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Iran Exports Handmade Carpets to 78 Countries

An Iranian official says over the past two years, Iran has exported hand-woven carpets to 78 countries across the world.

Iran Parliament Okays $50bn in Financing for Next Year’s Budget Bill

Iranian parliamentarians have given the go-ahead to “financing” sources of income proposed by the government in next fiscal year’s budget bill.

Iran, Qatar to Boost Banking Relations

Iran and Qatar are making arrangements to enhance their banking relations and remove obstacles to the promotion of mutual banking cooperation.

300% Increase in Departure Tax Sparks Controversy in Iran

The sharp rise in departure tax, proposed to the parliament in the budget bill for the next fiscal year (starting March 21, 2018), is in part aimed at encouraging the public to opt for domestic trips, but travel experts and officials deem it unattainable.  

Grand Carpet Bazaar: Old Market in Heart of Tehran

Carpets are among the things that could be seen at every household in Iran. Also known as Persian rugs, they are made for a wide variety of purposes including home use, local sale, and export.

US Smuggling Out Syria’s Oil Resources: Turkish Website

A Turkish-language website has revealed that the US forces along with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants are smuggling at least 17,000 barrels of oil out of Syria on a daily basis.

Iran, India FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties in Tehran

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj have discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran, Pakistan Discuss Banking, Energy Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Muhammad Asif have discussed issues of mutual interest in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku.

Iran Denies Reports It Refused to Issue Flight Permit for Bulgarian Plane

Iran has dismissed media reports that it refused to issue a permit for a plane carrying the Bulgarian Prime Minister to pass through the Islamic Republic’s airspace.

Iran’s Parliament Supports Boosting Economic Ties with Italy

An Iranian lawmaker says Parliament's support for private sector activities in the domestic and international arena can be a significant point for the development of Iran-Italy relations.

Iran Determined to Fight Cell Phone Smuggling: Minister

Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi says his ministry is determined to fight cell phone smuggling in the country.

OPEC to Renew Oil Freeze Pact: Iranian MP

An Iranian lawmaker says the member states of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries have decided to renew a deal to freeze their oil output with the aim of keeping their production at the current level.

France’s Exports to Iran at Five-Year High

A new report indicates the volume of France’s exports to Iran in the first nine months of this year has set a new record over the past five years.

Business Ties with Tehran Very Important to Yerevan: PM

Armenia's Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan says his country attaches special importance to its relations with Iran and is keen to promote mutual economic ties with the Islamic Republic.

International Auto Show Underway in Tehran

The second edition of Tehran Auto Show, an international exhibition of car and its related industries, is underway in the Iranian capital.

Foreign Investment in Iran Up %60 after Nuclear Deal

An Iranian official says foreign investment in the country has grown by 60% after the conclusion of the nuclear deal between Tehran and the six world powers

“Iran’s Market Should Not Be Possessed by France”

A conservative news website says Iran should not allow France to possess the Islamic Republic’s market and send in goods which are already produced by Iran.

Iran, Turkey, Qatar Sign Trilateral Trade Deal in Tehran

Iran, Turkey and Qatar have signed a trilateral agreement aimed at boosting trade with Doha amid a Saudi-led blockade on the Persian Gulf sheikhdom.

Iran FM, Qatari Minister Call for Promotion of Business Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Qatar's Economy Minister Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al-Thani have discussed Tehran-Doha business relations in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Says Trump’s Oil Embargo Violates Nuclear Deal

A senior Iranian lawmaker says US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about an embargo against Iran’s crude oil lack legal credibility and violate the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iran, Malaysia to Establish Direct Banking Ties

Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, recently visited Malaysia to hold talks on establishing direct banking communication between Iran and Malaysia.

Iran Receives €20m Aid from EU for Safe Nuclear Energy

The European Union has provided Iran with a €20 million donation to help it develop safe nuclear energy, said the spokesperson of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

US Pressuring Iran’s Oil Customers

The US keeps pressuring the customers of Iran’s oil to prevent them from purchasing petroleum from the Islamic Republic.

“Revival of Silk Road to Bring Iran Tremendous Benefits”

Iranian business analyst Mohammad-Sadeq Hamidian says if the new Silk Road runs through Iran, the country will enjoy numerous benefits, including higher economic growth and secured regional trade.

UK to Pay £400m Debt to Iran in Coming Days: Envoy

Iran's ambassador to Britain says an outstanding debt owed by the UK to Tehran will be transferred to the Central Bank of Iran soon, in what will mark an end to the decades-long legal dispute between the two sides.

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