Official: 80% decrease in Iranian handwoven carpet exports

Iran's handwoven carpet industry is facing a crisis, with exports thereof plummeting by 80% in recent years.

President Pezeshkian: Iran, Russia to resist excessive demands

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that the strategic agreement between Iran and Russia shows both nations' resolve to resist excessive demands, referring to the West.

Eight Iranians listed among world’s best beach soccer players

The Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW) has released its list of the top performers of 2024, featuring eight Iranian nationals.

Zoroastrian era Sadeh festival celebrated in Sheshtamad, northeastern Iran

The ancient Sadeh festival, rooted in the Zoroastrian era, was celebrated on Thursday evening in the Iranian city of Sheshtamad, a cultural hub in the northeastern Razavi Khorasan province.

President Pezeshkian Emphasizes Ikran-Russia Security Interactions

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that based on the comprehensive cooperation agreement between Tehran and Moscow, in the event of an attack by another country on Iran or Russia, both sides are committed to not cooperating in any way with the aggressor country.

Envoy: Iran, Russia inch closer to finalizing agreements on Rasht-Astara railway, gas transfer plan

The Iranian ambassador to Russia has detailed the latest deals between Iran and Russia, saying both sides have agreed to sign the executive agreement for constructing the Rasht-Astara railway by the end of March 2025.

Iranian voices concern over violence against Syria alawites

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, expressed concerns over reported arbitrary actions by armed groups against ordinary civilians in areas populated by Shia and Alawite communities.

Russia says Trump’s sanctions threats usual routine

The Kremlin views US President Donald Trump's threats to impose sanctions against Moscow over the Ukrainian war as the usual routine, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Iran injects 70 billion kWh nuclear electricity into national grid

The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, announced that Unit 1 of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, southern Iran, has injected 70 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity into the national grid.

Turkmen Horse important cultural symbol of ancient and modern Iran

Iranians have had a special interest in horses since ancient times, and sports like horse racing and polo are deep-rooted in the history of this land.

Iranian foreign minister to visit Afghanistan ‘soon’

The Iranian Embassy in Kabul announced on Thursday that Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will soon visit Afghanistan without providing further details.

Trump redesignates Yemen’s Houthis as foreign terrorist organization

US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to relist the Houthis in Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) in an effort to crack down on the group.

Iran’s Interests Section Office prioritizes assistance to Los Angeles Iranians

The head of Iran's Interests Section Office in Washington D.C., announced that following the office's call for assistance to Iranians affected by the first wave of wildfires in Los Angeles, they received numerous emails from the Iranian community.

Iran FM lashes out at UN chief, reiterates commitment to nuclear non-proliferation 

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has slammed the UN secretary general for suggesting Iran should clarify its stance on nuclear weapons production, stressing Tehran's unwavering commitment to the global non-proliferation regime.

Ukraineian energy grid may suffer from US foreign aid freeze: Politico

United States President Donald Trump's foreign aid pause may block Ukraine's ability to rebuild energy facilities damaged by Russian attacks, Politico has reported, citing Ukrainian officials.

Zarif: Iran poses no security threat to other countries 

Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has said Iran is not a security threat for any foreign country.

US threatens Russia with sanctions over Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could impose more sanctions on Russia if Moscow refuses to engage in talks on settling the conflict in Ukraine.

Iran Leader: Gaza’s victory ‘like a legend’

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that Gaza's victory against the Israeli regime after 15 months of aggression is akin to a legend, emphasizing that resistance is alive and will continue to thrive.

Advanced version of Iranian satellite to be sent into Space within months

The CEO of Omid Fazaa Company has stated that an upgraded version of the Iranian satellite Kowsar will be launched in the first half of next Iranian year.

Daily cancer death toll in Iran rises to 200

The deputy research director at the Cancer Institute of Tehran University of Medical Sciences has revealed that 200 cancer patients die each day in Iran, placing the country 48th globally in terms of the rising incidence of cancer.

US says Russia, Ukraine should concede “something” for peace

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that President Donald Trump will begin working on a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine “almost immediately". He added both Moscow and Kiev will have to concede “something” for peace.

Reports of Zarif’s negotiations with US in Davos dismissed

The Iranian government has rejected reports by some media outlets regarding negotiations between Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif and US representatives in Davos on the fringes of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Former Iranian OPEC representative urges action beyond nuclear negotiations

A former Iranian representative to the OPEC Board of Governors, emphasized the need for Iran to pursue new trade opportunities with countries threatened by the US, rather than solely relying on nuclear negotiations for economic relief.

Iranian Vice President Zarif meets Iraqi president at Davos to discuss bilateral ties

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid hosted Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos to discuss the overall framework of Iraq-Iran relations and explore ways to enhance them.

Major ground subsidence in Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan warned

The spokesperson for Iran’s water sector has issued a stern warning that after the central Iranian province of Isfahan, ground subsidence has reached the capital Tehran, northeastern city of Mashhad and other parts of the country.

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