Iranian short film “Pasta Alfredo” competing in Albanian festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Pasta Alfredo” directed by Leila Noee is competing in the 13th Dea Open Air International Film Festival, which was launched on June 1 in Tirana, Albania.

Red Crescent members honored at “Particles of Chaos” performance in City Theater

TEHRAN- The main hall of Tehran’s City Theater Complex hosted a distinguished group of rescue workers, volunteers, and youth members from the Red Crescent Society of Tehran province on Sunday night for a special performance of play "Particles of Chaos."

Iran, Oman hold exclusive sovereign rights over Strait of Hormuz: deputy FM

TEHRAN- An Iranian deputy foreign minister has stated that Iran and Oman are the only countries with sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Tehran has established new regulations to control maritime traffic under wartime conditions.

Suspend talks until enemy honors ceasefire

In an analysis, Kayhan discussed the US's repeated breach of commitment to the ceasefire and the necessity of suspending negotiations. Since the declaration of the ceasefire on all fronts, neither the US has stopped the aggression against Iranian ships in the waters, nor has the Zionist regime reduced its aggression against Lebanon.

Pezeshkian reaffirms Tehran’s commitment to freedom of navigation

TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the main challenge facing maritime transit and trade in the region stems from restrictions and obstacles imposed by the United States on Iran’s shipping and commercial activities, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and stability in international waterways.

Iran: Lebanon must be included in any final agreement to end regional conflict

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has emphasized that any future agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the ongoing regional conflict must include a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Lebanon, describing the issue as inseparable from broader efforts to restore stability in the region.

Iran’s annual export to Eurasia increases 16%

TEHRAN- The Deputy Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization, referring to a 16% growth in Iran’s exports to Eurasia last year, described this regional agreement as a successful model for developing non-oil exports and expanding trade cooperation.

Strait of Hormuz transforms long-term oil market beliefs

TEHRAN- Geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf and disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have created one of the biggest oil shocks in the global oil market. Based on physical market evidence, the relative stability of oil prices will not last, and with the continuation of disruptions and declining storage, price increases will accelerate.

Economic fallout of US-Israel attack on Iran sparks chaos in global debt markets 

TEHRAN- The US-Israel military offensive against Iran has sent shockwaves through global bond markets, triggering extreme volatility in government borrowing costs throughout May and inflicting heavy losses on investors.

DOE to designate Miqan as Wetland of Intl. Importance

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has nominated Miqan wetland in the central province of Markazi to be included in the list of Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar List), aiming to strengthen preservation and sustainable management of the site.

Parliament of Students to establish a network of 5,000 volunteers

TEHRAN – Launched by the Welfare Organization, the Parliament of Students is set to develop a network of 5,000 volunteers who are all under the organization’s support services.

25 more rare diseases identified in Iran

TEHRAN – Twenty-five more rare diseases have been identified in the country, bringing the total to 518, according to an official with the Rare Disease Foundation.

Rainfall increases by 2.9% compared to long-term average

TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the current Iranian year, March 21, till May 30, the country has received 225.4 mm of rain, indicating an increase of 2.9 percent compared to 218.9 mm of rain recorded in the long term, according to the Meteorological Organization.

By Mahdi Zolfaghari

How China’s Development Model Reshaped Global Trade?

In today’s world, economic competition is no longer defined solely by cheaper production or higher export volumes. A major part of this competition now depends on a country’s ability to build extensive, efficient, and globally connected infrastructure networks. Over the past two decades, China has demonstrated that infrastructure development is not merely a construction agenda; it is a strategic instrument for expanding economic influence, facilitating trade, and redefining a nation’s position in the global economy.