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2026/04/06
By Mahnaz Abdi
Support packages being designed for entrepreneurs in free zones
TEHRAN- The secretary of the Iranian Free Zones High Council, emphasizing support for entrepreneurs amid war conditions, has stressed the design and formulation of support packages for them in free zones.
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Today 11:53
Global economy at risk: The price of a US-Israeli war on Iran
TEHRAN- As tensions escalate between the US-Israeli alliance and Iran, economists are warning of a seismic shock to the global economy.
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Today 01:38
Petrochemical revolution: Iran's 37% production jump on horizon
TEHRAN- Based on formulated strategic plans, Iran’s petrochemical industry will see a 37% leap in production capacity by the Iranian year 1412 (2033–2034) through the implementation of 66 new projects and the completion of 45 semi-finished projects.
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Yesterday 23:05
By Mahnaz Abdi
Renewable energy expansion accelerates; several solar, wind farms to join grid by July
TEHRAN- The technical and engineering deputy of SATBA (Iran's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization) on Saturday announced progress in the construction of several solar and wind power plants across the country, stating that some of these projects will come online by July.
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Yesterday 22:54
Strait of Hormuz leverage shakes global economies as energy crisis escalates
TEHRAN- The management of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has emerged as a powerful economic lever capable of reversing growth trajectories in major economies.
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2026-04-04 22:16
Iraq, 2nd top non-oil export destination of Iran in a year
TEHRAN- According to a report released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), Iraq was the second top destination of Iran’s non-oil products in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).
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2026-04-04 20:51
Capital market announces support for reconstruction of Mobarakeh Steel Complex
TEHRAN- The capital market has announced its readiness to assist in the reconstruction of Mobarakeh Steel and Khuzestan Steel companies.
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2026-04-04 20:40
OPEC oil output plunges over 7m barrels in March amid Hormuz disruption
TEHRAN- A recent Reuters survey has revealed that OPEC's crude oil production in March 2026 fell by more than 7 million barrels per day (bpd) compared to February, marking the lowest output level since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020.
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2026-04-03 23:36
‘Sustainable production achievable under shadow of national security’
TEHRAN- The spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the Iran Chamber of Industries, Mines and Trade stated: Given the state of war and the need for sustainable production under the umbrella of security, attention to national security—both in terms of the armed forces and the public dimension—has become more important than ever.
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2026-04-03 23:32
Iran’s annual non-oil trade exceeds $109b
TEHRAN- Iran’s Customs Administration has announced that the country's foreign non-oil trade in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20) reached $109.673 billion.
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2026-04-03 17:11
Global economy reels as US-Israeli war on Iran enters critical phase
TEHRAN – The long-feared coordinated US-Israeli military strike against Iran is no longer a distant scenario. It has begun.
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2026-04-01 16:17
First 40-kW hybrid solar power plant inaugurated in Qom province
TEHRAN- The first 40-kW hybrid solar power plant in Qom province was inaugurated in the presence of the governor to enhance passive defense and energy self-sufficiency in executive bodies.
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2026-04-01 16:15
Government seriously manages people’s livelihood, supports businesses in wartime conditions
TEHRAN- Simultaneously with the American-Zionist aggression and attack on Iran, government bodies are seeking to manage people's livelihoods and support the economy through policies focused on facilitating and accelerating service delivery.
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2026-03-31 13:33
‘Strait of Hormuz is Iran's geo-economic asset’
TEHRAN– A political economy analyst, emphasizing that the Strait of Hormuz is no longer merely a security tool or a military leverage point but rather a "geo-economic asset," believes that Iran has borne the cost of securing, monitoring, and managing this vital waterway for decades without receiving a proportionate economic return from the global economy. The concept of "intelligent traffic management" represents a strategic maturity.
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2026-03-31 13:28
How US-Israeli war on Iran is breaking Persian Gulf economies
TEHRAN- For decades, the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) states have sold the world a vision of gleaming metropolises, logistical hubs, and safe harbors for global capital. Yet, one month into the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, that vision lies shattered.
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2026-03-30 15:27
‘ICCIMA monitors, assesses enterprises status in wartime condition’
TEHRAN- The head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has announced the design of a questionnaire for the "monitoring and assessment of the status of enterprises" at the national level, aiming to create a precise data foundation for decision-making in wartime conditions.
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2026-03-30 15:20
Ports operational readiness, safeguarding country’s trade flow maintained: PMO head
TEHRAN- The head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), along with the chairman of Construction Committee of the parliament, visited ports in the western part of Hormozgan Province, in the south of country, and stressed the necessity of the continued operation of ports, maintaining full operational readiness, and safeguarding the country's trade flow.
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2026-03-29 13:36
Goods exchange flowing smoothly at ports, borders
TEHRAN- The Head of the Transportation Committee of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture stated that the exchange of goods at ports and borders is proceeding smoothly, noting that the removal of unnecessary administrative hurdles during wartime has facilitated trade.
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2026-03-29 13:29
‘Strait of Hormuz management surprises Trump’
TEHRAN- A member of Iran Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors, referring to recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz, states that the recent war revealed two important realities about this strategic waterway: first, its unparalleled importance in the global energy market and economy, and second, Iran's capability to manage and control traffic in this route.
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2026-03-27 23:53
US-Israeli ground attack on Iran: Prelude to a global economic earthquake
TEHRAN- With a coordinated US-Israeli military strike on Iranian soil, followed by the specter of a ground invasion, the West Asia has crossed a threshold of no return.
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2026-03-27 17:08
Attacks on Iran's industrial units must stop: Iranian industry minister writes to UNIDO
TEHRAN- The Ministry of Industry, Mining, and Trade, in an official letter to UNIDO, has called for an end to attacks on Iran's non-military industrial facilities and for compensation for damages.
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2026-03-27 16:57
Iranian oil minister to UN chief: Condemn Israel-US attacks on Iran’s oil industry
TEHRAN- Mohsen Paknejad, Iran’s minister of oil, in a letter to United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres, warned about the catastrophic human and environmental consequences of the Israeli and American attacks on Iran’s strategic oil and gas industry equipment and facilities, and called on the international body to condemn these hostile actions, Shana reported.
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2026-03-27 16:40
‘Expansion of war to region’s energy infrastructure would plunge global economy into crisis’
TEHRAN- The head of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce, referring to threats made about attacking energy infrastructure in the region, stated that the onset of an infrastructure war could have extensive consequences for the global energy market and the international economy.
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2026-03-26 16:26
Over 103,000 tons of essential goods cleared in first 4 days of new year
TEHRAN- The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration announced in a statement: The import and clearance of essential and necessary goods at customs across the country continues daily, even during the Nowruz holidays, and customs remains open. As such, 103,000 tons of essential goods were cleared in the first four days of the new Iranian calendar year (March 20-24).
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2026-03-26 16:22
Government supports reconstruction of production units
TEHRAN- The Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade, emphasizing the importance of sustaining production in wartime conditions, stressed the government and ministry's support for rebuilding infrastructure, providing facilities, and facilitating the necessary processes to restore the full capacity of damaged production units.
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2026-03-25 16:15
Railway on development patch; increase in loading, reduction of incidents last year
TEHRAN- The Deputy Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said: Last year, with a remarkable performance, the railway achieved a nine-percent growth in loading tonnage and a four-percent growth in ton-kilometers, while also reducing rail incidents by five percent.
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2026-03-25 16:09
Decentralized power generation in Iran reduces systems vulnerability: energy minister
TEHRAN- The Minister of Energy stated: Unlike the countries of the Persian Gulf and also Israel, electricity generation in our country is carried out in a decentralized manner, and this very fact has reduced the vulnerability of our power systems.
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2026-03-24 22:44
Real target of US-Israel war on Iran: Iranians’ energy resources & future
TEHRAN- For twenty-five days, the people of Iran have endured relentless bombardment. The US-Israel military campaign, launched on February 28, has claimed Iranian lives, targeted the country’s nuclear facilities, and struck civilian infrastructure including schools and markets.
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2026-03-24 18:36
China state refineries explore Iran oil deals
TEHRAN- China’s state-owned refiners have begun exploring purchases of Iranian crude after Washington allowed the sale of some oil already loaded onto tankers, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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2026-03-24 18:33
Oil shortage would materialize if Iran's power plants attacked: economic expert
TEHRAN- An economic expert, referring to Iran's warning to the United States that the Strait of Hormuz would be completely closed if its power plants are attacked, said: "The moment a physical oil shortage occurs, the real effects of Iran's actions will become apparent on the ground, and what we are witnessing now is only the beginning of this situation."