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2025-09-17
The development of the silk industry is a priority for economic cooperation with Iran.
Ambassador of Uzbekistan: The Uzbek ambassador to Iran announced the increase in trade between the two countries to over $500 million and stated: "The development of the silk industry is one of the most important goals of joint cooperation."
2025-09-17
Dedicated news: economic activists are not passive against sanctions / the first phase of the Kerman petrochemical project in...
Director of the Kerman Civil Engineering Organization Dr. Hossein Amiri, director of the Kerman civil engineering organization, announced the start of the first phase of the Kerman petrochemical project in Baft.
2025-09-17
Iran exports $1.7 billion pistachio in one year.
An official at the Ministry of Agriculture says that $1.7 billion worth of pistachio was exported from the country in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 20, 2025).
2025-09-17
FAO, Mashhad University ink agreement on Iran saffron market.
FAO has signed an agreement with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) to strengthen the methodologies of controlling quality, determining authenticity and improving market confidence of Iranian saffron.
2025-09-16
Iran-Pakistan Trade Values $10 Billion.
The Minister of Roads and Urban Development welcomed the presence of the Pakistani delegation in Tehran and the holding of the 22nd meeting of the Joint Economic Commission of the two countries. He considered this meeting an opening on the path of economic and trade cooperation between the two...
2025-09-16
Branding and trade agreements are key to developing new markets.
The director of the Mining and Mineral Industries Commission of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, stating that exports are the engine of Iran's economic growth, stated: Quality, stability, and economic diplomacy are tools for preserving foreign markets, but...
2025-09-16
Iran, Pakistan set $10 billion trade target.
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Mohammad Atabak hosted Pakistan's Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan for talks aimed at exploring ways to boost economic relations between the two countries.
2025-09-16
Iran Air Challenges Europe over Russia-Related Sanctions .
Iran Air has filed a legal complaint against the aviation organizations of European countries that have imposed sanctions on the flag carrier of Iran following claims of military cooperation with Russia, an official said.
2025-09-16
Construction and development of workers' housing begins in the Sirjan Special Economic Zone.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of 500 housing units, in the form of a housing cooperative, by the Goharzamin Mining and Industrial Company in the Sirjan Special Economic Zone was attended by the company's president, CEO, and a group of officials.
2025-09-15
Private Sector Capacity Building at Fars Expo.
A member of the Fars Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the Fars Expo Steering Committee stated: "The organization of Shiraz Expo 2025 represents a strategic opportunity to showcase Fars' export capabilities and a boost for the province's economic diplomacy.
2025-09-15
NIDC builds 2nd mobile oil treatment unit.
The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has built its second mobile oil treatment (MOT) unit using in-house expertise and equipment, its managing director said.
2025-09-15
ehran, Almaty eye joint trade hub with China’s Khorgos.
The head of Kazakhstan’s Association of Free Economic Zones has proposed creating a joint commodity exchange linking Tehran, Almaty and China’s Khorgos Free Economic Zone (FEZ), during a meeting with a Tehran Chamber of Commerce delegation led by its president, Mahmoud Najafi Arab.
2025-09-15
Tehran to host 22nd Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission.
The 22nd Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Cooperation Commission will be held in Tehran on Sep. 15-16.
2025-09-14
70 Private Companies Announce Intent to Build Solar Power Plants.
CEO of Damavand Power Company: The construction of a 7-megawatt solar power plant, alongside the country's largest thermal power plant, was initiated by the private sector to diversify the country's energy portfolio and help reduce imbalances.
2025-09-14
Focus on raw material marketing / allocation of special facilities for export projects.
The Director General of the Iranian Trade Development Organization (ITDO) stated during a visit to the Mehdiabad Lead and Zinc Complex: While emphasizing the production of export-oriented and foreign exchange-generating goods, he described the Mehdiabad Lead and Zinc Complex as the first export...
2025-09-14
Citrus exports to China have begun.
Thanks to the diplomatic efforts of the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad, Iranian citrus fruits were exported to China for the first time, and apples to the Philippines.
2025-09-14
Road transit through Iran reaches 6.5m tons in 5 months.
More than 6.5 million tons of goods were transited through Iran’s road network in the first five months of the current Iranian year (March 21 – August 22), according to the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization.
2025-09-14
Over 5k tons of goods transited via Mehran Border Terminal.
An official at Roads Maintenance and Transportation organization of Ilam province said on Saturday 5,699 tons of non-oil goods were transited from Mehran Border Terminal in the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21).
2025-09-13
Tehran, Yerevan discuss expanding energy cooperation.
Iran and Armenia have held talks on expanding cooperation in the energy sector, including trade in petroleum products and potential supplies of liquefied gas, during meetings between senior officials of the two countries.
2025-09-13
Submission to Parliament of a Two-State Bill to Revive Free Zones and Boost Exports.
The head of the Legal Affairs Department at the Ministry of Economy announced: Submission to Parliament of a Two-State Bill to Revive Free Zones: This bill aims to facilitate exports, grant new tax exemptions, and restore the primary mission of free zones to promote the growth of production...
2025-09-13
Iran, India, Armenia agree to advance cooperation on INSTC.
Iran, India, and Armenia have held talks to discuss increased cooperation on issues of interest, including on the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
2025-09-13
Iran, Armenia emphasize expanding energy coop.
Officials from Iran and Armenia stressed the need to expand cooperation in the field of energy.
2025-09-09
Tehran, Ashgabat push to boost rail transit, target 20m tons.
Iran and Turkmenistan agreed to draw up a joint action plan to expand rail cooperation and raise annual transit volumes to 20 million tons, including 6.0 million tons by rail, during talks between their transport ministers in Tehran on Sunday.
2025-09-09
“Iran–Rah” Initiative Highlighted in Russian Journal on Regional Transportation .
An article by former Iranian minister was published in Russian journal of the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) detailing Iran’s “Iran–Rah” initiative, a major project expanding the country’s international transport and logistics corridors.
2025-09-08
Exports outpace imports in Iran-Kazakhstan trade.
Iran's Commercial Attaché in Kazakhstan, referring to the volume of trade between the two countries, reported an increase in exports compared to imports from Iran to Kazakhstan in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), as compared to the same period of...
2025-09-08
Iran, Astrakhan officials push trade, transport ties under INSTC.
Iran’s consul general in Astrakhan Ahmad Heydarian, met with the governor of the Russian province to discuss trade, transport, and cultural cooperation.
2025-09-08
Iran reports significant rise in exports to African countries.
Iran has reported a significant growth in exports to the African countries amid efforts by the country to diversify its export markets and to reduce its dependence on direct oil exports.
2025-09-08
Formulation of a Foreign Policy Annex for Iranian Free Trade Zones.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs stated at the National Conference on Investment Capabilities and Opportunities in Free Trade Zones: Free trade zones can play a strategic role in the economic development of the country under sanctions, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will use diplomacy to...
2025-09-08
Iran's Development Passes Through Free Zones / Creation of a Free Zone Development Center.
Minister of Economy: At the National Conference on the Investment Capabilities and Opportunities of Iranian Free and Commercial Zones, Ali Madanizadeh stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' diplomatic activities continue to ease economic sanctions. He added: "Alongside these...
2025-09-07
Iran, Japan discuss ways to cooperate on road, housing, urban development research.
A meeting between representatives of the Japanese Embassy in Tehran and the Road, Housing and Urban Development Research Center of Iran was held at the Research Center with the attendance of the Center's President, the First Secretary and Head of the Economic Section of the Japanese Embassy in...
2025-09-07
Exports from mining sector exceeds $4.1b in 4 months.
Exports from Iran’s mining sector reached $4.132 billion in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22).
2025-09-07
Iran’s economic ties with China are pursued seriously.
Iran’s minister of Economic Affairs and Finance (MEAF) says that the country’s trade-economic relations with China is being followed up on with seriousness.
2025-09-07
Mining and Mineral Industries Exports $4.1 Billion.
The Iranian Mining and Mineral Industries Development and Renovation Organization announced exports of $4.1 billion from the mining and mineral industries sector during the first four months of the year.
2025-09-06
Petchem output hits 32m tons in 5 months, $5.5b exported.
Iran produced 32 million tons of petrochemical products in the first five months of the current Iranian year to late August, with 13 million tons worth $5.5 billion exported, the head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said.