Trump orders pause of military aid to Ukraine

President Donald Trump is ordering a pause on shipments of US military aid to Ukraine after his heated Oval Office argument with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, a White House official told CNN on Monday.

100-fold increase in flour price as Israel blocks aid into Gaza

Israel’s move to prevent all aid from entering the Gaza Strip after Hamas reportedly refused to accept a plan to continue with phase one of the fragile ceasefire has had an immediate impact, including a 100-fold increase in the price of flour and vegetables.

Sharaa meets European Council president in Egypt

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Tuesday with European Council President Antonio Costa.

Japanese judge Yuji Iwasawa elected ICJ president, set to oversee Israeli genocide case

The United Nations' top court has elected a Japanese judge as its new president to replace Nawaf Salam who resigned from the post in January to become the Lebanese prime minister.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Iran-Eurasia free agreement will open new horizon

TEHRAN - In a note, Kayhan discussed the approval of the Iran-Eurasia Free Trade Agreement and wrote: Iran's access to the markets of this region with this size, population, and capacity can create job opportunities in addition to strengthening economic cooperation and increasing economic growth, trade, and development of the country.

Tehran, Doha explore new avenues for cooperation in key diplomatic meetings

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has visited Qatar, where he engaged in discussions with senior Qatari officials to enhance bilateral cooperation.

Revitalized relations between Tehran, Riyadh paves way for broader cooperation: Iranian envoy

TEHRAN – Since the historic reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia in 2023, diplomatic relations have seen a significant revival, opening doors for political, economic, and cultural cooperation. In an exclusive interview with the Saudi Arabia’s Diplomatic Quarter Magazine, Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati discusses the progress made so far, the economic and trade potential between the two nations, and the role of Iranian expertise in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Yousefi named Iranian foreign ministry director for Western Europe

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, has appointed Alireza Yousefi as the Minister’s Assistant and Director General for Western Europe at the Foreign Ministry.

Iran showcases charm at ITB Berlin

TEHRAN – Iran’s pavilion at the ITB Berlin 2025 has opened its doors, showcasing glimpses of the nation’s rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage at one of the world’s leading tourism exhibition venues.

Uzbekistan’s ambassador visits Alborz province, explores ways to expand cooperation

TEHRAN - Fariduddin Nasriyev, the ambassador of Uzbekistan to Iran, recently visited Alborz province, located near Tehran.

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China's national legislature holds press conference ahead of annual session

BEIJING- The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held a press conference on Tuesday, one day ahead of the opening of its annual session.

FIFA President Infantino congratulates Mehdi Taj

TEHRAN – Presidents of the international and Asian football governing bodies Gianni Infantino congratulated the Iran football chief Mehdi Taj on his recent reelection.

Goldfish to adorn Nowruz tables

The goldfish, Carassius auratus, is one the main elements of the Nowruz table, known as Haft Seen, and millions of the fish are bought every year all over the country.

Iranian university student awarded as ‘Future Climate Leader’

TEHRAN –Mohammad-Reza Baradaran Motie, a PhD university student in architecture, has won the ‘Future Climate Leader’ award in Oman Climate Week, which was held from February 24 to 27.

Leader allocates money to free prisoners in Ramadan

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has allotted 40 billion rials (some $44,000) to help release prisoners of unintentional crimes on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan (started on March 2nd).

National environmental education day observed

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) held the national environmental education day in Tehran on Tuesday.

WHO supports national campaign ‘say no to accidents’

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) office in Iran is committed to strengthening a national campaign titled ‘say no to accidents’ through providing strategic support, raising public awareness, and collaborating with responsible organizations, the WHO representative to Iran, Jaffar Hussain, has announced.

Iran to take new measures to further expand trade ties with EAEU

TEHRAN - The head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has announced that the country aims to expand its commercial centers in target countries, stating that the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) is also on board, and it has been decided to establish a major trade center in Russia.

New vessels to enter Caspian Sea as Iran seeks fleet expansion

TEHRAN – The Deputy Minister of Transport and Urban Development and Head of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) announced plans to increase the number of vessels and reduce the average vessel age in the Caspian Sea, with the support and cooperation of all littoral states.

294,000 tons of agricultural products exported from Mehran to Iraq

TEHRAN – More than 294,000 tons of various agricultural products, primarily vegetables, have been exported to Iraq through the Mehran international border crossing in southwestern Ilam province so far this year.

GDP growth improves under the 14th administration

TEHRAN - Iran’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the three-month period ending in January 2025, during the early months of the 14th administration, reached 1.7 percent, up from the estimated 1.2 percent growth recorded in autumn (September–December 2024).

Tehran to host 3rd Iran-Africa trade summit in spring

TEHRAN - The third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Summit is set to take place in May 2025, coinciding with the Iran Expo in Tehran and Isfahan, the head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced.

Iran raises crude oil prices for Asian buyers in March

TEHRAN - Iran has increased the price of its light crude for Asian customers for the second consecutive month, setting it at approximately $4.5 per barrel above the Oman/Dubai benchmark, the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced.