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Iran expects major boom in trade ties with EAEU members

Iran expects a major boom in trade ties with member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) after Tehran gained observer status in the bloc and just months before the two sides enter into a free trade agreement.

Iran’s crude steel production reaches 28mn tons, maintains 10th global position

Iranian steel producers have achieved a production milestone of 28 million tons of crude steel in the past 11 months, marking a 0.5% increase compared to the same period last year.

Iran inaugurates Incheh Borun free zone customs

The Incheh Borun Free Zone Customs in northern Iran was inaugurated on Friday with the presence of several officials, including Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Trade, Industrial, and Special Economic Zones, Reza Masroor.

Iran sets new record with daily gas production of 865mn cubic meters

Iran has reached a new milestone in gas production, with a daily output of 865 million cubic meters of sweet gas, surpassing the ministry of petroleum's commitment of 845 million cubic meters.

President Pezeshkian says Tehran committed to complete North-South transit corridor

Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed the Iranian government's commitment to completing the North-South transit corridor.

Historic all-Women flight lands in Mashhad

For the first time in Iran's aviation history, a flight carrying an all-female crew and 110 prominent Iranian women landed at Mashhad International Airport, northeastern Iran.

Iran proposes development fund for D-8 members

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the necessity of establishing financial mechanisms to enhance trade among D-8 member states to advance the organization’s goals.

Iran says airspace remains open with no flight restrictions

The spokesperson for the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization, countering rumors, has confirmed that Iran's airspace is open and that there are no flight restrictions in place.

Data show Iran’s oil exports to China dropped significantly

Data by a major tanker tracking service revealed that Iran’s oil exports to China hit four-month low amid a rise in domestic demand for energy as well as regional tensions that affected the transport and removed customers from the market.

Iranian officials join ‘Two Degrees Less’ campaign amid cold spell

Several Iranian officials, including the government spokesperson, ministers and deputy ministers, and the head of the Environmental Protection Organization, have joined the Two Degrees Less initiative, proposed by President Massoud Pezeshkian to prevent gas pressure drops, power outages, and air pollution during the winter.

Iran pushes for FATF membership to boost global trade

As a growing number of Iranian economic leaders stress the importance of joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to enhance the country's global trade share, the head of the country’s Chamber of Commerce has stressed, adding that integrating with FATF would significantly benefit Iran's economy and improve international relations.

Iran’s oil minister elected as OPEC president for 2025

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has been elected as the president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for 2025.

US sanctions failed to crimp Iran’s oil supply: Chevron CEO

The executive of US oil giant Chevron, has stated that US sanctions on Iran have failed to remove the country’s oil supply from the markets.

Energy giants voice deep concern over Israel deliberate attacks on Iran

The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has expressed alarm about Israeli attacks against Iran in recent months, warning that such moves pose serious risks to global energy chain.

Iran increases weekly flights to Persian Gulf island disputed with UAE to assert ownership

Iran has announced a significant increase in the number of weekly flights to the southern island of Abu Musa in the Persian Gulf amidst ongoing tensions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over territorial claims.

Economy minister says Iran’s rise in new world order promotes active role in global affairs

Iran’s minister of economic affairs and finance has stated that the increase in Tehran’s power in the new world order has enabled the country to play an active role in areas such as combating climate change, technology transfer and joint investments.

Iran Air ready to resume flights to Lebanon after ceasefire

The spokesperson for Iran Air, announced the airline’s readiness to resume flights to Beirut, Lebanon, once a ceasefire is established amid the Israeli regime’s relentless aggressions against the Arab country.

Iran’s energy minister assures no blackouts amid supply boost

Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has announced that there are no power outages currently across the country as the electricity supply has been stable, and sufficient fuel has been secured to prevent any blackouts.

Official: Iran gas exports to Iraq stopped at one point

Saeed Tavakoli, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, confirmed to an Iranian news agency that the suspension of gas exports to Iraq was requested by the Iraqi side for maintenance purposes.

Iran’s Central Bank says to launch digital Rial in near future

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Mohammad Reza Farzin has announced that the digital Rial will begin operations soon. He also stressed that the development of modern banking is one of the central bank’s key ongoing goals.

Iran’s economy minister to visit Saudi Arabia for annual investment meeting

Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnasser Hemmati is set to travel to Saudi Arabia to attend the 28th annual meeting of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) on Monday.

Iran further increases its oil prices for Chinese refiners: Report

Tehran has further increased its oil prices for deliveries to private buyers in China despite a regime of Washington's sanctions that restrict normal exports, according to a report.

Iran ex-Central Bank Governor: FATF compliance could facilitate transactions with China, Russia

A former governor of Iran's Central Bank, underscored the potential benefits of Iran's compliance with the anti-money laundering Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, particularly in enhancing international banking transactions.

Iran says daily gas output from South Pars hit all-time high

Iran’s state-run Pars Oil and Gas Company has announced that daily production from the South Pars field reached an all-time high earlier this week amid growing demand for natural gas in the country’s electricity sector.

Economy minister: Remaining on FATF blacklist unjustly labels Iran as money launderer 

Iran's minister of economy has criticized the continued inclusion of Iran on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist, arguing it unfairly labels the country as engaging in money laundering. 

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