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Iran officially becomes member state of Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Iran’s membership at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is officially approved at a meeting of the politico-economic alliance.

Data show Iran has exported around 19 bcm of natural gas in 2022

Figures by the Energy Institute (EI) shows that Iran exported nearly 19 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas in 2022.

Iranian official says Baghdad has released $10 billion of Tehran’s blocked assets

Yahya Al-e Es'haq, chairman of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce, has confirmed that the Iraqi government has released all of Tehran’s frozen assets, amounting to $10 billion worth of energy debts.

Minister: Iran to make 300 million dollars per annum by producing ethane

Minister: Iran to make 300 million dollars per annum by producing ethane

Iran’s Raisi inaugurates water transfer project in Kerman Province

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi inaugurates a national project to transfer water from the Nesa Dam’s reservoir to the cities of Bam and Baravat in Kerman Province, southern Iran.

Official: Iran gas production 110-115m liters daily, meets demand for now

The secretary of Iran's refining industry union says the country’s refineries are producing 110 to 115 million liters of gasoline daily, which has met the local demand so far.

Iran says to increase output from oilfield shared with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) has announced that Tehran is preparing to hike its production from an oilfield that is shared with Riyadh in the Persian Gulf.

Iran installs heaviest platform at Phase 11 of South Pars Gas Field, Persian Gulf

Iran successfully completes the operation to install the heaviest platform of South Pars in place, as the country pushes to operationalize the Phase 11 of the giant Persian Gulf gas field.

Iranian oil minister: Good news ahead about oil sales

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji says the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi has succeeded in identifying good markets and capacities for selling crude. Owji noted that when Raisi took office, the oil exports were very low but this administration boosted them.

Sri Lanka says to barter tea for Iran’s oil

Sri Lanka is set to start bartering tea to Iran next month in lieu of $250 million owed for oil, a Sri Lankan official told Reuters.

Official: Iran seeks more flights to Saudi Arabia following restoration of ties

The Head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization, CAO, says Iran and Saudi Arabia are engaged in talks aimed at developing flight network between the two neighbors.

Iran FM, UAE chief call for promoting trade ties

The Iranian foreign minister and the president of the United Arab Emirates have called for a mechanism aimed at improving bilateral ties specially economic and trade relations.

Official: Iranian businesses expect big jump in trade with Arab states

Iranian businesses believe trade with Arab countries of the Persian Gulf could see a jump in the near future amid a political rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh, an official with Iran's private sector says.

World Bank says Iran has become world’s 3rd largest energy subsidizer

Iran is the third-largest worldwide provider of subsidies for energy consumption, a new report by the World Bank shows.

FAO names Iran as largest dairy exporter in Asia

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in a report on the situation of Iran’s agricultural productions announced that Iran has became the largest exporter of dairy products in Asia.

Iran’s oil exports hit highest record in 5 years despite US sanctions

Iran's crude exports and oil output in 2023 have hit new highs despite US sanctions, according to consultants, shipping data and a source familiar with the matter, according to a report by Reuters.

Iran, Cuba ink 6 cooperation agreements

Tehran and Havana have signed six major deals to expand economic, political and judicial cooperation between the two countries. The memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed on Thursday during Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s state visit to Cuba.

Iran’s envoy calls for economic synergy with Russia

Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali told RT during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Wednesday that countries targeted by Western sanctions should unite to resist monopolar global hegemony.

Iran’s Central Bank chief holds ‘successful’ meeting with Qatari counterpart

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says he held a meeting with his Qatari counterpart for talks on financial cooperation between the two neighbors.

1st VP: Iran’s asset frozen by US bans released in some countries

Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber says the country’s assets frozen by US sanctions have been released in some countries, and that Tehran is making efforts to get access to the rest.

Oil minister: Iran sold over 2.8 million refinery spare parts to Venezuela

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji says Tehran has exported over 2.8 million units of spare parts meant for reviving refineries in Venezuela, as the two states move to bolster trade ties in the face of US sanctions.

Economist claims Iran inflation under Raisi set new record high since WWII

An Iranian economist criticizes President Ebrahim Raisi’s handling of the country’s economic issues, claiming that the inflation set a record high in eight decades under his administration.

Data show Germany has resumed petroleum imports from Iran despite US sanctions

Berlin has resumed its petroleum imports from Tehran after five years despite a continued regime of US sanctions that bans any trade of energy products with Iran, according to a report.

Tehran: Serious steps taken toward release of frozen Iran assets

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry says effective steps have been taken toward the release of Iranian assets frozen in other countries.

China’s envoy to Iran says Beijing-Tehran deal beneficial for both countries

Chinese ambassador to Iran Chang Hua has said the implementation of a 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Beijing and Tehran will improve the livelihood of both nations.

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