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AIIB discourages poverty, promotes peace, stability: Economy chief

Tayyebnia said the important role of Asian states in global economy and impact of the bank on infrastructural development is evident.

Laylaz: Iran’s economy is not sanctionable (PART ONE)

Saeed Laylaz, an Iranian economist, says that mismanagement of the previous government has caused the country more losses than sanctions.

Iran building major port near Hormuz Strait

A multi-purpose port Iran is building near the Strait of Hormuz has absorbed 700 million euros in foreign investment. Officials say the new port can turn into one of the biggest and most discussed international ports in the world.

AIIB can be instrumental in Asian development projects: Economy minister

Iran's membership of the bank is in line with measures to realize the principles of the resistance-based economy, Minister of Economy and Financial Affairs Ali Tayyebnia said.

Iran buys ‘most advanced’ oil vessel

An Iranian energy official has said as many as 30 European and Asian companies have held talks with Iran in recent months to invest in the country’s oil and gas projects.

Minister hold negotiations with passenger plane manufacturer

Abbas Akhundi said that due to sanctions during the past decades Iran has just managed to buy second-hand planes, noting the renovation of the national air fleet is an absolute necessity.

“Imposing pressure on negotiators unwise; people need peace of mind”

President Rouhani’s Chief of staff has said that the Iranian nation needs peace of mind and a thriving economy in which business will yield benefits.

First Silk Road rail cargo enters Iran

The first cargo, including 45 freight wagons, carried on the Silk Road railway has crossed the Incha-Burun border with Turkmenistan into Iran.

Iran needs 400 passenger planes in next 10 years: Minister

The minister of roads and urbanization says Iran attaches special importance to development of its civil aviation fleet and that of airports and passenger terminals.

Iran, Pakistan launch joint fiber optic project

The network is aimed at expanding the bandwidth of Pakistan and international information transit.

Iranian official rejects reports on energy talks with US companies

Hosseini said Iran has already held negotiations with major European energy giants.

US says working to block nine Iranian jets

The head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization said that the US did not have the right to block the planes on international trips but Iran had to get ready for any eventuality.

Iran needs to get ready for the post-sanctions era

Iran’s standard chief says accreditation helps the country start doing business and rendering services on the same footing with its international counterparts.

Iran’s return to oil market gradual: Zanganeh

Zanganeh said oil market stability through balanced supply and demand will remain a priority for OPEC under all circumstances.

Stand your ground on gasoline decision

Sadegh Zibakalam has asked in a letter to the government spokesman to explain to people the positive results the government decision to raise gasoline prices will produce in the long run.

Envoy Describes Germany as Iran’s Biggest European Trade Partner

Germany is the biggest European partner of Iran in the field of economy, the German envoy said in a meeting with Khorasan Razavi governor general.

Rouhani says committed to liberating economy from foreign pressures

Government is committed to liberating the land of economy from the occupation of P5+1 and the UN Security Council through diplomacy, Rouhani noted.

False expectations about a price decline are aimed at harming government: Economist

Those who have made such predictions are either unaware of price trends or seek to exert pressure on the government.

Iran permits ‘unofficial’ US trade link

Unofficial connections could pave the way for establishment of joint chambers of commerce between Iran and America, said Gholamreza Shafei.

Iran to launch trade center in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

The center should serve to provide a good understanding of Iraq's market, introduce Erbil's trade attractions to traders and support the Iranian industries that eye a share in the Iraqi city.

Iran, Oman launch new shipping route

Iran has inaugurated a new shipping route to Oman to help diversify its access to international export markets and to transport food items, agricultural products and perishable goods.

Pakistan is counting the cost of its blind obedience to the US

The US has warned energy-poor Pakistan against implementing a gas pipeline project with Iran to counter the growing presence of China in the Muslim country.

Iran’s strong presence in Expo Milano 2015

A photo gallery of the Iranian pavilion designed by Kamran Safamanesh at Expo Milano 2015.

Asia refiners renew Iran crude purchase deal

Chinese, Indian, South Korean, Japanese and Turkish refiners have all extended their oil purchase contracts with Iran, said Ghamsari.

Iran, South Africa keen for closer economic ties

Tehran is willing to expand economic relations with Pretoria and the ties should develop with a good momentum, said the president in a meeting with Nkoana-Mashabane.

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