Wednesday, 25 February , 2026
  • Iran, Azerbaijan Urged to Accelerate Preferential Trade Agreement Implementation 25 Feb 2026

    Iran, Azerbaijan Urged to Accelerate Preferential Trade Agreement Implementation

    TEHRAN - Iranian and Azerbaijani trade officials have emphasized the importance of accelerating negotiations and finalizing the long-awaited preferential trade agreement between Iran and Azerbaijan, highlighting the agreement’s potential to strengthen bilateral commerce, reduce tariff barriers, and expand investment cooperation.

Over $11b in Oil Revenues Yet to Return 15 Feb 2026

Over $11b in Oil Revenues Yet to Return

TEHRAN - Former head of the Naftiran Intertrade Company (NICO) has alleged that more than $11 billion in oil revenues have not been repatriated to Iran, accusing certain intermediaries—known as “trustees”—of withholding funds and warning that a proposed government decision to settle debts through barter imports could fuel further corruption.

Iran Faces Investment Slump as Foreign and Domestic Investors Pull Back 14 Feb 2026

Iran Faces Investment Slump as Foreign and Domestic Investors Pull Back

TEHRAN - The head of the Investment and Financing Commission at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture says both foreign and domestic investors are retreating from Iran, warning that prolonged political and economic uncertainty has pushed the country’s capital formation rate into negative territory.

Iran-China Rail Link via Afghanistan Proposed to Facilitate Goods Transit 14 Feb 2026

Iran-China Rail Link via Afghanistan Proposed to Facilitate Goods Transit

TEHRAN - A proposed rail connection linking Iran to China through Afghanistan could cut transportation distances by up to 50 percent and enable direct freight train movement to Europe, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

Russia, Iran will sign several economic cooperation agreements 10 Feb 2026

Russia, Iran will sign several economic cooperation agreements

Iran and Russia want to sign a number of agreements on trade and economic cooperation at a meeting of the Russian-Iranian intergovernmental commission scheduled for February 16-18 in Tehran.

All Genuine Traders Welcome Currency Unification 03 Feb 2026

All Genuine Traders Welcome Currency Unification

TEHRAN - The head of the Iran–Brazil Joint Chamber of Commerce has described the unification of the exchange rate as a major decision by Iran’s 14th administration, saying it is a correct policy that should have been implemented several years ago.

Impact of Migrants’ Departure on Energy Consumption and Essential Goods 02 Feb 2026

Impact of Migrants’ Departure on Energy Consumption and Essential Goods

TEHRAN - The Governor of Tehran Province said that migrant populations returned to their home countries in full compliance with legal and religious regulations and with respect for human dignity. He noted that following their departure, more than 3,000 classrooms were freed during the current academic year, and there have also been positive effects on water and electricity consumption, housing supply, and a reduction in rental prices.

Central Bank Unveils New Strategy for Foreign Exchange Policy 02 Feb 2026

Central Bank Unveils New Strategy for Foreign Exchange Policy

TEHRAN - The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran has outlined the institution’s new strategy for managing the country’s foreign exchange policies, reporting a significant reduction in currency market volatility following the unification of exchange rates. He said that over the past two weeks, the commercial foreign exchange market has shifted from a $500 million demand surplus to a $70 million supply surplus.

Iran, Russia Set Two-Year Target to Expand Trade to $10b 01 Feb 2026

Iran, Russia Set Two-Year Target to Expand Trade to $10b

TEHRAN - Iran and Russia have set an ambitious goal to increase the volume of bilateral trade to more than $10 billion within the next two years, according to the head of the Iran–Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce, who says current trade levels fall short of the two countries’ political alignment and economic potential.

Only 5,000 Iranians Among Vietnam’s 20m Foreign Tourists 31 Jan 2026

Only 5,000 Iranians Among Vietnam’s 20m Foreign Tourists

TEHRAN - Despite the rich tourism potential shared by Iran and Vietnam, the lack of direct flights and limited cultural familiarity between the two nations remain major obstacles to the development of bilateral tourism exchanges, Vietnam’s ambassador to Iran said.

Iran Plans Results-Driven, Project-Focused Presence at Eurasia Summit to Boost Engineering Service Exports 07 Jan 2026

Iran Plans Results-Driven, Project-Focused Presence at Eurasia Summit to Boost Engineering Service Exports

TEHRAN - Iran is preparing for a structured, project-focused, and outcome-oriented participation at the upcoming Eurasia Summit, a move aimed at expanding the country’s exports of technical and engineering services, according to Ali Naghavi, Head of the Technical and Engineering Services Commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA).