‘Expo 2025 spurs interest in Iran’s investment potential’

TEHRAN – The 2025 edition of Iran’s Expo has drawn strong interest from international visitors and created new opportunities for long-term business partnerships, according to a senior official from the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

Majlis Research Center reports 2.8% GDP growth for Iran in 2024–25

TEHRAN – Iran's economy grew by 2.8 percent in the Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended March 20, 2025), with non-oil growth reaching 2.7 percent, according to the latest report by the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Research Center.

Iran's non-oil export to Iraq can rise to $20b

TEHRAN- The chairman of Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce said that the value of Iran's annual non-oil export to Iraq can be increased to $20 billion. Iran and Iraq have a strategic relationship that can grow and develop with an economic focus, Yahya Al-e Es’haq noted.

No point in further Gaza truce talks, Hamas says

Israel's expanded military plan intended to displace "most" of Gaza population

A senior Hamas official said on Tuesday the group was no longer interested in truce talks with Israel and urged the international community to halt Israel's "hunger war" against Gaza.

Chinese ambassador calls for stronger media ties between Iran and China

TEHRAN – The Tehran Times, Iran’s oldest English-language newspaper, celebrated its 46th anniversary on Monday afternoon in a ceremony attended by foreign ambassadors, media executives, and senior cultural officials in Tehran.

Israel may seize all Gaza in expanded operation, officials say

Israel may seize the Gaza Strip and control aid in an expanded offensive against Hamas that was approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet on Monday, officials said, according to Reuters.

“A State of Passion” to go on screen at Bulgarian festival 

TEHRAN- “A State of Passion”, co-directed by Lebanese documentarians Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi, will go on screen at the 18th edition of International Festival of Red Cross and Health Films in Varna, Bulgaria. 

“The Life Impossible” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN-A Persian translation of English author and journalist Matt Haig’s book “The Life Impossible” has recently been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran. 

Iran, Uzbekistan ready for theatrical cooperation

TEHRAN- The Iranian Deputy for Artistic Affairs at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Nadereh Rezai, on the third day of her visit to Tajikistan on Sunday, met and held discussions with the representative of the Minister of Culture of Uzbekistan and the head of the Grand Theater of Samarkand.

Yemen declares air blockade against 'Israel' until Gaza genocide halts

The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that it will enforce an air blockade on "Israel" in a statement published on Sunday, in their latest escalation against the Zionist entity in support of Gaza, Al Mayadeen reported.

Trump to hit non-US films with 100% tariff

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he would impose a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films, marking the first time his restrictive trade policies have been extended to the entertainment industry, RT reported.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Ambiguity in the negotiations; neither failure nor agreement

TEHRAN - Farhikhtegan analyzed the ambiguity surrounding the negotiations between Iran and the United States and said: The indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States are now in a state of ambiguity; they cannot be considered a failure, nor have they reached a tangible result.

Pakistan tests missile amid India standoff, Moody's warns of economic cost

Pakistan carried out a second missile test in three days on Monday after saying it was preparing for an incursion by India, as Prime Minister Moody warned the standoff over violence in Kashmir could set back Islamabad's economic reforms, Reuters reported.

Iran reaffirms unchanging stance as US talks delayed at Oman’s suggestion

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei stated Monday that the decision to postpone indirect nuclear negotiations with the U.S. followed a proposal by Oman, the mediating party, and was agreed upon by all three sides.

Yemen support for Palestine motivated by solidarity, not Iranian direction: foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected allegations that it is behind the recent actions by Yemen’s Resistance movement Ansarullah, calling the claims “baseless” and “an insult” to the Yemeni people.

Pezeshkian reaffirms national unity as top priority in meeting with Assembly of Experts 

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized national unity as a top priority during a meeting with members of the Assembly of Experts.

Esfahak, a destination for intl. sightseers, thanks to its label of Best Tourism Village

TEHRAN—Tabas Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department said a tourist group including 22 foreign nationals resided in Esfahak village in Tabas, South Khorasan province, for two nights.

Kish to host symposium on tourism market for ECO member states

TEHRAN—Kish Island in the south of Iran will host ambassadors, managers, and tourism activists of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states in a symposium on the tourism market during May 13-15.

Hasanlu Golden Bowl festival added to Iran’s national tourism calendar

TEHRAN – The annual Hasanlu Golden Bowl Festival, held in Naghadeh, West Azarbaijan province, has been officially registered in the calendar of national tourism events of the Islamic Republic of Iran, an official announced.