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  • Page 4 Today 15:44

    Iran's position in international maritime bodies will be elevated: PMO head

    TEHRN- The head of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) cited effective presence and the elevation of Iran's position in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as one of the serious approaches, and emphasized: "Backed by 5,800 kilometers of maritime border and the history of Iranian seafaring on the high seas, Iran's presence in international forums must be more prominent than in the past."

  • Page 4 Today 15:10

    Strait of Hormuz closure sets stage for global food price shock

    TEHRAN- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns that the fallout of war on Iran could push millions in the world into hunger within a year.

  • Page 4 Today 04:51

    Signs of Washington's helplessness in managing energy crisis becomes evident

    TEHRAN- The US and Israeli military aggression against Iran has so far cost companies and economic enterprises worldwide at least $25 billion in expenses and damages. As this war enters its third month, its economic toll grows larger every day, according to a report by IRNA.

  • Page 4 Yesterday 13:32

    Over 2,100 road maintenance machinery, equipment renovated, reconstructed in a year

    TEHRAN- The Director General of the Road Maintenance Operations, Machinery, and Crisis Management Department of the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization announced the renovation, overhaul, repair, and commissioning of 2,152 road maintenance and winter machinery and equipment in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (Ended on March 20).

  • Page 4 Yesterday 13:26

    Government policy is to rebuild war-damaged infrastructure: energy minister

    TEHRAN- The Energy Minister said the government's policy is to rebuild infrastructure damaged by the aggression of the US-Zionist enemy, and wherever it has been destroyed during this period, it will be rebuilt better than before.

  • Page 4 Yesterday 13:23

    How war on Iran affects world economy beyond energy

    TEHRAN – Official data released Thursday reveals that Japanese vehicle exports to West Asia collapsed by more than 90 percent in April, both in value and volume, as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran crippled maritime shipping to a region that major automakers such as Toyota and Nissan have long relied upon.

  • Page 4 2026-05-22 14:44

    Nearly $6.4m in facilities paid to implement industrial support package

    TEHRAN- The Director General of Monetary and Credit Operations of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) stated: From January 8 to May 4, selected banks disbursed 1,076 trillion rials (about $6,329,411) in facilities across 25,548 cases to support producers affected by the government's new foreign currency policy.

  • Page 4 2026-05-22 14:39

    Strategic view of Iran-China rail corridor, a prerequisite for preserving Iran’s position in Silk Ro

    TEHRAN- The head of the China Desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran said: “A strategic view of the Iran-China rail corridor is a prerequisite for preserving our country's position in the Silk Road.”

  • Page 4 2026-05-22 14:36

    Strait of Hormuz closure shakes Europe: Oil price forecast soars 46%

    TEHRAN – The European Commission has issued a stark warning that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz – triggered by the ongoing war in West Asia – will drive Brent crude prices to an average of $91.2 per barrel in 2026, a staggering 46% jump from previous estimates. The revised forecast, published Thursday in the EU’s Spring 2026 Economic Outlook, signals what officials call the most severe energy shock to hit Europe since the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

  • page 4 2026-05-20 09:09

    Technical-engineering services, Iran's main advantage in Tajikistan market

    TEHRAN – The commercial attaché of Iran in Tajikistan, referring to the envisioned roadmap for Iran-Tajikistan trade exchanges, stated that Iran's main advantages in this market are providing technical and engineering services, industrial technologies at competitive prices, cultural proximity, and the capability to implement joint projects.

  • page 4 2026-05-20 09:05

    Reconstruction of war-damaged units accelerated with special mechanisms

    TEHRAN- The The Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade, referring to the damages inflicted on some industrial units of the country during the "Third Imposed War," said: The reconstruction process of damaged units must be pursued with greater speed, and achieving this goal requires coordination between the government and parliament to formulate and grant special authorities and mechanisms.

  • page 4 2026-05-20 09:02

    Wall Street on edge as Iran conflict fuels inflation fears

    TEHRAN – According to information published by Bloomberg, the ongoing conflict involving Iran is sending shockwaves through American financial markets. Top economic experts warn that the Federal Reserve may be forced into a sharp series of interest rate hikes to combat resurgent inflationary pressures.

  • Page 4 2026-05-19 14:46

    Power grid ready for summer with focus on consumption management

    TEHRAN- The managing director of Iran's Power Generation and Distribution Company (known as TAVANIR) has announced the power grid's readiness for the summer peak load, the development of renewable energy sources, and the implementation of a restriction program for high-consumption subscribers.

  • Page 4 2026-05-19 14:41

    Iran-China rail corridor has annual transit capacity of 1m tons of cargo

    TEHRAN- A railway expert said that Iran-China commercial train frequency to one daily train would enable cargo movement of one million tons per year.

  • oil reserves 2026-05-19 14:38

    Global oil reserves depleting rapidly amid Hormuz crisis

    TEHRAN- The world is facing an "energy countdown" as global oil reserves decline at an unprecedented pace, driven by IEA warnings and the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has cautioned that commercial oil inventories may only last a few weeks, urging markets to recognize the severity of the situation.

  • Page 4 2026-05-18 07:44

    ICCIMA holds board of representatives meeting on economic challenges, industrial chains

    TEHRAN- The 23rd meeting of the Board of Representatives of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) was held with presentations on the country’s special economic conditions, the latest status of the steel chain and the petrochemical industry chain, and their effects on the commodity exchange.

  • Page 4 2026-05-18 07:42

    Strait of Hormuz revives Iran's neglected trade corridors

    TEHRAN- Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz shifted Iran's trade route toward neglected land and rail corridors, a path now activated from Pakistan and Iraq to China and Central Asia.

  • Page 4 2026-05-18 07:38

    Strait of Hormuz blockade following Iran war forces global return to coal

    TEHRAN- According to a report published Sunday by The Wall Street Journal, countries around the world are returning to the highly polluting but reliable fossil fuel after the Iran war effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, severing approximately 20% of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.

  • Page 4 2026-05-17 12:46

    Agriculture ministry’s roadmap for price control; from supporting production to tackling overpricing

    TEHRAN- Akbar Fathi, Deputy for Planning and Economy of the Ministry of Agriculture, wrote in a note about the ministry's roadmap for controlling prices, from supporting production to dealing with overpricing, which was published in IRNA and appears below.

  • Page 4 2026-05-17 12:38

    Trump's trip to China had no economic achievements: expert

    TEHRAN- An economic analyst, referring to Trump's recent trip to China, said: This trip had no strategic achievements, especially in the economic sphere, for the United States, and contrary to what was imagined, it was not useful for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Page 4 2026-05-17 12:35

    Poll shows 8 in 10 Americans blame Trump for high gasoline prices

    TEHRAN- A recent Reuters poll reveals that nearly eight out of ten Americans hold Trump responsible for soaring gasoline prices, signaling a sharp decline in his political standing.

  • Page 4 2026-05-16 11:30

    TPO official outlines key pillars for achieving $10b Iran-Pakistan bilateral trade target

    TEHRAN- The Director General of Asia and Subcontinent Department of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization said: Focusing on removing infrastructure barriers, activating the transit corridor, developing border market activities, and utilizing the barter mechanism under current circumstances are the main pillars of the Iran-Pakistan trade roadmap to increase bilateral trade to the level of $10 billion.

  • Page 4 2026-05-16 11:25

    IMF sees risks to global growth forecast over sustained Iran war

    TEHRAN- The International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday that continuing disruptions due to the Iran war meant its global economic outlook was moving towards an "adverse" scenario, with growth pared down and greater risks to inflation, AFP reported.

  • Page 4 2026-05-16 11:20

    European medicine supplies at risk due to Iran tensions

    TEHRAN – European countries could face significant shortages of medicines and essential pharmaceutical components if tensions surrounding Iran escalate and lead to a blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to a recent analysis.

  • Page 4 2026-05-15 08:43

    Sarakhs Special Economic Zone begins operations

    TEHRAN- The acting secretary of the Supreme Council of Iran's Free Trade, Industrial and Special Economic Zones has announced the start of the operational phase of the Sarakhs Economic Zone, in Khorasan Razavi province, following the establishment of customs and registration infrastructure in the region.

  • Page 4 2026-05-15 08:39

    Iran, Japan discuss expansion of economic cooperation

    TEHRAN- During a meeting between Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh and Japanese Ambassador to Tehran Tamaki Tsukada, the two sides discussed the ways to expand economic cooperation between the two countries.

  • Page 4 2026-05-15 08:36

    Europe faces summer travel chaos as jet fuel crisis deepens

    TEHRAN- Europe is bracing for a devastating summer travel crisis as a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sends jet fuel prices skyrocketing, threatening mass flight cancellations and airline bankruptcies, according to a report by Deutsche Welle.

  • Page 4 2026-05-13 12:59

    From Assaluyeh to Lavan: Resilience of Iran's energy industry in shadow of sanctions, war

    TEHRAN- Iran's energy industry has experienced an unprecedented period in recent years, including economic pressures from sanctions, increased geopolitical tensions, and continuous fluctuations in the global energy market. It has reached a level of development where, according to an oil and gas industry manager, the indigenization of a significant portion of this industry in recent years has led to increased resilience against recent threats and damages.

  • Page 4 2026-05-13 12:57

    Support package for industrial units, projects damaged by war approved

    TEHRAN- A comprehensive support package for projects and industrial units damaged during the recent wars (the 12-Day War and the Ramadan War), proposed by the Small Industries Deputy of the Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization of Iran (ISIPO) and approved by the organization's Board of Directors (General Assembly of Provincial Companies), has been issued.

  • Page 4 2026-05-13 12:53

    Diesel crisis deepens as Hormuz conflict bites

    TEHRAN- Global energy markets are reeling from a new and dangerous shock. According to an article published on Tuesday by Foreign Policy, titled “Iran War Chokes ‘Major Driver’ of Global Economy,” the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is inflicting severe damage on diesel supplies, an impact even more acute than the disruption to crude oil.