Iran Chamber Newsroom

Iran’s COVID-19 cases surpass 300,000

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Iran has crossed the major threshold of 300,000 as 26 of the country’s 31 provinces are announced either on red alert, or in an alarming state.

Society Economy

Iran bans export of medical grade oxygen amid new coronavirus surge

Iran’s customs administration has imposed a ban on exports of medical grade bulk oxygen and other gases needed in hospitals to deal with a new surge in the coronavirus pandemic.

Trade

Iran limits cash withdrawals from banks to prevent money laundering, inflation

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has imposed a cap on withdrawal of cash from banks amid toughening of rules on money laundering and also efforts to contain inflation.

Macro Economy

Tourism key component of 25-year Sino-Iranian strategic pact

An Iranian official says enhancing cooperation and investments in the tourism sector is a key component of the 25-year partnership agreement which Tehran and Beijing are working to finalize.

Modern Enterprise

Air traffic in Iran declines over 50% in 3 months

Iran Airports Company has registered a total of 44,918 takeoffs and landings during the first quarter of the current Iranian year (March 20-June 20) to register a 51% decline compared with the similar period of last year. Over 4 million passengers were transported during the period, indicating a 64% YOY decline.

Transportation

UK embassy in Tehran reopens visa office after 11 years

The British embassy in Tehran announced on twitter that it has resumed issuing visa for Iranian citizens 10 years after the embassy shut down its visa office.

Society Economy

Iran’s Chabahar takes delivery of large bulk carriers

Iran says its Chabahar Port on the Sea of Oman is taking delivery of large bulk carriers as the port becomes increasingly involved in processing large container ships.

Transportation

’50 Swiss companies ready to enter Swiss trade channel for Iran’

Chairman of Iran-Switzerland Joint Chamber of Commerce says 50 major Swiss companies are ready to enter the Swiss Humanitarian Trade Arrangement (SHTA) channel which has brought a shipment of cancer drugs to Iran for the first time.

Trade

China, Germany, Iraq top buyers of Iran pistachio

Iran exported 21,720 tons of pistachio worth $154.12 million during the first quarter of the current Iranian year (March 20-June 20) with China, Germany and Iraq as top destinations.

Agriculture and Environment

India not dictated by US on Chabahar: Envoy

India’s Ambassador to Tehran Gaddam Dharmendra has reiterated that New Delhi would not be dictated by the US how it should cooperate with Iran on the key port of Chabahar.

Transportation