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Iran chamber chief sees direct FATF talks as hope for businesses

The head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has welcomed the resumption of direct talks between Tehran and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) after six years, calling it a “ray of hope” for the country’s private sector.

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Iran trade delegation heads to Yerevan ahead of presidential visit

A 96-member business delegation from Iran departed for Yerevan on Sunday, led by Mohammadreza Bahraman, vice president of Iran Chamber of Commerce.

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Iran’s new monthly PMI stays below 50

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has released the country’s new PMI data for the fiscal month of Tir (June 22 – July 22, 2025) which has remained below the 50 threshold that separates growth from decline.

Macro Economy

Iran vice president stresses private sector role in boosting trade with Eurasia

Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref said on Friday that Tehran is ready to expand private sector-driven exchanges with Eurasian countries, including through barter trade, after attending a regional meeting in Kyrgyzstan.

Iran Economy

Iran Chamber drafting foreign trade program, deputy chief says

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture is drafting a foreign trade program that will set the body’s priorities once approved by its board, the chamber’s vice president, Qadir Qiafeh, said on Tuesday.

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Iran says petrochemical sector needs $24 billion to meet targets

Iran’s petrochemical industry will require $24 billion in investment to meet its expansion targets under the country’s seventh development plan, a senior oil ministry official said on Tuesday.

Mine and Industry

Iran tourism revenue falls far short of targets

Iran earned $7 billion from tourism in the year to March 2024, just 33% of the $21 billion goal set under its sixth development plan, the Iran Chamber of Commerce said in a report on Sunday.

Iran Economy

Iran to send trade delegation to Armenia ahead of high-level visit

Iran’s Chamber of Commerce will dispatch a trade delegation to Armenia in the coming days ahead of a planned high-level visit by senior Iranian officials to the country.

Trade

Iran’s IRISL climbs to 16th in global container shipping rankings

Iran’s state-run shipping company, the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), has risen three places to rank as the world’s 16th largest container carrier, according to industry tracker Alphaliner.

Transportation

Iran Chamber chief urges ICT exports to overcome economic challenges

Iran’s Chamber of Commerce president says that boosting exports in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector is a strategic necessity for Iran to overcome economic bottlenecks and reduce reliance on traditional oil and raw material exports.

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