Iran is at a historic crossroads. A durable nuclear deal following recent tensions with the US could reduce uncertainty, attract investment and ease sanctions, creating a path toward economic…
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Iran’s steel industry has entered one of its most complex periods in recent years after recent US and Israeli strikes damaged key production sites, including major complexes such as Khuzestan…
A fragile two-week ceasefire following weeks of conflict has created a narrow but critical window for Iran’s economy to stabilize and potentially pivot toward recovery.
As regional tensions disrupt established logistics corridors, Iran is recalibrating its trade routes to secure the steady supply of essential goods. The effective loss of access to the UAE’s Jebel…
Targeted strikes on Iran’s industrial infrastructure in recent days mark a significant escalation beyond conventional economic pressure, posing immediate and long-term risks to the country’s…
Iran’s financial markets in the Persian year 1404 (March 2025–March 2026) were defined by a clear divergence in performance, as capital flowed decisively toward safe-haven assets while equities…
Iran’s fiscal outlook is facing growing pressure as new estimates suggest the government may require substantial additional resources to meet its spending commitments this year. Even before the…
The trajectory of economic development in many countries depends less on geography or culture than on the quality of political institutions and leadership. Economists widely argue that policy…
Hamid Mollazadeh
Iran’s year-end shopping season—traditionally one of the busiest periods for retailers—has been overshadowed by war, leaving many businesses across Tehran and other major cities operating at a…
Hamid Mollazadeh
Iran’s gasoline supply in the capital remained stable despite overnight airstrikes targeting main fuel storage facilities around Tehran and Karaj, highlighting the…
Iran’s consumer markets have experienced a wave of precautionary buying following renewed military tensions, as households rush to stock up on essential goods while authorities and business groups…
Hamid Mollazadeh
The widening conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is already reverberating far beyond the Middle East, with American drivers beginning to feel the…
Hamid Mollazadeh
The ongoing escalation between the United States and Iran over military strikes has thrust the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow maritime chokepoint in the Persian Gulf through…
Hamid Mollazadeh
Hamid Mollazadeh
Following the US and Israeli military strikes on Iran and Tehran’s declaration that navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is closed, the global energy supply chain…
A coordinated military attack by the United States and Israel struck multiple locations across Iran on Saturday, leaving at least 201 people dead and 747 injured nationwide, according to the…
Bilateral trade between Iran and the European Union has been under persistent pressure in recent years, affected by a combination of economic sanctions, banking restrictions, and domestic…
Qatar’s structurally import-dependent economy and stable demand profile present a significant, yet underutilized, opportunity for Iran’s non-oil exports.
With annual imports estimated…
Hamid Mollazadeh
Whenever tensions flare between Iran and the United States, global energy markets shift their focus to a narrow but critical waterway: the Strait of Hormuz.
Even under a hypothetical scenario in which all external sanctions on Iran are lifted overnight and direct US or European restrictions on financial and trade transactions are removed, a rapid…
Iran’s industrial sector is showing mounting signs of distress as business expectations deteriorate and production dynamics weaken.
Neda Vahidi
In early February, the Iranian government announced a policy allowing women to receive motorcycle licenses, a step long resisted by conservative factions.
Vahid Nowbahar, senior banking advisor
The authorization to establish neo insurance companies in the non-life insurance sector represents a structural turning point in the…
Limited transparency in trade statistics is constraining policy agility and private-sector decision-making in Iran, raising costs and weakening the country’s ability to respond to external shocks…
