Iran Chamber Newsroom

Iran reliable partner of all fraternal African nations: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has extended his congratulations to people of Africa on the occasion of Africa Day, saying the Islamic Republic will "forever" remain a "reliable partner" of all African nations.

Trade

First tanker carrying Iranian fuel reaches Venezuela despite US warning

The vessel has arrived in Venezuelan waters to help alleviate fuel shortages in the former oil-exporting nation. Tehran had warned of "consequences" if the US stopped the ship.

Energy

10,000 health care workers infected with coronavirus in Iran

Iran says the new coronavirus has infected more than 10,000 of its health care workers.

Society Economy

Iran to finish South Pars development in 10 months: Zanganeh

Iran’s oil minister Bijan Namadar Zanganeh says the country would wrap up development work at South Pars gas field, the world’s biggest natural gas reserve located in the Persian Gulf, by late March 2021 when the current Iranian calendar year comes to its end.

Energy

Iran ready to export gowns as production hits 100,000 a day

Iran says it is ready to export medical gowns to other countries as its production of the protective equipment has surged to 100,000 per day.

Macro Economy

Iran sends medical supplies to Kyrgyzstan to fight coronavirus

Iran has sent a consignment of 3 tons of medical supplies to Kyrgyzstan to help the Central Asian country fight the new coronavirus pandemic.

Society Economy

Iran’s petrochemical industry output up 6% YoY

A senior Iranian energy official said that the country’s petrochemical complexes achieved a 6 percent rise in production in the first two months of the current Iranian year (started on March 20, 2020) compared to the corresponding period in the last year.

Energy

Iran’s fourth tanker heading to Venezuela transits Gibraltar Strait, fifth on the way

Iran’s oil tanker named Faxon which reportedly is destined for Latin America, has passed through the Strait of Gibraltar. Another tanker named Clavel has also passed through the Suez Canal and is moving towards Gibraltar.

Energy

Negotiations underway for reopening of Iran-Iraq border: Official

Iranian customs officials discussed reopening of Mehran border with Iraqi partners to resume trade as both nations have taken health measures to guarantee hygienic transportation of goods.

Trade

Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan to ease border restrictions

Iran, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to adopt joint measures that could ease movement across the borders as they seek to restore trade exchanges hampered by the new coronavirus pandemic.

Trade