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Most Iranian farmers over 50, census reveals

Iran has more than 4.2 million people engaged in farming, with the majority of them over the age of 50 and cultivating small plots of land, the country’s Statistics Center said in its latest agricultural census.

Agriculture and Environment

Iran chamber chief urges diplomacy to avert UN sanctions ‘snapback’

The president of Iran Chamber of Commerce has called for active diplomacy to prevent the possible reimposition of United Nations sanctions, warning that any return of restrictions would deliver a shock to the country’s fragile economy.

Iran Chamber

Iran-Brazil trade steady despite shipping hurdles, businessperson says

Trade between Iran and Brazil remained largely unchanged in the first five months of the current fiscal year (started March 21, 2025) compared with the same period last year, the chairman of the Iran-Brazil Joint Chamber of Commerce says.

Joint Chambers

Iranian government vows to support private sector

The Iranian government is committed to supporting the private sector through policy-making and infrastructure development, government spokesperson said on Friday, pledging to address national-level challenges faced by businesses.

Iran Economy

Iran, Kuwait set to launch overland trade route via Iraq soon

Iran and Kuwait will soon be able to exchange goods through a new overland route via Iraq, a move expected to sharply boost bilateral trade, the chairman of the Iran-Kuwait Joint Chamber of Commerce said.

Trade

President Pezeshkian urges water saving, solar expansion to tackle energy shortages

President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for urgent measures to address the country’s water and energy imbalances, saying conservation and renewable energy were key to sustaining economic development.

Energy

Iran says foreign trade reached $129 billion in first year of new government

Iran’s foreign trade reached 157 million tonnes worth $129 billion in the first year of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s government, the head of the Customs Administration said on Tuesday.

Trade

Iran to send business delegation to Japan Expo 2025 in September

Iran-Japan Joint Chamber of Commerce is preparing to dispatch a special trade delegation to Japan Expo 2025 next month.

Iran Economy

Iran chamber chief highlights export potential in building materials sector

The president of Iran Chamber of Commerce has said the country’s building materials industry has significant potential for job creation and foreign currency earnings, as most raw materials are sourced domestically.

Mine and Industry

Iran eyes boost in construction materials exports, touts global competitiveness

The president of Iran Chamber of Commerce says that Iranian-made construction materials meet international standards and are competitive in global markets, but export growth has been constrained by sanctions and other restrictions.

Mine and Industry