** IRAN DAILY
-- Seven-month transit up by 22%
Recently published figures show that 7.917 million tons of goods have been transited from Iran during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21), which indicates a 22% growth compared to the same period last year, said the Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development Shahriar Afandizadeh.
During the seven-month period, the transits of oil and non-oil goods have shown a 34.12% increase with 2.387 million tons and a 17.49% increase with 5.530 million tons, respectively, compared to last year.
-- Iran to overcome obstacles for Indian investment in Chabahar port
Iran is to remove the legal obstacles to continue the implementation of the long-term agreement with India for the development of Chabahar as quickly as possible so that the country’s investment in Chabahar port can resume, said Esmaiel Hossein-Zehi, the vice chairman of the Construction Commission of the Islamic Council.
In an exclusive interview with Iran Daily, Hossein-Zehi explained that for several years, the Indians have expressed their willingness to invest in the development of the export capacity of Chabahar port. Based on this, a cooperation agreement was signed between the two countries. However, during this time, the port development operations have not progressed according to plan.
-- Persepolis eyeing double over Istiklol; Sepahan looking to bounce back after AFC ruling
Matchday 5 of the AFC Champions League will see Persian Gulf Pro League clubs Persepolis, Sepahan, and Nassaji Mazandaran back in action in the group stage today and tomorrow.
Iranian top-flight champion Persepolis will be after a second successive victory over FC Istiklol when playing away to the Tajikistani club in Dushanbe’s Central Republican Stadium on Tuesday.
Saeed Sadeqi scored in each half as the Tehran Reds walked away with a 2-0 win in the corresponding fixture two weeks ago to stay second in the Group E table with six points – three adrift of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, which will be looking to continue its perfect start in the Asian elite clubs competition at Al Duhail.
** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
-- Iran Marks Mazandaran Day
Nestled on the shores of the Caspian Sea, Mazandaran province stands as a testament to history and natural beauty. With its rich heritage and stunning landscapes, this region continues to captivate both locals and visitors alike.
The northern province, renowned for its historical significance, boasts a generous sea that gracefully hugs its shores, a picturesque view of the mighty Damavand Mountain, lush green forests stretching towards the sky, and vast, breathtaking plains that stretch as far as the eye can see.
-- ense Minister Gen. Ashtiani: U.S. to be ‘Hit Hard’ if Gaza War Continues
Iran’s defense minister on Sunday warned that the U.S. would be “hit hard” if it did not implement a ceasefire in Gaza.
“Our advice to the Americans is to immediately stop the war and implement a ceasefire, otherwise you will be hit hard,” the Tasnim news agency quoted Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani as saying.
Iran considers the U.S. to be “militarily-involved” in the conflict.
“We have always recommended the Americans not to support the Zionist regime,” Gen. Ashtiani said.
-- EAEU-Iran Trade Exceeds $4bn in 7 Months
The value of trade exchanges between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to October 22, 2023) reached $4,258,053,000.
Iran exported $922 million worth of products to EAEU member states and imported $3.3 billion of non-oil goods from those countries, according to the latest statistics.
More than eight million tons of goods, valued at over $4 billion, were exchanged between Iran and the five EAEU member states from March 21 to October 22, 2023.
** TEHRAN TIMES
-- Iranian women rugby team make history
The Iranian women's rugby team made history by winning the bronze medal in a continental competition. Iran emerged victorious in the third place match of the 2023 Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy held in Doha, defeating Guam 10-0 and winning the bronze medal.
In the first and second matches of the group stage, Iran triumphed over Uzbekistan 31-12 and Qatar 22-0. Although they suffered a loss against the UAE 17-0 in the third match but still progressed to the semifinals as the second team from Group B, after the UAE.
-- Unearthing the past: explore exotic graves of Iron Age at Tabriz museum
A visit to the Iron Age Museum could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Located in Tabriz, northwest Iran, the fascinating yet scarring site-museum features 38 graves of Iron Age people who lived about four thousand years ago.
Here, socio-economic class is somehow evident when you look into graves dedicated to the rich and the poor; the rich were buried with their possessions, women with their jewelry, and children with their toys.
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