Capital market needs expansion, fair risk distribution, says SEO head

TEHRAN – Iran’s capital market requires further development and investment, with greater focus on managing and fairly distributing risk alongside returns, the head of the Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) said on Monday.

Iran, Russia stress deeper strategic ties as joint economic committee meeting opens

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia opened the 19th session of their Joint Economic Committee on Monday, underscoring efforts to convert bilateral understandings into executable projects and results-driven cooperation.

Iran’s date exports rise 25% in 2024, generating $213m

TEHRAN – Iran’s exports of fresh and dried dates increased by 25 percent in value in 2024, generating more than $213 million in foreign currency earnings, according to trade data.

Iron ore concentrate output rises 9% in 9 months; lump ore up 44%

TEHRAN – Production of iron ore concentrate by Iran’s major mining companies rose nine percent in the first nine months of the current Iranian year (ending December 21, 2025), while lump iron ore output surged 44 percent, according to new data released by Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

‘Iran–Russia Joint Economic Committee meeting marks turning point in bilateral co-op’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has described the 19th meeting of the Iran–Russia Joint Economic Committee as a pivotal opportunity to deepen strategic ties between Tehran and Moscow and open a new chapter in bilateral economic relations.

Unemployment rate hits 7.8% in autumn

TEHRAN – Iran’s unemployment rate reached 7.8 percent in autumn 1404 (September-December, 2025), marking a 0.6 percentage point increase compared with the same period last year, according to new data released by the Statistical Center of Iran.

ICCIMA head to partake in 41st ICCD General Assembly in Mecca

TEHRAN – The 41st General Assembly of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) will be held on February 16, 2026 in Mecca, on the sidelines of the third Makkah Halal Forum.

Transit routes are path to peace, development, regional security: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that routes which connect nations are the path to peace, development, science, knowledge, affection, and capability.

Strengthening Iran's fleet, a practical step in development of Caspian Sea corridor

TEHRAN- A 7,200-ton cargo vessel named "Sahel-e Khazar" was handed over to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)'s fleet in an official ceremony held in the Lotus Special Economic Zone in Russia's Astrakhan region.

Pezeshkian announces $2.5b allocation for transport corridor development

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced an unprecedented $2.5 billion allocation for the development of Iran’s transport corridors, describing the sector as a top government priority.

Solar expansion in Iran cuts CO2 emissions by 1m tons annually

TEHRAN – The expansion of solar power plants in Iran is preventing the release of more than 1 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually, while also helping reduce electricity supply imbalances, state media reported.

Iran, Turkey discuss new rail link, broader transport cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Turkey have discussed expanding transport cooperation, including a new rail connection at the Cheshmeh Soraya–Aralik border crossing and the revival of passenger train services between Tehran and major Turkish cities, Iran’s Transport Minister said.

Pistachio export stands at $730m in 9 moths

TEHRAN- The Director General of the Office of Temperate and Dry Fruits Affairs at the Ministry of Agriculture's Horticulture Department said that 100,000 tons of pistachios worth $730 million were exported to 67 countries worldwide, including 18 European Union member states, during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21, 2025).

Iran says Uzbek truck traffic surges 117% in 2025 after tariff removal deal

TEHRAN – Traffic by Uzbek transport fleets to Iran rose 117 percent in 2025 from a year earlier, while Iranian fleet traffic to Uzbekistan increased 18 percent, Iran’s transport and urban development minister said, citing a bilateral roadmap and the mutual removal of a $400 fee.

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Tehran to host intl. conference on rail, road corridor investment

TEHRAN – Tehran is set to host an international conference on investment and financing opportunities of rail and road corridors on February 14, organized by the Ministry of Transport and Urban Development, officials said on Tuesday.

7 port projects launched in Hormozgan to boost container capacity

TEHRAN – Seven maritime and port projects were inaugurated in the southern province of Hormozgan, including key developments at Shahid Rajaee Port, aimed at expanding container capacity and upgrading strategic equipment, state media reported.

Iran’s gas exports to Turkey rise to over 8b cubic meters in 2025

TEHRAN – Iran’s natural gas exports to Turkey grew by about 16 percent in 2025, reaching more than 8.17 billion cubic meters, according to the latest data cited by Eurostat.

Farzad B gas field moves into execution phase

President launches Tous gas field development project to boost supply in northeast

TEHRAN – Iran on Monday launched the development project of the Tous gas field in the country’s northeast by presidential order, aiming to strengthen gas supply stability in the region and feed the Shahid Hashemi-Nejad gas refinery in Sarakhs.

Daily flare gas collection reaches 9 mcm: oil minister

TEHRAN – Iran has collected about 9.0 million cubic meters (mcm) per day of associated and flared gas over the past 15 to 16 months, bringing total daily collection to around 16 mcm, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Monday.

Iran to roll out 110 smart irrigation projects, expand solar power on farms

TEHRAN – Iran is implementing 110 pilot smart irrigation projects covering about 10,000 hectares nationwide as part of a broader push to boost water efficiency and deploy renewable energy in agriculture, a deputy agriculture minister said.

Iran hosts pavilion at Baghdad international trade fair

TEHRAN – Iran has set up a national pavilion at the 49th Baghdad International Trade Fair, the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) said, as part of efforts to expand commercial ties with Iraq.

TPO plans operational steps to boost trade with Africa

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said Tehran is preparing operational programs to facilitate and expand trade with African countries, following talks with senior Zimbabwean officials.

Sustainable development should be focus of national projects: president

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country's development path must be designed based on quality, competitive pricing, environmental preservation, and maximum utilization of clean energy.

Government drafts plan to strengthen economic security strategy

TEHRAN – Iran’s government is drafting a plan to upgrade its economic security strategy, with a focus on currency management and imports, a senior research official said.