TPO head outlines 3-pillar strategy to overcome export barriers

TEHRAN — Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (PMO), has outlined three core priorities for the organization this year: monitoring, facilitation, and proactive engagement.

Economists’ prescription for breaking Iran’s inflation cycle

TEHRAN- Iran’s inflation has become a persistent, multi-layered economic problem that cannot be solved through a single tool or a simple policy choice. Economists interviewed by IRNA argue that suppressing prices, restricting demand, or relying only on monetary instruments such as interest rates or liquidity controls will not break the inflation cycle. Inflation can only be contained when the policymaker simultaneously controls the money-creation engine, directs financial resources toward production, prevents supply-side shocks, and protects the purchasing power of vulnerable groups without generating a new inflationary wave.

Restoring stability, trust, predictability: private sector’s roadmap for Iran’s economy

TEHRAN- Hossein Pirmoazen, the vice chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) emphasizes in a note that restoring stability, trust, and predictability to the economy provides the basis for returning capital to production, increasing employment, and strengthening hope in society.

ECO stresses speedy operationalization of regional center for anti-corruption co-op between members

TEHRAN- At the meeting of prosecutors general of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states in Kazakhstan, on Friday, September 11, the ECO Secretary General emphasized the need to expedite the operationalization of the “ECO Regional Center for Cooperation among Anti-Corruption Bodies and High Inspectors (Ombudsmen).”

Sharp surge in oil prices recorded

TEHRAN- The price of Brent crude oil futures during overnight trading jumped nearly 6% to $109.97 per barrel, the highest level in the past four months.

‘Trade with Iraq requires unity of command’

TEHRAN- Yahya Al-e-Es'haq, Head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce, emphasized that developing trade with Iraq — given its direct link to national security and development — requires centralized decision-making, unity of command, and increased maneuverability against Iraq's changing regulations.

Comprehensive housing plan drafted based on production leap law requirements

TEHRAN- The Minister of Transport and Urban Development announced the drafting and finalization of the "Comprehensive Housing Plan" in line with the implementation of legal requirements for approval by the Supreme Housing Council, and said: "With the implementation of this 10-year document, the government's policies in worn-out textures, land annexation, locating new towns, and prioritizing supportive intervention with special focus on deciles 1 to 5 will be operationalized."

Iran expands trade footprint with 7 new commercial attachés

TEHRAN- Akbar Godari in Oman, Reza Bagherifard in Afghanistan, Mahmoud Eskandari in Belarus, Mohsen Montazeri in Malaysia, Seif-Ali Zarbi in Russia, Dariush Vossoughi in Turkey, and Mojtaba Moulaei Moein in India have been introduced as Iran's commercial attachés to begin operations in target markets.

Iran pushes for local currencies, alternative payment systems to counter sanctions in BRICS summit

TEHRAN- The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, referring to the holding of the Second Meeting of Economy Ministers and Central Bank Governors of BRICS member countries, said: "The use of local currencies, the development of payment systems and domestic financial messengers, and increased economic coordination among BRICS members were among the most important topics raised at this meeting."

TCCIMA trade delegation departs for New Delhi to attend BRICS business council meetings

TEHRAN- A trade delegation from the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA), led by Feryal Mostofi, Vice President, along with Shahab Javanmardi and Abbas Argon, other members of the chamber's board of directors, has departed for India to participate in the BRICS Business Council meetings and its specialized working groups.

‘Iran-Iraq trade capacity can rise to $20b’

TEHRAN- The head of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing the need to create new momentum in the economic relations between the two countries, stated that there is capacity for Iran-Iraq trade to reach $20 billion, and that by resolving some domestic and foreign obstacles, this goal can be achieved.

Iran pushes for accelerated trade with Eurasia as minister wraps up Moscow visit

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, offering a positive assessment of the results of his Tuesday meetings with officials of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), announced the proposal of initiatives such as setting a base currency to accelerate transactions and appointing special representatives to resolve obstacles facing bilateral trade.

ICCIMA head, Mexican ambassador in Tehran explore ways to expand trade relations, joint co-op

TEHRAN- The Head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and the Mexican Ambassador in Tehran, during a meeting while emphasizing the importance of exchanging trade delegations between the two countries for greater familiarity of economic activists with each other's capacities, discussed the necessity of establishing a joint committee aimed at greater coordination in developing trade and investment relations.

Annual car production stands at 926,000

TEHRAN- A recent report by the Iranian Parliament's Research Center on the automotive industry reveals that 926,000 vehicles were produced in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20), marking a 17.4% decline compared to the previous year.

1,000-cubic meter desalination plant goes operational in Asaluyeh

TEHRAN- Simultaneously with the visit of Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi to Bushehr Province, a 1,000 cubic meter desalination plant in Asaluyeh County was officially inaugurated on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by the Governor of Bushehr and the representative of the counties of Kangan, Dayyer, Jam, and Asaluyeh, aimed at meeting part of the county's water needs.

Iran, Russia forge ahead with financial co-op as Tehran aims to transform customs into passage point

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, offering a positive assessment of the outcomes of his meeting with his Russian counterpart, stated that significant progress has been made in bilateral interactions concerning financial and monetary matters. He also announced that with the implementation of two new plans, customs are set to become places of passage rather than stoppage.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Bridging Continents: CIPCC Opens Second Half of 2026 Program in Beijing

TEHRAN — The China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) officially launched the second half of its 2026 program on Monday morning at Renmin University of China, bringing together over 100 journalists from approximately 100 countries for a three and half-month immersive experience in journalism training and cultural exchange. The opening ceremony, hosted by CIPCC Director Yu Lei, featured speeches from senior Chinese officials, including Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei, China Public Diplomacy Association Vice President Tong Xiaoling, and Renmin University CPC Committee Secretary Zhang Donggang.

Over 2,800 mining machines placed on track for overhaul

TEHRAN- The CEO of the Mining Investment Insurance Fund, noting the fund's support for 960 private mines, stated that 2,815 mining machines have been placed on track for procurement and modernization.

Overcoming financial, logistical hurdles: path to Iran-Vietnam trade expansion

TEHRAN- Despite significant potential in petrochemicals, agriculture, and industry, Iran and Vietnam have yet to reach their desired trade levels. Overcoming financial, logistical, and intermediary obstacles is essential for a leap in bilateral exchanges, reports Mehr News correspondent.

‘Economic blockade is difficult in a multipolar world’

TEHRAN- The head of the Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce, stating that the aim of US sanctions is to increase the costs of Iran's economic transactions, said: "In today's multipolar world, an absolute economic blockade against Iran is difficult, and shared economic interests are an important strategy for countering these oppressive measures."

Details of reconstructing 27 airports across Iran after war outlined

TEHRAN- The CEO of Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company, outlining the jihad-style efforts undertaken after the ceasefire, reported the rapid reconstruction of runways and navigation systems at 27 damaged airports across the country, relying on the expertise of domestic personnel and collaboration with knowledge-based companies.

Tehran, Baku emphasize development of transit, infrastructure cooperation

TEHRAN- Farzaneh Sadegh, Iran's Minister of Transport and Urban Development, and Shahin Mustafayev, Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, held a telephone conversation to review the latest developments in bilateral relations and explore ways to expand economic ties, particularly in transit, energy, and border infrastructure.

‘Iranian people build Iran's economy, not U.S. Treasury Department’

TEHRAN- The Minister of Economy, reacting to the U.S. Treasury Secretary's remarks about intensifying sanctions and economic pressure on Iran, said: "The notion that pressure on Iran's economy can change the decisions of a nation is a mistake."

Iran-China MOU powers Maku Free Zone as new silk road gateway

TEHRAN- A memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation has been signed between the Maku Free Zone Organization and a Chinese company, targeting strategic investments in energy, railways, automobiles, and mining.

Border rail exchanges proceeding uninterruptedly

TEHRAN- The Director General of Foreign Trade at the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, emphasizing the normal and growing flow of exchanges across all 13 railway border crossings, has denied rumors about the suspension of transit operations and announced plans to double transit capacity at northeastern borders and develop ports connected to the rail network.