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Iran sets new solar power generation record as renewable capacity grows

Iran has set a new record in solar power generation, with output from its solar plants reaching 800 megawatts on August 26, according to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).

President Pezeshkian says Iran installs over 1,000 MW of solar panels

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that more than 1,000 megawatts of solar panels have been installed since his administration took office more than a year ago, part of a drive to meet the country’s renewable energy goals.

Iran hopes to begin Russian gas imports via Azerbaijan soon, ambassador says

Iran’s ambassador to Russia said Monday that the delivery of Russian gas to Iran through the Republic of Azerbaijan could begin “in the near future,” pending agreement on pricing terms.

Flights resume over western Iran after temporary airspace closure

Flights have resumed over western Iran after a temporary closure of the country’s airspace in the region overnight, aviation authorities confirmed on Friday.

Armenia seeks LPG imports from Iran to address domestic shortages

Armenia has formally requested the import of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran to meet its immediate domestic needs, the country’s Economy Minister announced on Thursday.

Iran minister: Oil exports planned according to market conditions

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad rejected speculation about unsold Iranian barrels stored at sea.

Iran, Armenia ink 10 MoUs during Pezeshkian’s visit

Iran and Armenia have signed 10 memoranda of understanding on mutual cooperation during a key state visit by Iranian President Pezeshkian to Yerevan, aimed at enhancing bilateral relations.

Iran, Armenia agree on new transport projects, including Nordooz Bridge, Persian Gulf-Black Sea link

Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, announced fresh agreements with Armenia aimed at strengthening transport and transit cooperation, including the construction of a second bridge at Nordooz and advancing plans to connect the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea by rail.

Major airlines resume flights to Iran after two-month suspension

International airlines have resumed flights to Iran after a two-month suspension caused by heightened regional tensions and the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel.

Iran president hails natl. achievement in associated gas recovery project

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on his personal social media page that, thanks to the efforts of domestic engineers and specialists and with over 85% locally produced equipment, the first phase of the associated gas recovery project in southern Ilam province has been officially inaugurated.

OPEC data shows Iran’s oil output fell slightly in July

Tehran’s oil production fell slightly in July as output continued to suffer from the impacts of a war Iran fought with Israel in June, and despite a general rise in production by members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Iran, Pakistan sign 12 cooperation deals

Top officials from Iran and Pakistan have inked 12 cooperation agreements in a range of fields during an official presidential visit to Islamabad.

Iran denies reports of 40 million barrels of oil stranded at sea

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has strongly denied claims made by foreign media that over 40 million barrels of Iranian oil are currently sitting idle at sea due to lack of buyers.

Iran increased its oil output by nearly 0.4 mln bpd in 9 months: Report

Iran has managed to significantly raise its oil production in a short period of time under an emergency plan introduced by the government and despite the pressures of the US sanctions, according to a report published in the local media.

Iran’s non-oil trade hits $34.2bn in 1st 4 months of 2025

According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the country's non-oil trade in the first four months of 2025 reached 61.02 million tons valued at $34.175 billion.

Iran’s oil sector ready to deal with potential return of UN sanctions: Minister

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has stated that Tehran has been planning for a potential scenario in which the United Nations sanctions are re-imposed on the country as part of efforts by European powers to force the Islamic Republic to change its nuclear policy.

Pres. Pezeshkian: Completion of North–South corridor to be game changer

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has hailed the strategic significance of the North–South International Transport Corridor, asserting that its full operationalization would dramatically transform regional connectivity and render sanctions against Iran ineffective.

OPEC says Iran’s oil export revenues up 14% to nearly $47bn in 2024

Tehran managed to significantly increase its oil export revenues last year, according to new OPEC data, which shows that US sanctions have failed to choke off Iran’s lucrative oil business.

Iran’s airports resume 24-hour operations following conflict with Israel, except Mehrabad

Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) has announced the resumption of full operations at all airports nationwide after the war with the US and Israel last month, with the exception of Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport, which will operate from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. until further notice.

Isfahan International Airport reopens after 34-day closure

Isfahan's Shahid Beheshti International Airport, in central Iran, has officially reopened and will resume flight operations starting Friday following an over-month-long hiatus over airstrikes by the Israeli regime last month, according to Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization.

Central Bank says Iran’s economy grew by 3.1% in year to late March

The Iranian economy expanded by 3.1% in the calendar year to late March, figures from the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) show.

OPEC data shows Iran’s oil output fell slightly in June

Iran’s oil production declined slightly in June amid Israel’s war against the country, despite an overall increase in output by major oil producers, according to the latest data from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport denies explosion rumors

The public relations office of Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport has firmly denied rumors circulating on social media and certain news outlets about an explosion occurring at the airport.

Iranian official: No government-owned essential goods left at ports

CEO of the Government Trading Corporation of Iran Seyed Saeed Rad has confirmed that no government-owned essential goods remain stranded at the country’s ports, assuring the public that Iran’s strategic reserves of basic commodities are in a strong and stable condition.

Official: Over 770k undocumented Afghans  return home from Iran 

An Iranian Interior Ministry official announced that more than 772,000 undocumented Afghan migrants have returned to their homeland since the start of the current Iranian year about four months ago. 

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