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Iran’s customs operating round-the-clock despite US-Israeli-imposed war

Iran’s customs offices are operating round-the-clock to ensure uninterrupted trade flows despite ongoing attacks on the country by the US and Israel, a senior business leader said on Sunday, emphasizing that exports and imports remain unaffected.

Iran Economy

Mohammad Khazaei reelected to ICC WCF General Council

Mohammad Khazaei, Director General of ICC Iran, has been reelected as member of the General Council at the World Chambers Federation (WCF) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Iran Chamber

Ali Madanizadeh becomes Iran’s new economy minister

Iranian members of parliament gave a vote of confidence to President Masoud Pezeshkian’s pick for minister of economy.

Macro Economy

Iran Chamber of Commerce condemns Israeli strike, urges global response

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has condemned a recent Israeli strike that killed a number of senior Iranian military commanders, academics, and civilians, calling on the international community to denounce this “blatant violation of international law”.

Iran Chamber

Iran’s PMI edges into growth territory after five months of contraction

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has released the country’s new PMI data for the fiscal month of Ordibehesht (April 21 – May 21, 2025) showing minimal growth after prolonged slowdown.

Macro Economy

Industry minister stresses private sector role in tackling economic challenges

Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, Mohammad Atabak, underscored the government’s commitment to greater cooperation with the private sector on Monday during a meeting with senior officials from Iran’s Chamber of Commerce in Tehran.

Iran Chamber

Iranian trade delegation to visit Beijing in late June amid presidential trip

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) is scheduled to dispatch a trade delegation to Beijing in late June, coinciding with a planned state visit by President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iran Chamber

Iran Chamber vice president urges focus on domestic production, exports to achieve 8% economic growth goal

A senior Iranian private sector leader says that boosting domestic production and expanding exports are critical for achieving the government’s 8% economic growth target under the Seventh Development Plan.

Iran Chamber

Iran-UK trade rises to $120 million in 2024 despite sanctions

Iran-UK trade reached $120 million in 2024, according to a report by the International Affairs Department of Iran Chamber of Commerce, reflecting a modest increase of 7% compared to $112 million in 2023, despite continued sanctions and diplomatic strains.

Trade

Iran renews push to join New Development Bank

Iran reaffirmed its intention to join the BRICS-backed New Development Bank (NDB) during a meeting between its central bank governor and NDB President Dilma Rousseff in Shanghai, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) said on Saturday.

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