Iran has no intention to negotiate in public: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Tehran has no intention to negotiate in public.

US Homeland Security Secretary's bag stolen in DC

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, the secretary confirmed Monday.

Iran FM speech at Washington nuclear conference cancelled

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has confirmed the cancellation of a keynote speech by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at a nuclear policy conference in Washington.

Iran denies US investors will be present in its trade fair

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran has denied reports that it has invited investors from the United States to be present at a major trade exhibition planned to begin later this month in Tehran.

Australia fills gap after US beef exports to China halted

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The United States's $2.5 billion beef trade to China has come to a halt as a result of tariffs war as Australia's cattle industry is enjoying a surge in demand from China for grain-fed beef.

China invites Taliban to Shanghai Cooperation Org. (SCO)

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The Taliban says China has invited it to participate in a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) event.

Iran approves over $7 billion worth of foreign investment

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Direct Investment Board approved more than $7 billion within the framework of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from several countries in different sectors.

Beijing warns nations of 'appeasing' US in tariff war

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Beijing has vowed to retaliate if other countries strike trade deals with the US at the expense of China’s interests, in response to news that the US is pressuring trading partners to isolate China in negotiations.

Moscow to host 18th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The 18th meeting of Iran-Russia Joint Economic Cooperation Commission will be held in Moscow with the aim of developing cooperation between the two countries.

Ayatollah Al-Sistani offers condolences on passing of Pope

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority Ayatollah Ali Al-Husseini Al-Sistani on Monday offered his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis.

Iran to turn Qeshm into Persian Gulf’s bunkering hub: Report

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iran is planning to turn its Qeshm island into a major bunkering hub in the Persian Gulf to rival the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah, according to a report published in the local media.

Swiss FM expresses readiness to assist in Iran–US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – In a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis welcomed the progress in negotiations between Iran and the United States and expressed Switzerland’s readiness to assist the process.

Iran insists on sanctions removal in talks with US

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says Tehran welcomes any initiative that will lead to the lifting of sanctions and guarantee the nation's rights during the talks with the United States.

Trump says hopes for Russia-US deal to be made in coming week

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has said that he hopes that a deal on settling the Ukrainian crisis will be made in the coming week.

Yemen sanctions 15 US weapons manufacturing companies

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The Yemeni government has announced sanctions on 15 weapons manufacturing companies in the United States for supporting the Israeli regime, which is committing genocide in Gaza.

Iran’s railroad sector attracts huge investment

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian private sector on Sunday concluded two agreements with the administration on a significant investment in the country’s railroad infrastructures and transportation.

Reza Darvish quits as Persepolis chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Reza Darvish is no longer the Persepolis general manager after more than three years.

Over 30 Chamber of Commerce’s chiefs to attend Iran Expo 2025

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The chairman of the headquarters of Iran Expo 2025 has said that more than 30 chairmen of Chamber of Commerce of various countries will take part in the 7th edition of Iran Expo (2025).

Iran to invest $750mn in rail-transport industry

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked on Sunday in the rail and transport industry of the country, valued at $750 million, with the participation of Iran’s minister of roads and urban development.

Iran exports $41.7mn worth of handwoven carpets last year

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iran exported $41.7 million worth of homemade handwoven carpets and gabbeh to 55 countries of the world in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended Mar. 20, 2025), Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said.

Iran’s rail transit reaches 5 million tons in one year: CEO

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways has put the volume of the country's rail transit in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 20, 2025) at five million tons.

Preserving uranium enrichment Iran's redline in talks with US

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi who is a member of the Iranian negotiating tea m says that in the talks with the United States, uranium enrichment is a redline for Iran.

Iran-Uzbekistan to ink PTA to spur bilateral trade: chairman

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) says that a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) will be signed between Iran and the Republic of Uzbekistan next month.

Iran one of major strategic regional partners for Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Tajikistan’s Energy Minister Daler Juma describes Iran a key strategic partner and calls for strengthening cooperation in various fields.

Araghchi briefs Italian FM on progress in talks with US

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with his Italian counterpart, Antonio Tajani, before returning to Tehran, sharing details of the second round of indirect Iran-US talks held in Rome.

Iran Army possesses ‘ultra-secret, AI-powered’ weapons

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The commander of the Ground Force of the Iranian Army has revealed the existence of domestically-developed, ultra-secret weapons powered by artificial intelligence in the force’s arsenal.

IAEA chief Grossi, US special envoy Witkoff meet in Rome

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA)– Media reported Saturday that US President's Special Envoy for West Asia Steve Witkoff met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi Rome amid an indirect talks between Iran and US.

Russia, Ukraine conduct largest exchange of prisoners

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Moscow and Kyiv exchanged 246 prisoners of war each on Saturday, the largest since the outbreak of the war over three years ago, the Russian Defense Ministry announced.

Iran exports $5.2 billion worth of agri. products in one year

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has announced that the country exported $5.2 billion worth of agricultural products in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 20, 2025).

NIOC to introduce 23 oil, gas exploration blocks

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) is set to introduce 23 onshore and offshore exploration blocks to accelerate hydrocarbon resource exploration and attract investment.