Iran's heavy crude stands at $69.18 in August as OPEC output rises

TEHRAN– The price of Iran’s heavy crude fell in August in line with declines across OPEC’s basket of crudes, the producer group said in its latest monthly report.

Tehran, Yerevan discuss expanding energy cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia have held talks on expanding cooperation in the energy sector, including trade in petroleum products and potential supplies of liquefied gas, during meetings between senior officials of the two countries.

Iran water polo know rivals at 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team discovered their fate at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships.

Iran in talks with Chinese firms to expand solar, energy storage projects

TEHRAN – Iran is negotiating with several Chinese companies to develop solar power plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS) as part of efforts to boost renewable capacity, a senior official at the Iran Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Company (Tavanir) said.

Iran, Pakistan, Turkey agree with ECO to revive ITI transit rail corridor

TEHRAN – Iran, Pakistan and Turkey have agreed with the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to revive monthly freight services along the 6,540-km Istanbul–Tehran–Islamabad (ITI) rail corridor, aiming to cut trade times and boost regional competitiveness.

‘Burkina Faso needs Iran's expertise for sustainable development’

TEHRAN – Burkina Faso’s Ambassador to Tehran, Mohammadi Kaboureh, has highlighted the significance of boosting scientific ties with Iran, calling it essential for the sustainable development of the African country.

‘Environmental helpers’ to be trained in elementary schools

TEHRAN – Since education plays a key role in boosting environmental protection, the Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to implement a national project which aims at training eco-friendly students, dubbed as ‘environmental helpers’, in 20 percent of elementary schools across the country.

Mehdi Taremi joins FIFA Century Club

TEHRAN – Iran football team forward Mehdi Taremi celebrated his 100th international cap in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup.

Some 160 earthquakes shake Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 158 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from August 30 to September 5, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Tehran, Baghdad hold joint meeting on combating drugs

TEHRAN –Participating in the 2nd joint meeting of committee on combating drugs and psychotropic substances in Baghdad, Iranian and Iraqi officials have underscored their commitment to combat drug-related crimes.

Dozens killed in Gaza City and northern areas as Israeli strikes intensify

More than 40 Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Friday, including 14 from the same family, medical sources told Al-Jazeera.

Israel’s latest Yemen assault kills 46 amid vows of continued Yemeni resistance

Israel’s Wednesday airstrikes on Sanaa and Al-Jawf killed 46 people and injured 165, with Yemeni authorities reporting that civilian sites — including a medical station, newspaper offices, and the Al-Hazm government complex — were deliberately targeted.

Bam Khatoon handed tough draw at AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26

TEHRAN - The AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 cast discovered their path to glory following the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Uruguay condemns Israeli airstrike in Doha amid global outcry

Uruguay has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike on Doha, Qatar’s capital, expressing solidarity with the Qatari government and people.

Projects defined to construct 3-MW solar power plants

TEHRAN- The executor of the 3-megawatt solar power plant projects elaborated on the process of constructing these power plants in the country.

Polymer products production capacity to reach 16m tons

TEHRAN- The managing director of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NOC) said the country’s polymer production capacity is planned to reach 16 million tons.

Swedish envoy highlights role of expats, calls for stronger Iran-Sweden cultural ties

TEHRAN  – Sweden’s ambassador to Iran has said the Iranian community in Sweden plays a significant role in introducing Persian culture and identity, as he called for deeper cultural and artistic exchanges between Tehran and Stockholm.

Over 65 bcm of sweet gas produced in South Pars in 5 months

TEHRAN- The managing director of the South Pars Gas Complex stated that in the first five months of this year, over 65 billion cubic meters of sweet gas and 79 million barrels of gas condensate were produced.

Brotherly bonds, mutual understanding underline Iran–Tunisia relations, says Tunisian President

TEHRAN – Tunisian President Kais Saied has described relations between Iran and Tunisia as “brotherly,” emphasizing that they are built on mutual understanding, respect, and shared positions, during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tunis on Wednesday.

Celebrating Iranian cinema: four decades of global recognition

TEHRAN – On September 12, Iran celebrates National Cinema Day. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iranian cinema has evolved from being a domestic cultural phenomenon to one of the world's most respected and awarded national cinemas.

Iran to participate in Guangzhou intl. fair to promote tourism

TEHRAN — Iran will take part in the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (CITIE 2025) in China from Sept. 12 to 14 to showcase its tourism potential internationally, a senior official said on Wednesday.

United Islamic action needed to confront Israel’s reckless behavior: Iran parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said coordinated and united action by the Islamic world is the only effective way to counter the reckless behavior of the Zionist regime.

Iran decides to resume cooperation with IAEA

TEHRAN – Iran has decided to look for ways to allow International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors back into the country, after it suspended cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog back in July following U.S.-Israeli attacks on its nuclear sites.

By Soheila Zarfam 

Your statements are good, but not enough

Pezeshkian tells Arab states to do something about Israel’s growing aggression after two years of inaction

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spent much of his time at a conference marking the Islamic Unity Week in Tehran making general remarks about how unity among Muslims is important, and how cohesion will benefit all Muslim nations in the region. At one point though, he took a more firm and straightforward tone, asking regional states to do more than condemnation in addressing Israel’s unchecked violence in the region. 

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Meeting with a positive outlook

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Emrooz discussed the quarterly meeting A of the Board of Governors at the International Atomic Energy Agency that stated on Monday, writing: The meeting of the Board of Governors, which is being this month, is one of the most important events of the year in the area of nuclear diplomacy, because its main focus is to review the Iran nuclear file.