TEDPIX gains 57,000 points on Monday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 57,930 points to 2,389,125 on Monday, which is the third day of the Iranian calendar week.

Iran exports iron ore pellet worth $513m in 7 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported iron ore pellet worth $513 million in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) reported.

Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Committee to hold meeting in early Dec.

TEHRAN – Iran’s capital Tehran is going to host the next meeting of the Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Committee on December 9, an official with the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.

Digital Rial to be launched soon: CBI

TEHRAN - The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) intends to launch its digital currency, the Digital Rial, in the near future as part of a larger effort to modernize the country's banking system and improve international financial cooperation.

New IRICA head appointed

TEHRAN - Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati appointed Foroud Asgari as the new head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), IRIB reported.

Iran, Belarus discuss closer cooperation in mining sector

TEHRAN - Deputy Head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Mohammad Reza Bahraman has stated that Iran and Belarus have significant potential for collaboration in supplying mining machinery.

Over 150m tons of goods loaded, unloaded at Iranian ports

TEHRAN - Based on the latest data released by the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), some 155,429,115 tons of goods were loaded and unloaded at the country’s ports in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20- November 21).

Trade via Sistan-Baluchestan hits 1.9m tons in 8 months

TEHRAN - Nearly 2.0 million tons of goods were traded through the customs terminals and border markets of Sistan-Baluchestan province during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20), according to a senior provincial official.

281 idle industrial units revived in over 3 months

TEHRAN - In line with supporting production and employment, the government has revived 281 stagnant industrial units across the country since the government took office in August, IRNA reported.

Vahid Shamsaei remains in charge of Iran futsal team

TEHRAM - Iran's national futsal team, who were facing a potential coaching change after a disappointing performance at the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan, will be remain in charge of Team Melli.

Hezbollah fires 340 rockets and drones at Israel, wounds 11 and causes ‘severe damage’ in Haifa

Hezbollah has fired 340 missiles and drones at Israel, according to Israeli army radio, wounding 11 people and causing “severe damage” in Tel Aviv, as its fighters put up fierce resistance in southern Lebanon.

By Joschka Fischer, former German foreign minister

The end of the liberal West

BERLIN – We all think, speak, and write within certain intellectual frameworks that we largely take for granted. But, eventually, the passage of time renders familiar categories and ideas obsolete. For example, who still talks about the “Soviet Union” today, apart from historians?

Shahab Hosseini’s “The Last Act” film to attend International Film Festival of Salerno

TEHRAN-The Iranian feature film “The Last Act” directed by Shahab Hosseini will be screened at the 78th International Film Festival of Salerno, which will be held from November 25 to 30 in Salerno, Italy.

Arasbaran Cultural Center reviews Woody Allen’s “Café Society”

TEHRAN-Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran screened the 2016 American romantic comedy-drama film “Café Society” written and directed by Woody Allen on Sunday.

“In the Arms of the Tree” wins Special Jury Prize at 10th Asian World Film Festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian feature film “In the Arms of the Tree” written and directed by Babak Khajepasha won an award at the 10th Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), which was held in California, the U.S., from November 13 to 21.

23rd Hafez Awards honors best of Iranian cinema, television

TEHRAN-The 23rd film and television ceremony of Picture World Magazine (also known as Hafez Awards) announced the winners on Saturday in a ceremony held at the Ministry of Interior Hall in Tehran.

Vahid Yaminpour’s travelogue to Japan republished

TEHRAN- The 28th edition of Iranian writer Vahid Yaminpour’s travelogue to Japan has recently been published.

Iran’s “Melody” competing at Eurasia Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN- “Melody” by Iranian director Behrouz Sebt Rasoul is on screen at the 17th edition of Eurasia International Film Festival, which is currently underway in Almaty, Kazakhstan. 

Iranian FM to attend UNAOC global forum in Portugal

TEHRAN- The Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs is set to visit Portugal to attend the 10th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and engage in discussions to foster international peace. 

Leader’s foreign policy advisor reaffirms unwavering support for Resistance Axis

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior foreign policy advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, reaffirmed Iran's unwavering support for the Resistance Axis and its opposition to the Zionist regime. 

Tehran preparing for attack against Israel: Ayatollah Khamenei's aide

TEHRAN – In an interview published on Sunday, Ali Larijani, an advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, announced Iran is preparing to respond to Israel following the regime’s October assault on Iranian territory.

Iran to hold talks with European powers on regional and nuclear issues

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei announced on Sunday that a meeting of deputy foreign ministers from Iran, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom is scheduled for Friday, December 9. The discussions will focus on a wide array of bilateral, regional, and international issues, he said.

Iran names new ambassador to Afghanistan 

TEHRAN – Alireza Bigdeli will be replacing Hassan Kazemi Qomi as the new Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan, according to reports published on Sunday.