National Nuclear Technology Day exhibition showcases Iran’s scientific advancements

TEHRAN – Iran marked National Nuclear Technology Day on Wednesday with the unveiling of a wide array of achievements in its nuclear industry at a major exhibition held in Tehran.

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Trump's control of Netanyahu

TEHRAN - In a note, Ettelaat discussed Trump's meeting with Netanyahu at the White House on the Iran issue and wrote: In his meeting with Netanyahu at the White House about action against Iran, Trump said, "I think everyone agrees that reaching an agreement is better than doing the obvious option."

Iran, Armenia launch joint military drill near border

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Armenia have commenced a joint military exercise along their shared border in the strategically important Norduz region.

Iran calls Tehran-Moscow-Beijing nuclear talks ‘productive’

TEHRAN —Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs has announced that the senior experts from Iran, Russia, and China convened in Moscow on Tuesday for a productive round of technical and expert-level discussions focused on the future of nuclear negotiations, sanctions relief, and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

Indonesia ready to shelter Palestinians impacted by war in Gaza

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto says he has instructed his foreign minister to quickly discuss with the Palestinian side and other parties about how to evacuate impacted Palestinians to Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country, according to Reuters news agency.

Germany’s Merz is already in political trouble

Friedrich Merz has yet to begin his chancellorship, but he’s already feeling the heat.

Hamedan to host medical tourism conference for ECO member states

TEHRAN – Iran’s Hamedan province is scheduled to host a medical tourism conference dedicated to the countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) from June 11 to 13.

ECO member states advance regional sustainable tourism standards for accommodation facilities

TEHRAN - Member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) came together virtually for the 6th Meeting of the ECO Working Group on Tourism Standardization (WGTS), focusing on finalizing a comprehensive set of sustainable tourism criteria for accommodation facilities across the region.

Iranian minister highlights opportunities for stronger cultural cooperation with China

TEHRAN - Iran’s tourism minister has underscored the long-standing cultural and economic ties between the Islamic Republic and China, emphasizing their strategic partnership in heritage promotion and the potential for further collaboration.

Over 159,000 tons of eggs exported in a year

TEHRAN - Iran has exported more than 159,000 tons of eggs to target countries in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), Hamidreza Kashani, the chairman of Iran’s Union of Egg-Laying Hen Producers announced.

Iran, Japan underscore boosting technological ties

TEHRAN – The deputy minister for information, communications, and technology (ICT), Ehsan Chitsaz, and the Japanese vice-minister for international affairs and communications, Imagwa Takuo, have highlighted the need to expand technological cooperation in key sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), digital economy, and the development of sustainable communications infrastructure.

Tehran, Belgrade discuss ways to implement co-op in ICT

TEHRAN – Iranian and Serbian officials have discussed potential ways to implement the formerly reached agreements in the Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) sector.

WHO reps attend FDA meetings on regulatory system for biological drugs, blood products

TEHRAN – Adham Rashad Ismail Abdel Moneim, the World Health Organization (WHO) director of program management, and Rogério Gaspar, WHO director of regulation and prequalification, have participated in technical meetings hosted by the Iran Food and Drug Administration.

National health week to be marked

TEHRAN – The national health week is scheduled to be held from April 21 to 27, aiming to raise public awareness of critical health challenges and unite forces to promote public health.

Iran to add 9m tons to petrochemical production capacity

TEHRAN – Iran plans to expand its petrochemical production capacity by 9.0 million tons in the current Iranian year (ending March 2026), according to the head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC).

Annual transit of goods via Iran rises 22.5% to nearly 22m tons

TEHRAN – Iran handled nearly 22 million tons of foreign transit cargo in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, 2025), marking a 22.5 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Iran, Azerbaijan sign bilingual MOU at 16th joint economic committee meeting

TEHRAN – Iran and Azerbaijan signed Persian and Azeri versions of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday during the 16th Joint Economic Committee meeting, co-chaired by Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister.

Iran, Iraq eye joint industrial parks, stronger private sector ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have expressed interest in creating joint industrial parks along their shared border and boosting Iranian investment in the Iraqi market, during a meeting between the Iraqi ambassador to Tehran and the head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

Iran U23 football teams coach candidates revealed

TEHRAN – Four coaches have been shortlisted to lead Iran’s U23 football team.

Resistance Journalism course to be held in Tehran 

TEHRAN- A course on Resistance Journalism will be held in Tehran in May to explore the role of colonialism in altering the borders of West Asia following World War I. 

Children's art on display at IRSPRC 30th anniversary exhibition

TEHRAN- In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Iran’s Society for Protecting the Rights of the Children (IRSPRC), an exhibition featuring the works of children supported by the organization will be inaugurated on Thursday at the Autumn Gallery of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran.

Three Iranian films attending 52nd Athens International Film and Video Festival

TEHRAN-Three films from Iran are present at the 52nd Athens International Film and Video Festival (AIFVF), underway in Athens, Ohio, the United States.