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Iran inaugurates nation’s largest solar power plant amid water, energy challenges

Iran’s largest solar power plant was officially inaugurated in Kuhpayeh, Isfahan, during an online ceremony attended by President Massoud Pezeshkian and senior officials on Thursday.

Iran restores domestic, int’l flights with limited night restrictions

Nearly all Iranian airports have resumed normal operations following recent disruptions due to the conflict with the US and Israel last month, with domestic airlines running scheduled flights and several international carriers restarting services.

Israel targeted civilian airports during 12-day conflict, Iranian official says

Four civilian airport facilities in Iran were targeted during US-backed Israeli strikes in June, according to Hamidreza Sane’i, deputy head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization.

Iran reopens airspace as flight operations resume

Mohammad Amirani, CEO of the Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company and Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development, announced that flight traffic is steadily increasing, with approximately 500 flights — including overflights, domestic, and international operations — receiving services from Iran’s airports.

Tabriz Airport resumes operations with first post-war flight

Iran’s northwestern Tabriz International Airport resumed operations on Saturday with its first flight after the country’s 12-day conflict with Israel that left both of its runways damaged and suspended operations for 23 days.

Most Iranian airports resume operations amid safety review

Most Iranian airports resume operations amid safety review

Iran begins gas exports from third train of South Pars Phase 14 refinery

Iran has officially begun exporting natural gas from the third sweetening train of the South Pars Phase 14 refinery, marking a new milestone in the country's energy development.

Iranian airspace opens to intl. flights after 12-day war

Iran has reopened its airspace to international flights a day after the end of the Israeli-American onslaught against the country, which disrupted aviation activities for nearly two weeks.

Iran extends suspension of domestic, international flights until 3 PM Sunday

Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) has extended the suspension of all domestic and international flights until 3:00 PM local time (11:30 GMT) on Sunday amid Israeli regime strikes, according to the organization’s fourth official announcement issued on Sunday morning.

Israeli drone attack targets Iran’s Phase 14 of South Pars Gas Field

An Israeli micro-drone struck one of the refineries in Phase 14 of Iran’s South Pars gas field earlier Saturday, triggering a powerful explosion and subsequent fire in part of the facility.

No damage to runways and main buildings at Tehran’s airport: IRNA

Israeli attacks overnight on Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport targeted a hangar housing Iranian fighter jets without damaging runways or the main building, state-run news agency IRNA has reported.

Former head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce warns against controversial migration bill

Hossein Selahvarzi, former head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, has issued a strong warning against a proposed bill to establish a “National Migration Organization,” claiming it would worsen Iran’s economic, social, and security challenges.

Iran govt. nominates Seyed Ali Madanizadeh as new economy minister

The Iranian government has officially nominated Seyed Ali Madanizadeh as the new minister of economic affairs and finance, parliament's presidium spokesperson Abbas Goudarzi announced on Sunday.

Iran marks 117th anniversary of oil discovery in Masjed Soleiman

Iran commemorated the 117th anniversary of the country’s first oil discovery in a ceremony held Monday, with Deputy Oil Minister Hamid Bourd stressing the pivotal role of exploration in the energy sector.

Only 2% of Iran’s vast mineral wealth discovered, says geological survey chief

Despite ranking fifth globally in natural and mineral resource reserves, Iran has only identified 2% of its mineral potential, according to Dariush Esmaeili, head of the Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration of Iran.

Iran unveils homemade air traffic radar

Iran has showcased an advanced homegrown air traffic radar amid foreign sanctions targeting the country’s civil aviation sector.

Iran has 1st air taxi service

Iran’s first air taxi service began operations on Saturday, coinciding with the anniversary of Khorramshahr’s liberation during the Iraqi imposed war if 1980's.

Over 21 million liters of smuggled fuel seized in southern Iran port, equal to daily output of refinery

The head of Hormozgan Province's judiciary has revealed the discovery of more than 21.5 million liters of smuggled fuel stored in the southern Iranian port of Kolahi, equating the volume to the daily output of a refinery.

More Saudi airlines set to fly to Iran: Official

A Saudi aviation official has announced that additional Saudi airlines will soon begin flights to Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after the first Saudi flight landed in the Iranian capital following diplomatic rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh.

Iran, Russia sign agreement on geospatial and mapping cooperation

Iran and Russia have signed a cooperation agreement to deepen bilateral ties in geospatial data and mapping technologies.

Iran to launch major oil, petrochemical projects monthly through year-end

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that starting in June, a major oil or petrochemical project will be inaugurated each month in Iran until the end of the year.

Iran’s oil exports at $67bn in year to March: Central Bank

Iran’s oil exports reached a 10-year record in the calendar year to late March, according to figures released by the country’s central bank, despite draconian US sanctions.

Iranian MP responds to Russian claims on watermelon safety: “A promotional stunt for Dagestan produce”

An Iranian parliamentarian has sharply criticized recent remarks made by a member of Russia’s State Duma regarding the nitrate levels in Iranian-exported watermelons, labeling the move as a “deliberate smear campaign” aimed at promoting Russian watermelons, particularly those from Dagestan.

11 Russian banks now support Iranian bank cards in cross-border payment integration

Iran’s Central Bank has announced that 11 Russian banks are now supporting transactions made with Iranian bank cards in Russia, marking a significant development in financial cooperation between the two countries.

Iran Resumes Exploratory Oil Drilling in the Caspian

Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, issued the order to restart exploratory drilling operations in the shallow waters of the Caspian Sea, in Northern Iran, with the North Drilling Company’s rig being deployed at a depth of 70 meters.

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