‘BRICS can reduce Iran’s trade costs’

TEHRAN- The Vice Chairman of the Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce, stating that using BRICS financial mechanisms and settling exchanges with national currencies can reduce Iran’s trade costs, said: Placing the rial in the calculation basket of this group requires stabilizing the value of the national currency and reforming foreign currency exchange regulations.

Iran basketball lose to S. Korea in 2026 Asian games semis

TEHRAN – Iran failed to qualify for the final match of the 2026 Asian Games, losing to South Korea 77-51 on Friday.

Iran, Tajikistan emphasize trade expansion, removal of obstacles to economic exchanges

TEHRAN- Iran’ Deputy Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade for Commercial Affairs, in a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan, reviewed the latest status of economic and trade cooperation between the two countries and emphasized the need to accelerate the implementation of agreements, remove obstacles facing those active in the economic sectors, and provide new grounds for developing bilateral trade.

Energy price increases will worsen because of war against Iran: Italian energy minister

TEHRAN- Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said Wednesday the situation with energy spikes due to the Iran was worsening everywhere and he was confident that soon other countries would endorse a letter from Italy and five other EU members urging the Irish duty presidency to adopt a common approach to the conflict in West Asia and the supply chain problems, also via a tax on excessive energy windfall profits, Italian News Agency ANSA reported.

Iran defeat Tajikistan at 2026 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Tajikistan 4-0 at the 2026 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship on Thursday.

A confession that shook the United States

Kayhan, in a note, addressed the first official Pentagon report acknowledging the scale of damage the United States suffered in the war against Iran. The US has incurred tens of billions of dollars in losses and has lost hundreds of military buildings and installations.

IRGC chief pledges retribution after assassination of Sunni cleric

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) chief commander has condemned the assassination of a Sunni cleric in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, vowing that those responsible for the attack will face retribution.

Russia denounces US naval blockade of Iran as ‘completely unacceptable and illegal’

MOSCOW — Russia has reaffirmed its unwavering strategic partnership with Iran, unequivocally condemning the US naval blockade and the military aggression against the Islamic Republic. 

By Fardin Molaei

200 nights, one flag

People across Iran took to the streets for the 200th night, protesting U.S.-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN — Night falls differently across Iran.

By staff writer

Syrians take to the streets as empty Western pledges leave them starving 

TEHRAN — Streets across Syria erupted this week in the largest wave of civil unrest since the fall of the central government in Damascus in December 2024.

By Ali Minabi 

Palestinian position on developments in Yemen

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance forces, along with the overwhelming majority of the Palestinian people, make no secret of their deep appreciation for Ansarallah.

By Shahrokh Saei

Iran FM backs Xi’s four-point proposals, calls for greater Chinese role in Middle East peace

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed strong support for President Xi Jinping’s landmark proposals on safeguarding peace in the Middle East, declaring that Tehran is fully prepared to deepen strategic coordination with Beijing to build a sustainable regional security framework.

Iran’s date production exceeds 1.9m tons

TEHRAN- The Head of the Center for Development of Mechanization and Agricultural Industries of the Ministry of Agriculture, stating that more than 1.9 million tons of dates are produced in the country, said: Iran is among the top four countries in the world in terms of production of this product.

Special working group formed for Chabahar-Zahedan railway operation

TEHRAN- The Deputy Minister of Transport and Urban Development announced the formation of a working group to monitor and follow up on the operation of the Chabahar-Zahedan railway and described this rail project as a golden page in the country’s development history.

Northern ports; driver of Iran’s trade development with Eurasia

TEHRAN- CEO of Mazandaran Free Zone Organization Amin Ofoghi stated: The Mazandaran Free Zone, whose establishment began last year, is considered a valuable gift from the 14th government to the people of Mazandaran Province and has created new hope in the province.

‘Iran has agreements with BRICS members for cooperation in various fields’

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance said at the Supreme Council of the Stock Exchange meeting: At the BRICS summit, we received very good feedback both from the heads of member states and in the meetings held with the countries present at this summit, very useful grounds for cooperation in various economic fields were understood and agreed upon.