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Strait of Hormuz revives Iran's neglected trade corridors
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (1434+ words) TEHRAN- Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz shifted Iran's trade route toward neglected land and rail corridors, a path now activated from Pakistan and Iraq to China and Central Asia. According to Mehr News Agency, the disruptions in commercial traffic…...
Over 62m tons of iron ore pellet produced in a year
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (911+ words) TEHRAN- According to the statistics of the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA), 62. 716 million tons of iron ore pellet was produced in Iran during the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20). Based on the ISIPA data, the country's iron ore…...
Foolad Sirjan finish as runners-up at 2026 AVC Volleyball Champions League
16+ hour, 26+ min ago (139+ words) Tehran Times Foolad Sirjan finish as runners-up at 2026 AVC Volleyball Champions League TEHRAN " Iran's Foolad Sirjan claimed the silver medal at the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Champions League after a 3-1 defeat to Indonesia's Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi in Sunday's final. The match,…...
Riab assessed against UN Tourism criteria for global recognition
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (768+ words) TEHRAN - Officials in Iran's Khorasan Razavi province said the village of Riab in Gonabad County is being evaluated according to criteria set by the United Nations tourism body as part of its bid to be recognized among the world's best…...
ICCIMA holds board of representatives meeting on economic challenges, industrial chains
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (180+ words) Tehran Times ICCIMA holds board of representatives meeting on economic challenges, industrial chains TEHRAN- The 23rd meeting of the Board of Representatives of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) was held with presentations on the country's special…...
Strait of Hormuz blockade following Iran war forces global return to coal
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (565+ words) The report highlights that Taiwan is restarting idled coal-fired power plants, while South Korea boosted its coal-generated electricity by more than a third last month. In Europe, Italy has placed its coal plants on standby as it braces for a…...
When international law becomes a post-mortem archive
13+ hour, 3+ min ago (755+ words) TEHRAN " A report published by Haaretz on May 17 suggests that the International Criminal Court is moving quietly toward new arrest warrants for senior Israeli figures, including Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, alongside military officials tied to the genocidal war on…...
Qalibaf appointment elevates Iran'China coordination to highest political level
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (345+ words) TEHRAN - The appointment of Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as Iran's special representative for China affairs elevates bilateral coordination to the highest political level, underscoring Beijing's central role in Tehran's strategy amid shifting regional dynamics after the US'Israeli war. Qalibaf…...
Iran president cites ancient Abarkuh cypress in message aimed at Trump
16+ hour, 29+ min ago (336+ words) TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invoked the 4, 500-year-old Abarkuh cypress tree in central Iran in remarks directed at US President Donald Trump, using the ancient tree as a symbol of Iran's historical continuity and civilization. On Sunday, Pezeshkian referred…...
Health minister to attend 79th World Health Assembly
18+ hour, 20+ min ago (535+ words) TEHRAN " An Iranian delegation led by Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi will participate in the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA), which is scheduled for May 18 to June 23 in Geneva, Switzerland. The minister plans to deliver a speech and hold meetings with WHO…...