TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday paid an unannounced visit to the Ministry of Petroleum, where he thanked the minister and senior managers for their efforts to ensure uninterrupted energy supply during wartime challenges and prevent shortages and disruptions.

TEHRAN - According to the Statistical Center of Iran, in spring this year, the unemployment rate for the population aged 15 and over was recorded at 7.3%, while the economic participation rate stood at 41.2%.

TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, has emphasized the strategic importance of food security, calling it a cornerstone of national strength alongside military capabilities.

TEHRAN - The recent 12-day war in the region had no significant impact on trade between Iran and Russia, according to Hadi Tizhoush Taban, President of the Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce. He also reported a notable increase in Iranian exports to Russia during the first quarter of the current Iranian year (spring 2025).

TEHRAN - Restrictions on internet access during the 12-day imposed war by the Zionist regime against the Iranian nation were inevitable, but they created significant challenges for online and digital businesses. According to the head of Iran’s National Union of Virtual Businesses, these experiences highlight the urgent need to draft a clear crisis protocol for the information technology sector.

TEHRAN - Iran’s caviar production saw a 17% increase last year, according to Naser Karami Rad, Director General of the Office for Aquatic Genetic Resources Conservation and Restoration at the Iranian Fisheries Organization.

TEHRAN - After several years of inactivity due to political changes in Afghanistan, the representative office of the Iran–Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce in Kerman is set to reopen. The decision was confirmed during a meeting attended by the president of the Kerman Chamber of Commerce, members of its executive board, and representatives of the joint chamber.

TEHRAN - Iran’s ambitions to become a major player in regional gas exports have repeatedly stalled due to a mix of geopolitical challenges, pricing disputes, and strategic missteps, according to a former senior official at the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum.

TEHRAN - The President of the Iranian Chamber of Agricultural Guilds emphasized that farmers will stand by the people under all conditions, highlighting their commitment to maintaining the production and supply of essential goods even during crises.

TEHRAN - The Deputy Head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization announced that an initial report on the damages sustained by airlines during the recent period of war has been submitted to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. He added that around 12,000 flights were canceled during the days of war and ceasefire.