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Anti-Israel military operation exhibits new power balance in region: Foreign minister 18 Apr 2024

Anti-Israel military operation exhibits new power balance in region: Foreign minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated Tehran’s retaliatory attacks against Israel presented a new definition of the balance of power in the West Asia region.

Over 2,000 Trade, Economic Firms to Partake in Iran Expo 2024 18 Apr 2024

Over 2,000 Trade, Economic Firms to Partake in Iran Expo 2024

Iran’s minister of industry, mine and trade said more than 2,000 trade and economic companies will participate in the 6th Export Potentials Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran dubbed ‘Iran Expo 2024’.

Over 2,000 Trade, Economic Firms to Partake in Iran Expo 2024 18 Apr 2024

Over 2,000 Trade, Economic Firms to Partake in Iran Expo 2024

Iran’s minister of industry, mine and trade said more than 2,000 trade and economic companies will participate in the 6th Export Potentials Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran dubbed ‘Iran Expo 2024’.

Iran’s Crude Oil Output Hits 3.25 Million bpd in March 18 Apr 2024

Iran’s Crude Oil Output Hits 3.25 Million bpd in March

Iran produced 3.25 million barrels of oil per day (bpd) in March 2024, showing a hike compared to a month earlier, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced in its latest report.

Iran Reports Growth in Exports to Russia, Belarus 16 Apr 2024

Iran Reports Growth in Exports to Russia, Belarus

An official at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said the country’s export of products to Russia and Belarus in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 19, 2024) registered a considerable growth in volume and value.

Iran’s Annual Aluminum Ingot Output Exceeds 635,000 Tons: IMIDRO 16 Apr 2024

Iran’s Annual Aluminum Ingot Output Exceeds 635,000 Tons: IMIDRO

Despite the energy restrictions, Iran’s production of aluminum ingot in the previous Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024) surpassed 635,000 tons, showing an about one percent rise compared to a year earlier.

Report: Iran ahead of other OPEC members in terms of rise in crude output in March 15 Apr 2024

Report: Iran ahead of other OPEC members in terms of rise in crude output in March

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says Iran took the lead among oil producers in March 2024 when it produced 3 million 188 thousand barrels per day (bpd) of crude, 28,000 bpd more that its output in February.

Iran’s Trade with 56 OIC Member States Hits $61 Billion: IRICA Chief 14 Apr 2024

Iran’s Trade with 56 OIC Member States Hits $61 Billion: IRICA Chief

The value of the trade exchanges between Iran and the other 56 member states of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) reached $61 billion in the past Iranian calendar year (ended March 19, 2024), registering a 0.19 percent hike compared to a year earlier.

Anti-Israel military operation exhibits new power balance in region: Foreign minister 18 Apr 2024

Anti-Israel military operation exhibits new power balance in region: Foreign minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stated Tehran’s retaliatory attacks against Israel presented a new definition of the balance of power in the West Asia region.

Iran says not to accept any nuclear activity that would harm cooperation with IAEA 18 Apr 2024

Iran says not to accept any nuclear activity that would harm cooperation with IAEA

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country will not accept any nuclear activity that would negatively affect cooperation between the AEOI and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Senior diplomat warns Iran to respond to any Israeli attack ‘within seconds’ 17 Apr 2024

Senior diplomat warns Iran to respond to any Israeli attack ‘within seconds’

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has warned that Tehran would respond to any fresh Israeli "mistake" against the country “within seconds".

Putin: Iran’s response to Israeli attack best way to punish aggressor 17 Apr 2024

Putin: Iran’s response to Israeli attack best way to punish aggressor

In a recent telephone exchange between Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, both leaders condemned the aggressive actions of the Zionist regime against the Iranian consulate in Syria.

Iran says anti-Israel retaliatory attack ‘necessary, appropriate’ 16 Apr 2024

Iran says anti-Israel retaliatory attack ‘necessary, appropriate’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stated Tehran’s retaliatory operation against Israel was a “necessary and proportionate” action taken in defense of the country’s national security.

Iran says surprised by UK support for Israeli crimes 16 Apr 2024

Iran says surprised by UK support for Israeli crimes

The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with his British counterpart, voiced surprise at Britain’s support for the Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip, where around 34,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel over the past few months.

US treasury secretary warns Washington will tighten Iran sanctions 17 Apr 2024

US treasury secretary warns Washington will tighten Iran sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the Treasury would use its sanctions authority and work with allies to continue disrupting what she called "the Iranian regime's malign and destabilizing activity".

Iranian FM urges Germany to focus on Gaza peace 16 Apr 2024

Iranian FM urges Germany to focus on Gaza peace

The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone call with his German counterpart, called on Berlin to focus its efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel conducted 16 massacres daily since start of Gaza war: Report 15 Apr 2024

Israel conducted 16 massacres daily since start of Gaza war: Report

The Israeli army has been committing an average of 16 massacres daily in the Gaza Strip since the start of the Gaza war on Oct. 7, 2023,  the Gaza government has revealed.

Hamas leader’s sons, grandchildren killed in Israeli attack on Gaza refugee camp 11 Apr 2024

Hamas leader’s sons, grandchildren killed in Israeli attack on Gaza refugee camp

An Israeli air raid on Gaza city killed three sons and three grandchildren of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh on Wednesday.

Iran’s consulate in Syria resumes activity after Israeli attack 08 Apr 2024

Iran’s consulate in Syria resumes activity after Israeli attack

The Consular section of the Iranian Embassy in the Syrian capital of Damascus has resumed its activities after four days of a halt due to the Israeli regime’s terrorist attack against the diplomatic mission.

Israel restricts Palestinians’ access to Al-Aqsa Mosque on Quds Day 05 Apr 2024

Israel restricts Palestinians’ access to Al-Aqsa Mosque on Quds Day

Israeli authorities have barred Palestinians in the West Bank from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied East Jerusalem on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan which marks the International Quds Day.

13 Aug 2022

Iran determined to develop space technology

Hassan Salarieh, the head of the Iranian Space Agency, has emphasized the country’s determination to develop space technology.

Iraq to host sixth Iranian center for technology, innovation 17 Jun 2022

Iraq to host sixth Iranian center for technology, innovation

The sixth Iranian house of innovation and technology will be launched in Iraqi Kurdistan, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

Iran, Russia set up joint technology center 17 May 2022

Iran, Russia set up joint technology center

The Iran-Russia Joint Technology Center was established at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University with the aim of implementing joint projects and developing bilateral technological cooperation.

Iranian Engineer Invents Device for Alarming Earthquake 27 Dec 2021

Iranian Engineer Invents Device for Alarming Earthquake

An Iranian computer engineer has invented a device for alarming the approximate time and place of earthquake which can save the lives of people.

Iran launches its first solar cell plant 25 Dec 2021

Iran launches its first solar cell plant

Iranian Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian inaugurated the country’s first solar cell factory in Khomein county, in central Markazi province, in a ceremony on Thursday.

Iran planning to launch 3 satellites into space 30 Nov 2021

Iran planning to launch 3 satellites into space

Iran is going ahead with the launch of three satellites into orbit in line with a national plan to develop the space industry over the last 10 years.

Rare surgery in Shiraz: Operation on fetus with heart disease in mother’s womb 14 Apr 2024

Rare surgery in Shiraz: Operation on fetus with heart disease in mother’s womb

Iranian surgeons have carried out a rare surgical operation on a fetus with a heart condition in the mother’s womb.

Heavy hail causes material damage in Kermanshah, eastern Iran 11 Apr 2024

Heavy hail causes material damage in Kermanshah, eastern Iran

Spring hail, as large as an egg, covered some parts of the western Iranian province of Kermanshah in the early hours of Wednesday.

FAO acknowledges New Agricultural Heritage sites in Iran 08 Apr 2024

FAO acknowledges New Agricultural Heritage sites in Iran

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has formally designated two agricultural systems in Iran as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). This recognition was made during the GIAHS Scientific Advisory Group meeting held in Rome from November 7 to 10.

Nowruz commemorated at United Nations 03 Apr 2024

Nowruz commemorated at United Nations

Envoys and diplomats from Iran and eleven other countries held a ceremony on Wednesday to mark the Persian New Year, Nowruz, at the United Nations with the president of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in attendance.

Tehran Flower Market packed with cheerful folks ahead of Persian New Year 18 Mar 2024

Tehran Flower Market packed with cheerful folks ahead of Persian New Year

The Mahalati plant and flower market is the second biggest in the Iranian capital, Tehran. Every year on the threshold of the Persian New Year, Nowruz, the iconic market takes on a jovial mood.

Tehran air quality report reveals alarming figures 18 Mar 2024

Tehran air quality report reveals alarming figures

The Tehran Air Quality Control Company's recent disclosure highlights the capital city's troubling air quality situation. Since the start of the year, Tehran has endured 107 days of unhealthy air for sensitive groups and 12 days of unhealthy air for all demographics, posing serious health risks, says the company's report.

Copenhagen Festival’s Best Foreign Short Film award goes to Iranian documentary “Daughter” 08 Apr 2024

Copenhagen Festival’s Best Foreign Short Film award goes to Iranian documentary “Daughter”

Iranian documentary film “Daughter” (also known as Destiny) directed by Yaser Talebi won the Best Foreign Short Film award from the Copenhagen Short Film Festival in Denmark.

Iranian actor Davoudnejad laid to rest 07 Apr 2024

Iranian actor Davoudnejad laid to rest

Iranian actor Reza Davoudnejad who died of liver failure was buried Saturday in the capital Tehran.

Worshippers hold vigils, pray on Laylat-al-Qadr across Iran 04 Apr 2024

Worshippers hold vigils, pray on Laylat-al-Qadr across Iran

Worshippers held all-nigh vigils at mosques and religious sites across Iran on Laylat-al-Qadr (the Night of Destiny), saying prayers in supplication and asking for divine forgiveness.

People in Iranian city of Zanjan recite Qur’an in congregation 03 Apr 2024

People in Iranian city of Zanjan recite Qur’an in congregation

People in the Iranian city of Zanjan, in western Tehran, traditionally go the Grand Hosseiniyeh religious center during the fasting month of Ramadan and recite the Holy Qur’an in mass gatherings. 

Iranian filmmaker Farhadi acquitted of plagiarism accusation 14 Mar 2024

Iranian filmmaker Farhadi acquitted of plagiarism accusation

Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has been exonerated in a case that accused him of plagiarizing his latest move A Hero.

Grand bazaar bustle: Tehran’s residents flock for new year, Ramadan preparations 13 Mar 2024

Grand bazaar bustle: Tehran’s residents flock for new year, Ramadan preparations

In a vibrant display of tradition and community spirit, tens of thousands of Iranian residents flooded Tehran's Grand Bazaar ahead of the new year and during the holy month of Ramadan.

Iran beach volleyball team finish runners-up in Thailand Samila Open 17 Apr 2024

Iran beach volleyball team finish runners-up in Thailand Samila Open

The Iranian beach volleyball national team were given a drubbing on Tuesday in the men’s final match of the AVC Beach Tour 23rd Samila Open to stand second in the event.

Iran wrestling team win both freestyle, Greco-Roman Asian championships 17 Apr 2024

Iran wrestling team win both freestyle, Greco-Roman Asian championships

–The curtains closed on the 2024 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Kyrgyzstan, marking a resounding victory for Iran in both freestyle and Greco-Roman categories.

Female jimmy jump reaches Iranian football club Esteghlal’s goalkeeper 15 Apr 2024

Female jimmy jump reaches Iranian football club Esteghlal’s goalkeeper

A female Iranian jimmy jump, apparently a fan of Esteghlal FC’s, on Friday jumped down the fence between the spectators and the pitch to meet goalie of the Blues Seyed Hossein Hosseini after the referee whistled the end of the match against Aluminum FC in the central city of Araak.

Women will attend in Tehran Derby for the first time 13 Apr 2024

Women will attend in Tehran Derby for the first time

Female spectators of Esteghlal and Persepolis will be able to attend the 102nd Tehran derby at Azadi Stadium.

Women will attend in Tehran Derby for the first time 08 Apr 2024

Women will attend in Tehran Derby for the first time

female spectators of Esteghlal and Persepolis will be able to attend the 102nd Tehran derby at Azadi Stadium.

Iran’s Taekwondo athlete Nematzadeh books Olympics berth 16 Mar 2024

Iran’s Taekwondo athlete Nematzadeh books Olympics berth

Iran's Taekwondo star Mobina Nematzadeh secured a spot in 2024 Olympic Games on Friday after emerging victorious in a bout with her Japanese opponent at the Asian Qualification Tournament in China.

Range of Iran Hypersonic Missile Could Increase to 2,000 km 24 Jun 2023

Range of Iran Hypersonic Missile Could Increase to 2,000 km

The commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force said that the range of the recently-unveiled domestically-made Fattah hypersonic missile could increase to 2,000 km from 1,400 km.

Range of Iran Hypersonic Missile Could Increase to 2,000 km 24 Jun 2023

Range of Iran Hypersonic Missile Could Increase to 2,000 km

The commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force said that the range of the recently-unveiled domestically-made Fattah hypersonic missile could increase to 2,000 km from 1,400 km.

Flight ticket for child under 12 11 Jun 2023

Flight ticket for child under 12

The flight ticket price for children is generally less than for adults, dependent on the airline's policy.

Iran Launches New Precision-Guided Kheibar Ballistic Missile 27 May 2023

Iran Launches New Precision-Guided Kheibar Ballistic Missile

Iran successfully test-launched its most advanced Khorramshahr-class ballistic missile called Kheibar, a medium-range precision-guided missile that can carry a 1,500 kg warhead.

Iran Defense Equipment Entering Global Market 25 Apr 2023

Iran Defense Equipment Entering Global Market

The head of the Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO) has highlighted the country’s self-reliance in manufacturing military equipment, including drones, saying many countries want to purchase the Iranian defense products.

44 Years of Opportunity Have Burned 13 Mar 2023
Exclusive Interview With Haj Hamid Reza Naghashian, the CEO of Sokhan Gostar Institute

44 Years of Opportunity Have Burned

Mr. Hamid Reza Naghashian, the owner and the CEO of Sokhan Gostar Institute, publisher of two English and Persian dailies of IRAN NEWS and Sobh-e Eghtesad, despite his great role in the early days of the Islamic Revolution is less seen in the media and has decided to stay away from the state jobs and prefers to continue his activities in the cultural sector. There was a chance to encourage him for giving and interview to us and finally on March 2 we could seat with him at the office of Sokhan Gostar Institute for an exclusive warm and interesting interview.

Iran Launches Assembly Line of Indigenous Yasin Training Jet 12 Mar 2023

Iran Launches Assembly Line of Indigenous Yasin Training Jet

Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has launched the production line of homegrown Yasin training jet, which could also be tasked for close air support (CAS).

No limits on exports and imports of military equipment: defense chief 29 May 2023

No limits on exports and imports of military equipment: defense chief

Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said that Iran faces no limits in terms of exporting and importing military gear, Tasnim reported on Sunday.

No limits on exports and imports of military equipment: defense chief 29 May 2023

No limits on exports and imports of military equipment: defense chief

Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said that Iran faces no limits in terms of exporting and importing military gear, Tasnim reported on Sunday.

Superiority in the Sea 10 Nov 2021
By: Hamid Reza Naghashian

Superiority in the Sea

  Recent developments in the region and especially in the Sea of Oman and the Persian Gulf are signs of emergence of one of the strongest navies in the world which is the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Army to test four new military equipment 02 Oct 2021

Army to test four new military equipment

On the sidelines of a military drill in northwest Iran on Friday morning, commander of the Army Ground Force Kioumars Heydari said that Iran will test four new weaponries in the drill.

Iraqi Kurdistan ’s inaction over Kurdish militants angers Iran 08 Sep 2021

Iraqi Kurdistan ’s inaction over Kurdish militants angers Iran

In the latest indication that Iraqi Kurdistan’s regional government has not sufficiently heeded Iran’s earlier warnings over the activism of dissident groups, a senior Iranian general starkly warned the Iraqi Kurdish authorities to rein in the activities of these groups. 

IRGC Plans to Enhance Missile Power 05 Sep 2021

IRGC Plans to Enhance Missile Power

Head of the Aerospace Division of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the force has plans to boost cooperation with the Defense Ministry to enhance its missile power in the new administration.

Iranian military warns against fabricating stories, says won’t allow military engagement in peripher 08 Aug 2021

Iranian military warns against fabricating stories, says won’t allow military engagement in peripher

A senior spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff on Saturday dismissed as untrue statements by the United States about a suspicious incident for an Israeli-operated tanker in the Sea of Oman, warning the enemy that Iran will not allow any military engagement in its periphery.