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  • loading 2025-03-01 15:56

    Ports of Iran handle 215m tons of cargo in 11 months

    TEHRAN - The total volume of cargo handling at Iran’s ports reached 215.33 million tons in the first 11 months of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024 – February 19, 2025), according to the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO).

  • China 2025-02-26 10:00

    By Shahrokh Saei

    CIPCC: A window into China’s success without Westernization

    BEIJING - China's advancements in the economic and technological fields have been highlighted as the East Asian country gears up to initiate a new phase of its substantial international media exchange program in the first half of 2025.

  • trade 2025-02-25 16:04

    Non-oil export from Kermanshah province increases 17%

    TEHRAN- The value of non-oil export from Kermanshah province, in the west of Iran, rose 17 percent in the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, a provincial official announced.

  • petchem 2025-02-25 15:56

    Iran’s petchem production capacity reaches 100m tons

    TEHRAN – The production capacity of Iran’s petrochemical industry has reached approximately 100 million tons, with 60 percent allocated to key base products such as methanol, ammonia, ethylene, and other essential chemicals, the head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said.

  • oil 2025-02-24 15:36

    NIOC to operate smart oil wells using digital technologies

    TEHRAN –National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) plans to integrate digital technologies into oil wells and collect 15 million cubic meters of associated gas by the end of 2025, said the company's head.

  • copper 2025-02-24 15:23

    Copper reserves of Iran surpass 21b tons

    TEHRAN – Iran’s copper reserves have exceeded 21 billion tons, according to the deputy head of the National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO).

  • greenhouse 2025-02-23 15:33

    Greenhouse crop production rises 4% in Iran

    TEHRAN – Iran’s greenhouse crop production reached three million tons in the first ten months of the current Iranian year (March 2024–January 2025), marking a nearly four percent increase compared to the same period last year, an agricultural official said.

  • Astara bordetr 2025-02-19 15:24

    Transit of goods via Astara border rises 34.7%

    TEHRAN- Transit of commodities through Astara border in the northwest of Iran has increased by 34.72 percent during the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, based on a report released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

  • oil 2025-02-14 15:41

    OPEC reports 9% increase in Iran’s heavy crude oil price

    TEHRAN – The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)’s latest monthly report indicates that the price of Iran’s heavy crude oil rose by $6.65, or 9.1 percent, in January compared to December, reaching $79.65 per barrel.

  • Chabahar port 2025-02-12 12:18

    Loading, unloading of goods in Chabahar port rises 30%

    TEHRAN- As announced by a provincial official, the loading and unloading of goods in Chabahar port, in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, increased by 30 percent during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

  • transit 2025-02-12 12:08

    Transit of goods via Iran increases over 28%

    TEHRAN- Transit of commodities through Iran has increased by 28.79 percent during the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, based on a report released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

  • dehnavi 2025-02-11 16:28

    Iran to showcase export capabilities at Eurasia exhibition

    TEHRAN – Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) head announced that the upcoming Eurasia International Exhibition has garnered strong interest from member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), particularly Russia.

  • Iran to unveil anti-cancer vaccine in summer 2025-02-07 15:40

    Iran to unveil anti-cancer vaccine in summer

    TEHRAN –Iran's National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB) has developed an anti-cancer vaccine that will be released in the summer.

  • Hormozgan ports 2025-02-05 16:51

    Loading, unloading of goods up 26% in Hormozgan province’s eastern ports

    TEHRAN- As announced by a provincial official, the loading and unloading of goods in the eastern ports of Hormozgan province in the south of Iran, rose 26 percent during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

  • trade 2025-02-05 16:01

    Non-oil export from West Azarbaijan increases 62%

    TEHRAN- The value of non-oil export from West Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of Iran, rose 62 percent in the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to a provincial official.

  • Iranian biotech products target 35 countries 2025-02-05 15:24

    Iranian biotech products target 35 countries

    TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 19, 2024), biotechnology products have been exported to 35 countries worldwide, compared to 33 countries in the past year.

  • LNG 2025-02-05 15:16

    Construction begins on Iran’s 1st Mini LNG plant on Kish Island

    TEHRAN – The construction of Iran’s first mini liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant has commenced on Kish Island, with investments from Iranian companies and equipment supplied by domestic knowledge-based firms.

  • Iranian-made natural supplement relieves chronic joint pain 2025-02-04 15:06

    Iranian-made natural supplement relieves chronic joint pain

    TEHRAN –Iranian researchers have managed to produce a natural edible supplement, containing the inner membrane of eggshell, avocado, soy, and bromelain, from pineapple stem, which effectively reduces chronic joint pain.

  • Science production grows noticeably after Islamic revolution 2025-02-03 15:45

    Science production grows noticeably after Islamic revolution

    TEHRAN – Science production in Iran has been experiencing a constant rise after the 1979 Islamic revolution, moving up by 33 positions among the world’s countries from 50 in 1980 to 17 in 2024.

  • oil 2025-02-03 15:34

    Iran increases oil production by 70,000 bpd

    TEHRAN - The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced a 70,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) increase in the country's oil production and a rise in gas output to over 30 million cubic meters in recent months.

  • trade 2025-02-03 14:47

    Non-oil exports rise 18% to nearly $48b in 10 months

    TEHRAN - Iran’s non-oil exports reached approximately $48 billion in the first 10 months of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024- January 20, 2025), marking an 18 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

  • Khorramshahr port 2025-02-03 14:36

    Loading, unloading of goods increases 46% in Khorramshahr port

    TEHRAN – The loading and unloading of goods in Khorramshahr port, in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, increased by 46 percent during the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024 – January 19, 2025), as compared to the same time span in the previous year, according to a provincial official.

  • Cell and gene therapy advances in Iran 2025-02-02 15:01

    Cell and gene therapy advances in Iran

    TEHRAN –Iran has succeeded in producing cell therapy products which have received the Food and Drug Administration's approval.

  • Iran world's second producer of ‘tilmanocept’ cancer tracer 2025-02-01 17:15

    Iran world's second producer of ‘tilmanocept’ cancer tracer

    TEHRAN –An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to develop a new method for the synthesis of Technetium (99mTc) tilmanocept, a radiopharmaceutical diagnostic imaging agent used to determine lymph nodes that may be draining from tumors.

  • Export 2025-02-01 06:19

    Non-oil export from Ardebil province rises 68% in 9 months on year

    TEHRAN- The value of non-oil export from Ardebil province, in the northwest of Iran, rose 68 percent in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 - December 21, 2024), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to a provincial official.

  • Iranian company produces nanocoatings for cars, buildings 2025-01-31 17:15

    Iranian company produces nanocoatings for cars, buildings

    TEHRAN – An Iranian knowledge-based company has produced coatings utilizing nanomaterials to repel water, dirt, and other pollutants, keeping cars and buildings cleaner for longer periods and reducing the need for frequent washing.

  • transit 2025-01-31 16:03

    Road transit via Iran increases by 27% in 10 months

    TEHRAN - Iran’s Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization (RMTO) announced a 27 percent increase in road transit during the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025) compared to the same period last year.

  • Iran elected as next Chair of the Governing Council of APDIM 2025-01-31 15:56

    Iran elected as next Chair of the Governing Council of APDIM

    TEHRAN –During the Ninth Session of the Governing Council of the Asian and Pacific Centre for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM), the Islamic Republic of Iran was elected as the new Chair of the Governing Council, succeeding Tajikistan.

  • south pars 2025-01-29 16:30

    South Pars refineries’ over 11,000 equipment items produced domestically

    TEHRAN - The commercial director of South Pars Gas Complex announced that with the collaboration of 120 domestic and knowledge-based companies, more than 11,589 essential equipment and components for South Pars refineries are being produced inside the country.

  • cars 2025-01-29 15:41

    Free dual-fuel conversion program for public vehicles launched

    TEHRAN - The director of the CNG project at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) announced the launch of registration for a free program to convert gasoline-powered public vehicles to dual-fuel in Sistan-Baluchestan Province.