IAEA’s Grossi may visit Iran soon

TEHRAN - International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said on Tuesday he may be “returning soon” to Tehran to continue talks with Iranian officials.

Iran's IRGC unveils one of its largest underground missile cities

‘10 times stronger than True Promise II’

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps unveiled one of its largest underground missile cities on Tuesday, March 25.

Trump can break US-Iran hostility by following certain key principles: ex-diplomat

TEHRAN – A former Iranian diplomat and current Princeton University researcher suggests Donald Trump can end more than four decades of hostility between Tehran and Washington by following a series of key principles.

TEDPIX gains 28,700 points in first day of new year

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 28,700 points to 2,740,715 on Tuesday, the first working day in the new Iranian calendar year, which began on March 21.

Iran-China non-oil trade stands at $30.4b in 11 months

TEHRAN - The value of non-oil trade between Iran and China stood at $30.4 billion during the 11-month period from March 20, 2024 to February 18, 2025, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.

NPC should strengthen its share in export markets: managing director

TEHRAN – The managing director of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said that the company should strengthen its share in the export markets through precise planning.

By Yasiru Ranaraja, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN

Can the Global South create a unified vision for modernization?

As the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 begins, the world is at the tipping point of profound geopolitical and economic transformations. The growing disparities between Western governments and the inefficacy of governance are now a global core debate; most Global South nations are now focusing on developing interdependent regional cooperation. The shift in dynamics is indicative of the Global South taking an increasingly influential position that works to realize the vision of a group of states that are intent on creating their own path of modernization and development.

Transformation in Northern Ports: Facilitating Investment and Maritime development

TEHRAN- Saeed Rasouli, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Acting Head of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), emphasized the organization’s strategic policies for capacity expansion, increased investment, and facilitation of economic activities during his recent visit to northern ports in the early days of the new year (Iranian calendar starting March 21st).

Iran opposes any military action to resolve disputes in South Caucasus

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday reiterated Tehran’s stance regarding unblocking connection routes in the South Caucasus, Armenpress reported.

Tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment services free of charge: health official

TEHRAN – An official with the ministry of health has said that all diagnosis and medical services for the treatment of tuberculosis are free of charge in the country.

Armenian, Iranian FMs hold talks in Yerevan

TEHRAN - Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held an enlarged-format meeting after their one-on-one talks on Tuesday, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said.

Yemen war plans: What did Trump aides leak to The Atlantic in Signal chat?

The editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine revealed in an article on Monday that Trump administration officials revealed to him crucial military details about United States air strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebel targets on March 15, hours before the attack.

Afghan refugees will return gradually, with dignity: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Afghan refugees will return to their country in a process that will be gradual and with dignity.

WHO Iran plants trees to highlight critical need for environmental protection

TEHRAN - The World Health Organization (WHO) country office in Tehran took a symbolic step towards environmental improvement, planting trees to highlight the critical need for action in a city grappling with hazardous air quality.

Air raid sirens in 270 locations across occupied Palestine: report

TEHRAN - Air raid sirens sounded in various areas of the occupied Palestinian territories, including Tel Aviv, IRNA reported.

Iran to Iraq: US illegal sanctions on Iran’s oil industry lack credibility

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in a telephone conversation on Monday night that the United States’ illegal sanctions against Iran's oil industry are baseless and lack credibility.