The release of a Spanish national detained in Iran was a “humane” step, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said; Santiago Sanchez Cogedor was held as protests were roiling Iran after the death in custody of the young Iranian Mahsa Amini

Oil exports, backbone of Iran's ailing economy, haven't been curbed notwithstanding US-imposed restrictions thank to China's willingness to buy record quantities, Tehran's prowess in circumventing sanctions and the fact that they aren't strictly enforced

An Iranian court sentenced to death the Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was accused of participating in the large anti-regime protests of 2022

"The only way to fight the Zionists is to form a coalition of Islamic armies," reportedly said the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy, Alireza Tangsiri

3.000 foreign traders and businessmen are expected to attend the Islamic Republic of Iran's 6th International Exhibition of Export Potential called "Iran Expo 2024" this month at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground