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Iran announces major jump in oil exports

Iran says its oil exports have already reached around 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in what could highlight a major progress in the country’s post-sanctions oil industry performance.

Minister Highlights Resolve to Pursue Resistance Economy Guidelines

Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Ali Tayyebnia sent a letter to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, pledging a hard push to carry out plans on ‘Resistance Economy’ in the New Persian Year.

Iranian banks apply to operate in Turkey

The media in Turkey have reported that two Iranian lenders are planning to do business in the Turkish market – a move which is being praised for its potential positive effect on the country’s investment rating by international institutions.

Iran oil exports at highest level in years

Reports say Iran’s oil exports reached the highest level in 22 months in January almost immediately after the multiple year sanctions against the country were lifted.

First Iran cargo ship docks at Hamburg

Iran this past week resumed trading with the West when a container ship belonging to one of its key shipping companies docked at Hamburg.

Iran says regained lost oil market share

Iran says it has already been able to regain the share of the oil market that it had lost as a result of multiple years of draconian sanctions.

Iran financial policies focus on 3 key economic variables

Since removal of anti-Iran sanctions in January, the Iranian government's financial policies have been aimed at cotrolling three major variables of macroeconomy, deputy governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) announced on Thursday.

SWIFT open to four more Iranian banks

Iran’s media reported on Thursday that four more of the country’s banks have been reconnected to SWIFT, the global provider of secure financial messaging services.

KOGAS to build Iran-Oman gas pipeline

The media in Seoul have reported that Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) is considering a project to build a subsea pipeline to take natural gas from Iran to Oman – what would bring Tehran closer to an ambitious plan to become an exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

South Korea ups oil imports from Iran

A new report says South Korea increased crude imports from Iran by 91 percent in February from a year earlier.

Undersea pipeline to take Iran gas to India: Report

The Indian government is reportedly determined to seal a deal with Tehran on laying a direct undersea gas pipeline from Iran to India.

41,000 More Flights Passing through Iranian Airspace, Compared with Last Year

During the past eleven months, 286,904 flights have been registered as passing through Iranian airspace, which is 41,000 more than during the same period the year before.

Iran, Vietnam to Raise Bilateral Trade to $2bln: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday hailed the existing potentials for expansion of trade ties between Tehran and Hanoi, and declared a decision by the two sides to boost the annual bilateral trade to $2 billion in five years.

Tehran bourse roars to 2-year high

Tehran’s benchmark TEPIX index rises above the 80,000-point mark for the first time in two years, driven by continued optimism about prospects of an economic growth following the lifting of sanctions.

Iran Khodro sees imminent Mercedes deal

Iran Khodro expects to sign a commercial deal with Mercedes-Benz within the next six months, the CEO of the Middle East’s biggest carmaker says.

Iran, New Zealand FMs urge enhanced economic relations

The foreign ministers of Iran and New Zealand on Sunday emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral relations, particularly in the economic sector.

Belgium, Turkey Eye Presence in Iran’s Gas, Energy Market

The Belgian deputy prime minister said Brussels and Ankara will cooperate on major gas and energy projects in Iran under a joint venture agreement.

China Eyes Major Investment in Iran’s Railway, Shipping Sectors

Two Chinese firms expressed willingness for investment in Iran’s railway and shipping sectors following the termination of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Australia ready to boost trade with Iran

The Australian government on Saturday expressed determination to expand trade activities with Iran in a post-sanctions era.

Japan to supply Iran with medical devices

Japan is to deliver medical devices worth 1.2 billion yen ($10.5 million) to Iran as per a grant aid agreement which is being entered into effect Saturday.

US fears obstructing trade with Iran – UK

British trade officials say fears from US punitive measures is preventing the country’s businesses to approach the Iranian market.

Iran urges facilitation of banking operations, trade exchanges

Iran calls for the facilitation of its banking transactions and trade exchanges with world countries following the January removal of sanctions against Tehran, the chief of staff of President Hassan Rouhani says.

British Airways to resume flights to Iran

Iran’s media said on Thursday that an agreement has been signed with Britain that would allow the country’s flag carrier airline British Airways to resume flights to Iran after a hiatus of six years.

Lufthansa inks deal to repair planes in Iran

Germany's Lufthansa aviation giant is set to establish a repair and maintenance service unit in Iran. The company is reported to have sealed a deal with Iran Air to the same effect which also envisages cooperation in several other key areas.

Britain’s Biggest-Ever Trade Mission to Visit Iran in May

A huge delegation of British businessmen is planned to travel to Iran in May in a bid to explore business opportunities in the Islamic Republic following the termination of anti-Tehran sanctions.

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