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Today 15:07
Iran, Kyrgyzstan map out new avenues for economic co-op
TEHRAN – Iran and Kyrgyzstan held the 14th meeting of their Joint Economic Committee in Tehran, aiming to expand bilateral ties across economic, scientific, cultural, and technical sectors.
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Today 14:55
Iran's March steel output rises 3.7% year-on-year: WSA
TEHRAN – Iran's crude steel production reached 3.3 million tons in March, marking a 3.7 percent year-on-year increase, according to the latest report by the World Steel Association. The rise coincided with a broader global uptick in steel output during the third month of 2025.
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Today 14:46
ECO chief, Iran’s budget organization head stress regional transit development
TEHRAN – The Secretary-General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) met with Iran’s Vice President to highlight Tehran’s role in promoting sustainable development, particularly in regional transport among ECO member states.
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Yesterday 14:45
‘Iran, Uzbekistan private sectors co-op to continue at an accelerated pace’
TEHRAN- Iranian industry, mining and trade minister said that the cooperation between the private sectors of Iran and Uzbekistan will continue at an accelerated pace.
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Yesterday 14:41
TEDPIX gains 12,0000 points on Monday
TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 12,335 points to 3.151 million on Monday, which is the third day of the Iranian calendar week.
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2025/04/28
By Ebrahim Fallahi
Iran, Africa seek expansion of ties in a variety of areas
TEHRAN - Trade between Iran and Africa is experiencing significant growth, with both sides actively pursuing new opportunities in key sectors such as energy, industry, and agriculture. The Iranian government has emphasized its commitment to enhancing commercial relations with African nations, leveraging strategic initiatives aimed at boosting trade volumes.
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Yesterday 13:54
Iran Expo 2025 kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN – Iran Expo 2025, the seventh Exhibition of Export Capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, officially opened on Monday in Tehran, with President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighting the country’s economic potential and welcoming foreign investment.
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2025-04-27 12:40
Co-op with Russia, Eurasia to accelerate Iran’s plans for becoming regional energy hub
TEHRAN - Iran has launched negotiations and practical steps to connect to Russia’s gas resources as part of a broader strategy to transform the country into a regional energy hub, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said on Thursday.
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2025-04-27 12:40
3rd Iran-Africa economic cooperation summit kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN - Iran’s Customs Administration announced that customs clearance procedures for direct transport, foreign transit, exports, and imports have resumed at Shahid Rajaee Port.
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2025-04-27 12:36
NDF signs €50m credit line deal with Kyrgyzstan
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Development Fund (NDF) signed a €50 million credit line agreement with Kyrgyzstan on Sunday.
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2025-04-26 14:58
National Housing Movement Plan enjoys 49.7% progress
TEHRAN- As announced by an official with Iran’s Ministry of Transport and Urban Development, the National Housing Movement Plan enjoys 49.7 percent progress at the moment.
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2025-04-26 14:50
South Pars gas platforms undergo major overhaul ahead of winter demand
TEHRAN — Iran has launched its annual overhaul of gas platforms at the South Pars field to ensure stable output during the high-demand winter months, a senior official said.
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2025-04-26 14:47
Iran, Russia ink MOU at end of Joint Economic Committee meeting
TEHRAN- Iran and Russia signed the MOU of their 18th joint economic committee meeting at the end of the meeting in Moscow on Friday.
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2025-04-25 15:40
Tehran, Bangkok push for closer trade ties via joint chamber, financial mechanisms
TEHRAN - Iran and Thailand are looking to strengthen bilateral trade through the establishment of a joint chamber of commerce and the creation of mutual financial mechanisms, officials from both countries said during a recent meeting in Tehran.
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2025-04-25 15:14
IMF forecasts economic improvement for Iran by 2026
TEHRAN - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a modest improvement in Iran’s economic outlook, with the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expected to grow by 1.1 percent in 2026.
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2025-04-25 15:14
Iran, Russia discuss bolstering INSTC, trade, energy co-op
TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to Russia said Tehran and Moscow are determined to deepen bilateral ties across several sectors, including the International North–South Transit Corridor (INSTC), transit projects, and gas transfers. He stressed the need to strengthen trade and complete joint initiatives to enhance Iran's international standing and security.
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2025-04-22 16:13
Tehran, Tashkent eye joint investment fund to boost economic ties
TEHRAN – A senior Uzbek delegation welcomed Iran's proposal to establish a joint investment fund during a high-level meeting with the National Development Fund of Iran, as both countries explore broader economic cooperation spanning energy, infrastructure, and mining.
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2025-04-22 16:06
Over 1,300 idle industrial units revived in a year
TEHRAN – Iran revived 1,344 idle industrial units across the country in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20) as part of efforts to boost production capacity and bring workers back to factories, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade.
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2025-04-22 15:59
Iran seeks closer agricultural ties with BRICS members
TEHRAN - Iran's Agriculture Minister said the country’s relations with BRICS members are set to deepen, following Tehran’s active participation in the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers Meeting, IRIB reported.
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2025-04-21 14:50
Moscow to host 18th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee meeting
TEHRAN - The 18th meeting of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee will be held in Moscow from April 22 to 24, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation.
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2025-04-21 14:40
Iran aims for 8m tons of rail transit in current year, eyes 40m in long term
TEHRAN – Iran moved five million tons of goods via rail transit in the last Iranian year (ended late March 2025) and plans to increase that to eight million tons this year, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) said on Sunday.
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2025-04-21 14:15
Tehran to host 7th Iran Expo with over 2,000 foreign traders in attendance
TEHRAN - The 7th edition of the Iran Export Capabilities Exhibition (Iran Expo 2025) will be held in Tehran from April 27 to May 1, showcasing the country’s export potential to a global audience.
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2025-04-20 15:40
Annual agricultural exports surge 29% to $5.2b
TEHRAN – Iran's agricultural exports rose by 29 percent in the Iranian year 1403 (ended March 19, 2025), reaching $5.2 billion, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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2025-04-20 15:38
Iran signs $750m investment deals in rail transport sector
TEHRAN – Iran on Sunday signed investment memoranda worth $750 million in the country’s rail transport sector, in the presence of the Minister of Transport and Urban Development, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI), private investors, and industry stakeholders.
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2025-04-20 15:36
Iranian private sector ready for joint investments in Uzbekistan
TEHRAN - The head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said the country’s private sector is ready to pursue joint investments in Uzbekistan and called on Tashkent to implement a reciprocal visa waiver to ease travel and boost tourism between the two countries.
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2025-04-19 17:41
Iran announces first action plan against money laundering, financing terrorism
TEHRAN- The First Action Plan of the Islamic Republic of Iran against money laundering and financing terrorism has been announced by the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
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2025-04-19 15:30
IMIDRO launches mining, mineral industry projects worth $2b in a year
TEHRAN – The Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) commissioned $2.0 billion worth of mining and mineral industry projects in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), according to Mohammad Aghajani, head of the organization.
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2025-04-19 15:26
Iran’s annual steel output reaches 30.2m tons despite energy constraints
TEHRAN – Iran produced 30.2 million tons of steel in the Iranian year 1403 (ended on March 20), according to data released by the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA).
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2025-04-19 15:16
Iran, India set to expand agricultural trade ties beyond $1b
TEHRAN – Iran and India are poised to enhance their agricultural trade volume beyond the current $1.0 billion, as announced by Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh following a meeting with India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during the BRICS agriculture ministers’ summit in Brazil.
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2025-04-18 12:47
Russian experts working on Rasht-Astara rail project in Iran
TEHRAN – Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk said on Wednesday that Russian specialists are currently in Iran working on the Rasht-Astara railway project, a key segment of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).