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Iran reports significant rise in exports to Turkey

Iran has reported a major surge in its exports to neighboring Turkey despite a decline in overall export figures caused by a brief war with Israel in June.

Trade

Iran cuts steel imports amid surge in domestic output

Iran has significantly reduced its steel imports amid a surge in domestic production that has supported higher exports from the country.

Mine and Industry

Vehicles blamed for up to 80% of Tehran’s air pollution: Report

Figures released by Iran’s Environment Protection Organization show that motor vehicles are responsible for as much as 80% of air pollution in the capital, Tehran.

Society Economy

India secures 6-month US sanctions exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port

India has confirmed that the United States will not impose its sanctions on the Chabahar Port in Iran for the next six months, allowing New Delhi to continue its investment and operations at the strategic facility uninterrupted.

Iran Economy

Iran’s annual inflation up 1.4% to 38.9% in October

Iran has reported a slight rise in its annual inflation rate in the calendar month to late October.

Macro Economy

Iran plans to raise saffron output by 20% in 3 years

Iran seeks to increase its saffron production by 20% in the next three years to meet a target set in its five-year development plan.

Agriculture and Environment

Iran reports 20% cut in subsidized currency allocation for imports

Iran has cut its allocation of subsidized currency for imports of goods and equipment.

Iran Economy

Iran reports slight fall in jobless rate in Sep quarter

Figures by the Iranian government’s statistics agency show that the unemployment rate in the country fell slightly in the quarter to September 22 compared to the same quarter in 2024.

Macro Economy

China responsible for $65-70bn of Iran’s foreign trade: Businessman

China accounts for $65-70 billion worth of Iran’s foreign trade each year, according to a senior Iranian businessman who says that China’s oil purchases from Iran have reached record levels.

Trade

Iran lifts curbs on rice imports to ease domestic prices

The Iranian government has lifted its curbs on rice imports amid efforts to quell domestic prices of the staple grain.

Agriculture and Environment