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  • ICCIMA Yesterday 15:01

    Private sector proposals approved as govt. urges faster currency allocation for livestock imports

    TEHRAN - At its 130th session, Iran’s Government-Private Sector Dialogue Council reviewed the state of livestock and poultry feed imports, calling for faster foreign currency allocation to ease supply chain disruptions amid wartime conditions.

  • africa Yesterday 14:53

    Exports to Africa jump 85% in spring, trade surplus more than doubles

    TEHRAN – Iran’s exports to African countries rose 85 percent in the first quarter of the current Iranian year (March 21- June 21) compared to the same period last year, while its trade surplus with the continent surged by 113 percent, a senior official at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said on Tuesday.

  • Anzali port Yesterday 14:39

    Anzali Port: Iran’s gateway to Caspian & beyond

    TEHRAN- Anzali Port, officially known as Bandar-e Anzali, is one of Iran’s most important maritime hubs on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea. Its strategic location in Gilan Province, near the city of Bandar-e Anzali and approximately 330 kilometers from Tehran, makes it a critical gateway for Iran’s international trade and transit activities.

  • bank Yesterday 14:39

    Bank lending rises 43% in Q1, households receive quarter of total loans

    TEHRAN – Iran’s banking system issued 1.776 quadrillion rials (about $35.5 billion) in loans during the first quarter of the current Iranian year (March 21 – June 21), marking a 42.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) on Tuesday.

  • ports Yesterday 14:20

    Iran’s ports handle 53m tons of cargo in Q1

    TEHRAN-Iran’s ports handled a total of 53 million tons of cargo during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), according to a report published by the country’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO).

  • stock Yesterday 14:04

    MP backs support packages to stabilize stock market amid wartime volatility

    TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker on Monday said targeted government and central bank support could help stabilize the country’s stock market, which has come under pressure amid regional conflict and investor anxiety.

  • Iran-China 2025-07-14 15:41

    Iran an important partner in One Belt, One Road initiative: China Railway general manager

    TEHRAN- The general manager of China State Railway Group Company, known as China Railway (CR), considered Iran an important partner in the "One Belt, One Road" initiative and emphasized the need for coordination to stabilize prices and facilitate customs processes in the Southern Corridor.

  • رضا مسرور 2025-07-14 15:08

    118,000 tons of basic goods cleared from free zones in 12-day war

    TEHRAN- The secretary of Iran’s Free and Special Economic Zones High Council said that during the 12 days of the imposed war, 118,000 tons of basic commodities were cleared from seven free zones, which was aimed at meeting the country's needs.

  • TEDPIX Up 2025-07-14 14:53

    TEDPIX gains 26,400 points on Monday

    TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 26,489 points to 2.734 million on Monday, which is the third day of the Iranian calendar week.

  • copper cathode 2025-07-14 14:21

    Annual copper cathode production increases 1.7%

    TEHRAN- Production of copper cathode in Iran increased by 1.7 percent in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), Tasnim news agency reported.

  • solar farms 2025-07-14 14:02

    Solar power plants with capacity of 11.5 MW put into operation in Khorasan Razavi

    TEHRAN- Solar power plants with the capacity of 11.5 megawatts (MW) were put into operation in Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, on Monday morning.

  • drilling rigs 2025-07-13 16:30

    ‘Increasing share of domestic production, a strategic priority of NIDC’

    TEHRAN- The managing director of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) referred to the company's move towards domestic production of the equipment, and said: "One of the strategic priorities of the National Iranian Drilling Company is to increase the share of domestic manufacturing.”

  • renewables 2025-07-13 16:26

    Top economic council approves incentives for renewable energy expansion

    TEHRAN — Iran's Supreme Economic Coordination Council, chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian, has approved new financial incentives to support the private sector's involvement in renewable energy development, particularly the purchase, production, and installation of solar panels.

  • mine 2025-07-13 16:19

    Nearly 600 mines revived in one year, hitting record high

    TEHRAN — Iran restored or expanded nearly 600 mines in the past Iranian calendar year (ended late March 2025), marking the highest annual performance since the launch of the country's small-scale mining revitalization program, the head of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) said on Sunday.

  • free zone 2025-07-13 16:00

    Iran plans fundamental change in free trade zones to boost trade, productivity

    TEHRAN — Iran is set to implement a major restructuring of its free trade zones in a bid to revive their role in regional commerce and national economic development, said Reza Masrour, secretary of the Free and Special Economic Zones High Council.

  • tpo 2025-07-13 15:50

    No serious crisis expected in essential goods supply amid wartime conditions: TPO official

    TEHRAN — Iran will likely avoid a major crisis in supplying essential goods even under emergency conditions, said Amir Roshanbakhsh, deputy for international business development at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO), citing measures taken during a recent 12-day conflict.

  • SP 2025-07-12 13:34

    South Pars platforms undergo major overhaul to sustain gas output

    TEHRAN – Iran has completed major maintenance work on the offshore gas platforms of Phases 5 and 6 of the South Pars gas field, aiming to ensure stable gas production amid regional conflict. Mehdi Rajabi, head of production operations at Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC), said the overhaul was carried out without incident, registering over 12,734 person-hours of labor.

  • industry 2025-07-12 13:20

    Industry Ministry unveils production support package

    TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade has unveiled a production support package focused on sustaining industrial output, particularly for sectors affected by the recent war. Deputy Minister of Mining and Mineral Industries Vajiollah Jafari, said the package has been designed around two key pillars, with special assistance allocated to units damaged by the conflict, including access to foreign currency and financial resources.

  • mining 2025-07-12 13:20

    IMIDRO sets $893m domestic production target for mining, mineral industries

    TEHRAN – Iran’s state-owned mining development agency, IMIDRO, has announced a target of $893.2 million in foreign currency savings through domestic production in the mining and mineral industries during the current Iranian year ending March 2026.

  • solar 2025-07-12 13:20

    Govt. eyes 3,000 MW renewable energy capacity by Mar. 2026

    TEHRAN – Iran's push to expand renewable energy capacity is gaining momentum, with Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi unveiling a new 100-megawatt renewable energy project and expressing hope that total installed capacity will exceed 3,000 megawatts by the end of the current Iranian year (March 2026).

  • Gold price 2025/07/12

    By Amir Reza Etasi

    Global Gold at the Crossroads of Crisis

    An Analytical Study of Gold Price Dynamics Amid Wars, Inflation, and Monetary Policy (1973–2025)

  • NIDC 2025-07-11 13:23

    Purchasing 15 new drilling rigs for oil, gas industry on agenda

    TEHRAN- The managing director of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) said that purchasing 15 new drilling rigs for the oil and gas industry is on the agenda.

  • Iran-Turkey trade 2025-07-11 13:20

    Iran exports non-oil goods worth $937m to Turkey in a quarter

    TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $937 million to Turkey during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

  • SP 2025-07-11 13:20

    South Pars 8th refinery launches major overhaul

    TEHRAN – The eighth refinery of the South Pars Gas Complex has begun a major overhaul, with more than 250,000 man-hours of work scheduled, according to the refinery’s director.

  • economy 2025-07-11 13:14

    CBI praised for ensuring economic security during 12-day conflict

    TEHRAN – A senior member of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said the rapid allocation of foreign currency for essential imports played a vital role in maintaining economic security during the recent 12-day conflict, praising the Central Bank of Iran (CBI)’s performance in stabilizing markets and preventing panic.

  • oil 2025-07-11 13:10

    Iran leads global oil output growth with 13% rise in 2024

    TEHRAN – Iran recorded the highest increase in crude oil production among all countries in 2024, boosting its daily output by 374,000 barrels, while top producers like Saudi Arabia and Russia saw significant declines, according to the latest OPEC statistics.

  • car 2025-07-09 15:14

    Spring auto output slows as production falls by 39,000 units

    TEHRAN – Iran’s three largest automakers produced 192,725 passenger vehicles during the first quarter of the current Iranian year (March 21 to June 21), marking a decline of 39,290 units compared with the same period last year.

  • brics 2025-07-09 15:06

    Iran urges easier admission of new members to BRICS Development Bank

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Central Bank delegation at a BRICS finance summit in Brazil called for simplifying the admission process for new members to the New Development Bank (NDB), while emphasizing the bank’s role in financing infrastructure and sustainable development projects.

  • Iran-Pakistan trade 2025-07-09 14:47

    Iran exports non-oil products valued at $420m to Pakistan in a quarter

    TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $420 million to Pakistan during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

  • paknejad 2025-07-09 14:39

    Iran warns energy producers must not be targeted, citing threat to global stability

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad warned that military aggression against energy-producing nations violates international law and threatens global stability, urging a commitment to peace and cooperation to ensure secure and sustainable energy supply.