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  • expo Today 15:31

    Exhibition of new oil, gas, refining, petchem technologies opens in Isfahan

    TEHRAN – The fourth edition of Iran’s exhibition on new technologies in the oil, gas, refining, and petrochemical industries opened Thursday evening at the Isfahan International Exhibition Center, bringing together leading domestic and international experts to showcase the latest advancements and promote cooperation across the energy sector.

  • madanizadeh Today 15:27

    Govt. targets investment growth in free trade zones to drive production

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, said the government’s top economic priority for the Iranian year 1404 (2025–26) is to attract investment to boost production, with free trade zones positioned as key drivers of national growth.

  • expo Today 15:24

    Industry exhibition draws 400 companies as output shows signs of recovery

    TEHRAN – The 25th Iran International Industry Exhibition (TIIE) will be held from November 2 to 5 with the participation of 400 domestic and foreign companies, according to the head of the Iran International Exhibitions Company, Sadif Beikzadeh.

  • expo Today 15:23

    Intl. Steel Industry Exhibition opens in Kish with 250 domestic, foreign firms

    TEHRAN – The 27th Iran Steel Industry Exhibition has opened on Kish Island with the participation of 250 companies from Iran and abroad, showcasing the latest technological and industrial achievements in the sector.

  • NIDC Today 15:19

    NIDC digs, completes digging of 72 oil, gas wells in 7 months

    TEHRAN- Hamidreza Shafiei Makvandi, the deputy managing director of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for operation, announced the drilling and completion of 72 oil and gas wells in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-October 22) and stated: "By utilizing drilling rigs, the number of completed wells has increased by 20 compared to the same period last year."

  • Polo Yesterday 14:13

    South Korean, Japanese ambassadors spectators in Iranian National Polo League

    TEHRAN- According to the Polo Federation, the Faraja team won the championship in the fifteenth week of the Iranian National Polo League in 1404 (2025-2026), which was held in honor of the late Sam Behbodi, in the men's section.

  • South Korean Ambassador Yesterday 08:13

    By Ali Heidari

    Shared cultural topics between Iran, South Korea; ‘Family’ is starting point

    TEHRAN – On October 23rd, the Embassy of South Korea in Tehran observed the 63rd anniversary of diplomatic relations with Iran through a calligraphy exhibition. The event, convened at the Ambassador’s Residence, explored the concept of “Family” to strengthen bilateral cultural connections.

  • Iran-Oman 2025-10-29 17:14

    Iran, Oman planning to set new trade record

    TEHRAN- The Head of the Iran-Oman Joint Chamber of Commerce emphasized that, despite some structural obstacles, the positive trend in trade between the two countries is expected to continue in the second half of the year, setting a new record for bilateral trade.

  • inflation 2025-10-29 17:13

    Annual inflation reaches 38.9% in October, point-to-point rate hits 48.6%

    TEHRAN – Iran’s annual inflation rate reached 38.9 percent in Mehr (starting late October), marking a 1.4 percentage point rise compared with the previous month, according to data from the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI).

  • maritime 2025-10-29 16:57

    Govt. finalizes comprehensive maritime-based development plan with 56 articles

    TEHRAN – The representative of the president for coordinating maritime-based development policies said the government has completed and approved a comprehensive plan for sea-based development consisting of 56 articles, aimed at strengthening the participation of the public and private sectors alongside the government.

  • indonesia 2025-10-29 16:55

    Iran, Indonesia to revive joint economic committee to boost bilateral cooperation

    TEHRAN – Iran and Indonesia have agreed to relaunch their Joint Economic Committee to expand trade and technological collaboration, Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology Seyed Sattar Hashemi said in a meeting with Indonesian Ambassador Rouliansyah Roy Soemirat in Tehran.

  • renewables 2025-10-29 16:55

    Iran’s renewable power capacity surpasses 2,700 MW

    TEHRAN – Iran’s renewable energy capacity has exceeded 2,700 megawatts, according to Mohsen Tarztalab, deputy energy minister and head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA), who emphasized the need for stronger facilitation by distribution companies to maintain the pace of growth, particularly in small-scale solar systems.

  • Technical services 2025-10-28 16:03

    Iran exports $128m worth of technical, engineering services to Iraq in H1

    TEHRAN- The head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture said that $128 million worth of technical and engineering services were exported to Iraq in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), which is not an appropriate figure.

  • organic 2025-10-28 16:03

    Iran ranks 79th globally in organic production

    TEHRAN – Iran ranks 79th among 280 countries worldwide in the production of organic products, according to Seyed Reza Nourani, head of the Iran Organic Association.

  • conference 2025-10-28 16:02

    Tehran hosts intl. power distribution conference focused on digital transformation

    TEHRAN – The 29th International Conference on Power Distribution Networks opened on Saturday at the Niroo Research Institute, with the participation of officials and specialists from Iran’s electricity industry.

  • TPO 2025-10-28 15:39

    Iran, Uzbekistan explore trade potential to strengthen economic ties

    TEHRAN – Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Iran Fariddin Nasriev met with Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) and deputy minister of industry, mining and trade, to discuss ways to expand bilateral economic relations and develop trade cooperation between the two countries.

  • mining 2025-10-27 15:28

    ‘Iran needs €55b investment to drive mining sector growth’

    TEHRAN – Iran requires about €55 billion (around $59 billion) in new investment to achieve its planned 13 percent growth target for the mining sector under the 7th National Development Plan, the head of the Iran Mine House said.

  • Abbaszadeh 2025-10-27 15:03

    Petchem projects under Iran’s 7th Development Plan reach 60% progress

    TEHRAN – Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced that projects included in the country’s Seventh National Development Plan have achieved an average progress rate of 60 percent, with an estimated total investment requirement of around $26 billion.

  • turkey 2025-10-27 14:57

    Railway link seen vital to achieving $30b Iran-Turkey trade target

    TEHRAN – Iran’s railway head highlighted the pivotal role of rail transport in meeting the $30 billion trade goal set by the presidents of Iran and Turkey, emphasizing the need for enhanced cooperation and infrastructure facilitation to expand freight and passenger transport between the two neighbors.

  • Japan 2025-10-27 14:55

    Iran, Japan seek closer trade ties focusing on health, food industries

    TEHRAN – Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Head Samad Hassanzadeh met with Japan’s Ambassador to Tehran Tsukada Tamaki, to explore new avenues for trade cooperation between the two nations, emphasizing non-sanctioned sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and food industries.

  • iccima 2025-10-26 13:55

    Private sector officials meet with President Pezeshkian

    TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian met with members of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) for the third time, in a session focused on restructuring Iran’s economic governance and reviewing restrictive laws that hinder business and trade activity, including the Law on Combating Goods and Currency Smuggling.

  • sp 2025-10-26 13:55

    South Pars platforms ready to ensure maximum gas supply in winter

    TEHRAN – Iran’s South Pars gas platforms have completed a comprehensive overhaul program and are now fully prepared to maximize gas production during the cold season, the managing director of the Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) said.

  • trade 2025-10-26 13:54

    Iran, Armenia to launch joint B2B platform to strengthen trade relations

    TEHRAN – The Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and the Embassy of Armenia in Tehran have agreed to establish a joint digital platform to connect Iranian and Armenian businesses directly, aiming to expand bilateral trade and investment opportunities.

  • saffron 2025-10-26 13:54

    Iran’s saffron exports surge 73% as UAE tops buyers

    TEHRAN – Iran exported more than 99.5 tons of saffron, valued at over $94 million, in the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21–September 22), marking a 73 percent increase in volume and a $45 million rise in export value compared with the same period last year, according to data from Iran’s Customs Administration.

  • solar panels in rural areas 2025-10-26 10:29

    Development of solar power plants in villages, underprivileged areas accelerating

    TEHRAN- In order to develop renewable energy, enhance energy productivity, and support sustainable employment in rural areas, a joint cooperation memorandum was signed between the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) and the Headquarters for the Development and Progress of 4040 Rural Clusters.

  • China-UN 2025-10-26 08:39

    The UN at 80: China’s Perspective

    BEIJING- Eighty years ago, born from the ashes of war, the United Nations embodied humanity’s enduring pursuit of peace and justice.

  • power plant 2025-10-25 16:23

    ‘Power plant fuel reserves ready for winter, no blackouts expected’

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said the country’s power plants are fully stocked with fuel for the winter, adding that no electricity shortages are expected in the coming months thanks to new generation projects and inter-ministerial coordination.

  • sadegh 2025-10-25 16:22

    Iran, Pakistan, Turkey to relaunch container train service in December

    TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan have agreed to resume operations of the Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul (ITI) container train in December, as part of a broader plan to boost rail connectivity and trade between the two neighbors.

  • railway 2025-10-25 16:14

    Chabahar-Zahedan railway project surpasses 84% progress

    TEHRAN – The Chabahar-Zahedan railway has passed 84 percent physical progress and is expected to become operational by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2026), according to Abbas Khatibi, deputy head of Iran’s Construction and Development of Transportation Infrastructure Company.

  • tajikistan 2025-10-25 16:12

    Tehran, Dushanbe to expand capital market cooperation

    TEHRAN – Iran has expressed readiness to assist Tajikistan in establishing a commodity exchange and developing its securities market, the Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) said on Saturday.