Iran’s Akbari, Mirjalili ambassadors of 2025/26 BSWW

TEHRAN - Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW) have officially announced their 2025/26 Ambassadors which is compiled of 36 men’s and women’s players, and also contains some new faces.

Isfahan, main producer of stock flowers

The city of Khomeini Shahr in Isfahan Province is the main producer of matthiola incana, commonly known as stock flower or hoary stock, in the country.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Foreign journalists witness fine examples of Buddhist art at Mogao Caves

GANSU- A number of foreign journalists from different countries visited Mogao Caves in Dunhuang city in China’s northwestern Gansu province, on Friday.

Iranian-made HPV, flu vaccines to be manufactured in Indonesia

TEHRAN –The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (the virus that usually causes cervical cancer in women) and the recombinant influenza vaccine are projected to be produced in Indonesia, an official with the vice-presidency for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy has said.

Special traffic plan to be implemented during Nowruz

TEHRAN – Some 22,000 traffic police officers and 3,000 unmarked police will be on duty to implement a special traffic plan that aims to lower road accidents and ensure the safety of the roads during Nowruz holidays, which start on March 21.

Iran urges Italy, Switzerland to play active role in anti-drugs fight

TEHRAN – The Secretary General of Iranian Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ), Brigadier General Hossein Zolfaqari, in separate meetings with the central director for Italy’s Anti-Drug Services DCSA (Central Directorate for Anti-Drug Services), General Pierangelo Iannotti, and the head of the International Affairs Division of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) of Switzerland, Barbara Schedler Fischer, has called for expanding cooperation to play a more effective role in combating drug-related issues.

Syrian Druze leader calls HTS "extremist government in every sense of the word"

The spiritual leader of Syria's Druze minority launched a scathing tirade against the new authorities in Damascus on Thursday, calling the government "extremist, wanted men", a day after a deal was signed to integrate the sect's militias into the state apparatus.

Iran’s non-oil export to Armenia increases 21%

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Armenia increased by 21 percent during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House of Industry, Mining, and Trade announced.

Iran to host ECO transportation ministerial meeting on April 1

TEHRAN - Iran is scheduled to host a meeting of transportation ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states on April 1, according to the country’s Minister of Transportation.

U.S. sanctions Iran’s oil minister for efforts to maximize oil sales

TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, has been placed on the latest U.S. sanctions list by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for his extensive efforts to sell Iranian oil despite ongoing sanctions.

Aluminum production hits 550,000 tons with growth in bauxite, alumina output

TEHRAN – Iran's aluminum production has exceeded 550,000 tons in the first 11 months of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024-February 18, 2025), with notable growth in the production of bauxite and alumina.

Iran to strengthen economic ties with Africa, launch shipping line to West Africa

TEHRAN – Iran’s head of Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced plans to enhance economic cooperation with African countries, including establishing a shipping line to West Africa and expanding commercial centers in African nations.

By Shahrokh Saei

Iran, China and Moscow: Sanctions, threats not a solution to Tehran nuclear issue

Moscow and Beijing stress the need to fully respect Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy as a signatory to NPT

BEIJING – Deputy foreign ministers from Iran, China, and Russia held a trilateral meeting in Beijing on Friday to discuss the pressing issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, stressing that “sanction, pressure, or threat of force” are not a solution to the Iran nuclear issue.

Iran-Eurasian free trade agreement to take effect in 60 days

TEHRAN – Iran's embassy in Moscow reported that the free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will come into effect in 60 days.

Iranian economy grows 3.7% in 9 months: CBI

Tehran - The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) announced that the country's economy has experienced a 3.7 percent growth in the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 20 - December, 20 2024), IRNA reported.

Iran's oil output rises by 34,000 barrels in February 2025

TEHRAN – Iran's crude oil production increased by 34,000 barrels per day (bpd) in February 2025, reaching 3.308 million bpd, according to OPEC's latest monthly report.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Jiuquan Taiyuan New Energy Co. visited by foreign journalists 

GANSU- A number of foreign journalists from different countries visited Jiuquan Taiyuan New Energy Company in Jiuquan city in China’s northwestern Gansu province, on Thursday.

9,000 Syrians Alawites fleeing violence have taken refuge at Russia’s Hmeimim air base: Moscow

Russia's air base at Hmeimim in Syria is sheltering about 9,000 people seeking refuge from a wave of sectarian violence, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.

UN report: Israel committed 'genocidal acts' in Gaza Strip

An investigation by a special UN commission has declared that Israel perpetrated acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip through the systematic destruction of reproductive healthcare facilities during its bloody onslaught on the territory.

Putin says he supports ceasefire with Ukraine, but may need to call Trump

President Vladimir Putin said Russia was ready for a ceasefire, but suggested that Ukraine would need to accept further conditions before an agreement could be reached.

Iran summons British, French and German envoys over closed-door UN Security Council session

TEHRAN – The envoys of Britain, France and Germany to Tehran were summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday to strongly protest the three European countries for colluding with the United States in abusing the UN Security Council mechanism by holding a closed-door session on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Foreign journalists visit DAYU water-saving group in China’s Gansu province

GANSU- A number of foreign journalists from different countries visited DAYU Irrigation Group in China’s northwestern Gansu province, on Thursday morning.

“DallerGut Dream Department Store” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN-A Persian translation of Korean author Miye Lee’s book “DallerGut Dream Department Store” has recently been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran. 

UNICEF: 90% of Gazans lack access to clean water

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday that the severe water shortage in the Gaza Strip has reached critical levels, noting that nine out of ten people cannot access clean drinking water.