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Yesterday 17:51
Iran’s date production exceeds 1.9m tons
TEHRAN- The Head of the Center for Development of Mechanization and Agricultural Industries of the Ministry of Agriculture, stating that more than 1.9 million tons of dates are produced in the country, said: Iran is among the top four countries in the world in terms of production of this product.
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Yesterday 17:50
Special working group formed for Chabahar-Zahedan railway operation
TEHRAN- The Deputy Minister of Transport and Urban Development announced the formation of a working group to monitor and follow up on the operation of the Chabahar-Zahedan railway and described this rail project as a golden page in the country’s development history.
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Yesterday 17:43
Northern ports; driver of Iran’s trade development with Eurasia
TEHRAN- CEO of Mazandaran Free Zone Organization Amin Ofoghi stated: The Mazandaran Free Zone, whose establishment began last year, is considered a valuable gift from the 14th government to the people of Mazandaran Province and has created new hope in the province.
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Yesterday 17:09
‘Iran has agreements with BRICS members for cooperation in various fields’
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance said at the Supreme Council of the Stock Exchange meeting: At the BRICS summit, we received very good feedback both from the heads of member states and in the meetings held with the countries present at this summit, very useful grounds for cooperation in various economic fields were understood and agreed upon.
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Yesterday 16:07
Malaysian embassy in Tehran marks 69th National Day and Malaysia Day 2026 with diaspora
TEHRAN— The Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran hosted a celebration at its premises on Wednesday, September 16, to mark the 69th National Day and Malaysia Day 2026 with the Malaysian diaspora in Iran.
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2026-09-15 17:18
Expanding authority, strengthening private sector can pave way for increased investment in free zone
TEHRAN- The Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones, emphasizing the capacity of free and special economic zones to strengthen the country’s economy, said: Increasing the authority of free zones and making broader use of the capacity and experience of the private sector can provide the basis for attracting investment, developing economic activities, and making more effective use of these zones’ capacities.
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2026-09-15 17:11
Khandouzi introduced as new head of Leader’s office economic review unit
TEHRAN- The introduction ceremony for Seyyed Ehsan Khandouzi as the new head of the Economic Review Working Group of the Review Department of the Office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, and the farewell for Ali Aqa-Mohammadi, was held on Tuesday.
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2026-09-15 17:05
Energy minister visits Fars: water projects inaugurated, power substations opened
TEHRAN- Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi arrived in Shiraz on Monday evening at the head of a delegation via Martyr Ayatollah Dastgheyb Airport for a two-day trip to inspect water and electricity projects and inaugurate major projects in various counties of Fars Province. He was welcomed by Fars Governor Hossein-Ali Amiri and other provincial officials.
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2026-09-15 17:00
Iran’s large trade delegation in Russia: an opportunity for a leap in exchanges
TEHRAN- More than 300 business figures from 18 provinces of Iran who have traveled to Russia to participate in two international exhibitions discussed practical solutions for a leap in trade between the two countries in a meeting with Iran’s ambassador, the governors of Yazd and Bushehr, and the heads of Iran’s Fisheries Organization and Veterinary Organization.
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2026-09-14 16:53
CBI governor meets Turkish, Tunisian counterparts at Islamic Banks Summit
TEHRAN- The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran met and held talks with the Governors of the Central Banks of Turkey and Tunisia on the sidelines of the summit of Central Bank Governors of Islamic countries.
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2026-09-14 07:29
Salman field creates $1.2b revenue in 2 years
TEHRAN- The project to maintain oil production, collect associated gases, and develop gas transmission infrastructure at the shared Salman Field is underway.
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2026-09-14 07:25
Tehran hosting international auto show
TEHRAN - The 7th Tehran International Auto Show is running at Shahr-e Aftab exhibition center during September 14-17.
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2026-09-14 07:19
Mehran Free Zone moving toward forming a joint economic hub with Iraq
TEHRAN- The CEO of the Mehran Free Zone Organization announced that negotiations for forming a joint free zone between Mehran and Iraq’s Zurbatiyah have accelerated, and given the Iraqi side’s welcome, the plan could lead to the formation of a joint economic hub on both sides of the border and a leap in trade in western Iran. At the same time, the process of importing and registering free-zone vehicles is on the verge of being finalized.
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2026-09-14 07:11
China Hosts Global Public Security Conference
TEHRAN- China hosted the fifth Conference of Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang on September 9-10, bringing together more than 2,100 participants from 139 countries, regions and international organizations.
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2026-09-13 18:16
Unprecedented record set in development of thermal power plant infrastructure
TEHRAN- The spokesman for the electricity industry, referring to the complex management of the country's power grid with 42 million subscribers, announced unprecedented records in the development of power plant infrastructure and a fourfold increase in renewable energy capacity in the 14th government.
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2026-09-13 18:12
Iran’s industrial parks to become smart, specialized ecosystems under new SME strategy
TEHRAN- Iran’s industrial parks must become smart, specialized, and sustainable ecosystems, said Tahmoures Lahouti Ashkouri, deputy minister of industry and head of the Iran Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization.
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2026-09-13 18:02
CBI governor departs for Turkey; pursuing new banking exchange mechanisms
TEHRAN- Abdolnaser Hemmati, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), left Tehran for Istanbul, Turkey, to attend the meeting of central bank governors of Islamic countries.
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2026-09-13 17:48
How can BRICS help Iran’s trade get past sanctions, dollar?
TEHRAN- For Iran, BRICS is not merely an economic pact; it is a large market and a set of financial, commercial, and transit routes that, if their capacities are activated, can open a new chapter in the country’s foreign trade.
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2026/09/13
By Mahnaz Abdi
Vietnam celebrates 81st National Day in Tehran, eyes a new chapter with Iran
Ambassador Nguyen Luong Ngoc highlights Vietnam-Iran friendship at Tehran reception
TEHRAN — The Vietnamese Embassy in Tehran hosted a warm and lively diplomatic reception on the evening of Saturday, September 12, to mark the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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2026-09-12 13:21
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.
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2026-09-12 13:08
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.
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2026-09-12 13:05
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.
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2026-09-12 12:58
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).”
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2026/09/11
By Mahnaz Abdi
South Korea National Day, Armed Forces Day: a night of cultural diplomacy in Tehran
Ambassador Kim Junpyo continues to strengthen Iran-Korea ties through remarkable cultural engagement
TEHRAN- The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Tehran, under the dynamic leadership of His Excellency Ambassador Kim Junpyo, hosted a magnificent reception commemorating South Korea's National Day and Armed Forces Day on the evening of Thursday, September 10, at the Ambassador's residence.
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2026-09-11 20:13
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From Bishkek to New Delhi, Xi advocates Global South cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to New Delhi for this year's BRICS gathering just over a week after he took part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.
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2026-09-11 19:27
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.
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2026-09-11 10:35
‘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.
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2026-09-11 10:34
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."
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2026-09-11 10:34
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.
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2026-09-11 10:33
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."