IRISL ranks 17th among world’s largest container shipping companies

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) now ranks 17th among the world’s largest container shipping companies and has maintained its position among the global top 20 for nearly a decade, according to the company’s head.

Iran, Rwanda align standards to boost trade cooperation

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s National Standards Organization (INSO) met with Rwanda’s Minister of Trade and Industry to discuss expanding cooperation through the harmonization of standards, conformity assessment, and laboratory accreditation.

Over 13m tons of essential goods imported in H1

TEHRAN – Iran imported 13.5 million tons of essential goods during the first half of the current Iranian year (March – September), up 12.5 percent from the same period last year, according to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Iran exports agricultural products to 80 countries

TEHRAN – Iran exports agricultural products to 80 countries worldwide, with foreign currency revenues from horticultural exports rising from $2.9 billion to $4.3 billion, according to Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi.

Electricity coverage in Iran’s rural areas reaches 99.8%

TEHRAN – Iran has extended electricity access to 99.8 percent of its rural population, marking one of the highest rural electrification rates in the world, according to the head of the Iran Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Company (Tavanir).

Iran, Kazakhstan seek to raise trade to $3 billion: Lorestan chamber chief

TEHRAN – Mohammad Khaki, head of the Khorramabad Chamber of Commerce, met with Ontalap Onalbaiyev, Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Iran, to discuss ways to expand bilateral trade, emphasizing the need to raise annual exchanges from $340 million to $3.0 billion.

By Mahnaz Abdi

North Korean Embassy in Tehran marks 80th anniversary of Workers' Party founding

TEHRAN – The Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Tehran hosted a ceremony on Wednesday evening to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea.

Arasbaran Cultural Center screens “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”

TEHRAN- American filmmaker Matt Shakman’s 2025 superhero film The Fantastic Four: First Steps” went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday. 

Children with disabilities to perform “The Little Prince”, celebrating National Children's Week

TEHRAN- An adaptation of French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 1943 novella “The Little Prince” is set to be staged at the Akhlaq Cultural Center in Tehran on October 9 and 10, in celebration of National Children's Week.

Three Iranian films attending Sport Movies & TV 2025 in Milan

TEHRAN – Three films from Iran are present at the Sport Movies & TV 2025 - Milano International FICTS Fest, which is the Final of 20 festivals (around the five continents) of the World FICTS Challenge Championship of Television, Cinema, Communication, and Sport Culture.

Iranian artists show solidarity with Gaza in “Symphony of Crime” exhibition 

TEHRAN- The "Symphony of Crime" cartoon and caricature exhibition opened at the Palestine Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran on the second anniversary of the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, serving as a gesture of support for the oppressed Palestinian people and Gaza.

AEOI chief reports major nuclear achievements despite war damages

TEHRAN – Iran’s nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, has announced that the country continues to make significant advances in its peaceful nuclear program despite the damage inflicted on its facilities during the recent 12-day war.

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China and Russia’s opposition to snapback is a move against the West, not support for Iran

TEHRAN - Writing an analysis in the Hamshahri newspaper, international affairs analyst Mehdi Khorsand believes China and Russia oppose the return of UN sanctions against Iran not because they fear losing the Iranian market but because they fear they may be the next target: Khorsand writes: Unfortunately, both before and after the JCPOA, Iran has failed to capitalize on the potential of international agreements with various countries and blocs.

Iran, Caspian Sea states reinforce maritime security through strategic accord

TEHRAN – Naval commanders from Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan have signed a strategic agreement to enhance security and cooperation in the Caspian Sea.

False intelligence, Israeli pressure fuel U.S. miscalculations on Iran: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump over his recent remarks on Iran’s nuclear program, urging Washington to return to diplomacy instead of repeating past mistakes driven by false intelligence and Israeli influence.

Anger continues to grow over EU’s backing of UAE claims to Persian islands 

Iran’s top legislator says no ‘appeasement’ over the groundless allegations

TEHRAN – After a strong-worded statement from Iran’s foreign ministry, the country’s Parliament speaker has now turned up to condemn a joint statement issued by foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union over the three Iranian Persian Gulf islands of the Greater and Lesser Tunbs and Bu Musa.

Iran to give crushing response to enemies: IRGC Cmdr.

TEHRAN - The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corp (IRGC) has warned of a crushing response to any hostile move against the country.

‘Urban archaeology essential for understanding identity of a city’

TEHRAN—Head of the Cultural Heritage Ministry’s Research Institute, Mohammad-Ebrahim Zarei, has called urban archaeology the necessity of knowing the identity of a city.

Two Lorestan villages can be nominated for world’s top tourist villages

TEHRAN—There are 11 target tourist villages across Lorestan province, of which two villages, namely Bisheh and Kapar Judaki, have the potential to be nominated for registration in the world's top tourist villages list.

Qeshm Island, where eco-lodges help foster community growth and sustainable tourism

TEHRAN – Home to 149 guesthouses and eco-lodges, Qeshm Island--southern Iran’s crown jewel in the Persian Gulf--is emerging as a model for community-based and sustainable tourism.