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Iran, India, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan discuss facilitating transit through Chabahar port

Tehran, IRNA–Facilitating commercial transactions, as well as the transportation and transit of goods from Chabahar port, have been reviewed in the third joint working group of Iran, India, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan.

Iranian, Indian FMs meet on sidelines of BRICS summit

Tehran, IRNA- The foreign ministers of Iran and India met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Russia and discussed various issues.

Iran president announces good agreements on a ‘regional communication network’ with India

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached good agreements on establishing a communication network among regional countries.  

Indian PM hails meeting with Iranian president

Tehran, IRNA- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has traveled to the Russian city of Kazan, to attend the leadership summit of BRICS group of emerging economies hailed his meeting with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the conference.

AFC cancels continental match in Iran’s Tabriz

Tehran, IRNA – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has cancelled a match between Iran’s Tractor SC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant of India that was planned to be held in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz on October 2.

Indian envoy terms Iran safest, most economical route for trade

Rasht, IRNA – India’s ambassador to Iran, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, has described Iran as the safest and most economical route for trade and connectivity with the Eurasian region.

Iran, India stress developing of legal, judicial cooperation

Tehran, IRNA - The secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights, Kazem Gharibabadi, and the ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic Rudra Gaurav Shresth have emphasized the need to expand legal and judicial cooperation between the two countries.

Iranian kabaddi player Shadlou joins India’s Haryana Steelers for $0.25 million

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s kabaddi star Mohammad Reza Shadlou has joined Haryana Steelers, a professional kabaddi team based in the Indian city of Panchkula, Haryana state.

Growing Iran-India ties contribute to regional peace: Iran acting FM

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says the growing ties between the Islamic Republic and India play an important role in regional peace and stability.

BRICS expresses concern over unilateral sanctions

Tehran, IRNA — The member states of BRICS have voiced concern over the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures inconsistent with the UN Charter.

New Delhi hosts conference to commemorate Iranian Martyrs of Service

Tehran, IRNA – The 9th international conference of Mujahideen in Exile was held in New Delhi to pay tribute to the Iranian Martyrs of Service, where prominent political and scientific figures from India and Iran made speeches.

Iran condoles with India on tragic incident in Uttar Pradesh state

Tehran, IRNA - In a message to the Prime Minister of India, Iran's Acting President extended his condolences over the tragic incident at a ceremony in the state of "Uttar Pradesh" that resulted in the death and injury of a number of citizens of that country.

Russia sends coal to India via Iran by train for first time

Tehran, IRNA - Russia has for the first time sent two trains laden with coal to India via the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which connects Russia to India via Iran, according to a statement by Russia’s national railway company.

Iran's acting FM congratulates Indian Jaishankar's reappointment

Tehran, IRNA — Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has offered congratulations to the External Affairs Minister of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on his reappointment.

Indian PM Modi sworn in for 3rd term

Tehran, IRNA- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath of office for a record third time, two days after his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance won enough seats required constitutionally for form a coalition government.

India has become major partner of Iran: Mokhber

Tehran, IRNA - Iran's Acting President Mohammad Mokhber congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party on its re-victory in the general elections of India.

Indian PM thanks Iran for congratulating on elections win

Tehran-IRNA- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked Iran for extending congratulatory message over the victory of his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance in the parliamentary elections.

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Strategic significance of Chabahar amidst US sanctions

India and Iran have signed a 10-year deal allowing India Ports Global Limited (IPGL) to develop and manage parts of operations at the Iranian port of Chabahar, facilitating the transit of Indian goods to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

India announces day of mourning as Algeria president regrets ‘loss of brother’

Tehran, IRNA – Due to the martyrdom of Iranian President Raisi and his accompanying delegation in the helicopter crash incident, India has declared one-day mourning on May 21 and the Algerian President expressed condolences, describing Raisi's death as a "loss of a brother".

Iran FM, India ports minister hold talks in Tehran

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and the visiting Indian Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal have held talks in Tehran on bilateral cooperation.

US threatens India with sanctions over trade ties with Iran

New York, IRNA - A 10-year contract between India and Iran aimed at developing the strategic port of Chabahar has angered the United States, with the Biden administration warning that trade cooperation with the Islamic Republic risks sanctions on India.

IPGL signs agreement with Iran to start operation at Chabahar port

Tehran, IRNA – India Ports Global Limited (IPGL), a state-owned company, has signed a cooperation agreement with Iran to equip and operate the Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar.

India adheres to commitments to develop Chabahar port: Envoy

Chahbahar, IRNA — New Delhi lives up to its obligations to develop the Iranian port of Chabahar, the Indian Ambassador to Iran Rudra Gaurav Shresth says.

Iran-India trade up 5% in Jan-Feb y/y

Tehran, IRNA – The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India has announced a 5% growth in trade between Iran and India in the first two months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, with the total trade reaching $377 million.

Iran allows legal action against Indian firm over oil-for-steel contract

Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian parliament has allowed the Oil Ministry to pursue its claims of nearly $2.5 billion in a dispute with an Indian firm.

Marathon parliamentary elections kick off in India 

Tehran, IRNA - Voting for a new parliament has begun in India, with voters in many states heading to polls in the most polarized elections since India’s independence from Britain in 1947.

Iran releases Indian female crew member of seized Israel-linked ship

Bandar Abbas, IRNA – Officials in Iran’s southern Hormuzgan province have announced the release of an Indian female crew member of an Israel-linked ship seized by the IRGC last week.

Iran FM informs India about anti-Israel operation

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister, in a phone call with his Indian counterpart, informed him about Iran's legitimate defense and punishment of the Israeli regime.