Iran ends intermediary oil sales, returns to state-controlled export model

TEHRAN- Following the outbreak of war between the United States and Israel against Iran, escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and the resulting volatility in the global oil market, Iran has restructured its oil sales system.

Over 2.8m tons of various essential goods imported during war

TEHRAN- Iran's Customs Administration announced in a statement that during the 39 days of the imposed American-Zionist war against the country, customs clearance procedures for 2,874,000 tons of essential goods were completed at the country's customs offices and dispatched.

Government support packages for war-damaged businesses to be implemented

TEHRAN- The Deputy for Economic Policy at Iran's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance has announced the implementation of a series of government support measures for enterprises and households damaged by the war, stating that planning to support businesses began in the very first weeks of the conflict.

By Wesam Bahrani

Is Israel’s negotiation offer a trap for Lebanon?

TEHRAN – As bombs fall on Lebanon, a sudden invitation to talks emerges, but is it peace or a political ambush?

US irrational demands bring Islamabad talks to inconclusive end

TEHRAN – Excessive and irrational demands from the United States during the marathon talks in Islamabad brought the negotiations between Iranian and American negotiators to a failure.

By Garsha Vazirian

Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes

Why Tehran sees Washington’s Islamabad ultimatum as a mafia-style shakedown

TEHRAN — After around twenty-one hours of talks in Islamabad on April 11, the highest-level meeting between Tehran and Washington since 1979, no agreement emerged. Vice President JD Vance stepped off Air Force Two and delivered the verdict with chilling clarity: "They have chosen not to accept our terms."

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The heavy shadow of the Strait of Hormuz over global economic calculations

Kayhan, in a commentary, highlighted the importance of the Strait of Hormuz as a pressure lever for Iran in its confrontation with the United States. Managing the Strait of Hormuz can not only weaken the position of the United States, but, through collecting transit fees and generating revenue for the country, may even help ease sanctions.

Iran medical body identifies over 3,750 victims of US–Israeli aggression 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Forensic Medicine Organization has identified 3,753 people killed in the joint US-Israeli war, the head of the body announced, amid efforts to assess the human toll of the aggression launched on February 28.

By Shahrokh Saei

Hegseth faces backlash for calling the Persian Gulf the ‘Arabian Gulf’

TEHRAN - US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has come under fire after referring to the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf” in a post on X, reigniting a long-standing dispute over the internationally recognized name of the body of water.

No deal in Islamabad due to US extortion

Holding the upper hand on the battlefield, Iran sees no reason to yield to Washington’s excessive demands

TEHRAN- US President Donald Trump has once again intensified threats against Iran following negotiations between Tehran and Washington in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, where high-level talks ended on Sunday without a deal.