Friday, December 26, 2025

Business

No damage to runways and main buildings at Tehran’s airport: IRNA

Israeli attacks overnight on Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport targeted a hangar housing Iranian fighter jets without damaging runways or the main building, state-run news agency IRNA has reported.

Former head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce warns against controversial migration bill

Hossein Selahvarzi, former head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, has issued a strong warning against a proposed bill to establish a “National Migration Organization,” claiming it would worsen Iran’s economic, social, and security challenges.

Iran govt. nominates Seyed Ali Madanizadeh as new economy minister

The Iranian government has officially nominated Seyed Ali Madanizadeh as the new minister of economic affairs and finance, parliament's presidium spokesperson Abbas Goudarzi announced on Sunday.

Iran marks 117th anniversary of oil discovery in Masjed Soleiman

Iran commemorated the 117th anniversary of the country’s first oil discovery in a ceremony held Monday, with Deputy Oil Minister Hamid Bourd stressing the pivotal role of exploration in the energy sector.

Only 2% of Iran’s vast mineral wealth discovered, says geological survey chief

Despite ranking fifth globally in natural and mineral resource reserves, Iran has only identified 2% of its mineral potential, according to Dariush Esmaeili, head of the Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration of Iran.

Iran unveils homemade air traffic radar

Iran has showcased an advanced homegrown air traffic radar amid foreign sanctions targeting the country’s civil aviation sector.

Iran has 1st air taxi service

Iran’s first air taxi service began operations on Saturday, coinciding with the anniversary of Khorramshahr’s liberation during the Iraqi imposed war if 1980's.

Over 21 million liters of smuggled fuel seized in southern Iran port, equal to daily output of refinery

The head of Hormozgan Province's judiciary has revealed the discovery of more than 21.5 million liters of smuggled fuel stored in the southern Iranian port of Kolahi, equating the volume to the daily output of a refinery.

More Saudi airlines set to fly to Iran: Official

A Saudi aviation official has announced that additional Saudi airlines will soon begin flights to Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport after the first Saudi flight landed in the Iranian capital following diplomatic rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh.

Iran, Russia sign agreement on geospatial and mapping cooperation

Iran and Russia have signed a cooperation agreement to deepen bilateral ties in geospatial data and mapping technologies.

Iran to launch major oil, petrochemical projects monthly through year-end

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that starting in June, a major oil or petrochemical project will be inaugurated each month in Iran until the end of the year.

Iran’s oil exports at $67bn in year to March: Central Bank

Iran’s oil exports reached a 10-year record in the calendar year to late March, according to figures released by the country’s central bank, despite draconian US sanctions.

Iranian MP responds to Russian claims on watermelon safety: “A promotional stunt for Dagestan produce”

An Iranian parliamentarian has sharply criticized recent remarks made by a member of Russia’s State Duma regarding the nitrate levels in Iranian-exported watermelons, labeling the move as a “deliberate smear campaign” aimed at promoting Russian watermelons, particularly those from Dagestan.

11 Russian banks now support Iranian bank cards in cross-border payment integration

Iran’s Central Bank has announced that 11 Russian banks are now supporting transactions made with Iranian bank cards in Russia, marking a significant development in financial cooperation between the two countries.

Iran Resumes Exploratory Oil Drilling in the Caspian

Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, issued the order to restart exploratory drilling operations in the shallow waters of the Caspian Sea, in Northern Iran, with the North Drilling Company’s rig being deployed at a depth of 70 meters.

Iran’s oil minister unveils major reforms to boost private sector participation and investment in energy projects

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has announced a series of reforms aimed at facilitating private sector involvement and accelerating investment in the country’s oil and gas industry, as part of the administration’s broader energy development strategy.

Iran disproves Russian Duma member’s claims about Iranian watermelon safety with scientific evidence

Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has strongly dismissed recent remarks by a member of Russia’s State Duma questioning the safety of Iranian watermelons, citing rigorous scientific testing and international standards compliance.

Direct flights between Iran, Saudi Arabia resume after a decade

Direct flights between Iran and Saudi Arabia have officially resumed, marking a significant development in bilateral aviation ties after nearly a decade.

Tehran judiciary employs AI to track financial networks in fuel smuggling cases

Tehran's judiciary has announced the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in tracing the financial networks behind fuel smuggling operations.

Iran reports double-digit growth in international flights

Iran's aviation industry has recorded significant growth in passenger traffic, particularly in international travel, according to new government data.

Data: Iran faces longest sustained high inflation in modern history

Iran's economy has entered uncharted territory as official data confirms the country is experiencing its longest continuous period of high inflation, with prices rising over 30% annually for seven consecutive years, Donya-ye Eghtesad economic paper reported on Saturday.

Spring tea harvest begins in Iran’s Tonekabon

The first harvest of spring green tea leaves has commenced across 500 hectares of tea gardens in Tonekabon County, northern Iran.

Golden fields of Khuzestan: Iran’s breadbasket begins bountiful wheat harvest

Farmers in Iran’s southern Khuzestan province have started harvesting wheat across 754,000 hectares of farmland, according to the provincial Agricultural Jihad Organization.

President Pezeshkian says Iran welcomes foreign investors, international traders

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran welcomes foreign investors and international traders to participate in economic activities and investment opportunities in the country.

Iran signs 4 oilfield development contracts with Russia

Iran’s Minister of Petroleum, Mohsen Paknejad, announced the signing of four major contracts with Russian companies for the development of seven Iranian oilfields.

Latest news