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Today 11:26
Over 200,000 tons of non-oil goods exported from Zanjan in a year
TEHRAN- As announced by the director-general of Zanjan province’s Customs Department, 211,000 tons of non-oil commodities were exported from the province in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20).
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Today 11:26
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $189m to Turkey in a month
TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $189 million to Turkey in the first Iranian calendar month of Farvardin (March 21-April 21), according to data from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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Today 11:26
ICCIMA urges approval of CFT to facilitate exit from FATF blacklist
TEHRAN - The Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) on Sunday called on the Expediency Council to approve the Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) bill, saying the move would pave the way for Iran’s full removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist.
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Today 11:25
‘IRISL shipped 27m tons of goods in past year despite sanctions’
TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) transported 27 million tons of cargo last year, continuing its operations despite Western sanctions, according to the company’s Head Mohammad-Reza Modarres Khiabani.
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Today 11:25
Tehran, Baku urge acceleration of joint transit corridor projects
TEHRAN – Senior officials from Iran and Azerbaijan stressed the need to expedite the construction of key transit routes during a high-level meeting in Tehran, highlighting the strategic importance of enhancing connectivity between the neighboring countries.
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Today 11:25
Iran signals readiness to boost trade facilitation, data sharing with Asia-Pacific
TEHRAN – Iran’s Customs Administration is ready to actively contribute to trade facilitation, digital transformation, and data sharing initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region, the country’s top customs official said at a regional conference in Hong Kong.
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Today 11:25
PEDEC signs key drilling contracts to accelerate development of Aban, Paydar Gharb oilfields
TEHRAN – The Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) has signed two major subsurface drilling contracts aimed at accelerating development of the Paydar Gharb oilfield, a shared reservoir with Iraq, the project manager for the Aban and Paydar Gharb oilfield development announced on Tuesday.
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Today 11:25
Iran’s power generation capacity growing at 2.2% annually: minister
TEHRAN – Iran's annual power generation capacity growth rate stands at 2.2 percent, significantly lower than the global average of 4.6 percent, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said on Tuesday.
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Yesterday 12:56
Monthly trade balance in Maku FTZ hits $5.35m
TEHRAN - Iran’s Free Zones High Council announced that the trade balance of Maku Free Trade Zone, in the northwest of the country, was $5.35 million positive in the first Iranian calendar month Farvardin (March 21-April 21).
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Yesterday 12:55
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $124m to Pakistan in a month
TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $124 million to Pakistan in the first Iranian calendar month of Farvardin (March 21-April 21), according to data from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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Yesterday 12:55
Thermal power capacity set to grow by 4,000 MW ahead of summer peak
TEHRAN – Iran will add over 4,000 megawatts of new thermal power capacity to its electricity grid this summer through the construction of new units, upgrades to gas turbines, and removal of production bottlenecks in existing steam power plants, a senior energy official said.
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Yesterday 12:55
Tehran to launch two new refineries, three fuel quality projects
TEHRAN – Iran plans to commission two new oil refineries and three fuel quality upgrade projects by the end of the current Iranian year (March 2026), the head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced on Saturday.
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Yesterday 12:55
CBI says over $6.5b allocated for imports since March
TEHRAN – Iran’s central bank announced that more than $6.5 billion in foreign currency has been allocated to import goods and services since the beginning of the current Iranian year (starting March 20), as total commercial forex market transactions surpassed $3.9 billion.
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Yesterday 12:55
Tehran, Jakarta begin talks on overseas farming cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran and Indonesia have launched initial discussions on joint overseas farming projects, according to a member of Iran’s parliamentary delegation at the 19th Islamic Inter-Parliamentary Conference.
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Yesterday 12:55
Iran designs 6 AI megaprojects to tackle energy imbalance
Tehran – The Information Technology Organization of Iran has launched efforts to address the country’s energy imbalance using artificial intelligence, with six large-scale AI projects designed to support the initiative, according to an IT and AI expert.
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Yesterday 12:54
Iran boosts oil storage capacity by 2m barrels with refurbished Kharg terminals
TEHRAN - Iran has expanded its crude oil storage capacity by two million barrels following the refurbishment and reactivation of two major storage tanks at the Kharg operational area.
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2025-05-17 16:32
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $401m to Iraq in a month
TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $401 million to Iraq in the first Iranian calendar month of Farvardin (March 21-April 21), according to data from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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2025-05-17 15:01
Monthly steel ingot output rises 4.6% on year
TEHRAN – Production of steel ingot in Iran increased by 4.6 percent during the first month of the current Iranian calendar year, Farvardin (March 21-April21), as compared to the first month in the previous year.
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2025-05-17 15:00
'Iran's stone industry has $5b export potential'
TEHRAN – Iran's natural stone industry has the potential to reach $5.0 billion in annual exports, but currently earns less than $200 million, the head of Iran Stone Association said, warning that tapping into foreign markets is the only path forward for the struggling sector.
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2025-05-17 14:56
Iran, Russia sign mapping cooperation agreement at Kazan Forum
TEHRAN — Iran's National Cartographic Center and Russia’s Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre and Cartography (Rosreestr) have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost bilateral cooperation in mapping technologies.
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2025-05-17 14:52
Iran's annual oil exports hit $67b, highest in a decade: CBI
TEHRAN - Iran exported $67 billion worth of oil in the Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March, 20, 2025), marking its highest oil revenue in the past decade, according to estimates by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).
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2025-05-17 14:26
Tehran hosting Iran-Turkmenistan 18th Joint Economic Committee meeting
TEHRAN – The 18th meeting of the Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Committee is being held during May 17-21, hosted by Iran’s Ministry of Transport and Urban Development, the ministry announced on Saturday.
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2025-05-16 16:12
Monthly trade balance in Arvand FTZ hits $14m
TEHRAN - Iran’s Free Zones High Council announced that the trade balance of Arvand Free Trade Zone, in Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan, was $14 million positive in the first Iranian calendar month Farvardin (March 21-April 21).
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2025-05-16 16:07
Iran, EAEU implement free trade agreement, slashing tariffs
TEHRAN - Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have officially implemented a comprehensive free trade agreement, significantly reducing customs tariffs and expanding market access for both sides.
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2025-05-16 16:04
Iran’s monthly road transit rises 6%, hits 1.2m tons
TEHRAN - Iran reported the transit of over 1.2 million tons of goods by road during the first month of the Persian calendar year (March 20 – April 20), reflecting a six percent year-on-year rise in total cross-border freight activity, according to the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization.
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2025-05-16 16:04
Gas pressure boosting project in South Pars launched
TEHRAN - Iran has officially launched its long-anticipated gas pressure boosting project at the South Pars field, the country’s largest natural gas reservoir, with energy officials emphasizing the need for strict timelines and private sector coordination to ensure its success.
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2025-05-16 15:58
Pezeshkian inaugurates over $140m in projects during Kermanshah visit
TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian inaugurated more than 70 trillion rials (over $140 million) worth of projects during a two-day visit to Kermanshah Province, as part of his sixth provincial tour since taking office.
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2025-05-16 15:51
By Mahnaz Abdi
Korean Cultural Box Unveiling, beginning of 5 key initiatives by Korean Embassy in Iran this year
TEHRAN- The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Iran held the “Korean Cultural Box Unveiling Event” at the place of the embassy in Tehran on Thursday, May 15.
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2025-05-14 16:20
Products worth $800,000 exported from Chabahar FTZ in a month
TEHRAN - Iran’s Free Zones High Council announced that commodities valued at $800,000 were exported from Chabahar Free Trade Zone, in southeast of the country, during the first Iranian calendar month Farvardin (March 21-April 21).
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2025-05-14 16:20
Tehran hosting intl. mining, foundry exhibition
TEHRAN – Iran on Tuesday opened the second specialized exhibition on mining, mineral industries, and related machinery at Tehran’s Shahr-e Aftab Exhibition Center, bringing together over 100 companies to showcase the country’s industrial capabilities and technological advancements.