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Iran extends border closure with Iraq for passengers

Iran-Iraq border points will be closed for passengers until April 4, Hossein Qasemi, director-general of border affairs of Iranian Interior Ministry, told IRNA news agency.

Society Economy

India delivers second batch of equipment to Iran’s Chabahar port

India has delivered the second consignment of heavy equipment, including two 100-tonne mobile cranes, to Iran’s Chabahar port, reflecting New Delhi’s commitment to the strategic connectivity and transit initiative.

Transportation

Iran’s consumer inflation at 48.7% yoy

The Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) has released latest monthly data on consumer prices in the country, saying inflation rose to 36.4 percent in the final month of the last calendar year which ended on March 20.

Macro Economy

China foreign minister due in Tehran for talks on 25-year strategic partnership

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to pay an official two-day visit to Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on strategic relations and leading regional and international developments.

Macro Economy

Heavy rain expected in northwestern Iran, flood warning issued for 5 provinces

The Iranian Energy Ministry has issued a top-level flood warning for areas in northwest of the country, saying that 36 hours of rains that are expected to start on Tuesday could cause floods in five provinces in the region.

Agriculture and Environment

Private sector opens Iran’s second black chador factory in Isfahan

Iran’s second black chador (a full-body piece of fabric used by some Muslim women to cover the body while leaving the face uncovered) production factory was recently inaugurated in Isfahan Province.

Mine and Industry

Iran allocates fund to boost exports to Africa

Iran has earmarked a special fund to strengthen exports to African countries as it seeks to nearly double shipments to the region to $1.1 billion a year by March 2024.

Trade

Leader welcomes Iranian New Year of ’production, support, and the removal of barriers’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei welcomed the Persian New Year, predicting in a live televised speech on March 20 that it will be one of "production, support, and removal of barriers."

Macro Economy

IKCO reports near-record sales

Iran’s leading automotive company says it is reaching a record in annual output in the final days of the current calendar year.

Mine and Industry

835-kilometer pipeline brings Persian Gulf water to central Iranian Plateau

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has opened two more sections of a pipeline carrying Persian Gulf water to arid regions deep into the Iranian Plateau.

Agriculture and Environment