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Iran says broke 10-year record in oil exports

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has stated that oil exports from the country have reached a new record high despite a continued regime of US sanctions that seeks to cut Tehran’s oil exports to zero.

Iran’s non-oil exports surge by 18% compared to last year

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Mohammadreza Farzin, announced on Wednesday a significant increase in the country’s non-oil exports over the past 10 months.

Gov’t spokesperson on FATF: Iran needs to prove non-association with terrorist groups

The Iranian government spokesperson addressed the issue of Iran's adherence to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regulations, stressing the need for Iran to demonstrate that it does not engage with global terrorist groups and pave the way to improve the economic situation.

Iran aims to reduce fuel smuggling with smart monitoring system

Iran plans to combat fuel smuggling through a new smart monitoring system, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), Mohammad Sadegh Azimi-Far, has announced.

France cancels Tehran-Paris flight without explanation

France has canceled a scheduled direct flight from Tehran to Paris, which was set to operate after months of halted flights to Europe.

Minister of Economy: Iran’s non-oil exports hit $47.8 bn

Iran's non-oil exports have shown a significant increase, reaching $47.8 billion over the first ten months of the current fiscal year. That’s According to Iran’s Minister of Economy Abdolnasser Hemmati.

Iran finance minister says Tehran prepared for any scenario under Trump

Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance has stated that Tehran is not afraid of a potential new round of “maximum pressure” under US President Donald Trump, stressing plans are in place to cope with any eventualities.

Former Iranian OPEC representative urges action beyond nuclear negotiations

A former Iranian representative to the OPEC Board of Governors, emphasized the need for Iran to pursue new trade opportunities with countries threatened by the US, rather than solely relying on nuclear negotiations for economic relief.

IMF says Iran’s economy will continue to grow in 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assessed that Iran’s economy will continue to grow in 2025.

Russia’s 2nd largest bank to open branch in Tehran

VTB Bank, the second-largest bank in Russia, has announced its intention to convert its representative office in Tehran into a full-fledged branch.

Iranian FM: Strategic partnership with Russia primarily economic

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has announced that the comprehensive strategic partnership signed on Friday between Iran and Russia is primarily economic in nature.

Iran’s executive VP: Approval of FATF will alleviate sanctions pressure

The Iranian executive vice president says that the government is persistently pursuing the approval of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which will significantly reduce the pressures resulting from sanctions.

Iran Central Bank ex-deputy governor: Even China closed Iran’s bank accounts due to non-compliance with FATF

A former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Iran has pointed out that China closed Iran's bank accounts due to Tehran's non-compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Iran, Tajikistan sing 23 MoUs to bolster ties

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Tajik counterpart, Emomali Rahmon, have expressed hope for the reinforcement of relations between the two countries, as they oversee the inking of almost two dozen memoranda of understanding (MoUs).

Official: Iran reconsidering FATF accession to smooth international relations

The head of the Iranian government's Information Council has announced that joining to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is once again on the agenda to facilitate smoother international relations.

Iranian flights to Europe to resume after hiatus 

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has announced the resumption of European flights starting from January 31, 2025.

Iran says planning to invest $120bn in petroleum projects

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has stated that the Islamic Republic is planning to invest up to $120 billion in petroleum projects as the country seeks to increase its oil and gas production to respond to a rising demand for energy.

Referring Ukraine plane crash case to ICAO council hasty, unjustified: Iran

An Iranian official has stated that a move by Ukraine, Canada, the UK, and Switzerland to refer the case of the Ukrainian plane crash over Tehran's sky to the council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) lacks legal justification.

Iran’s trade with Eurasian Union reaches $2.7bn in past 9 months

The value of Iran's foreign trade with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries reached $2.7bn billion from the start of the Persian year (beginning on March 20, 2024), according to Foroud Asgari, the head of Iran's Customs Administration.

Iran’s export confederation chief emphasizes need for FATF compliance

The head of Iran's Export Confederation, has stressed the critical importance of Iran joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the development and strengthening of foreign trade.

Former Iranian minister calls for reconsidering decision regarding FATF

A member of the Motalefeh Party in Iran has said the country needs to reconsider its views regarding the acceptance of the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) regulations that are aimed at fighting money laundering at an international level.

First private oil dock in Iran’s South Pars commences operations

The first private oil dock in South Pars, located in Kangan, southern Iranian province of Bushehr, has commenced operations with the successful fueling of a Bangladeshi ship.

Four countries place orders for Iranian-made advanced polymer production equipment

Innovators from an Iranian knowledge-based company have successfully produced advanced polymer manufacturing devices, which have received purchase orders from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Turkey.

Iran’s oil exports ramped up in second half of December: Report

Iran’s oil exports rebounded sharply in the second half of December after a slump reported earlier in the month, according to an announcement by a major international tanker tracking service.

Pres. Pezeshkian stresses collaboration with private sector, FATF review to address economic challenges

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that resolving the country’s economic challenges is impossible without the active involvement of the private sector.

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