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Tehran and Baku are too far, too close

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Etemad discussed the importance of Iran-Azerbaijan relations.

Senior diplomat calls for Iran-Persian Gulf states dialogue amid regional realignment

TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has called for serious and sustained dialogue between Iran and its Arab neighbors in the Persian Gulf, citing a growing sense of rationality and political maturity across the region.

Iran promotes Carnet de Passages for expanding regional mobility and tourism

TEHRAN - Iran took an active part in the 6th Expert Meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Customs Committee, held in Turkey, emphasizing the importance of the Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) system in facilitating cross-border vehicle movement and promoting regional tourism.

Tourism Triangle: special rail tour to connect Tehran to Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz

TEHRAN - The Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced the launch of a dedicated rail service aimed at boosting cultural tourism across three of Iran’s most iconic historical cities: Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz—collectively known as the "Tourism Triangle of Iran."

Minister highlights Isfahan’s cultural significance at Iran-Africa conference

TEHRAN – In a speech marking the conclusion of the Third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference held in Isfahan, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, described the city as a “symbol of Iranian civilization”.

First round of Konkur held nationwide

The first round of the Iranian University Entrance Exam, simply known as Konkur, was held across the country on Thursday and Friday.

Iran attends 2025 BRS COPs in Geneva

TEHRAN – A delegation of officials from the Department of Environment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Oil has participated in the 2025 Meetings of the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (2025 BRS COPs) which opened in Geneva on April 28 and will run until May 9.

Preparatory meeting for intl. congress on AI to be held

TEHRAN – The fourth preparatory meeting for the second International Congress on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Science will be held at Smart University of Medical Sciences in Tehran on May 11.

Tehran, Havana follow up on joint biotechnology, vaccine production projects

TEHRAN – Cuban Ambassador to Tehran, Jorge Fernando Nicolás, in a meeting with Alireza Biglari, the Iranian deputy health minister for international affairs, discussed ways to follow up on joint projects, especially in biotechnology and vaccine production projects.

High-profile Mossad agent linked to terrorist operations in Iran executed: Judiciary

TEHRAN – Iran’s Judiciary has announced the execution of Mohsen Langarneshin, a Mossad-linked agent who had an important role in orchestrating terrorist operations on Iranian soil.

Iranian VP, Sudanese minister pledge enhanced cooperation against regional challenges 

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref hailed the reactivation of Iranian and Sudanese embassies as a “promising start” to deepening bilateral cooperation during a meeting with Sudan’s Industry Minister Mahasen Ali Yaqoub in Tehran on Wednesday.

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Cooperation with IAEA is a step toward building trust with Europe

TEHRAN - In a note, Shargh addressed Iran’s proposal to hold a meeting with the European troika in Rome and said: The presence of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s technical team in Tehran, which was announced with Iran’s proposal for negotiations with Europe, shows Tehran’s determination to answer the Agency’s technical questions and control the tension with the European troika (France, Britain and Germany).

Iran’s top security official in Brazil for high-level BRICS talks

TEHRAN – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Akbar Ahmadian, has arrived in Brazil to participate in key discussions with fellow BRICS member states, as the group of emerging economies moves to deepen political, economic, and security cooperation.

Fourth round of Iran-U.S. talks set for Rome after E3meeting: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the fourth round of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program will take place in Rome this Saturday, with Oman once again mediating the negotiations.

20 new satellites under development as Iran ramps up private sector role in space program

TEHRAN – Iran is currently developing around 20 new satellites through joint public-private partnerships, marking a major shift in the country’s space strategy toward private sector leadership, according to the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).

Top commander highlights naval advances, says IRGC builds missile boat with speed of 116 knots

TEHRAN – A top commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says that Iran now builds a missile boat capable of reaching speeds of 116 knots (215 km/h), marking a new milestone in the country’s naval capabilities.

Turkmenistan seeks to boost co-op with Iran in fight against drugs

TEHRAN –The minister of internal affairs of Turkmenistan, Muhammet Hydyrow, has announced the country’s readiness to expand cooperation with the Iranian anti-narcotics police in combating drugs.

Vitamin A supplementation program targeting two million kids

TEHRAN – Supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund, mega-dose vitamin A supplementation program, being implemented across the country for four years, has reached two million children under the age of 5 so far.

ICRC ready to offer relief services to families of Shahid Rajaee Port incident victims

TEHRAN – Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, has announced readiness to provide relief services to those injured during the massive explosion that occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port on Saturday.

Ministry of Interior, UNICEF promote co-op on refugees

TEHRAN – The head of the National Organization for Migration, Nader Yar-Ahmadi, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ad interim Representative in Iran, Monika Oledzka Nielsen, have discussed ways for enhancing collaborations in different sectors including health, education, nutrition, and natural hazards to improve living conditions of refugees.

Iran's first VP condemns Western ‘Iranophobia’ and ‘Afrophobia’ as barriers to Africa ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref sharply condemned Western countries for perpetuating "Iranophobia" and "Afrophobia," adding that these narratives are designed to undermine Tehran’s efforts to forge stronger ties with African nations.

‘Silence on Gaza exposes human rights hypocrisy;’ Iran proposes Eastern alternative

TEHRAN – Iranian officials and international scholars convened at an International Human Rights Conference in Tehran on Tuesday, where Vice President for Strategic and Parliamentary Affairs Mohsen Esmaili delivered a scathing critique of Western-dominated human rights institutions, noting that they have enabled Israel’s "genocidal crimes" in Gaza.

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Prospects of Tehran-Baku relations

TEHRAN - Hamshahri discussed the meeting of the presidents of Iran and Azerbaijan in Baku in an interview with Mehdi Khorsand, an expert on Eurasian issues.