Friday is the last day of the week in Iran, making it a natural day to reflect on the major political, economic, and social events that have shaped the country over the past seven days. This weekly roundup provides a concise overview of the key trends that have defined Iran’s domestic situation and regional and international engagements.
The following sections are concise, sourced, and balanced to help you understand what has happened in and around Tehran over the past seven days.
Anti-Iran resolution drafted by US-E3 passed by IAEA Board of Directors
An anti-Iranian resolution drafted by three European countries and the United States was approved by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board on Thursday.
Iran-IAEA agreement in Cairo ends after resolution passed: FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Cairo accord is over, reacting to the IAEA’s board of governors passing an anti-Iran resolution drafted by the United States and three European countries.
Iran moves up one place to 20th in the latest FIFA rankings
Iran’s national men’s soccer team has moved up one place to 20th in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Wednesday.
Two Revolutionary Guard soldiers martyred at military training camp in Tehran
The Public Relations Department of the Revolutionary Guards Quds Force announced that two members of the Revolutionary Guards were martyred during weapons training for young guards at a training camp in Tehran province.
Iran sees an increasing trend in foreign tourists: Minister of Culture
Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi Amiri said that the number of foreign tourists visiting Iran has increased in the past two months.
Iranian freestyle wrestler Amusad wins gold medal at ISG in Riyadh
Iranian freestyle wrestler Rahman Amouzad won the gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh on Thursday.
The 5th “Iran Geo” exhibition opens in Tehran
The 5th International “Iran Geo” Exhibition and National Geospatial Information Mapping Engineering Exhibition opened on Thursday at Tehran Permanent International Exhibition Center.
Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler wins two gold medals in Islamic competition
On Wednesday, Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers Mohammadadi Salavi and Fardin Hedayati won two gold medals at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG).
Iran releases Marshal-flagged oil tanker Talala and crew
Iran has released all 21 crew members of what Western media claimed was the Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker Talala.
SCO member states express opposition to Western countries’ anti-Iranian policies
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states oppose the West’s anti-Iranian actions over the nuclear issue, while emphasizing efforts to strengthen interaction and cooperation.
Tehran holds diplomatic charity bazaar
The Diplomatic Women’s Charity Bazaar was held in Tehran this week to combine international culture, Iranian artistry and philanthropy to raise funds to empower local families and charity clubs.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts international conference on aggression and defense
The conference entitled “International Law under Attack, Invasion and Defense” was held on Sunday at the Institute of Political and International Studies under Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Governors of the five Caspian Sea regions gather at the Rasht Summit
Governors of 12 states from five Caspian Sea coastal countries gathered in Rasht for a summit themed “Caspian Sea: Bridges of Friendship and Regional Development.”
Reported by Mohadese Pakhravan