Kuwait-Tehran Flights by Jazeera Airways launched

Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC) increases its flights.

The first train along Khaf-Herat Railway enters Rozanak Station

Khaf-Herat Railway operated

The first train along Khaf-Herat Railway enters Rozanak Station after Iran and Afghanistan's agreement in December 2022 to repair the damages incurred to the Rozanak Station in order to resume operation of Khaf-Herat Railway.

PMO welcomes foreign investments to Iran's port and maritime sectors

Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) welcomes foreign investment to port, shipping, maritime and logistics activities in Iran due to large scale sea and maritime activities with 130,000 ships passing through Iran's ports every year.

Iran-Rah" Initiative to boost INSTC trade"

Iran, Russia and India discussed development of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) during the third trilateral meeting held on July 4 in Tehran.

Executory Contract for Rasht-Astara Railway Signed

On the sidelines of the third trilateral meeting of Iran, Russia, and India on INSTC on July 4 in Tehran, Iran and Russia reached agreements for shipbuilding and signed executory contract for construction of Rasht-Astara Railway Project.

Iran-Rah Initiative

In an interview with the Press TV, Bazrpash explained his initiative of “Iran-Rah”.

During trilateral meeting of Iran, Russia, and India on INSTC in Tehran

Iran proposed eight principles of "Iran-Rah" Initiative for INSTC

To catalyze economic growth and promote freight transit through the cost and time efficient route of Iran's territory along the INSTC, Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development explained his initiative called "Iran-Rah" during the third Iran-Russia-India trilateral meeting in Tehran.

The trio of Iran-Russia-India promotes freight transit through INSTC

To catalyze economic growth and promote freight transit through the cost and time efficient route of Iran's territory along the INSTC, Iran-Russia-India triangle gathers in Tehran for the third time.

Trilateral meeting of Iran, Russia, and India on INSTC

Shortly after Iran, Russia's agreement for construction of Rasht-Astara Railway, the founding member states of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), including Iran, Russia, and India gather in Tehran on July 4, 2023 to discuss development of this strategic Corridor.

Regular weekly flights from Gorgan to Aktau

Gorgan-Aktau flights increased from twice per month to regular weekly flights from June 29, 2023.

Iran Rail Achievements since 2021

Since 2021, Iran has advanced numerous railway projects in order to develop rail transport and transit. This includes development and inauguration of new infrastructures, manufacturing and rehabilitation of fleet, and promoting transport diplomacy for completing international corridors.

Hamedan-Sanandaj Railway to be inaugurated

Hamedan-Sanandaj Railway will be inaugurated in the next few months which will link Sanandaj to Iran's rail network.

In a telephone talk

Bazrpash and Mustafayev talk over INSTC

Mehrdad Bazrpash and Shahin Mustafayev emphasized on completion of INSTC and improvement of political relations in a telephone talk on June 20, 2023.

Iran, Uzbekistan signed comprehensive transport and transit MoU

Three months after preparing the draft of comprehensive plan for development of transport cooperation between Iran and Uzbekistan in all modes of transport, the two countries signed MoU in the presence of Presidents.

Iran as a route and as a solution for regional transit

In the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Iran proposed for 'Iran Route' initiative, both as a route and as a solution for safe, secure, easy, fast and economical connections in the region.

Iran discusses INSTC in the SPIEF

During the visit of Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development to St. Petersburg for the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), completion of International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is top agenda for negotiations.

In a ceremony for commemoration of Russia Day in Tehran

Iran, Russia promote mutual ties

To commemorate Russia Day, Mehrdad Bazrpash appeared in the Russia Embassy in Tehran and met with Alexey Dedov, to express congratulations to the government and people of Russia.

Fifty-four thousand Pilgrims from Iran departed for Hajj

As of June 11, about 54000 pilgrims travelled to Medina and Jeddah by 240 flights for Hajj in Mecca.

Bostanabad-Khavaran Railway inaugurates

As part of 'Mianeh-Bostanabad-Tabriz' Railroad, inauguration of Bostanabad-Khavaran Railway will draw Tehran and Tabriz closer through sustainable rail transport.

Iran embarks on making a new port in Oman Sea

Iran is conducting studies for making a new port in the Kuh Mubarak Region in Oman Sea as part of its plans for development of Makran Coasts and sustainable sea-based economy.

Iran, Turkmenistan promote transport ties through comprehensive transport roadmap

On the verge of 17th Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission, Iran and Turkmenistan are decided to promote their transport ties through a comprehensive transport roadmap.

Iran proposed formation of multinational transport fund and companies

Iran deputy transport minister proposes formation of a joint multinational fund for infrastructural investments and multimational transport/logistics companies among regional countries during the ministerial meeting in Baghdad.

In a telephone talk:

Iran, Iraq transport ministers followed up 'Shalamcheh-Basra Railway'

Iran, Iraq transport ministers talked about the advancement of 'Shalamcheh-Basra Railway' project and the upcoming ministerial meeting of the neighboring countries in Baghdad.

Implementation of BEHTAB II kicks off

Following ongoing negotiations during last year, implementation process of the second phase of the 'Project for Improving the Resilience of Hospitals' (BEHTAB II) was formally kicked off for retrofitting Ayatollah Tabarsi Hospital in Sari through joint partnership of Iran and UN-Habitat.

As per Iran, Russia agreement for financing construction of Rasht-Astara Railway:

Russia invests in construction of Rasht-Astara Railway

The agreement for financing construction of Rasht-Astara Railway was signed between Iran and Russia.

On the sidelines of the 17th annual exhibition and conference of 'the Middle East Rail' in Abu Dhabi:

Iran and Persian Gulf Countries discuss closer ties

Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development meet with senior officials of the Persian Gulf countries during his visit to the UAE for attending the 17th annual exhibition and conference of 'the Middle East Rail'.

Rasht-Caspian Railway to be inaugurated in two months

Rasht-Caspian Railway as part of the INSTC will be inaugurated in two months.

Iran, UAE resume transport ties

Following the resumption of diplomatic relations between Tehran and Abu Dhabi, the two countries are now negotiating for expansion of commercial and transport ties on the sideline of the 17th annual exhibition and conference of 'the Middle East Rail' in Abu Dhabi.

Iran's Blue Economy makes new economic hubs in the region

Iran's plan for development of sustainable sea-based economy through linking regional countries will make new economic hubs in the region.

Following the meeting between transport ministers of Iran and Oman:

Iran, Oman augment multimodal freight transit through Ashgabat Agreement

Iran and Oman are planning to broaden their transport ties for commercial and touristic purposes. From rail, road, air, and maritime cooperation to a combination of these modes, the collaboration of these two neighboring countries will augment freight transit in the region.