Some 300,000 kids getting vaccinated against polio in spring

TEHRAN –In line with the polio eradication campaign that kicked off in winter, around 300,000 more children under five years of age are getting vaccinated in two phases in high-risk areas in the country's northern half in spring, according to the health ministry.

Iranian, Italian universities ink MOU to broaden scientific ties

TEHRAN – Allameh Tabatabai University of Tehran and the University of Salento, Italy, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance scientific collaborations in social and human sciences.

Annual non-oil export from Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province up 5.8%

TEHRAN- The value of non-oil export from Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province increased by 5.8 percent in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), according to the director-general of the province’s customs department.

Iran private sector favors talks between Tehran, Washington

TEHRAN - Iran’s private sector has expressed strong support for the beginning of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington, citing the potential for improving the country’s economic landscape.

Iran’s dam reservoirs reach 50% capacity

TEHRAN - Iran’s dam reservoirs have reached 50 percent capacity, a slight increase from the previous week, according to the Iran Water Resources Management Company. Despite the modest rise, inflows have dropped sharply compared to the same period last year, underscoring the need for continued water conservation as the country approaches the hot season.

IKAC plans $4 billion in new projects amid push for investment

TEHRAN – Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC) is reviewing investment projects worth 2.0 quadrillion rials (approximately $4.0 billion), in addition to 400 trillion rials ($800 million) already under contract, the company’s head said during a visit by members of parliament’s civil affairs commission.

FAO workshop on pistachio safety, trade underway

TEHRAN – A specialized workshop titled “Pistachio Safety and Trade: Navigating Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and Codex Standards”, is currently being held in Tehran and will run until April 16.

Iran, Turkey to establish joint free trade zone

TEHRAN - Iran is pursuing the creation of a joint free trade zone with Turkey, as part of broader efforts to resolve long-pending investment challenges and boost cooperation with neighboring countries, the secretary of Iran’s Free Trade and Special Economic Zones High Council said.

ICOFC unveils $9b gas investment opportunity

TEHRAN - The Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) has prepared 11 investment packages worth approximately $9.0 billion to develop gas fields, aiming to boost the country’s daily gas production capacity by 100 to 140 million cubic meters, the company’s managing director said.

Iran Oil Show offers golden opportunity for intl. cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran’s Deputy Oil Minister for International Affairs and Trade emphasized the importance of energy diplomacy, highlighting the unique opportunities for expanding international cooperation in the oil industry at the upcoming Tehran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025).

First National Conference on Islamic Revolution Art kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN- The inaugural National Conference on Islamic Revolution Art commenced on Sunday at the Iranian Academy of Arts in Tehran. 

Iranian short on screen at Chicago Palestine Film Festival 

TEHRAN- Iranian director Mohammad Lotfali’s short animated movie “The Sound of Clouds” is competing at the 24th edition of the Chicago Palestine Film Festival, which is underway at the Gene Siskel Film Center in downtown Chicago, the U.S. 

Protestors across the world demand arms embargo on Israel, end to Gaza blockade

TEHRAN - People in major cities across the world organized demonstrations to demand an immediate arms embargo against Israel and termination of the blockade on the Gaza Strip.

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Special features of Iran-U.S. negotiations

TEHRAN - Hamshahri examined the special features of Iran-U.S. negotiations in an interview with Mohsen Pakaein, a former Iranian diplomat.

Iran mourns Pakistani workers killed in terror attack

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in Islamabad has issued a strong condemnation of what it called a "cowardly and inhumane attack" that claimed the lives of eight Pakistani citizens in Iran's southeastern Sistan-and-Baluchestan province. 

US airstrikes on Yemen leave 338 civilian casualties since mid-March

Yemen’s Ministry of Health announced that ongoing U.S. airstrikes across the country have resulted in 338 civilian casualties, including women and children, since mid-March. 

Canada’s Tory leader vows to deport foreigners protesting Israeli crimes

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, on the campaign trail, vowed Saturday to deport foreigners from Canada who hold protests against Israeli crimes in Gaza, accusing them of promoting antisemitism, AFP reported.

China holds nuclear security drill in eastern Fujian

China on Saturday held its sixth nuclear security drill in the eastern province of Fujian, the country's Atomic Energy Authority said, Anadolu Agency reported.

Vast majority of West Bank residents killed by Israel die in north: UN

OCHA has found that as of Thursday, more than 90 percent of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank this year were in the six northern governorates of Jenin, Tubas, Nablus, Tulkarem, Qalqilya, and Salfit.

Oman talks remain indirect, exposing Trump’s propaganda attempt  

TEHRAN – President Trump's claim last week that the U.S. and Iran would hold direct talks in Oman on April 12 turned out to be false, leading many to believe it was a clumsy attempt at psychological manipulation. 

Iran’s ground force reinvented for modern warfare, says top commander

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari, Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force, unveiled a comprehensive update on the Army’s modernization efforts and defense posture during a press conference on Sunday, describing the force’s transformation into a “mobile, offensive, and rapid reaction force.”

Regional countries endorse diplomatic path as Iran, U.S. engage in indirect talks in Muscat

TEHRAN – The launch of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States in the Omani capital has drawn widespread praise from regional powers, who hailed the diplomatic initiative as a constructive step toward de-escalation and long-term regional stability.

Iran says no direct talks while threats persist; US discussions ‘positive so far’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said Iran did not reject direct negotiations with the U.S. so it could skirt such engagement based on ideology. Rather, it made no sense for it to talk face-to-face while Washington continues to sanction, threaten, and try to intimidate Iran.