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White House blocking authorities from confiscating Iranian oil ships

The Biden administration won't let authorities seize tankers carrying Iranian oil, according to a report. Several European and Asian countries imported oil from Iran in 2022 despite US sanctions that impose penalties on governments and entities involved in energy trade with Tehran.

Central Bank chief: Facilitating de-dollarization Iran’s strategic policy

The head of the Central Bank of Iran says the country is determined to help realize de-dollarization in international transactions, describing the approach as a “strategic policy” for the Islamic Republic.

Inflation rate in Iran hits record high under Raisi: Daily

An Iranian daily highlights the figures released by the Statistical Center showing that the inflation rate in the country sets a new record high to reach 45.8% in March.

Iran deputy FM: Iranian businesspeople can travel to Saudi Arabia soon 

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says the hurdle to visits by Iranian businesspeople to Saudi Arabia will be removed within the next 30 days.

Iran president calls for expansion of ties with Uzbekistan, implementation of agreements 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the implementation of agreements between Iran and Uzbekistan will boost the level of their ties.

Iranian trade official: Iraq not allowed to transfer dollars to Iran

The head of the Iran-Iraq chamber of commerce says the Iraqi Central Bank is not authorized to transfer US dollars to the Islamic Republic.

Iranian official: Saudi delegation to participate in trade exhibition in Tehran

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says a Saudi trade delegation will participate in an exhibition of Iranian-made products in Tehran.

Iranian oil minister says crude production has exceeded 3 million bpd

Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Owji says the country’s crude production under the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi has exceeded 3 million barrels per day over the past 20 months.

President Raisi says Iran, India determined to deepen economic ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, in a meeting with visiting Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, said Tehran and New Delhi are seeking to expand bilateral relations, especially in the economic and commercial fields.

Iran calls for further expansion of trade in national currencies with India

Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani, in a meeting with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, has called for further use of the rial and rupee in bilateral trade transactions.

Oil prices fall on fears of US rate hike

Oil prices dropped on Monday as jitters over the economic impact of the US Federal Reserve potentially raising interest rates and weaker Chinese manufacturing data were enough to outweigh support from new OPEC+ supply cuts taking effect this month

Two major Chinese companies plan to invest in Iran’s Khuzestan: Envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua says two major Chinese companies plan to invest in Khuzestan, in Iran’s oil-rich southwest.

Parliament speaker says Iran expects Iraqi initiatives on repaying its debts

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has called on the Iraqi government and parliament to take initiatives aimed at countering US sanctions that have made it difficult for Baghdad to repay its debts to Tehran.

Sources say US confiscated Iran oil cargo

The US has confiscated Iranian oil on a tanker at sea in recent days, three sources have confirned. It comes days later Iran seized an oil-laden tanker in retaliation, according to a maritime security firm.

Iranian president: Iran can be a pioneer in gas and oil industries

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has said all countries are admitting that the Islamic Republic is now a pioneer in military and nuclear industries.

Syria’s Assad calls for further strengthening of economic ties with Iran

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has stressed the need for further promoting economic cooperation with Tehran, as he hosted Iran’s Minister of Road and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash and his accompanying delegation in the capital Damascus.

Report: Iranian private sector’s constructive initiative to begin economic ties with Saudi Arabia

Head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines has reportedly sent a letter to the chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, declaring the full readiness of the Iranian private sector to exchange commercial and economic delegations in areas of mutual interest and to hold joint trade exhibitions.

Minister: Iran and Saudi Arabia resume trade ties

Iran’s minister of industry, mines and trade says Tehran and Riyadh have started their trade ties after their recent agreement to normalize relations, adding the two neighbors have kicked off trade exchanges.

High-ranking Russian delegation to visit Iran, discuss economic, energy ties

An Iranian deputy oil minister says a high-ranking Russian delegation will visit Iran to discuss bilateral economic and energy ties.

Iran’s petrochemical industry projected to grow 3 tons in production

The CEO of the National Iranian Company of Petrochemical Industries has predicted a substantial increase in the capacity of the sector.

Canola fields turn gold as key oil plants flower in Arak, central Iran

One month into spring in Iran, the canola fields in the central city of Arak are shining bright.

3 EU states importing Iranian oil despite US sanctions: Report

Three European Union (EU) countries have imported oil from Iran in 2022 despite US sanctions that impose penalties on governments and entities involved in energy trade with Tehran.

Saudi airline requests three weekly flights between Iran, Saudi Arabia: Minister

Iran’s minister of roads and urban development says Saudi Arabia has requested that three flights be scheduled weekly between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

FAO names Iran world’s third largest honey producer in 2022

Latest data by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows that Iran was the third largest producer of honey in the world in 2022.

Iran, Venezuela oil ministers sign agreements to broaden energy ties

The Iranian and Venezuelan oil ministers have signed new agreements for broader cooperation in the energy sector, in the face of the draconian economic sanctions imposed on both countries by the US.

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