Iraq will hold parliamentary elections on November 11, with analysts saying Iran will be watching closely as it hopes to retain influence over its neighbour after losing regional leverage during the …
Iran’s Economic Growth Slows amid Weaker Investment
Iran’s economic engine is losing momentum. According to new data from the Statistical Center of Iran, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 0.4% in the first quarter of the current …
Israel warns of intensifying attacks against Hezbollah
Israel on Sunday signalled it could intensify operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused of rearming, urging Beirut to disarm the Iran-backed group.
Iran’s president says Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities
Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities “with greater strength”, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told state media on Sunday, adding that the country does not seek a nuclear …
Pakistan, Iran move to boost border trade, connectivity
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to deepen economic cooperation and uplift marginalised border communities, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal has proposed a series of high-level bilateral visits to strengthen …
Iran, Armenia to launch joint B2B platform to strengthen trade relations
TEHRAN – The Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and the Embassy of Armenia in Tehran have agreed to establish a joint digital platform to connect Iranian and Armenian …
Oman calls on Iran and US to resume nuclear talks
Oman, which hosted several rounds of US-Iran nuclear talks this year, urged the countries on Saturday to go back to the negotiating table.
U.S. waiver saves India’s $500-million Chabahar project — vital trade lifeline with Iran continues
India has received major relief after the United States granted a six-month waiver on sanctions linked to the Chabahar Port project in Iran. This means India can continue operating and developing the …
Iran, Tajikistan seek UNESCO label for Cyrus Cylinder, famed as world’s first charter of human right
TEHRAN – Iran and Tajikistan have jointly submitted a draft resolution to the 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference seeking recognition of the Cyrus Cylinder as a global symbol of early human …
Iran’s water crisis puts millions in danger
In northwestern Iran, the once-vast expanse of Lake Urmia has shrunk to a fraction of its former size, losing more than 95 percent of its water because of drought, dam-building and overpumping.