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Iran: Oil exports continue under pre-sanctions era

Iran’s oil exports continue under conditions similar to the period before the snapback of sanctions, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said.

Iran, Kazakhstan expand ties with multi-sector deals

Tehran and Astana signed 14 cooperation documents on Thursday during an official visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, aiming to enhance relations across multiple sectors.

Iran resumes flights to Sharjah from five cities months after conflict with Israel

Iran has resumed commercial flights to Sharjah, the UAE, for the first time since the recent 12-day conflict in June, with the inaugural service operated by an Iranian airline departing Tehran on Monday.

China raises Iran oil import: Bloomberg

Beijing has increased its purchases of Iranian oil after Chinese authorities issued new quotas allowing private refiners to import crude stored on tankers waiting offshore, according to a new report.

Iran offers to extend Gas deal with Turkey, calls for boost in energy, economic cooperation

The Iranian foreign minister emphasized that the Islamic Republic is one of the most reliable energy suppliers for Turkey and expressed Iran’s readiness to extend the gas contract and expand cooperation in the electricity sector.

Iran’s foreign trade surpasses $76.5 billion in first eight months of year

Iran’s foreign trade reached $76.54 billion in the first eight months of the current Iranian year, according to new data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). Total trade volume during the period amounted to 131.05 million tons of goods.

Saint Mary Metro Station inaugurated in Tehran 

The Saint Mary Metro Station was inaugurated  on Saturday, in the Karim Khan district of Tehran, with the presence of city officials, and its doors were opened to the public.

Iran raises gasoline prices

Iran announced a 66.6% increase in the above-quota price of gasoline while retaining heavily subsidized fuel quotas for millions of motorists.

More Iranian oil being shipped to China via Indonesia: Reuters

A new report by Reuters news agency suggests that Iran has managed to export more oil to China via Indonesia, a tactic experts believe is used to evade US sanctions aimed at restricting Iranian oil shipments.

Iranian president says BRICS, SCO, EAEU opening major economic opportunities for Tehran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran’s active participation in BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the Eurasian Economic Union is creating significant economic opportunities, including expanded regional markets for traders and investors.

Seven international flights diverted to Bandar Abbas after severe low visibility shuts Dubai airport

Seven international flights en route to Dubai from Russia and the Czech Republic made emergency landings at Bandar Abbas International Airport on Thursday after severe low visibility forced the temporary closure of Dubai International Airport, a major regional aviation hub.

Iran transfers economic authority to governors to expand regional Trade despite sanctions

Iran transfers economic authority to governors to expand regional Trade despite sanctions

Iran starts test flights of home-made cargo plane

The home-grown plane Simorgh has officially started its test flights as the aircraft prepares to join Iran’s cargo fleet.

Red gold harvest season in Iran

With the arrival of autumn, farmers in Iran's North Khorasan Province have begun harvesting saffron from their fields. North Khorasan ranks as the third-largest saffron producer in the country.

Iran’s Financial Intelligence Center defends FATF engagement, calls CFT and Palermo accession unavoidable

Iran’s Financial Intelligence Center has issued a detailed statement responding to speculation following the recent FATF plenary.

UK Appeals Court refers Crescent case to Supreme Court, delaying seizure of Iranian Oil Pension Fund building

An informed source in London has told Iran's IRNA New Agency that the UK Court of Appeal has agreed to refer the Crescent case to the country's Supreme Court, effectively delaying the confiscation of a historic building owned by Iran’s Oil Industry Pension Fund.

Zahhak Castle in Iran’s Hashtrood lit up using solar energy

The ancient Zahhak Castle in Hashtrood, East Azarbaijan Province, has been illuminated for the first time using solar power, marking a step toward eco-friendly heritage preservation in Iran.

Iran’s Central Bank transfers Ayandeh Bank deposits to Bank Melli

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) announced that all deposits and customers of Ayandeh Bank will be transferred to Bank Melli Iran starting Saturday, marking the end of Ayandeh Bank’s operations after years of financial imbalance and regulatory noncompliance.

Tehran’s “Saint Mary” subway station: A symbol of art, inter-faith co-existence, and Unity

The Saint Mary Subway Station, located opposite the Saint Sarkis Church on Karimkhan Street in downtown Tehran, is set to open soon.

Iran officially approves joining CFT

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially communicated a law on Tehran’s accession to the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).

Iran attends FATF plenary in Paris for first time in six years

For the first time in six years, an Iranian representative attended the main plenary meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris.

Two Russian banks agree to accept letters of credit from Iranian banks

Two Russian banks have agreed to accept letters of credit (LCs) issued by Iranian banks, according to Eshaq Bandani, Deputy Governor for Foreign Exchange Affairs at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

Iran formally approves conditional accession to anti-terror financing convention

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has officially notified President Massoud Pezeshkian of the law approving the country’s accession to the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), in accordance with the Iranian Constitution.

IMF revises up Iran’s economic growth projections for 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a report, revising up its economic growth projections for Iran for 2025.

FATF invites Iran for direct talks after 6 years

After six years, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has formally invited Iran’s Financial Intelligence Unit chief Hadi Khani for direct negotiations aimed at normalizing Tehran’s case and potentially removing the country from the FATF blacklist, ILNA reported.

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