Iran Chamber Newsroom

Iran tourism sector seeks force majeure status amid political tensions

Iran’s tourism industry has urged authorities to pursue the recognition of force majeure conditions following recent domestic and international political developments that have severely disrupted inbound travel, a senior chamber of commerce official said.

Commissions

Iran rolls out new FX settlement mechanism for exporters

Iran has started implementing a new Central Bank directive that allows private-sector exporters to meet their foreign exchange repatriation obligations by selling dollar and euro banknotes directly to selected state-owned banks, a chamber of commerce official said on Saturday.

Local Chambers

Business leader warns currency spike hurting imports

A senior Iranian business leader said sharp rises in the foreign exchange rate are preventing timely imports of raw materials for domestic industries.

Local Chambers

Iran chamber criticizes tax plan for next year budget bill

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture says the government’s draft budget for next year places too much tax burden on formal companies and consumers.

Iran Chamber

Iran chamber chief calls for FX reforms to be coupled with social justice

President of Iran Chamber of Commerce has urged the need for the government to take supportive measures for the vulnerable class of the society, saying foreign exchange reforms have to be pursued while taking social justice into consideration.

Macro Economy

Businessman says Iran can participate in Africa’s construction projects

Masoud Barhaman, the chairman of Iran-East Africa Joint Chamber of Commerce, says Africa’s need for construction of 97 million residential units can provide a chance for the presence of Iranian companies.

Joint Chambers

Iran-Russia trade could more than double in two years: chamber head

Hadi Tizhoush Taban, chairman of Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce says the volume of trade between the two countries could more than double within two years.

Trade

Iran’s trade with Turkey exceeds $7 billion in H1 fiscal year

The volume of trade between Iran and Turkey hit $7.042 billion in the first half of the Iranian calendar year to late March 2026, according to a report by semi-official Mehr news agency.

Trade

Iran among Tajikistan’s top five trade partners in 2025: Report

A report by Iran’s state IRNA news agency cited official reports on Monday which said Iran has become one of top five trade partners of Tajikistan in 2025.

Trade

Non-industrial subscribers responsible for 75% of Iran’s gas consumption

A new report by the Oil Ministry suggests that households and commercial units collectively accounted for 75% of the total gas consumed in Iran on Friday.

Energy