Iran to launch ‘Kowsar 1.5’ satellite into orbit in 2025
Iran is set to launch an advanced version of its domestically developed Kowsar satellite into orbit in the first half of the upcoming Persian calendar year, starting on March 21.
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Armenia-Iran border is calm, to remain calm: Ararat Mirzoyan
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan says that the situation on the Armenian-Iranian border is calm and it will remain calm.
Iran beach soccer team defeats Belarus in Friendly
Iran’s beach soccer team secured a 4-2 win over Belarus in a friendly match held in Bushehr Tuesday night.
Denmark dismisses Trump’s latest Greenland claims
Denmark has dismissed President Donald Trump’s latest remarks about the US acquiring Greenland through economic or military intervention.
Trump hopes to meet with Putin 'very soon'
US President Donald Trump expressed hope that his contact with Russian leader Vladimir Putin will take place "very soon" while speaking to reporters at the White House.
Bill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins 2nd term
Nelson and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy left the agency on Monday (Jan. 20), the day that Donald Trump began his second term as president.
Iran’s Zarif meets Iraq’s president in Switzerland
Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs, has held talks with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid in Switzerland on the sidelines of the Davos 2025 event.
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Private sector achieved satisfactory progress under sanctions
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution says Iran's private sector has achieved satisfactory level of progress despite external pressure, sanctions.
Hezbollah official assassinated in Lebanon
An official of Lebanon's Hezbollah was assassinated by unidentified gunmen.
5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes western Turkey
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 has been recorded off the coast of Turkey near the Canakkale province in the western part of the country.
Iran sympathizes with Turkey over fire casualties
Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman condoled on behalf of Iranian government and people to the families of victims, government and people of neighboring and friendly Turkey over the deadly fire in a hotel's restaurant in Kartalkaya.
Iran, Azerbaijan stress bolstering ties
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has held a meeting with Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev during which the two sides emphasized strengthened cooperation between the two neighbors.
Iran army employs Cobra helicopters, Fajr-5 missiles in drill
The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have showcased their operational capabilities during a large-scale military exercise held in the northeastern city of Taybad.
Israeli military kills, injures 41 Palestinians in Jenin, WB
Local media in Palestine on Tuesday reported that Israeli military forces killed 6 and wounded 35 Palestinians in “Jenin” refugee camp in the West Bank.
S Korea's President Yoon moved to army hospital for treatment
South Korea’s impeached and detained President Yoon Suk Yeol has moved to a military hospital, a report announced on Tuesday.
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Tehran, Baku trade up 20% in one year: official
An official at the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development says the trade exchanges between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2024 registered a 20 percent growth compared to the last year’s corresponding period.
IMF predicts Iran’s economy to grow by 3.1% in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects that Iran’s economy will continue to grow by 3.1 percent next year (2025).
Iran, Iraq railway to be connected within 2026
With the opening of the Shalamcheh-Basra railway line after 20 years, it is expected that rail connection between Iran and Iraq will be realized by the end of the 1404 year (2026-February).
Trump sacks 4 presidential appointees, incl. Brian Hook
Hours after retaking office, US President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of four senior government officials who were appointed by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden.
Trump threatens EU with increased tariffs
President Donald Trump has urged the European Union to step up its purchases of crude oil and liquefied natural gas from the U.S. if it wants to avoid tariffs on all imports.
Iraq declares discovery of huge oil field
The state-owned Iraqi Midland Oil Company said that it has discovered huge oil reserves in the East Baghdad oil field.
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Generative AI can bring BRICS+ countries up to $600 billion
The introduction of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can bring BRICS+ countries up to $600 bln by 2030, according to experts.
Iran’s non-oil exports to Europe up 5% in 11 months
Figures of the Statistical Office of European Union (Eurostat) says that Iran’s export of non-oil products to EU member states in first 11 months of 2024 has registered a five percent growth compared to same period last year.
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Iran’s Zanjan exports $477 million goods in 9 months
An official at Industry, Mine and Trade Organization of Zanjan province says that $477 million worth of non-oil goods were exported overseas in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21).
Iran's VP Zarif departs for Switzerland
Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif left Tehran for Switzerland on Monday morning.
Iran, Pakistan boosting all-out military cooperation: Bagheri
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri says Iran and Pakistan are expanding military cooperation in various fields.
VTB to become first Russian bank to open branch in Iran
Russia’s second largest bank, VTB, has said that it is scheduled to convert its Tehran office into a branch.
Leader says prayers over 2 martyred judges corpses (+VIDEO)
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei led prayers over the corpses of two judges who became martyred in an assassination attack in Tehran Saturday.
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Al-Aqsa Storm Op hammered last nail in Israeli coffin
Hamas Armed Wing Spokesman Abu Obaida speaks after ceasefire deal takes effect in Gaza Strip.
Radan vows to detain perpetrators behind judges martyrdom
Iran's Law Enforcement commander Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan has said that the perpetrators behind the Saturday assassination of two prominent judges will be apprehended.