By Mahdi Zolfaghari

Beijing’s mediating power in international crises

TEHRAN – In the new international order, the concept of “power” is no longer defined solely by the number of nuclear warheads, overseas military bases, or classical security alliances; rather, the new geometry of global power is shaped by the capacity of supply chains, currency exchanges, infrastructure investments, and economic interdependence.

Ardebil governor urges facilitation of land transit, expanded border cooperation with Azerbaijan

TEHRAN- During a trip to the Republic of Azerbaijan and in meetings with high-ranking officials of the country, the Governor of Ardebil emphasized facilitating the land travel of traders and tourists and expanding bilateral border interactions in the economic, logistical, and crisis-management fields.

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.

‘Forex, trade policies must be reviewed in line with current conditions’

TEHRAN- The Head of Iran's Export Confederation, stating that the country's foreign trade conditions are no longer comparable to the past following the recent imposed war and subsequent developments, said: "Under current circumstances, continuing past policies in the areas of exports, imports, and currency repatriation is no longer effective, and a review of forex and trade policies is an absolute necessity."

TPO official outlines 2-year achievements in trade infrastructure, export development

TEHRAN- The Deputy Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO), outlining the organization's most important actions and achievements over the past two years, identified the development of trade infrastructure, strengthening Iran's presence in target markets, targeted support for exporters, and facilitation of foreign trade processes as the main axes of the organization's activities.

ICCIMA board of representatives presents reports in trade, currency, transport, transit

TEHRAN- During the 33rd session of the 10th term of the Board of Representatives of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) while issuing a statement centered on appreciating the warriors and veterans of the Ramadan War and supporting the negotiation process and the agreement, entrepreneurs hosted Mohammad Reza Aref, the First Vice President of Iran.

Facilitating business processes necessary to support production: IRICA head

TEHRAN- The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), emphasizing the vital role of customs in supporting production, trade, and people's livelihoods, stressed the continuation of structural reforms, process digitalization (intelligentization), and facilitating the clearance of essential goods.