Over $2b Commodities Traded in IME
Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) announced on Saturday that 923,380 tons of commodities, valued at over $2 billion, were traded in its domestic trading and export halls in the week.
Health Ministry: COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 23,000
While the death toll from COVID-19 in Iran surpassed 23,000 on Saturday, the Health Ministry said more than 330,000 positive cases have recovered from the disease.
Iranian Army Ends Exercise in Southern Waters
The Iranian Army on Saturday finished a large-scale military exercise in the Sea of Oman and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Annual Export of Construction Materials Hits $7b: Industry Minister
Iran earned nearly $7 billion from exports of various materials used in construction activities in the year ending March 19, 2020.
Parliamentary Runoff Held amid COVID-19 Measures
Iranian voters voted across the country in runoff parliamentary elections in which 10 seats are up for grabs in the 290-seat Parliament.
Second Day of Iranian Naval Drills Held with Cruise Missile Strikes
The Iranian Armed Forces held Friday the second day of large-scale naval exercises with drone and cruise missile strikes in the country’s southern waters.
Iranian Minister Highlights Advances in Defense Industry despite Bans
Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami underlined Iran’s advances in the defense sector, saying the Islamic Republic is currently capable of manufacturing 90 percent of its defense equipment inside the country.
Iranian Robot Devised to Unclog Deep Wells
An Iranian knowledge-based company has devised a robot to unclog deep wells and underground linkage.
IRGC Launches Attack on Terrorists along Northwestern Borders
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it has launched missile, drone, and artillery attacks on a series of locations near border regions in the country’s northwest.
Iran Uses Sovereign Wealth Fund to Stabilize Stock Market
The Iranian government said it will put aside one percent of the country’s sovereign wealth fund to stabilize the stock market which has fallen for consecutive sessions in recent weeks.