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2025-03-17
May the blessings of spring be upon everyone.
We thank God that, in the shadow of His infinite grace, the past year passes with the memory of our efforts and gives us the opportunity to experience another new year, so that we may take steps toward the future inspired by what has happened.
2025-03-17
World trade reaches $33 trillion.
World trade statistics compiled by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD):
2025-03-17
Iran aims to become energy hub in region.
Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref stated that Iran is striving to become a regional energy hub, emphasizing that achieving that goal is a top priority for the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian.
2025-03-17
Iran's Caspian Sea cargo fleet capacity doubles.
The Director General of Maritime Affairs at Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), Alahmorad Afifipour, announced that the capacity of Iran's cargo fleet in the Caspian Sea has doubled over the past two years. By the end of the current year, the number of vessels flying the Iranian...
2025-03-16
We are striving to make Iran the center of regional energy trade.
The First Vice President stated: The Islamic Republic of Iran must become the center of regional energy trade, and achieving this goal is of great importance to the 14th government and is part of our strategies, which we are seriously pursuing.
2025-03-16
Launch of a Joint Iran-Turkey Special Border Zone.
The Minister of Roads and Urban Development stated: West Azerbaijan Province enjoys a unique position with six active borders with three neighboring countries, and we are seeking to establish a joint special border zone with Turkey.
2025-03-16
EU Weighs Flexible Gas Storage Targets amid Price Concerns.
European Union countries are considering easing the bloc’s binding gas storage targets over concerns that the current rules could drive up prices, according to a draft negotiating document seen by Reuters.
2025-03-16
Iran’s oil exports cannot be stopped: Govt. spokeswoman.
Iranian Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says that Iran’s exports of oil cannot be stopped despite sanctions imposed against the country.
2025-03-16
Iran’s non-oil export to Azerbaijan up 14.5% in 10 months on year.
The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Azerbaijan increased by 14.5 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, the spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House...
2025-03-15
Iran’s non-oil export to Armenia increases 21%.
The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Armenia increased by 21 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, the spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House of...
2025-03-15
Iran Hosts 13th ECO Transport Ministerial Meeting.
During a meeting with Asad Majid Khan, Secretary-General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the Minister of Roads and Urban Development announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran would host the 13th ECO Transport Ministerial Meeting and stated:
2025-03-10
Sanctions tangling, not stopping China’s Iran oil trade.
A Western media report has said that the newly intensified sanctions against Iran are not going to stop Iranian oil exports to China but they are just squeezing the trade.
2025-03-10
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $5.5b to Turkey in 10 months.
Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $5.5 billion to Turkey during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced.
2025-03-10
Iran-Turkmenistan Economic Consortium Established.
Head of the Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Chamber of Commerce: The Iran-Turkmenistan Special Economic Consortium for the Development of Exports and Trade was formed with the support of the joint chambers of the two countries and with the aim of strengthening economic cooperation between the two...
2025-03-10
Foreign trade reached $117 billion in the first 11 months of this year.
The country's non-oil foreign trade increased by 11.2 percent in the first 11 months of this year, reaching $117 billion.
2025-03-09
Iran, Turkmenistan form economic consortium to boost trade.
The Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Chamber of Commerce has announced the formation of a special economic consortium aimed at enhancing exports and trade exchanges between the two countries, with support from their joint chambers of commerce.
2025-03-08
Turkmenistan's gas exports to Turkey via Iran begin.
The Minister of Oil announced the start of the flow of Turkmen gas to Turkey via Iran and said: The contract has now been finalized and the gas is flowing.
2025-03-08
Achievements of the presence of free zones at the third edition of the International Trade Fair with Eurasia.
This was explained by the Director of Investment Affairs of the Supreme Council of Free Zones; Masoumeh Hojati, Director of Investment Affairs and Business Environment at the Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones, spoke in an interview about the achievements and...
2025-03-08
Iran, EAEU to start implementation of FTA in near future.
The free trade agreement between the EAEU and Iran will bed implemented in the very near future, Russian Ambassador says.
2025-03-08
Iran’s non-oil export to Russia increases 17%.
The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Russia increased by 17 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, the spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House of...
2025-03-05
High capacity to attract foreign investment in special economic zones.
Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Zones: He announced an increase in foreign investment capacity, growth in non-oil exports and attraction of national capital to free zones.
2025-03-05
Iran to Open Shopping Mall in Russia.
Head of Iran Trade Development Organization: The Director General of Iran Trade Development Organization, stating that we want to develop our shopping malls in the target countries, announced: "In this regard, the Chamber of Commerce has started work and it has been decided to establish a...
2025-03-05
Iran to take new measures to further expand trade ties with EAEU.
The head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has announced that the country aims to expand its commercial centers in target countries, stating that the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) is also on board, and it has been decided to establish a major...
2025-03-05
Conference call between the CEO of Sirjan Special Economic Zone and the Secretary General of Special Economic Zones of Kazakhstan.
On March 4, 2025, Mr. Vafai Director General of Sirjan Special Economic Zone, had a video conference with Mr. Yerbul Bukharbayov, Secretary General of Special Economic Zones of Kazakhstan. He expressed his hope for bilateral cooperation between the special economic zones and invited them to visit...
2025-03-05
The role of regional unions in trade between countries is essential.
The Director General of the Iranian Trade Development Organization said: Iranian exporters must provide their goods to the final consumer at the destination without intermediaries.
2025-03-04
The role of regional unions in trade between countries is essential.
The Director General of the Iranian Trade Development Organization said: Iranian exporters must provide their goods to the final consumer at the destination without intermediaries.
2025-03-04
NIOC announces Iranian crude oil OSP for March.
National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has set official selling prices (OSP) for Iranian crude oil in March, so that Iran’s light crude oil will be priced $4.35 above the benchmark price (Oman/Dubai crude) for Asian customers.
2025-03-04
Iran’s non-oil export to Oman increases 14%.
The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Oman increased by 14 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, the spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House of...
2025-03-03
The government's desire to review executive regulations to facilitate free zones' business.
The Executive Vice President announced at the Kish Administrative Council meeting: Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah said: "The national unity government is determined to make free zones the engine of the country's economic development, given the oppressive sanctions imposed on the country."
2025-03-03
Iran to introduce new downstream petrochemical projects.
The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) has announced that several new projects will soon be introduced across the country to develop downstream petrochemical industries.
2025-03-03
Iran private sector eyes increased exports to Iraq.
Two local Iranian chambers of commerce have signed a cooperation document aimed to boost the country’s exports to neighboring Iraq, especially to the southern province of Basrah.
2025-03-02
Gas exchange with Turkmenistan to be established soon.
Deputy Oil Minister said: Iraq receives temporary permits to import Iranian gas. In recent days, the official spokesman for the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced that the exemption from US sanctions for Iranian gas imports would end on March 8.
2025-03-02
Iran’s foreign trade reaches $117b in 11 months.
Iran’s non-oil foreign trade reached $117 billion in the first 11 months of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024 – February 19, 2025), marking an 11.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to Foroud Asgari, Deputy Economy Minister and Head of Iran’s Customs...
2025-03-01
Publication of the report on imports and exports of free zones for 11 months.
The latest report on the trade performance of the country's free zones shows that in the first 11 months of this year, the exports of these zones are increasing and the trade balance remains positive.