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  • Minister Highlights High Dependence on Food Imports 08 Jun 2025

    Minister Highlights High Dependence on Food Imports

    TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, has raised concerns about the country’s heavy dependence on imported food commodities, revealing that approximately 90% of the nation's edible oil and nearly 30% of its sugar needs are met through imports. Speaking at the inaugural National Conference of Women Managers of the Ministry of Agriculture, the minister emphasized the need to address this issue through better management and consumer behavior reforms—particularly with the help of women in leadership roles.

Talks underway to complete South Pars phase 11 16 Apr 2019

Talks underway to complete South Pars phase 11

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zanganeh says negotiations are going on with a Chinese company to complete the South Pars oil field phase 11.

TEDPIX hits a new record 15 Apr 2019

TEDPIX hits a new record

Tehran Stock Exchange’s (TSE) main index (TEDPIX) gained 5,721 points to hit the record of 201, 805 points on Monday.

Exports from East Azerbaijan prov. up by 52% 15 Apr 2019

Exports from East Azerbaijan prov. up by 52%

Customs Supervisor of East Azerbaijan said exports from the province has registered a 52 percent increase in terms of value last year (ended March 20, 2019).

Iran, Oman poise for boosting coop. in aquaculture, fishing fields 14 Apr 2019
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Iran, Oman poise for boosting coop. in aquaculture, fishing fields

Head of Iran Fisheries Organization Nabiollah Khoun Mirzaei said that Islamic Republic of Iran and Oman enjoy high capacities and potentials for enhancing bilateral cooperation in fishing and fishery fields.

Iranian heavy crude oil price grows $5.10 per barrel in Feb.: OPEC 14 Apr 2019

Iranian heavy crude oil price grows $5.10 per barrel in Feb.: OPEC

According to OPEC’s latest monthly report, Iranian heavy oil price increased $5.10 per barrel in February, 2019, reaching $61.29.

Next gas condensate offering at IRENEX set for April 16 14 Apr 2019

Next gas condensate offering at IRENEX set for April 16

The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) is set to hold the new round of gas condensate offering at the Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX) on Tuesday (April 16).

CBI denies rumors of loan request from IMF 14 Apr 2019

CBI denies rumors of loan request from IMF

Central Bank of Iran has dismissed rumors about Tehran’s request for a loan from International Monetary Fund.

India ships in 5% more oil from Iran in late 2018 up to March 2019 14 Apr 2019

India ships in 5% more oil from Iran in late 2018 up to March 2019

Indian refiners’ shipment of Iranian crude oil increased by near five percent through March, Reuters reported citing tanker data obtained from shipping and industry sources.

Exports from Fars prov. up by 50% 14 Apr 2019

Exports from Fars prov. up by 50%

Over 300,000 tons of goods worth nearly $300 million were exported through Fars Province Customs last year, showing a 50 percent increase in terms of weight compared to the previous corresponding year.

Iran, Russia able to increase trade volume exchange by $10bn annually 13 Apr 2019

Iran, Russia able to increase trade volume exchange by $10bn annually

Islamic Republic of Iran and Russian Federation enjoy high capabilities to increase bilateral trade exchange volume by $10 billion.