Alexei Overchuk lauded Iran’s role in advancing the Rasht–Astara railway, saying the trilateral project with Azerbaijan is setting the stage for deeper regional integration and faster trade flows across Eurasia. According to Baran Press, speaking to reporters on Tuesday during a visit to Iran’s border city of Astara, with the governor of Gilan, Russian Deputy Prime Minister said the project was advancing with “technical accuracy and strong coordination.” He commended Iran’s efforts to develop its transport network and said recent trilateral meetings had reviewed “notable progress” on the joint railway initiative. He concluded that the trilateral cooperation between Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan would ensure sustainable development and ...

Iran's Minister of Tourism is pushing to increase the number of Iraqi tourists and students, despite local protests in Hamedan regarding the behavior of Iraqi students. The Minister's initiative comes amid concerns over the "immoral behavior" exhibited by Iraqi students at Bu-Ali University, including reports of inappropriate proposals made to female students. According to CHTN, The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has declared that with the implementation of a new agreement with Iraq, the capacity of road travel from Basra to various Iranian cities will rise, predicting that the number of Iraqi visitors will reach five million from the current 3.5 million. Salehi-Amiri gave news of his travel to Baghdad for finalizing and signing the ...

Gilan Governor Dr. Hadi Haghshenas met with Marcin Wilczek, Poland's charge d'affaires in Iran, on Saturday in Rasht, to discuss strengthening cultural and economic ties. According to Baran Press, Haghshenas emphasized the historical relationship between the two countries as a valuable asset for future cooperation. He noted the warm welcome extended by the people of Anzali to over 100,000 Polish refugees arriving via the Caspian Sea during World War II, creating a lasting memory of Iranian hospitality. The Governor also highlighted Iran's support for Poland during the late 18th-century partitions, underscoring the deep-rooted historical connection. Representatives from the Polish Embassy visit Gilan annually to pay respects at the Polish cemetery in ...