Category: 1. Iran

TEHRAN – Seyed Rahmatollah Akrami, Iran’s acting Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, met with Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) President Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, expressing Tehran’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in…

KERMAN — The city of Kerman hosted Iran’s first-ever National Celebration of Ecolodges on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31), highlighting the country’s growing commitment to sustainable and community-based tourism.

Over 600 ecolodge managers from across…

KERMAN — The city of Kerman hosted Iran’s first-ever National Celebration of Ecolodges on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31), highlighting the country’s growing commitment to sustainable and community-based tourism.

Over 600 ecolodge managers from across…

Iranian carpet officials have raised concerns over the unauthorized reproduction of Iranian carpet designs in Afghanistan, warning that sanctions have led to a surge in counterfeiting and mislabeling of Iranian products abroad.

Why it matters:

Iran’s participation in MILEX 2025 underscores its commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities and fostering international military cooperation, particularly with countries in the region. This exhibition…

Why it matters:

Iran’s active role in IORA highlights its strategic interests in the Indian Ocean region and its desire to enhance cooperation with member states. This involvement could influence regional dynamics and foster…

Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff issued a statement on the anniversary of the liberation of southern city of Khorramshahr, warning that the US has once again made a “strategic miscalculation” regarding Iran.

Why it matters:

Iran-U.S. indirect negotiations are crucial for addressing ongoing tensions and seeking a deal regarding Iran’s nuclear program and U.S. sanctions.

The Big Picture:

Since April, Iran and the U.S. have…

Welcome back to the Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains why they matter.

I’m RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition, I’m looking at how Tehran and Washington are digging in on the core…

Why it matters:

Imposition of new sanctions just before critical negotiations raises questions about the U.S.’s commitment to a diplomatic resolution regarding Iran’s nuclear program. This could impact the atmosphere of the…