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Maritime container production line to be launched soon with private sector co-op

TEHRAN- According to the head of the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO), a production line for maritime containers is set to be launched soon with the cooperation of private sector.

Yesterday 15:33

South Pars to begin new year overhauls early, aiming for record efficiency

TEHRAN- The managing director of the South Pars Gas Complex announced that the major overhauls in the South Pars for the Iranian year 1405 (starts on March 21) will commence in the early days of the new year, stating that these operations will be carried out with an innovative approach, leveraging successful past experiences, and operational cohesion to increase equipment readiness and achieve record performance in the field of overhauls.

Yesterday 15:31

Sanctions forge new path: Iran, Russia pivot to strategic energy alliance

TEHRAN- The Vice Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's Energy Committee, pointing to the development of oil fields and technology transfer between Iran and Russia, stated: "Investment by Russian companies in Iran's upstream projects, especially in gas and oil fields, in addition to providing financing, makes it possible to benefit from technical experience under sanctions."

2026-02-20 16:12

Iran, Russia customs officials meet in Tehran to streamline trade procedures

TEHRAN – Customs delegations from Iran and Russia met in Tehran to expand training cooperation and facilitate customs clearance and supervision procedures, officials said.

2026-02-20 16:09

Over 100m tons of petroleum products transported annually

TEHRAN – More than 100 million tons of petroleum products are transported across Iran each year, accounting for around 17 percent of total freight movement in the country, a senior road transport official said.

2026-02-20 16:06

Commodities worth $9.2b exported from Bushehr province in 10 months

TEHRAN- The director-general of the Customs Department of Bushehr province, in southwest Iran, announced the export of over 25 million tons of goods worth $9.2 billion from this province in the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2025-January 20, 2026).

2026-02-20 15:47

Iran’s mobile phone imports fall 15% in 10 months

TEHRAN – Iran’s mobile phone imports fell 15 percent in volume and 21 percent in value in the first 10 months of the current Iranian year (March 2025-January 2026), customs data showed.

2026/02/20

By Ebrahim Fallahi

Tehran, Dushanbe set $1b trade target, deepen industrial, mining ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Tajikistan have set a target of raising bilateral trade to $1.0 billion in the near future and agreed to expand joint investments and establish shared industrial plants, as senior officials from both sides moved to deepen economic and mining cooperation.

2026-02-18 17:17

TEDPIX drops 40,000 points on Wednesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Securities Exchange (TSE), lost 40,000 points to 3.8 million on Wednesday, which is the fifth day of the Iranian calendar week.

2026-02-18 16:29

'Iran, Russia pledge to move beyond understanding to implementation'

TEHRAN- Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad stated that what was ultimately agreed upon in the 19th meeting of Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee represents the achievement of moving from understanding to the implementation phase.

2026-02-18 16:05

Trade between Iran, Qatar turns positive as exports rise 34% in 10 months

TEHRAN – Iran’s trade balance with Qatar swung into surplus in the first 10 months of the Iranian year 1404 (March 2025-January 2026), driven by a sharp rise in exports and a decline in imports, a senior trade official said.

2026-02-18 15:51

Iran invites UAE investors to tap major economic projects

TEHRAN – Iran has invited Emirati investors to participate in major projects across its economy, the country’s economy minister said during a meeting with the United Arab Emirates’ new ambassador to Tehran.

2026-02-18 15:43

Iran’s non-oil trade reaches $94b in 10 months

TEHRAN – Iran’s total non-oil trade reached $94 billion in the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2025-January 20, 2026), with imports outpacing exports and resulting in a trade deficit, according to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

2026/02/18

By Zhang He

Why tech innovation is central to China's 15th five-year plan

BEIJING- As Beijing prepares to convene the annual “Two Sessions,” one document stands at the center of national and global attention: China's 15th Five-Year Plan. Set to be formally approved by the National People's Congress, the blueprint will chart the world's second-largest economy over the next five years. From industrial strategy to economic priorities, decoding this landmark text is essential, as every word carries far-reaching implications for China and the wider world.

2026-02-18 14:59

By Mahnaz Abdi

Uruguay's Tehran embassy celebrates football diplomacy with shirt exchange

TEHRAN – The Embassy of Uruguay in Tehran hosted a ceremony on Tuesday to present the shirt of the Uruguayan national football team, along with shirts from two of the country's most popular clubs, to Iranian football officials in a gesture of sporting friendship.

2026-02-17 16:54

Iran’s agriculture minister visits Pakistan to boost bilateral co-op

TEHRAN – Iran’s agriculture minister arrived in Islamabad on Monday at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, Iranian media reported.

2026-02-17 16:50

TPO head visits Tajikistan to expand industrial, commercial ties

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) traveled to Tajikistan alongside the industry minister to discuss expanding industrial, mining and trade cooperation between the two countries, officials said.

2026-02-17 16:48

Tehran, Moscow target $10b trade amid calls to ease customs hurdles

TEHRAN – Iranian and Russian business representatives called for the removal of customs restrictions and faster trade procedures, setting a $10 billion target for bilateral trade over the next three years.

2026-02-16 16:13

ICCIMA issues statement urging reform of economic governance structure

TEHRAN - The Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has issued a statement calling for reforms to the country’s economic governance structure, emphasizing that macroeconomic stability is a prerequisite for sustainable development.

2026-02-16 16:07

Water, power projects to be launched in Khuzestan during energy minister visit

TEHRAN – Several water supply and electricity infrastructure projects will be inaugurated or launched in Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan during a two-day visit by the energy minister, the Energy Ministry said.

2026-02-16 16:00

Capital market needs expansion, fair risk distribution, says SEO head

TEHRAN – Iran’s capital market requires further development and investment, with greater focus on managing and fairly distributing risk alongside returns, the head of the Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) said on Monday.

2026-02-16 15:54

Iran, Russia stress deeper strategic ties as joint economic committee meeting opens

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia opened the 19th session of their Joint Economic Committee on Monday, underscoring efforts to convert bilateral understandings into executable projects and results-driven cooperation.

2026-02-15 16:41

Iran’s date exports rise 25% in 2024, generating $213m

TEHRAN – Iran’s exports of fresh and dried dates increased by 25 percent in value in 2024, generating more than $213 million in foreign currency earnings, according to trade data.

2026-02-15 16:38

Iron ore concentrate output rises 9% in 9 months; lump ore up 44%

TEHRAN – Production of iron ore concentrate by Iran’s major mining companies rose nine percent in the first nine months of the current Iranian year (ending December 21, 2025), while lump iron ore output surged 44 percent, according to new data released by Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

2026-02-15 16:37

‘Iran–Russia Joint Economic Committee meeting marks turning point in bilateral co-op’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has described the 19th meeting of the Iran–Russia Joint Economic Committee as a pivotal opportunity to deepen strategic ties between Tehran and Moscow and open a new chapter in bilateral economic relations.

2026-02-14 15:28

Unemployment rate hits 7.8% in autumn

TEHRAN – Iran’s unemployment rate reached 7.8 percent in autumn 1404 (September-December, 2025), marking a 0.6 percentage point increase compared with the same period last year, according to new data released by the Statistical Center of Iran.

2026-02-14 15:23

ICCIMA head to partake in 41st ICCD General Assembly in Mecca

TEHRAN – The 41st General Assembly of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) will be held on February 16, 2026 in Mecca, on the sidelines of the third Makkah Halal Forum.

2026-02-14 15:18

Draft budget earmarks $680m for industrial park infrastructure

TEHRAN – Iran’s draft budget for the next fiscal year (1405) has projected 340 trillion rials (about $680 million) in funding for infrastructure development in industrial parks, according to estimates by the Iran Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO).

2026-02-14 15:10

Transit routes are path to peace, development, regional security: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that routes which connect nations are the path to peace, development, science, knowledge, affection, and capability.

2026-02-14 11:21

Strengthening Iran's fleet, a practical step in development of Caspian Sea corridor

TEHRAN- A 7,200-ton cargo vessel named "Sahel-e Khazar" was handed over to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)'s fleet in an official ceremony held in the Lotus Special Economic Zone in Russia's Astrakhan region.