TEDPIX loses 57,410 points on Tuesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 57,410 points to 2.731 million on Tuesday, which is the fourth day of the Iranian calendar week.

Rebuilding areas damaged by Israeli aggression a priority of transport, urban development ministry’

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh emphasized that rebuilding areas damaged by the Israeli aggression is one of the priorities of her ministry.

Private investment in renewables fully backed by government: energy minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said the government fully supports private sector investment in renewable energy, as the country continues expanding its solar power infrastructure to address long-standing imbalances in the electricity sector.

Govt. develops sanctions response plan amid recent tensions: PBO head

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Planning and Budget Organization (BPO) said the government, particularly its economic team, has remained fully operational and responsive during recent national developments, including by formulating a sanctions response package in anticipation of unfolding events.

Iran’s industrial parks stay operational amid 12-day conflict with Israel

TEHRAN - Despite Israeli airstrikes damaging nine industrial parks during a 12-day conflict, Iran kept all its industrial parks operational, according to Reza Ansari, head of Iran's Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO).

Iran says foreign trade remains stable amid regional tensions

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign trade activities remain on track despite recent regional tensions, with no interruptions to services for traders and exporters, the head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said on Monday.

President Pezeshkian meets ICCIMA board, discusses industry support package

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with the board of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) to discuss a new government support package aimed at helping industrial units recover from the economic shock caused by the recent 12-day war.

Iran’s oil exports to China hit record high in June

TEHRAN – China’s imports of Iranian crude reached an all-time high in June 2025, according to data from tanker tracking firms, highlighting Tehran’s growing footprint in the world’s largest oil market despite U.S. sanctions.

Public-private synergy key to post-war economic resilience: TCCIMA official

TEHRAN – Strengthening collaboration between the government and the private sector is essential for building post-war economic resilience, a senior member of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce said, stressing the need for policy stability and targeted support.

Iran’s envoy urges IMO to condemn assassination of martyred seafarer

TEHRAN- Iran’s representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has formally requested the organization to condemn the targeted killing of an Iranian maritime official and his family in a recent Israeli military strike, the news portal of Iran’s Ministry of Transport and Urban Development published.

Gas exports begin from 3rd sweetening train of South Pars phase 14 refinery

TEHRAN – Iran has begun gas exports from the third sweetening train of the Phase 14 refinery at the South Pars gas field, marking a significant expansion in the country’s production and export capacity. The milestone follows the recent commissioning of the refinery’s fourth sweetening train, which became operational earlier this month.

‘Iranian industry withstands 12-day assault, swift support for affected factories urgent’

TEHRAN – The secretary-general of Iran’s House of Industry, Mine and Trade said the country’s industrial sector held its ground during the recent 12-day Israeli assault, maintaining production and preventing shortages across supply and distribution chains. He called for urgent support for factories and workers affected by the attacks.

TEDPIX loses 62,540 points on Saturday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 62,540 points to 2.922 million on Saturday, which is the first day of the Iranian calendar week.

Tehran’s electricity distribution network operates at full capacity during imposed war

TEHRAN – The managing director of Tehran Power Distribution Company said that Tehran's electricity distribution network worked at full capacity around the clock during the Zionist regime's imposed war against Iran.

Package of supporting industries damaged by imposed war sent to cabinet

TEHRAN- Iran’s deputy industry, mining and trade minister for the commercial affairs said: “Following the request of the minister of industry, mining and trade, a comprehensive package of support for industries affected by the Israeli-imposed war has been sent to the cabinet, and if approved, we will announce the details to production and industrial units.”

‘Experience of 12-day war proves role of private sector’

TEHRAN- Mustafa Mousavi, the head of Khorramshahr Chamber of Commerce has argued in a note that the private sector played an active role in managing the economy and supplying goods during the 12-day war.

Ministries, CBI announce readiness to provide maximum support to capital market

TEHRAN- The deputy head of Iran’s Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) for supervising the stock exchanges and publishers affiliated to the SEO announced the readiness of the ministries and the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) to provide maximum support to the capital market.

Hydropower output reaches 207,000 GWh as sector prepares for summer demand

TEHRAN — Iran’s cumulative electricity generation from hydropower plants developed by the Iran Water and Power Resources Development Company has reached 207,000 gigawatt-hours as of late May, the company announced.

Exports to China rise by 9% in May despite overall trade decline

TEHRAN — China’s customs data show that Iranian exports to China reached $266 million in May 2025, marking a nine percent increase compared to the same month last year, despite an overall decline in bilateral trade during the first five months of the year.

IMF forecasts modest growth for Iran’s economy in 2025

TEHRAN — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Iran’s economy will reach a gross domestic product of $1.746 trillion in 2025 based on purchasing power parity, an increase of $51 billion compared to the previous year. However, the Fund expects the country’s GDP per capita, also based on PPP, to decline slightly from $17,222 in 2024 to $17,103 this year.

Monthly inflation rate stands at 34.5%

TEHRAN — Iran's inflation rate stood at 34.5 percent in the twelve-month period ended at the end of the third Iranian month of Khordad (May 22 – June 21, 2025), marking a 0.6 percent increase from the previous month, according to data released by the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI).

‘Foreign currency reserves, trade remain strong despite conflict’

TEHRAN- Iran's energy reserves and trade are favorable, the head of Iran-Turkey Joint Chamber of Commerce said, adding, "Contrary to the enemies' perceptions, this war did not create any problems for the country's production and trade."

Iran launches 4th gas sweetening train at South Pars phase 14 amid regional tensions

TEHRAN — Iran has successfully launched the fourth gas sweetening train at Phase 14 of the South Pars Gas Field, completing the reception of sour gas from offshore platforms despite heightened regional tensions, the managing director of Petropars said.

By Li Shuang, reporter with CGTN

SCO Defense Ministers Convene in Qingdao Amid Rising Global Tensions

QINGDAO, China — Against the backdrop of intensifying global conflicts, defense ministers from the ten member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened this week in China’s eastern city of Qingdao, reaffirming their commitment to dialogue, multilateralism, and regional stability.

Iran calls for suspending U.S., Israel membership in FATF

TEHRAN- The head of Iran’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the secretary of the Supreme Council for the Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, in a letter addressed to the head of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), called for the suspension of the membership of the United States and the Israeli regime in this group due to their clear violation of international treaties and violation of FATF goals and standards.

Central Iran adds 500 supportive solar power plants to national grid

TEHRAN – The central Iranian province of Markazi has significantly expanded its solar power infrastructure, with 500 small-scale solar power plants connected to the national grid, a senior energy official announced.

Nationwide agricultural land-use mapping launched to support sustainable planning

TEHRAN – Iran’s Organization for Land Affairs is developing a comprehensive agricultural land-use map aimed at providing accurate data to support national land-use planning and agricultural policymaking, a senior official announced.

Iran’s banking system remained stable despite cyberattacks during recent conflict: CBI chief

TEHRAN – Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin said the country's banking network remained stable despite intensified cyberattacks during the recent 12-day conflict triggered by Israeli and U.S. aggression, adding that the enemy aimed to incite panic and alter public economic behavior.