In a significant move to bolster regional economic cooperation, Iran has finalized a preferential trade agreement with Oman and submitted it to the Iranian Parliament for final approval.
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Tehran is playing host this week to the 26th International Exhibition of the Construction Industry, a sprawling showcase that has drawn more than 600 domestic and foreign companies to the city's…
As maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz faces mounting geopolitical pressures, Iran is quietly executing a strategic reorientation of its trade infrastructure. Rather than succumbing to…
In May 2024, I joined a delegation of Asian journalists on a visit to Sandu'ao Port in Ningde, Fujian Province. What unfolded before us was not merely a large-scale fish farm but a fully…
China has emerged as the main buyer of Iran’s petrochemical products, accounting for about 52% of Iran’s exports of organic chemicals and plastics. The concentration gives Tehran an important…
As Iran navigates a delicate post-war landscape, the country's private sector is positioning itself as a stabilizing force capable of turning any potential diplomatic breakthrough into lasting…
As Iran and the United States continue their negotiations, hopes for an understanding have become more cautious than they were last week. While the possibility of an agreement has not disappeared…
As South Korea unveils an ambitious blueprint to transform its cultural sector into a primary economic driver, policymakers in Iran may find valuable lessons in their Asian counterpart's strategy…
Iran is positioning itself as a strategic partner within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), signaling a clear shift toward long-term economic integration as a buffer against external pressures…
In a significant diplomatic push, Iran has signaled its intent to transform bilateral economic relations with China, moving beyond routine trade exchanges toward deeper strategic partnerships,…
Iran and Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand trade cooperation, marking a key milestone in their economic relations. The agreement was finalized during the 10th session of…
Tehran is strategically repositioning its economic diplomacy on two critical fronts—rekindling commercial bonds with historical European partner Italy while simultaneously deepening technical…
Despite a slowdown in monthly food inflation, rising grocery costs continue to erode Iranian households' purchasing power, with food now consuming nearly three-quarters of the country's minimum…
For decades, Iran's non-oil export basket has been dominated by commodities that travel well but earn little—iron ore, steel pellets, and industrial ingots that leave the country with modest price…
As global supply chains realign and regional connectivity takes center stage, Iran and Armenia are positioning themselves at the heart of a transformative trade corridor. In a recent high-level…
Repeated cycles of conflict, ceasefire and renewed tensions are doing more than disrupting daily life—they are steadily eroding Iran's economic outlook. As uncertainty becomes the dominant feature…
The Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce, in its first strategic report issued in May 2026 under the title "Iran's Position in South Korea's Energy Dependence and the Necessity of Revisiting…
Inflation has once again become Iran's most pressing economic challenge, placing the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) under mounting pressure to restore price stability. Fresh data show annual inflation…
In a historic session held in Busan, South Korea, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee officially inscribed the “Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications” on its prestigious World Heritage List.
Iran's financial markets are entering a period of heightened uncertainty, with economists saying the country's political outlook—particularly the future of negotiations between Tehran and…
The recent diplomatic and commercial flurry between Tehran and the Khorgos International Chamber of Commerce signals a new chapter in Iran's economic diplomacy.
China has reaffirmed its support for Iran's sovereignty and pledged to further strengthen its comprehensive strategic partnership with Tehran, as senior Chinese and Iranian military officials…
A brief easing of tensions raised hopes for Iranian manufacturers, but renewed hostilities have once again underscored that lasting stability—not temporary political breakthroughs—is the key to…
A new report by the Iranian Parliament’s Research Center suggests that war does not always discourage young people from getting married. Examining marriage registration data from two recent…
The recent meeting between Iran's new ambassador to South Korea, Ahmad Erfanian, and Tehran Chamber of Commerce Secretary-General Fereydoun Vardinejad was undeniably constructive in tone. Before…
