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…
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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…
In the sweltering heat of the Persian Gulf, where summer temperatures soar and the air hangs heavy with humidity, a different kind of heat is being generated—the heat of relentless effort,…
When officials from Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan gathered in Mashhad to sign a transit protocol, they set in motion a new chapter in regional economic cooperation.
The July 15 agreement…
Watching the recent diplomatic exchanges between Tehran and Dushanbe, it’s hard to ignore a clear pattern: both capitals are no longer content with mere rhetoric when it comes to transport…
Iran's automotive industry is embarking on a bold and necessary transformation. Faced with a pressing fuel imbalance and an aging national fleet—where over 17 million out of 27 million vehicles…
As Iran and South Korea mark over six decades of diplomatic relations, a renewed momentum is sweeping across their bilateral agenda—with culture, tourism, and creative industries taking center…
For decades, gasoline prices have been among the most politically sensitive issues in Iran. Heavy fuel subsidies have helped keep domestic prices far below international levels, but they have also…
Afghanistan is home to some of the world's richest untapped mineral deposits, yet decades of conflict have kept most of those resources buried underground. As security conditions gradually improve…
Iran’s agricultural sector experienced a difficult year in 1404 (March 2025–March 2026), with new official data showing that declining farm output became a major drag on the country’s non-oil…
Iran's petrochemical industry has been given a brief opportunity following the temporary 60-day suspension of US sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical exports. While the measure is unlikely…
Iran's industrial engine lost momentum during the last Iranian year as production contracted, employment declined and manufacturers struggled with a combination of energy shortages, inflation and…
