Category: 1. Iran

Iran commemorated the 117th anniversary of the country’s first oil discovery in a ceremony held Monday, with Deputy Oil Minister Hamid Bourd stressing the pivotal role of exploration in the energy sector.

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Sharif’s trip signals Pakistan’s intent to rebalance regional alliances and assert a more independent diplomatic stance amid escalating regional tensions. His support for Iran’s right to Uranium…

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The Iran-Pakistan dialogue highlights a shared regional interest in security, counterterrorism, and peaceful conflict resolution, signaling potential stability improvements in a historically volatile region….

TEHRAN – Dinamo Zagreb right-back Sadegh Moharrami has been linked with a move to Polish league champions Lech Poznan.

Moharrami’s contract is set to expire at the end of June and is unlikely to be renewed.

Lech have already extended an offer…

Police in Dorud County, in Iran’s Lorestan Province, have discovered an ancient dagger believed to date back to the first millennium BCE, according to local authorities.

The proposal, brought by China, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and others, at the global agency’s annual assembly in Geneva passed with 95 in favour and four against – Israel, Hungary, Czech Republic and Germany – and 27 abstentions.

It follows a…

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This visit underscores growing diplomatic momentum between Tehran and Islamabad at a time of heightened regional tensions, especially after the India-Pakistan war and ceasefire.

The two nations are working…

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Mousavi’s comments highlight the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, reflecting the broader geopolitical struggles in the region and Iran’s commitment to its military capabilities amid external…