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  • Page 4 2026/07/28

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    Iran-Pakistan border development: New horizons for trade, regional connectivity

    TEHRAN- Recent agreements between Iran and Pakistan represent a significant turning point in bilateral economic relations, with the shared border regions—particularly Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province—emerging as the primary focal point for enhanced cooperation. With approximately 930 kilometers of shared border, Sistan-Baluchestan stands as Iran's only province with a land border with Pakistan, making it an indispensable gateway for bilateral exchanges.

  • Page 4 Today 19:52

    Iran, Turkmenistan examine development prospect of transport, energy, infrastructure co-op

    TEHRAN- Rashid Meredov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and Farzaneh Sadegh, Minister of Transport and Urban Development of Iran, as the heads of the Turkmenistan-Iran Economic Cooperation Committee, held talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat.

  • Page 4 2026/07/28

    Foolish Iran war, empty promises have made Trump America's most contemptible president?

    TEHRAN- The first eighteen months of Donald Trump's return to the White House represent nothing short of a catastrophic failure for the American people. Despite his grandiose promises of prosperity, lower prices, and a manufacturing renaissance, the Trump administration has delivered only economic instability, broken promises, and a dangerous war that threatens global stability.

  • Page 4 Yesterday 18:06

    Annual tea production expected to increase by over 30%

    TEHRAN- The Head of the National Tea Organization stated that with the increase in the guaranteed purchase price of green tea leaves and favorable weather conditions, tea production is expected to rise by more than 30 percent compared to the previous year.

  • oil field Yesterday 18:02

    First smartification project of oil fields to be implemented in Darkhovin

    TEHRAN- The CEO of Arvandan Oil and Gas Company announced: The first smartification project of the country's oil fields will soon be implemented in the Darkhovin field.

  • Page 4 Yesterday 17:57

    Iran Chamber of Commerce calls on Pakistan to set up green corridor for trade

    TEHRAN- Samad Hassanzadeh, the Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), said in a meeting with Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, the Pakistani Ambassador in Tehran, that trade between Iran and Pakistan does not have the necessary speed due to different customs mechanisms. He also proposed that Pakistan establish a green border corridor for the electronic transfer of documents.

  • Page 4 2026-07-26 18:38

    Pressure boosting plan in "Hub 1" of South Pars gas field kicks off

    TEHRAN- The pressure boosting plan for "Hub 1" of the joint South Pars gas field has entered the implementation phase with the aim of maintaining production capacity, preventing reservoir pressure drop, resolving the country's gas imbalance, and safeguarding Iran's share in this gas field.

  • Page 4 2026/07/26

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    Iran, Armenia forge comprehensive energy partnership

    TEHRAN – In a significant diplomatic push to deepen bilateral ties, Iran and Armenia have agreed on a sweeping new roadmap for energy cooperation, spanning electricity grid integration, hydroelectric development, and a fundamental overhaul of their gas-for-electricity trade mechanism.

  • Page 4 2026/07/26

    How U.S. aggression against Iran ignites a global energy catastrophe

    TEHRAN- The recent catastrophic surge in global energy prices is not a natural market cycle, nor is it a mere geopolitical accident. It is a direct, devastating consequence of the United States' belligerent foreign policy—particularly the provocative "maximum pressure" doctrine championed by Donald Trump and stubbornly perpetuated by the current Washington establishment.

  • Page 4 2026-07-25 18:23

    NDF allocates $2b in foreign currency to boost border region trade

    TEHRAN- The head of the National Development Fund(NDF), pointing to the government's strategic outlook on border areas, announced the allocation of $2 billion in foreign currency resources to support foreign trade in these regions.

  • Page 4 2026-07-25 18:17

    1,200 inactive mines revived, permit-selling combatted in mining sector

    TEHRAN- The spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade announced the reactivation of 1,200 inactive mines in the country and said: By delegating part of the headquarters' authorities to the provinces, shortening administrative processes, and offering investment packages, the ground has been prepared for a broader presence of the private sector in the mining sector.

  • Page 4 2026-07-25 18:08

    Iran, Armenia chart a new roadmap for energy cooperation

    TEHRAN- Iran’s oil minister announced the agreement between Iran and Armenia to form a joint specialized working group in the energy sector and said: Tehran has proposed that, by defining a new model for gas trade, the grounds for developing energy cooperation with Yerevan and even exporting gas through Armenia to other markets be examined.

  • Page 4 2026/07/25

    US warmongering against Iran exposes European weakness, American industrial impotence

    TEHRAN- The United States’ reckless escalatory posture toward Iran is not just a catastrophic diplomatic failure—it is a calculated act of economic warfare that is actively strangling its European allies, all while masking America’s own humiliating industrial decline.

  • Page 4 2026-07-24 17:48

    Iran's first geothermal power plant connected to national electricity grid

    TEHRAN- The Minister of Energy said: The Meshgin-Shahr geothermal power plant in Ardebil, with a capacity of five megawatts and an investment of 10 million euros, has been connected to the national electricity grid and has entered the cycle of electrical energy generation.

  • Page 4 2026-07-24 17:44

    Tehran, Baghdad deepen ties with 4 new agreements amid push for regional security

    TEHRAN- High-ranking officials of Iran and Iraq signed four cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries in order to elevate the level of relations.

  • Page 4 2026/07/24

    Is Trump's reckless aggression against Iran pushing global economy toward a catastrophic collapse?

    TEHRAN- As the United States under Donald Trump has once again unleashed military strikes against Iran and reinstated what the US president calls a "naval blockade" in the Strait of Hormuz, the World Bank has issued a stark warning that the escalating hostilities could slash global economic growth to a mere 1.3 percent in 2026—down from 2.9 percent last year—while reigniting inflation and driving interest rates perilously higher.

  • Page 4 2026-07-22 17:09

    Tehran hosting international exhibition of doors, windows, related industries

    TEHRAN- The 18th International Exhibition of Doors, Windows, and Related Industries opened at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 21, showcasing the latest achievements of 61 domestic and foreign companies.

  • Page 4 2026-07-22 17:00

    Tehran, Khorgos forge strategic roadmap to boost Iran-China private sector ties

    TEHRAN- In a significant development for bilateral economic relations, the heads of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce and the Khorgos International Chamber of Commerce convened in the Iranian capital to outline a comprehensive executive roadmap for trade expansion.

  • corridors 2026-07-22 14:12

    Changing corridors neutralizes naval blockade: deputy agriculture minister

    TEHRAN- The Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Agricultural Trade Development stated that after the Islamabad agreement and the lifting of the naval blockade, imports of essential goods into the country accelerated rapidly.

  • China 2026/07/22

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    China celebrates PLA’s 99th anniversary in Tehran, reaffirms commitment to strategic ties with Iran

    TEHRAN – The Chinese Embassy in Tehran on the evening of Tuesday, July 21, hosted a reception to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The ceremony brought together senior Iranian and Chinese officials, diplomats from various countries, military attachés, and distinguished guests. Among the keynote speakers were Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu, Chinese Defense Attaché Senior Colonel Hu Xiao, and Brigadier-General Mohammad Ahadi, Deputy for International Cooperation of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran.

  • Page 4 2026/07/21

    Trump’s reckless gamble: How American aggression against Iran is crippling global economy

    TEHRAN- Just weeks after a fragile ceasefire offered a glimmer of hope for stability in the Persian Gulf, the Trump administration has once again plunged the region—and the world—into a dangerous abyss.

  • Page 4 2026-07-21 15:54

    Economy Ministry plans to eliminate laws hindering production, reform tax system

    TEHRAN-The Minister of Economy announced the drafting of a reform package to eliminate laws that hinder business, as well as revising the tax system to reduce traditional audits and corruption.

  • Page 4 2026-07-21 15:46

    Iran celebrates national industry, mining day with vows of unity, resilience

    TEHRAN- The ceremony for the National Day of Industry and Mining was held on the morning of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the IRIB Conference Center, attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, the minister of industry, mining and trade, and a group of industrialists, enterprises, entrepreneurs, and representatives of industrial associations.

  • Page 4 2026-07-20 15:22

    Iran-Russia cooperation in developing oil, gas fields continues

    TEHRAN- The Manager of Engineering and Development at the National Iranian Oil Company, referring to the meeting between Iran's Oil Minister and Russia's Minister of Energy, emphasized the continuation of cooperation between the two countries in developing oil and gas fields.

  • Page 4 2026-07-20 15:18

    Renewable power plant capacity exceeds 5,400MW

    TEHRAN- An official, announcing that the country's renewable power plant capacity has surpassed 5,400 MW, stated: If equipment, foreign currency, and financial resources are provided, the target of exceeding 7,000 MW by the end of summer will be achieved.

  • Page 4 2026/07/20

    Can Trump swallow his pride and back down from Strait of Hormuz?

    TEHRAN- Nearly five months into a war that Washington arrogantly assumed would be a quick victory, the Trump administration finds itself trapped in a strategic dead end of its own making.

  • resistance economy 2026-07-19 17:30

    Resistance economy, people’s livelihood according to Martyr Leader

    TEHRAN- The concept of a "Resistance Economy" was first introduced by Iran's Martyr Leader in September 2010 (Shahrivar 1389) during a meeting with a group of entrepreneurs. Formulated as a direct response to mounting external economic pressures and intensified sanctions, it was designed to prepare the nation for a qualitative "leap" forward by leveraging domestic capabilities and insulating the country from foreign hostility.

  • Hassanzadeh 2026-07-19 17:14

    ICCIMA compiles “War Damage Management Package”

    TEHRAN- Samad Hassanzadeh, head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, announced the compilation of a "War Damage Management Package" by the chamber's special economic headquarters.

  • Page 4 2026/07/19

    Bridges or lives? Trump's calculated war on Iran's everyday people

    U.S. targeting Iran's infrastructure is economic war on people

    TEHRAN- The recent escalation of U.S. military action against Iran has moved beyond the battlefield. In a cynical display of coercion, Donald Trump has openly threatened to systematically destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure unless the country capitulates to U.S. demands. This is not a war against a government; it is a war against the Iranian people, their economy, and their future.

  • TCCIMA 2026-07-19 12:00

    Iran’s new ambassador to South Korea, TCCIMA examine solutions to revive Tehran-Seoul trade

    TEHRAN- The new Iranian ambassador to South Korea, before departing for his post, visited the Tehran Chamber of Commerce and held talks with the Secretary-General of the Tehran Chamber to exchange views on the capacities for cooperation with this East Asian country and the development of commercial, technological, and cultural exchanges between the two countries.