Iran says talks with West must be based on building confidence in return for lifting sanctions
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the formula of talks with the West must be based on building confidence in return for lifting sanctions.
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Recent sanctions reports fail to disrupt its flights to Europe
Iran Air said there has been no affection on its flights to European destinations following reports that Britain, France and Germany may impose sanctions against the national Iranian airline.
Iran athletes bag 4 medals at 2024 Asian Wushu Championships
Iran’s Sanda practitioners have snatched four medals at the 2024 Asian Wushu Championships.
Iran provides 17 percent of Asia's required milk, dairy products
Iran has managed to provide 17 percent of milk and dairy products required by Asian countries.
Iran exports seafood products to 45 countries
The head of Iran’s Fishery Organization (IFO) Hossein Hosseini announced the country has exported seafood to 45 countries in the first 5 months of the country’s calendar year (March 22, 2024- August 21, 2024).
What countries are Iran’s key exports destinations?
The UAE, Turkey, Iraq, Pakistan and Russia have respectively been Iran’s main customers during the first 5 months of Iranian calendar year (March 22, 2024- August 21, 2024).
Iran nuclear chief heads to Vienna for IAEA conference
Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami headed for Austria to attend the 68th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference.
Iran’s ‘Chamran 1’ satellite transmits first signals from space
Iran’s locally-made "Chamran 1" satellite successfully placed in a 550 km orbit on Saturday morning transmitted its first signals shortly after its launch.
Envoy urges UNSC to condemn deadly terrorist attack in southeastern Iran
Iran’s Envoy and Permanent Representative to the UN urged the UNSC Saeed Iravani called on the council to condemn Thursday night's deadly terrorist attack on the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Iran calls on EU to avoid raising allegations against Tehran on Ukraine conflict
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kana’ani warned the EU should avoid making allegations against Iran on Ukraine conflict based on ‘false information’.
Iran launches ‘Chamran 1’ satellite into orbit
Iran successfully launched into orbit a locally-made ‘Chamran 1’ satellite on Saturday.
Pezeshkian stresses expansion of Tehran-Baghdad standing mutual economic agreements
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on world’s Muslims to form a joint union, reiterating that the unity is crucial for effective confrontation against “Zionist terrorism.”
Iran opens new air base in northwestern Urmia City
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched a new air base in the northwestern City of Urmia near the border with Turkey on Wednesday.
Pezeshkian meets with Iraqi counterpart in Baghdad
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with his Iraqi counterpart Abdul Latif Rashid following his arrival in Capital Iraqi City of Baghdad on Wednesday.
Iran calls for formation of BRICS security commission
Secretary of Iranian Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian who is in Russia for BRICS summit called for formation of BRICS security commission.
Iran exports food packaging machines to 3 continents
An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to export food packaging machines to Asia, Europe and Africa.
Iran's President in neighboring Iraq on first state trip
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stepped in Iraq on his first state trip since taking office as chief executive late July.
Iraq beyond neighbor for Iran, says Iran FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described Iraq as a beyond neighboring country for Iran.
Professor Carliner: Harris is likely to continue Biden’s approach to Iran
Geoffrey Carliner, professor at Boston University says Harris will probably follow similar policies towards Iran and its neighbors if she is elected.
Iran not afraid of dealing with any foreign power in Persian Gulf, says Navy Cmdr
Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani stressed that the Islamic Republic is not afraid of dealing with any regional or external power in the Persian Gulf.
Iran’s economic growth to reach 3.5 percent this year, says Central Bank governor
Iran’s Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin said the country’s economic growth is expected to reach 3.5 percent by the end of Iranian calendar year (ends on March 21, 2024).
Iran’s senior security official heads to Russia for BRICS meeting
Secretary of Iranian Supreme National Security Council Aliakbar Ahmadian has left for Russia on Tuesday to take part at meeting of senior security officials of BRICS member states.
Iran rejects PGCC statement on trio islands
Iran categorically rejected recent Persian Gulf Cooperation Council’s statement, reiterating that trio islands are the inseparable and eternal part of the territory of the Islamic Republic.
Islamabad to explore new trade avenues with Tehran, says Pakistani minister
A Pakistani trade delegation would visit Tehran in the near future as Pakistan is seeking pursuit of "non-sanctioned" routes in the trade ties with Iran and other regional partners under the umbrella of the Shanghai Cooperation O…
Iran starts building border wall with Afghanistan
Iran has begun building a border wall with Afghanistan, Iranian Ambassador to Kabul Hassan Kazemiqomi said.
Iran embassy censures BBC blocking Gaza humanitarian appeal
Iranian embassy in London has complained about BBC blocking Gaza humanitarian appeal.
Yerevan says no power able to cut border connection between Iran-Armenia
Yerevan reiterated that no power is able to cut border connection between Iran and Armenia, referring to certain plans to redraw new geographical borders in Caucasus area.
Developing petro-refineries, path towards nullifying sanctions, says MP
Developing petro-refineries across Iran would help the country to thwart sanctions and prevent selling raw crude and gas, said an Iranian member of parliament Amir Hayatmoghaddam.
Iran says it has never been part of Russia-Ukraine war
Iran said it has played no role in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, reiterating its call for dialogue to bring an end to the conflict.
Iran’s non-oil trade with OIC countries surpasses US$ 26 billion in 5 months
Head of Iran’s Customs Mohammad Rezvanifar said the country’s non-oil trade with OIC members totaled US$26.7 billion during the first 5 months of Iranian calendar year (March 22, 2024-August 21, 2024), showing 5 percent surge com…