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Iran Produces Sheets for Direct Reduction Pipes

An Iranian steel company has reportedly managed to roll out sheets used to produce pipes for direct reduction.

How Iran Standards Institute Gets Its First-Ever Female Chief

The female chief of the Institute of Standards & Industrial Research of Iran (ISIRI) has narrated the story of how she applied for a job at the Institute and finally became the first-ever woman to head the important body.

Iran, Renault Sign Biggest-Ever Car Deal

Iran has inked a historic car deal with the French auto manufacturer Renault in Tehran. Based on the new contract, the French side will produce more than 150,000 cars a year in the country.

400 Firms to Attend West Asia’s Biggest Furniture Expo in Tehran

Hundreds of domestic and foreign production units are expected to take part in the 26th International Exhibition of Home Furniture (HOFEX 2017), which is scheduled to be held in the Iranian capital of Tehran in early August.

Iran Ranks First Worldwide in Sponge Iron Production

The CEO of a leading Iranian steel production company says Iran is the world’s leading producer of direct-reduced iron (DRI), also called sponge iron.

Porsche Panamera Catches Fire in Tehran Highway

A Porsche vehicle has caught fire along a highway in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The fire has reportedly flared up in the engine and spread through the console wiring.

Iran, France’s Alstom Sign Deal for Building Railroad Cars

French transport company Alstom has signed a joint agreement for the construction of metro and suburban railroad cars in Iran.

Auto Show to Open in Iranian City of Shiraz

One of the most famous car exhibitions in Iran is scheduled to open this week in the south-central city of Shiraz.

124 Iranian Planes Crippled, Waiting for Spare Parts

A recent media report says about one and a half years after the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, at least 124 out of 298 planes in the Islamic Republic’s air fleet remain grounded due to the government’s failure to import spare parts from Europe.

“Iran Displays Laser Achievements in Laser World of Photonics 2017”

Iran has showcased its achievements in the field of laser technology at the Munich exhibition.

Iran’s Monthly Ice-Cream Exports Exceed 4,000 Tonnes

Iran has exported nearly 4,140 tonnes of ice-cream during the first month of the current fiscal year (March 21-April 20), according to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.

Austria Allocates One Billion Euro Credit Line to Iran Steel Project

Austria says it has allocated a credit line of €1 billion for a major steel production project in southern Iran.

Foreign Clothing Brands Given Ultimatum for Operation in Iran

An official at the Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade says an ultimatum has been given to the foreign clothing brands operating in Iran to increase their production in the country and boost exports of their products from the Islamic Republic.

France’s Peugeot, Total Looking for Stronger Presence in Iran

With the world having learnt who will steer Iran’s government in the next four years, a large number of foreign firms have once again lined up to enter the county’s 80-million-strong market, with the French car producer Peugeot and oil giant Total standing at the forefront of the queue as usual.

Four Newly-Purchased ATR Planes Land in Tehran

Four ATR passenger planes Iran purchased from the Franco-Italian plane manufacturer have just landed in Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport on Wednesday.

“Huge Investment Needed in Iran’s Mines Sector”

An Iranian official says investment in the mines and mineral industries sector requires huge financial resources.

Iran’s President Launched Production Line of 2 New Cars

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially launched the production line of Peugeot 2008 and the locally designed IKCO Dena+.

Renewable Energy Firms Can Use Tax Incentives in Iran

International and domestic private companies in the renewable energy industry will be eligible for tax holidays for 5-13 years as part of incentives to prop up investment in the nascent renewable sector, a deputy economy minister said on Sunday.

Iran Unveils Reflective Collars to Reduce Camels’ Road Deaths

An Iranian tyre production company has unveiled a reflective collar to help protect the lives of camels crossing the country’s roads at night.

Iran Won’t Register Vehicles without Emission Standards

Motor vehicles which do not measure up to emission standards will not be registered in Iran.

Iran’s Aseman Airlines Signs Deal to Buy 60 Boeing Planes

Iran Aseman Airlines has signed a Minute of Agreement (MOA) with the American plane giant Boeing to purchase 60 B737-Max passenger jets worth more than $5 billion based on catalogue prices.

Iran Restarts Production of Mothballed Unsinkable Boat

Iran has resumed the production of a traditional 'unsinkable' boat long after it was mothballed.

Iran Unveils ‘Saba 248’ Utility Chopper

Iran has unveiled a new utility helicopter capable of serving both military and civilian purposes.

SAIPA Unveils Iran’s Cheapest Car with Auto Transmission

Iranian auto manufacturer SAIPA unveiled a new small hatchback car called the ‘Quick’ on March 6 in Tehran in a ceremony attended by high-ranking officials.

Russian Carmaker UAZ to Launch Assembly Line in Iran

A Russian trade website says a leading automobile manufacturer is set to establish an assembly line in Iran in 2018.

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