Iran

Mohammad Javad Zarif*

Amity instead of enmity: A new Iranian approach to regional security and prosperity

As a student of international relations with decades at the forefront of global diplomacy, I write this not as a representative of the Iranian Government but solely in my personal capacity. My experiences have taught me that achieving stability in West Asia, particularly the Persian Gulf region, require more than mere crisis management. It demands bold, visionary initiatives. I propose the establishment of a Muslim West Asian Dialogue Association (MWADA) as the mechanism to achieve this transformation.

Iran's economy grows 2.9% in H1 fiscal year

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 2.9% year-on-year in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 – September 21), according to a new report from the country’s central bank.

Iran ready for dialogue, counter pressures simultaneously: SCFR chief

Tehran, IRNA - The head of Iran's Strategic Council of Foreign Relations (SCFR), Kamal Kharrazi, has highlighted Iran’s readiness for both dialogue with the US and to counter pressures simultaneously.

Iran, Pakistan hold 11th meeting of Special Security Committee

Islamabad, IRNA – The 11th meeting of the Special Security Committee between Iran and Pakistan has been held in Tehran to enhance cooperation in security, law enforcement, and border management.

Iran reaches technology to extract shale oil from reservoirs

Tehran, IRNA – Researchers from the Technical Faculties Campus of Tehran University, in collaboration with the Exploration Department of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), have developed technology to extract shale oil from reservoirs.

Israel not able to wage attrition war with Iran: Media

Tehran, IRNA - The Zionist newspaper "Maariv" has stressed the strength and military capabilities of Iran and that the Israeli regime cannot wage a war of attrition against Iran.

Deputy FM condemns kidnapping Iranians under pretext of sanctions

Tehran, IRNA - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Iranian Expatriates Affairs Vahid Jalalzadeh has said that the abduction of Iranian expats under the guise of evading illegal anti-Iran sanctions violates international regulations.

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Dec. 23

Tehran, IRNA - The following headlines appeared in English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Monday, December 23, 2024:

Iranian girls win colorful medals at 2024 Asian weightlifting c’ships

Tehran, IRNA- Iranian female weightlifters won colorful medals at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Doha, Qata.

Talks with Iran on JCPOA possible during Trump era: US official

Tehran, IRNA- The US National Security Advisor has said that President-elect Donald Trump could play a key role in engaging Iran on the nuclear deal when he takes office next month.

Iranian official: Iran-Pakistan naval cooperation helps protect regional security

Bandar Abbas, IRNA – Deputy Governor General of Hormozgan Province Ehsan Kamrani has said that the exchange of experiences between Iranian and Pakistani navies help protect the security of the region.

Tehran dismisses US allegation against Iranian national over killing of American citizen

Tehran, IRNA – Iran has dismissed allegations by the US Department of Justice against Iranian national Mohammad Reza Noori, describing them as part of a political stereotype against the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s Persepolis FC sacks Spanish coach Garrido

Tehran, IRNA - Persepolis football club officially announced the end of cooperation with the Spanish head coach of this club's football team.

Iran annual inflation rate down 0.6% to 32.5% in December

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's annual inflation rate for the calendar month to late December dropped to 32.5%, marking a 0.6 percentage point decline compared to the previous month, the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) reported on Sunday.

Police seize large haul of anti-aircraft weapons in southwestern Iran

Dezful, IRNA – The Public Prosecutor of Andimeshk, Hassan Sepahvand, has announced that 2,100 semi-heavy munitions were seized in Andimeshk, Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran.

Iran condemns US airstrikes in Yemen as war crimes

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has condemned the repeated US airstrikes in Yemen, calling them a blatant violation of international law and a clear example of war crimes.

Iran envoy condole with Pakistan over martyrdom of 16 security forces

Tehran, IRNA - The Iranian ambassador to Islamabad has expressed "heartfelt condolences" on the martyrdom of 16 Pakistani security forces in a terrorist raid.

Iran's Aseman Airlines carries out women-only flight on Mother's Day

Mashad, IRNA - The director of Public Relations of Razavi Khorasan Airports announced that a women-only flight, with 110 elite Iranian women on board and piloted by Sharzad Shams, Iran's first female pilot, landed at Mashhad Hashemi Nejad International Airport on Sunday.

Turkiye had no role in ousting Syria’s Assad: FM

Tehran, IRNA - Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has claimed that his country had no role in the ousting of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. 

Iran MPs endorse general provisions of free trade bill with EAEU

Tehran, IRNA - Members of the Majlis (Iranian Parliament) have agreed on the general provisions of the bill for a free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and its member states.

FIH awards Iran highest development badge in hockey

Tehran, IRNA – The International Hockey Federation, known as FIH, has awarded its highest development badge of the sport to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Azerbaijan’s Aliev thanks Pezeshkian for support on D-8 membership

Tehran, IRNA - President of the Azerbaijan Republic Ilham Aliev has expressed gratitude to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for his support of Azerbaijan's membership in the Organization of Eight Developing Islamic Countries (D-8).

Iran moves to reclaim two historic coins auctioned in the US

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has initiated steps to prevent the auction of two historic coins from the Achaemenid and Sassanid eras, slated to be sold in the United States next month.

Iran condemns continuation of violent acts in Germany

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei Hamaneh condemned the violent attack by car on a market in the city of Magdeburg, Germany.