Tehran plays host to 29th G5 meeting

TEHRAN –The 29th Technical Meeting of the G5 Forum was held in Tehran today with the theme of boosting health tourism among member states.

Over 570 earthquakes occur in a month

TEHRAN –A total of 573 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the past calendar month that ended on June 19, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Benefactors sharply increase contribution to building schools

TEHRAN – Through financing 110 billion rials (about 184 million dollars) over the past three years, the share of benefactors in building schools has increased by 300 percent.

SCO to drive economic co-op of developing countries in Eurasia

The 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Kazakhstan from July 3 to 4, 2024, will take place at a crucial juncture for the regional organization as the economies of the developing world are bolstering their efforts to coordinate their policies on a wide range of global issues, including rising security tensions, mounting protectionism in the world's economies, and intensifying competition in high-tech space.‬

North-South Corridor to boost Iran-Kazakhstan ties: Mokhber

TEHRAN – Iran’s Acting President Mohammad Mokhber has said the establishment of the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC) has a great impact on the promotion of cooperation between Iran and Kazakhstan, as well as other countries in the region.

48,000 ha of land allocated to National Housing Movement

TEHRAN- The head of National Land and Housing Organization of Iran said 48,000 hectares of land have been allocated to the implementation of the National Housing Movement in urban regions, IRNA reported.

Issuance of industrial investment guarantees triples in a year

TEHRAN – The issuance of investment guarantees at Iran’s Small Industries Investment Guarantee Institute increased three times in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended on March 19), an official with the institute said.

Iran becomes 4th largest oil exporter in OPEC: report

TEHRAN - Iran has risen to become the fourth largest oil exporter within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) due to a surge in oil production and sales.

Iran-Turkey trade reaches $2.3b in 5 months

TEHRAN - The trade exchanges between Iran and Turkey in the first five months of 2024 reached $2.3 billion, showing a five percent increase compared to the same month last year.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Interaction and constructive action

TEHRAN - Donya-e-Eqtesad devoted its editorial to the main axis of the foreign policy of the 14th government and wrote: Iran's foreign policy in the Raisi government has been based on signs of resistance in strategic action towards the great powers and the United States, but the fact is that in this era, more than any other government in the past years, mechanisms related to secret diplomacy based on public diplomacy mechanisms have been used.

Iranian, Iraqi border guards discuss pilgrim safety for Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Iranian border police commander Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi met with the commander of the Iraqi Border Guard, General Mohammad Abdul Wahab, to facilitate the visit of Iranian pilgrims to Iraq for Arbaeen.

Iran to expand air defense positions to ensure security: commander

TEHRAN – The commander of Iranian Army's Air Defense Force has emphasized the strategic importance of expanding and establishing defense positions and radar sites across Iran to ensure the security of the nation.

Iran, Turkey condemn Israeli crimes in Gaza, emphasize regional cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed bilateral relations and the ongoing conflict in Gaza during a phone call on Sunday. 

Israel’s crimes in Gaza are unprecedented in history: Iran's judiciary chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary chief says the crimes committed in Gaza over the past nine months, with comprehensive American support, are unprecedented in history.

Iran condemns insults to Iranian voters abroad

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry has denounced the insults directed at expatriates participating in the country's 14th presidential election, stating that these actions reveal the profound depravity and misery of those attempting to disrupt the electoral process.

Interin president commends late Amir Abdollahian’s support for Resistance

TEHRAN – Iran’s acting president has extolled the late Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian for his significant influence and steadfast commitment to the Axis of Resistance.

Western states enabled Saddam's chemical attacks, now block aid to victims: acting FM

TEHRAN - Iran’s acting foreign minister, Ali Baqeri Kani, delivered a scathing condemnation of Western countries’ role in supporting Saddam Hussein’s chemical attacks during a commemoration ceremony marking the 37th anniversary of the Sardasht chemical attack. 

America was the real loser in the presidential debate

Democrats are panicking over President Joe Biden's debate performance against Donald Trump on Thursday evening. And there’s no doubt that he showed signs of senility at times during the verbal joust. But that doesn’t mean he ceded all prospects of defeating Trump come November. Perhaps the panic isn’t altogether justified by what happened on that debate stage.

Ben-Gvir calls for executing Palestinian prisoners

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for shooting Palestinian prisoners in the head, Middle East Monitor reported.

Israeli army needs 10,000 soldiers

The Israel Broadcasting Authority has quoted war minister, Yoav Gallant, as saying the Israeli army needs 10,000 additional soldiers immediately.

Iraq slams US Congressman’s remarks on judiciary independence

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid denounced on Monday the remarks made by Congressman Mike Waltz, stating they undermine the independence of the Iraqi judiciary.

France's far right celebrates lead, seeks majority

France’s far right is in pole position after the first round of parliamentary elections that confirmed their dominance in French politics and brought them to the gates of power.

Qassam Brigades kills Israeli troops in Shujayea

The armed group of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement has said its fighters attacked soldiers holed up inside a house in a neighborhood in the east of Gaza City.