Iran’s top officials meet to discuss rial depreciation

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The heads of three power branches of the Iranian government held a meeting on Saturday evening to discuss the recent hike in the prices of foreign currencies against the local Iranian currency, the rial.

In 9-month period:

Over 170 mln tons of goods loaded, unloaded at Iranian ports

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) on Saturday announced 175 million tons of goods were loaded and unloaded at Iranian ports in first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to December 22, 2024).

Uzbekistan cancels duties on trucks from Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Uzbekistan has written off custom duties for lorries from Iran while it has increased those duties for the trucks from Turkmenistan.

Uzbekistan exempts Iranian cargo vehicles from transit fees

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Uzbekistan has exempted Iranian cargo vehicles from transit fees in 2025.

Iran’s roads minister:

Iran, Russia target to transit 10 mln tons of goods via INSTC

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran and Russia are targeting for transiting 10 million tons of goods through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

In 9-month period:

Over 16 million tons of foreign goods transited via Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The head of Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) says 16.5 million tons of foreign goods has been transited through Iran in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21, 2024).

Iran’s non-oil exports to Europe up 6% in 10 months: Eurostat

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s export of non-oil goods to the European Union from January to October 2024 has registered a six percent growth compared to last year’s corresponding period.

Iran-India relations traditional, historical: Dep. FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said that the relations between Iran and India are traditional and historical.

In 9 months;

Iran's Isfahan province handicraft exports reach $7.6 mln

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Handicraft exports from Isfahan have reached $7.6 million t during the past nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to December 20, 2024).

Russian pipeline gas supplies to Europe rise by 14% in 2024

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Russia increased pipeline gas supplies to Europe by 14% in 2024 compared to the previous year, to 32.1 bln cubic meters.

In 9-month period:

Iran’s Mazandaran exports 9k tons of goods to Uzbekistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – An observer at the customs offices of Mazandaran province on Wednesday announced this northern province exported 9,000 tons of non-oil goods to Uzbekistan in the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024).

Russian gas stops flowing to Europe via Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Russia begins scaling down gas supply to Europe via Ukraine as a five-year pre-war deal expires on New Year’s Day.

US imposes sanctions on IRGC entity

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The United States has announced sanctions on an entity it says is affiliated with the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) over its alleged interference in the 2024 US presidential elections.

US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The United States imposed new sanctions on some entities in Iran, Russia over alleged election interference.

FATF-related bills' approval to be revised in EC: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-related bills will be reviewed again in the Expediency Discernment Council or Expediency Council (EC) following the Leader's approval.

Exporting Ceramic Tiles and Stone from Iran: A Comprehensive Guide

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iran has emerged as a significant player in the global ceramic tiles and stone industry, blending centuries of craftsmanship with modern production techniques.

IRICA chief:

Iran imports over 35k brand-new passenger cars in 9 months

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The head of Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that over 35,000 brand-new passenger cars have been imported into the country since the beginning of current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21).

1st rail shipment from China reaches Afghanistan via Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas said that the first rail transit shipment from China reached Afghanistan through Iran.

Iran’s Tamarchin Customs exports over $570 million goods

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – An official at Tamarchin Customs Office has said that more than $570 million worth of non-oil goods was exported from the customs office in the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024).

US dollar crumbling in Iran's market as rial recoups losses

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The price of the US dollar and other major currencies has fallen in the Iranian market amid increased injections by the government and prospects of easing political and regional tensions.