By Mahnaz Abdi

New horizons open for Iran-Afghanistan economic co-op during Iran’s trade delegation’s trip to Kabul

TEHRAN- During the trip of a trade delegation from the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), led by Ghadir Qiyafeh, Vice President of the Chamber, to Kabul, the capacities for Iran-Afghanistan cooperation in mining and mineral industries, agriculture and conversion industries, technology transfer, and the creation of production and processing chains were examined.

New investment opportunities reviewed in meeting between Yazd entrepreneurs, South Korean ambassador

TEHRAN- The meeting of the entrepreneurs of Yazd Province with the South Korean Ambassador was held at the Yazd Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, with the aim of developing economic diplomacy and expanding trade relations.

We will not allow illusions of Iran’s enemies to become reality: acting oil minister

TEHRAN- The caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, emphasizing the oil industry’s role in advancing the country’s economy, announced: We will not allow the illusions and calculations of Iran’s enemies to become reality.

Oil sales policies being pursued as seriously as ever: acting oil minister

TEHRAN- According to Mehr News Agency, citing the Ministry of Oil, Hamid Bovard, on Tuesday, on the sidelines of his introduction ceremony as Acting Minister of Oil, said regarding the ministry’s most important plans: The industry’s current programs in production and development are continuing and are being pursued with greater speed and precision.

Iran's share of Russia's $300b market is negligible: TPO head

TEHRAN- The Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), stating that Iran's share of the Russian market must increase, said: This country imports about $300 billion annually from various countries around the world, and despite the progress made, Iran's share of this large market is still negligible.

Expansion of technical-engineering cooperation between Iran, Afghanistan on agenda

TEHRAN- The Minister of Energy, referring to the goals of his trip to Afghanistan, listed the expansion of technical and engineering cooperation with neighbors and said: Currently, there are good interactions between the two countries.

Kabul hosting 180-member Iranian private sector trade delegation

TEHRAN- Afghan media reported the arrival of a 180-member trade delegation from Iran’s private sector to participate in the Kabul International Exhibition and discuss expanding exchanges and investment between the two countries.

Program prepared for 117 technological projects in oil, gas

TEHRAN- The proposed package of 117 technological projects for the oil and gas industry, prepared with the direct cooperation of 42 entities, was reviewed at a meeting of the Special Headquarters for Technology Development chaired by Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President.

Tehran to host INVEX 2027 in early Feb. 2027

TEHRAN- The content secretary of INVEX 2027 announced the holding of this conference and exhibition on banking, stock exchange, insurance, and investment in Tehran during February 4-7, 2027.

Hamid Bovard appointed as acting oil minister

TEHRAN- According to Shana, Masoud Pezeshkian, in a decree, while accepting the resignation of Mohsen Paknejad from the position of Minister of Oil, appointed Hamid Bovard as acting head of the ministry.

Iran, Belarus stress expanding monetary, banking cooperation

TEHRAN- The 19th meeting of the Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Belarus, held in Minsk with high-level delegations from both countries, focused on facilitating banking transactions and expanding financial cooperation.

Development of mobile dispatching center launched across country

TEHRAN- The Minister of Energy ordered: After the launch of the first center in Khorasan Razavi Province, the mobile dispatching model should be developed nationwide, and the Deputy for Electricity and Energy was tasked with drafting the necessary directives to implement the plan.

Domestic breakthrough: South Pars Phase 11 reaches full 1 bcf/d output

TEHRAN- Iran’s South Pars Phase 11 has reached a major milestone: after years of delays and the withdrawal of foreign partners such as France’s Total and China’s CNPC, the project has achieved its nominal production ceiling of 1 billion cubic feet per day at offshore position B, relying on domestic expertise.

From Bazargan to Mersin: how Iran, Turkey plan to reach $30b in trade

TEHRAN- Iran and Turkey, aiming to increase trade to $30 billion, are pursuing the development of the Bazargan border, the launch of a fourth crossing, strengthening rail and road transport, and establishing a joint Khoy–Van–Mersin free zone.

A failed, incapable, vulnerable America: Scope Ratings exposes Washington’s unsustainable debt path

TEHRAN- The United States is being portrayed not as an exceptional economic power, but as an increasingly incapable and inefficient fiscal manager, dangerously exposed to the whims of investors and unable to control its own borrowing. According to Bloomberg, citing Scope Ratings, America’s “exceptionally large” budget deficits and inexorably rising debt have left it “increasingly exposed” to shifts in market sentiment.

Gas delivery to industries increases by 1bcm

TEHRAN- The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, outlining the performance of the first six months of this year, reported stability in supplying fuel to the country’s power plants and industries despite reduced production at South Pars, and said that in the sector of industries and small businesses in the first half of this year, the volume of delivered gas was one billion cubic meters more than last year in the same period.

PMO head emphasizes activating idle port capacities by strengthening maritime diplomacy

TEHRAN- The Head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) announced the organization’s plan to activate the country’s idle port capacities, develop maritime diplomacy, and use the capacities of the embassies of the Islamic Republic of Iran to expand maritime trade and transport.

FTA with Eurasia is a new capacity for expanding trade exchanges: TPO head

TEHRAN- The Head of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), referring to the holding of three important economic-trade events in Belarus, described the free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union as an important capacity for expanding trade exchanges between Iran and the member states of the union.

Iran, Armenia stress removing border obstacles, increasing transit capacity

TEHRAN- A joint meeting was held between Iran’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Urban Development and Head of the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization, and a delegation from the Republic of Armenia, with the presence of Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Territorial Management, at the Nordooz border terminal.

Iran-EAEU trade on an upward trend: TPO head

TEHRAN- The Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), in a meeting with the Trade Minister of the Eurasian Economic Union, referring to the upward trend of trade between Iran and the member states of the union, emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran’s determination to expand and deepen trade relations and strengthen ties between the private sectors of the two sides.

Iran, Iraq stress broader transport ties

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development, in a meeting with Iraq’s ambassador in Tehran, highlighted the deep historical, cultural, and religious ties between Iran and Iraq, emphasized developing bilateral transport links in the rail, road, air, and maritime sectors, and reported efforts to resolve flight problems between Tehran and Baghdad.

Roadmap for developing Iran-Azerbaijan oil, gas cooperation reviewed

TEHRAN- The Minister of Oil announced a review of existing capacities for developing cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Azerbaijan in the energy sector and the follow-up of agreed areas within the framework of joint working groups.

Iran, Russia offer solutions to accelerate economic cooperation

TEHRAN- Iranian Oil Minister announced that Iran and Russia have offered bilateral solutions to remove existing obstacles and accelerate the implementation of decisions and agreements of the Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Chinese embassy in Tehran hosts reception marking 77th National Day

TEHRAN — The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Iran held a reception on the evening of September 29 at the embassy to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China.

‘Iran determined to strengthen ties with China to contribute to peace, progress in region, world’

TEHRAN- The Embassy of China in Iran held a ceremony on the evening of September 29 at the embassy on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China, which was attended by Iranian officials and diplomats from the embassies of different foreign countries.

Iran-Belarus trade reaches $76m in 2025

TEHRAN- On the eve of the Iran-Belarus Joint Economic Committee, the Director General of the Central Asia, Caucasus and Russia Office of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization announced: The value of trade exchanges between Iran and Belarus in 2025 amounted to $76 million.

Private sector’s 5 demands for expansion of export

TEHRAN- A member of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing that the main problem of Iran’s exports is not a lack of production capacity, deemed it necessary to reform trade processes, reduce transaction costs, and create infrastructure for a sustainable presence in foreign markets.

Iran-Azerbaijan joint infrastructure projects nearly complete as trade grows

TEHRAN- Shahin Mustafayev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, speaking on the sidelines of the meeting of the heads of the Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, stressed the friendly and brotherly relations between Tehran and Baku and said: Despite existing tensions in the region, relations and cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran are developing in various fields, and this trend will continue.

Follow-ups return 60% of damaged petchem capacity to production cycle

TEHRAN- The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company, saying that this year, given the damage to energy facilities and the gas imbalance, tougher conditions are predicted for the industry, said: Through measures and follow-ups, 60 percent of the damaged capacity of petrochemical plants has returned to the production cycle.