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Iran’s PMI edges up slightly in September but recession persists

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has released the country’s latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for the fiscal month of Shahrivar (August 23 – September 22, 2025), showing that business conditions across the economy remained in contraction for the 18th straight month, despite a marginal improvement over the previous period.

Macro Economy

Prolonged US-China trade war would hurt Iran: businessman

A prolonged trade war between the United States and China would harm Iran’s economy by pushing down global oil prices, the chairman of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce said on Saturday.

Joint Chambers

Rasht-Astara railway key to linking rail network to Europe: Official

Iran’s deputy minister of Roads and Urban Development said the Rasht-Astara railway project, a vital segment of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), will play a decisive role in connecting Iran’s rail network to Europe once completed.

Transportation

Business official decries Europe’s "full-scale economic war" against Iran in Iraq

The Secretary-General of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce has accused European nations, acting on behalf of the United States, of conducting a new "full-scale economic war" to systematically reduce Iran’s share of the Iraqi market and replace it with allied Arab countries.

Iran Chamber

Central bank chief says private sector should drive economic growth

Central Bank Governor Mohammadreza Farzin says that the bank views the private sector as the main driver of Iran’s economy and plans to support it through targeted credit and export incentives.

Iran Chamber

Iran Chamber of Commerce board meets Central Bank governor to discuss economic issues

The president and board members of Iran Chamber of Commerce, along with heads of provincial chambers and representatives of specialized commissions, met with the Central Bank Governor Mohammareza Farzin in Tehran on Monday to exchange views on monetary policies and private sector concerns.

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President Pezeshkian meets with business leaders and veteran members of Iran Chamber of Commerce

A group of Iranian business leaders and veteran members of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture met with President Masoud Pezeshkian at the presidential office in Tehran on October 6, 2025.

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President Pezeshkian welcomes private sector engagement in economic reforms

President Masoud Pezeshkian has voiced support for the private sector’s role in implementing economic reforms, saying his administration welcomes cooperation with business leaders to tackle structural challenges in the economy.

Iran Chamber

Iran-Netherlands trade shrinks to $500 mln in 2024 amid sanctions – report

Trade between Iran and the Netherlands fell to about $500 million in 2024, down sharply from peaks of more than $5 billion before international sanctions were imposed, the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said in a report published on Monday.

Trade

Private sector welcomes approval of FATF-related bills

Private sector has welcomed the approval of legislation paving the way for Iran’s membership in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), stressing that the move will boost foreign trade and strengthen Tehran’s role in blocs such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Iran Economy