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Belarus’ president gives citizenship to Iranians, Lebanese and Syrians in surprise move
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree accepting 311 for citizenship, including Iranians, Lebanese and Syrians among dozens of other nationaities.
Iran is ready for indirect talks with US, says official
Chairman of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations comments after news of the US military build-up at the Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean.
Israeli academic calls on government to back Azeri independence from Iran
An influential lecturer in Israel is stirring the pot between Tehran and Baku in his latest editorial in Israeli media.
Bolivia and Iran open talks on rare earth mining partnership
Bolivia announced that discussions on rare earth mineral cooperation with Iran began on March 13 in a meeting with Ambassador Bahram Sharabeddin and representatives from both countries' mining sectors.
Iran dollar exchange rate soars past IRR1mn mark as Tehran reopens after Nowruz
The Iranian rial reached a record low against the US dollar on the first working day of the Persian year 1404, with the greenback trading at IRR1,030,000 in free market exchanges.
COMMENT: Why Iran remains wary of Trump's negotiation overtures
The contemporary wellspring of Iranian scepticism derives from the collapse of the nuclear agreement, which Tehran views as the definitive proof of American diplomatic unreliability.
TEHRAN BLOG: Financial hardship weighs heavily on Persian New Year festivities
Nowruz holidays come this year as the rial faces its biggest struggle against the US dollar.
US sets six conditions for Iran talks in Trump letter to Supreme Leader
A figure close to the UAE government has published the alleged contents of Trump's letter to Iran's Supreme Leader citing informed sources.
Iran to establish "Jewel City" at Tehran airport
Iran has signed an investment contract to build a global gold and jewellery trade centre known as "Jewel City" in the free trade zone of Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC).
Americans should know threats against Iran will lead nowhere, Supreme Leader says
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has warned the United States during his speech to the faithful in northern Tehran.
Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei names 1404 "Year of Investment for Production" in Nowruz address
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has designated the new Persian year 1404 as the "Year of Investment for Production" in his annual Nowruz message.
French citizen Olivier Grondeau freed after 880 days in Iranian prison
Iran has released French citizen Olivier Grondeau after more than 880 days of imprisonment on the first day Persian new year Nowruz.
Trump sets two-month deadline for Iran nuclear deal amid Houthi warnings
US President Donald Trump has given Iran a two-month deadline to reach a new nuclear deal while simultaneously warning Tehran to immediately cease its support for Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Several EU countries back push to fund Prague-based RFE/RL in response to Trump axeing it
Member states want EU to fund Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after US President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at dismantling the Agency for Global Media.
Currency traders blame Trump comments and regional tensions for rial's decline
Currency markets in Iran surged on March 18 amid ongoing political tensions and recent impeachment proceedings, with the US dollar climbing to IRR 981,500—up 2.67% from the previous day
Iran condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza, blames US complicity
Iran has strongly condemned the latest Israeli attacks on Gaza, describing them as "genocidal" and accusing the United States of complicity in the "massacre" of Palestinian civilians.
Iran, EEU free trade deal to take effect in mid-May
A comprehensive Free Trade Agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union will come into force on May 15, paving the way for stronger economic ties and potentially doubling trade volumes.
Iran releases opposition leader Karroubi from house arrest after 14 years
Iran's judiciary has ordered the release of Mehdi Karroubi, an 87-year-old green movement leader who had been under house arrest for 14 years, expected in April, according to his son.
Tehran art museum reveals hidden Picasso masterpieces after four decades
The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art has once again thrown open its doors to art lovers, rolling out a rare selection of works by Pablo Picasso in its latest exhibition, ‘Picasso in Tehran’.
Iran Central Bank reluctantly releases massively devalued IRR2mn note
Iran's Central Bank has revealed the new IRR2mn (200,000 toman) banknote featuring enhanced security features as its value plummets to less than $3.