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Iran’s Oil Power Shaped by Vast Reserves, Hormuz and Export Infrastructure

Iran’s geopolitical oil weight cannot be measured solely by its daily production or export volumes, but rather by the combination of its vast hydrocarbon reserves, production history, field development capacity, access to the Persian Gulf and proximity to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, economic expert Hamid Nobahar said.

Pezeshkian: Iran stands firm amid full-scale war

President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is facing a “full-scale economic, military and security war,” but the country’s power and national cohesion have astonished the world and defied enemy predictions of collapse.

Iran marks National Doctors’ Day on Avicenna’s birthday

Iran marks National Doctors’ Day on August 23, coinciding with the birth anniversary of renowned Persian physician and philosopher Avicenna, honoring his enduring contribution to medicine and the legacy of Iranian physicians.

Iran quagmire: Trump’s strategy falters at heavy cost

Six months into the war with Iran, the Trump administration is facing what critics describe as a catastrophic strategic quagmire, as its initial war objectives have given way to a narrower focus on securing affordable energy for Americans.

Tehran strongly slams US economic warfare against Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the new US sanctions targeting Iran, saying that such secondary sanctions have no basis in international law.

Imam Hasan Al-'Askari (AS): A Glimpse into His Life and Legacy

On the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan Al-'Askari (AS), the 11th Shia Imam, a brief look at his life, character, scholarly legacy, and martyrdom is presented below.

By Xavier Villar

Iran and the new cartography of Eurasian power

The war in Iran has once again served as a stark reminder that what happens in East Asia, South Asia, or Russia affects Europe and the United States far more profoundly than Western powers would care to admit, particularly now that they are beginning to perceive that, in several important respects, these influences lie beyond their control.

Iran War Changed Regional Security Equations: Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the war involving Iran had changed security perceptions across the region, convincing Arab states that security must be collective and regional rather than dependent on foreign military bases that had become sources of insecurity.

Iran diversifies trade routes as northern ports and railways expand amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

As geopolitical tensions continue to affect maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is accelerating efforts to diversify its foreign trade routes by expanding northern ports and railway infrastructure, seeking to maintain the flow of essential goods despite disruptions in southern waters.

Iran’s 18th National Handicrafts Exhibition Opens in Hamedan

The 18th National Handicrafts Exhibition opened in Hamedan on Monday in the presence of the governor of Hamedan and the deputy minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts at the city’s permanent international fairground.

Iran, Uzbekistan hold eighth round of political consultations in Tehran

Iran and Uzbekistan held the eighth round of political consultations in Tehran on Monday, with senior officials from both sides stressing the need to strengthen bilateral and regional cooperation.

Case of 3 Iranian Pilots Tests Qatar’s Role in the War

A senior Iranian military official has called on Qatari authorities to allow a specialized delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) to enter Qatar and investigate the status of three Iranian fighter pilots who were captured alive after their aircraft were downed during a retaliatory operation.

Iran VP proposes union of Persian-speaking countries, regions

Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has proposed the formation of a union of Persian-speaking countries and regions, calling for the initiative to be seriously pursued through meetings and visits between officials of Iran and Tajikistan.

Iran warns Trump against adventurism in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i has warned U.S. President Donald Trump against any “adventurism” in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the strategic waterway is an “inseparable part” of Iran’s territorial waters.

Araghchi: No decision made so far on resuming talks with US

Iran has made no decision to resume negotiations with the United States, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, stressing that the 60-day period outlined in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was a window for talks, not a ceasefire that could be extended.

Martyrdom of Imam Reza (AS); Legacy That Lives Forever

 There are moments in history when the passing of a great soul is more than death. It becomes a testimony to truth, patience, and unwavering faith.

Safar, Two Great Losses; Passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Martyrdom of Imam Hasan (AS)

The month of Safar occupies a deeply significant place in the religious calendar of Shiite Muslims, particularly because the 28th day of the month is associated with two profound losses in Islamic history: the passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 11 AH and the martyrdom of his grandson, Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (AS), in 50 AH.

Iran government pledges full backing for Armed Forces

First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has pledged the government’s full support for Iran’s Armed Forces, describing such backing as an “inviolable priority” for the administration.