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Iran oil exports hit 6-year high amid US sanctions: Report 24 Apr 2024

Iran oil exports hit 6-year high amid US sanctions: Report

Tehran is exporting more oil than at any time for the past six years, giving its economy a $35bn-a-year boost, the Financial Times has reported.

Iran oil exports hit 6-year high amid US sanctions: Report 24 Apr 2024

Iran oil exports hit 6-year high amid US sanctions: Report

Tehran is exporting more oil than at any time for the past six years, giving its economy a $35bn-a-year boost, the Financial Times has reported.

Tehran, Islamabad Pursue Bolstering Economic Cooperation 23 Apr 2024

Tehran, Islamabad Pursue Bolstering Economic Cooperation

Iran and Pakistan emphasized the need for bolstering cooperation in the fields of trade and economy.

Afghanistan’s 1st Rail Cargo Exported to Turkey via Iran 21 Apr 2024

Afghanistan’s 1st Rail Cargo Exported to Turkey via Iran

Afghanistan's first export shipment containing 1,100 metric tons of mineral ore was exported by train from Roznak station to Turkey via Iran.

Iran to Host Economy Ministers of African Countries: TPOI Deputy 21 Apr 2024

Iran to Host Economy Ministers of African Countries: TPOI Deputy

Iran will host economy ministers from more than 40 African countries at the second Iran-Africa International Summit set to be held later this month, an official at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said.

Tehran, Doha to Ink New Contracts in Energy Sector: Official 21 Apr 2024

Tehran, Doha to Ink New Contracts in Energy Sector: Official

Iran and Qatar plan to clinch new contracts in the near future to boost bilateral ties in the energy sector, an official at Iran’s Ministry of Energy said.

Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia Electricity Grids to Be Connected 21 Apr 2024

Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia Electricity Grids to Be Connected

An electricity connection project between Iran, Russia and the Republic of Azerbaijan is at the final stage and will be implemented in the near future, an official at Iran’s Ministry of Energy said.

Iran’s President Condemns US Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Students 24 Apr 2024

Iran’s President Condemns US Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Students

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi lashed out at the US for arresting and evicting university students who have staged pro-Palestinian demonstrations amid the Israeli regime’s brutal crimes in Gaza.

Iran’s President Condemns US Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Students 24 Apr 2024

Iran’s President Condemns US Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Students

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi lashed out at the US for arresting and evicting university students who have staged pro-Palestinian demonstrations amid the Israeli regime’s brutal crimes in Gaza.

Pakistan Extols Role of Ayatollah Khamenei in Muslim World 23 Apr 2024

Pakistan Extols Role of Ayatollah Khamenei in Muslim World

Lauding Iran’s support for Palestine, the foreign minister of Pakistan said the Islamic world is in need of leaders like Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

Iran, Pakistan Ink 8 Deals during Presidential Visit 23 Apr 2024

Iran, Pakistan Ink 8 Deals during Presidential Visit

Iran and Pakistan signed 8 cooperation agreements during Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s state visit to Islamabad on Monday.

Oman Condemns Israeli Crimes, Urges End to Gaza War 21 Apr 2024

Oman Condemns Israeli Crimes, Urges End to Gaza War

The foreign minister of Oman condemned the Israeli regime’s destabilizing measures in the region, describing an end to the war crimes against Gaza as the sole way to restore regional security.

Israeli Invasion of Rafah to Worsen Gaza Catastrophe, Iran Warns 21 Apr 2024

Israeli Invasion of Rafah to Worsen Gaza Catastrophe, Iran Warns

The foreign minister of Iran sounded a stern warning that the Zionist regime’s threat of invading Rafah in southern Gaza will deteriorate the humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged enclave that has been suffering an Israeli onslaught for over six months.

Iran Condemns US Veto of Palestine’s UN Membership Bid 20 Apr 2024

Iran Condemns US Veto of Palestine’s UN Membership Bid

The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the US’ “irresponsible and unconstructive” veto on a draft resolution at the UN Security Council which recommended granting the State of Palestine full membership in the United Nations.

EU sanctions on Iran “regrettable, unlawful”: Top diplomat 24 Apr 2024

EU sanctions on Iran “regrettable, unlawful”: Top diplomat

European Union sanction announced following Iran's missile and drone attack against Israel is "unfortunate and illegal" because Tehran was acting in self-defence, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said.

Iran’s Nuclear Sites Unharmed: IAEA 21 Apr 2024

Iran’s Nuclear Sites Unharmed: IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that Iran’s nuclear sites have not sustained any damages after sounds of explosion were heard in the country’s central city of Isfahan on Friday morning.

Syria Condemns US Veto on Palestinian UN Membership 21 Apr 2024

Syria Condemns US Veto on Palestinian UN Membership

Syria has strongly denounced the United States for vetoing a resolution supporting full UN membership for Palestine, asserting Washington's biased stance towards Israel.

Turkey Deplores Israeli Provocative Comments 20 Apr 2024

Turkey Deplores Israeli Provocative Comments

The foreign minister of Turkey deplored comments from the Israeli regime’s officials resulting in provocation in the region.

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.

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.

Olfati wins 2024 Olympics spot, makes history in Iran’s gymnastics 24 Apr 2024

Olfati wins 2024 Olympics spot, makes history in Iran’s gymnastics

The World Gymnastics Federation announced on Monday that Iranian athlete Mehdi Olfati has secured a berth for the 2024 Paris Olympic.

Shamsaei Warns Iran of Kyrgyzstan Threat in Futsal Asian Cup 24 Apr 2024

Shamsaei Warns Iran of Kyrgyzstan Threat in Futsal Asian Cup

Iran head coach Vahid Shamsaei says Iran will not take anything for granted against Kyrgyzstan in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024 quarterfinals.

Sepahan Battles Back to Defeat Malavan: IPL 23 Apr 2024

Sepahan Battles Back to Defeat Malavan: IPL

Sepahan football team defeated Malavan 2-1 in the 2023-24 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Sunday.

Iran Defeats Uzbekistan at 2024 CAFA U-18 Women’s C’ship 21 Apr 2024

Iran Defeats Uzbekistan at 2024 CAFA U-18 Women’s C’ship

Iran defeated Uzbekistan 4-2 at the 2024 CAFA U-18 Women’s Championship opener on Sunday.

Esteghlal Victorious over Plucky Shams Azar: IPL 21 Apr 2024

Esteghlal Victorious over Plucky Shams Azar: IPL

Esteghlal football team defeated Shams Azar 3-2 in the 2023-24 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.

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.

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.