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Organized fuel smuggling ring busted in Iran: over 6 million liters seized

Iranian authorities have announced the definitive sentencing of those involved in a massive organized fuel smuggling case involving two foreign oil tankers.

Iran launches 2 new digital platforms to strengthen fight against money laundering, terror financing

The Iranian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has officially launched two major digital platforms — SAMAM and SABA — aimed at increasing transparency, strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) measures, and accelerating the analysis of suspicious financial transactions.

Iran, Iraq sign agreement for NGL 3100 feedstock supply to border province petrochemical plant

Iran and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply NGL 3100 feedstock to Dehloran Petrochemical Plant, in western Iranian border province of Ilam.

Sanctions-hit aging fleet, equipment blamed for Tehran metro incident

A train operating in the Iranian capital Tehran experienced a breakdown on Wednesday morning that forced passengers to walk approximately three kilometers along the rail tracks to reach the nearest station.

Iranian and Iraqi oil ministers sign memorandums of understanding to expand cooperation

The oil ministers of Iraq and Iran signed several memoranda of cooperation to strengthen mutual collaboration during a meeting in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel Ghani and his Iranian counterpart Mohsen Paknejad also explored future opportunities.

Iranian currency strengthens amid positive signals from indirect Iran-US nuclear talks

The Iranian currency market has experienced significant declines in exchange rates following indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, described as "positive and constructive" by both parties.

Iran’s Parviz Khan Customs records $996 million in exports to Iraq

Parviz Khan Customs in Iran’s western Kermanshah Province reported a remarkable performance in 2023, achieving exports valued at $996 million and totaling 2.878 million tons of goods to Iraq.

Iranian vice president: Economist Tayebnia top candidate for vacant economy minister position

Iran's Executive Deputy President Jafar Ghaem-Panah has announced that former economy minister and senior economist, Ali Tayebnia, has been proposed as the main candidate for minister of economic affairs and finance.

Iran faces summer power crisis as drought worsens, daylight saving debate reignites

Iran's power grid is under severe strain as a prolonged drought reduces hydropower generation while summer electricity demand reaches record levels, raising fears of widespread blackouts in coming months.

New figures: Iran-Saudi trade sees astonishing 6,483% growth

Iran's non-oil trade with Saudi Arabia skyrocketed by an unprecedented 6,483% in the past 12 months, marking the most dramatic growth among all neighboring countries as the former rivals continue to mend relations, according to official customs data released Friday.

Official: Iran loses $140 million daily to fuel smuggling as tracking systems fail

Iran is losing between 20-28 million liters of fuel daily to smuggling operations, costing the country $140 million in potential export revenues each day, according to a member of Iran's Anti-Smuggling Headquarters.

Oil prices sink to lowest levels in four years: Report

Oil prices plunged Monday, with investors worried about the economic fallout from US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose massive tariffs on America’s trading partners.

Iran-Afghanistan trade via Dogharoun border exceeds $3 billion annually

Iran’s Consul General in Herat, Alireza Marhamati, announced that annual economic exchanges between Iran and Afghanistan through the Dogharoun border have surpassed $3 billion.

Official: South Pars Complex sent 196 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Iran national grid last year

The CEO of Iran's South Pars Gas Complex says in the Persian year of 1403 (from March 20- 2024 to March 20, 2025), the complex injected over 196 billion cubic meters of natural gas into the national grid thanks to efforts by Iranian specialists at the thirteen refineries of South Pars Gas field in the Persian Gulf.

Iran begins production from new well in Persian Gulf gas field 

Iran has started production from the eighth well in Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, in the Persian Gulf—the largest gas field in the world. The achievement was made possible through the efforts of Iranian experts

Official: Iran daily gasoline production reaches 120 million liters

The Deputy Minister of Oil and CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company announced that the total daily gasoline production in the country has reached approximately 120 million liters. 

Minister: Reducing Iran Oil Exports Pipe Dream 

Iranian Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, emphasized that the US threats to reduce the country's crude oil exports are nothing more than a pipe dream that will never materialize.

Iran calls on Iraq to counter ‘enemy provocations’ in oil trade

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, in a phone call on Wednesday with his Iraqi counterpart, Hayan Abdul Ghani, emphasized vigilance against what he called "enemy provocations,” according to Iran's official government news portal.

Iran intercepts major fuel smuggling involving oil export company

Iranian authorities have seized a ship carrying smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf in a significant crackdown on illicit petroleum trade.

Iran to unveil oil investment opportunities as crude output rises

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced plans to showcase new investment opportunities in the oil sector, coinciding with increased crude production of 50,000 barrels per day.

Iran asserts oil trade operates within legal frameworks, denies claims of shipment seizures

Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum has rejected claims by Iraq’s oil minister regarding the alleged seizure of Iranian oil tankers by the US, calling the reports "unfounded and politically motivated."

Iran’s exports to Americas surge 4.5-fold; free trade with Venezuela nears finalization

A senior official from the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran announced a significant increase in Iran’s exports to the Americas, alongside progress in establishing free trade agreements with Venezuela and other countries.

Iran’s Expediency Council to review CFT, Palermo Conventions separately from FATF 

The spokesperson for Iran’s Expediency Council announced that the decision to review the CFT (Combating the Financing of Terrorism) and Palermo conventions separately from the broader FATF (Financial Action Task Force) framework was made following a directive from the Supreme Leader, based on a request from the Iranian President.

Iran marks 74th anniversary of oil industry nationalization

Iran marked the 74th anniversary of the nationalization of its oil industry on Wednesday, a landmark event in the nation’s history.

Iran’s daily gasoline use hits record of 144 million liters on eve of Persian New Year holidays

Iran has reported a new record in gasoline consumption as motorists take to the roads at the start of a busy travel season that coincides with the Persian New Year holidays.

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