tensions
Iran’s exports to Afghanistan jumped dramatically in 2024, figures from the Iranian embassy in Kabul showed.
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Iran designs ‘Mode S’ radar system locally for surveillance, communication systems for airports
A ‘Mode S’ radar system, designed and developed locally by the Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company, has been recognized as the outstanding national research project of the year.
IRGC unveils first strategic subterranean storage installation as promoting combat readiness in face of threats
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) unveiled a new strategic underground storage facility built on the shores of Iran’s southern waters, housing a large fleet of fast attack craft and other vessels.
Supreme leader extends condolences over assassination of two senior Iranian judges
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei extended his condolences over the deaths of two senior Iranian judges who were assassinated in the capital Tehran.
Russia joins in $7.5bn worth of oil projects in Iran as two sides confronting Western sanctions
Russian contractors are currently involved in over $7.5 billion worth of petroleum projects in Iran, according to Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad who says the two allied countries can further boost their cooperation on oil a…
Iran president tasks security forces with urgent probe to identify individuals behind high-profile judges assassination
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian asked for urgent action to identify the perpetrators of a terrorist attack at the Supreme Court building in downtown Tehran during which two high-profile judges were assassinated.
Professor Pillar: Putin would play off US and Iran against each other
Professor Paul Pillar says Putin would prefer to play off the United States and Iran against each other, rather than just reaching a grand bargain with one at the expense of relations with the other.
Iran administration pursuing FATF bills ratification to facilitate access to world markets
Iran’s vice president for executive affairs said the administration is seriously pursuing the ratification of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) bills as required by the global financial crime watchdog.
Iran, Russia to finalize oil deal soon, says Iran oil minister
Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that the country’s oil team has discussed Tehran-Moscow oil contract in details with the Russian side and the pact is now is final stages.
Iran, Russia monetary deal becomes operational, way out of Western-imposed sanctions
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohammad-Reza Farzin announced that the monetary agreement between Iran and Russia has become operational.
Iran president assures Tehran-Moscow cooperation can thwart cruel Western-imposed sanctions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated the expansion of relations with Russia in various fields can thwart the “sanctions and excessive demands” of the United States and Western countries.
Leader favors expanding interaction between Iran, Russia as two strategic partner ink historic deal
President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei favors the expansion of interaction between the country and Russia.
Iran, Russia sign historic strategic partnership pact involving domains from nuclear, defense to intelligence cooperation
The presidents of Iran and Russia have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement for long-term cooperation.
Iranian coast guards hold maritime exercise in Oman Sea as strengthening combat readiness against threats
Iranian coast guards conducted a maritime exercise in the country’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province along the shores of the Sea of Oman.
Pezeshkian in Russia says Tehran, Moscow pressing ahead with ‘sensitive, strategic’ cooperation
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran and Russia stand steadfast in mutual “sensitive, pivotal and strategic” relations.
Iran refutes ‘groundless’ claims of training, providing assistance to Yemeni forces
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations dismissed claims that Tehran has trained or provided assistance for the Yemeni Ansarullah resistance forces as "groundless", saying such claims lack credible technical evidence and are driv…
Iran congratulates Hamas on victory against Israel
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has congratulated the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas on the victory of the resistance and the Palestinian people against the Israeli regime in its genocidal war in Gaza.
Iran FM hails 'resilience' of Palestinians in his talks with Qatar, Egypt counterparts
Iran's foreign minister welcomed the resilience of the Palestinian people and resistance forces in separate phone calls with his Qatari and Egyptian counterparts as they conferred on a recent ceasefire deal set to end the 15-mont…
Iran president in Russia to extend mutual strategic deal involving military, nuclear domains
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stepped in Russia on the second leg of his two-nation visit which started from Tajikistan.
Tehran, Dushanbe ink over 20 MoUs to expand mutual cooperation in a bid to repair ties
High-ranking officials from Iran and Tajikistan signed 23 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) as the two sides are trying to keep up cooperation in various fields.
Pezeshkian meets Tajik counterpart in Dushanbe as Iran increasing focus on Central Asia
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon called for the expansion of ties between their nations, saying that both countries possess numerous capacities that help them achieve the goal.
Top general: Enemy dares not cast hostile glance at Iran
Iran’s top military general praised the country’s naval capabilities, saying the enemy does not dare cast a hostile glance at the Islamic Republic.
IRGC arrests 15 more terrorists during drill in southeastern Iran
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force arrested another 15 terrorists during counterterrorism military exercise still ongoing in the southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province.
Iran's Supreme Leader: Palestinian patience, resistance forced Israel to back down
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei commended the sacrifices and valor of Palestinians and their resistance in the face of the months-long Israeli aggression that resulted in a ceasefire in the Gaza Str…
Iran cuts gold import tariff to zero
Iran cut its tariff on gold imports to zero amid efforts to boost the country’s gold reserves and to facilitate the return of funds held in other countries because of US sanctions.
Iran's presence in Syria at request of Assad govt. to fight terrorism, Daesh: Iraqi PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani says Iran’s presence in Syria was at the official request of former President Bashar al-Assad’s government with the aim of helping the Arab country in the battle against terrorism.
Pezeshkian says Iran seriously pursuing development of relations with neighbors
President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted on Wednesday that the country is looking for boosting ties with its neighboring countries
Iran in talks only with Europe for now, says FM Araqchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday that the country is not negotiating with any other country except Europe now, (referring to the ongoing talks between Iran and the European trio (the UK, Germany and France…
Persian Gulf states ask Trump to soften position on Iran, says NY Times
The leaders of Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region called on US President-elect Donald Trump to adopt “a softer stance” on the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to a report.
Iran stands 1st in regional raking on medical ethics research
The Iranian minister of health announced that the country ranks first in the Middle East region in terms of its research on medical ethics.