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Iran launches 320 MW power plant in Qeshm island

Iran has launched a major power plant in its largest island in the Persian Gulf amid efforts to boost investment in the region.

Energy

China to receive 2 million barrels of Iranian oil within days

A very large Iranian crude carrier is set to discharge 2 million barrels into an oil terminal in China this week after Western media reports claimed that Beijing might be replacing Iran’s barrels with cheaper Russian shipments.

Energy

Iran to barter crude oil for grains from Cuba

Iran will barter its crude oil for grain shipments from Cuba as part of agreements reached between senior officials from the two countries in recent weeks, says a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official.

Trade

Cuba seeks Iran’s help to expand its mines

Cuba is seeking Iran’s help to expand its mining and metals sector as the two countries move to raise their economic cooperation to a new level.

Mine and Industry

Iran Khodro reports record daily output

Iran’s largest carmaker the IKCO has reported a record daily output figure amid efforts in the company to improve production processes.

Mine and Industry

Iran raises prices of four essential food items

The Iranian government has approved major price hikes for four essential food items as part of a plan to liberalize prices by removing subsidies given to importers and suppliers and redirecting them to the households.

Society Economy

Iran’s rial falls on inflation expectations

The Iranian rial has fallen slightly against international currencies amid expectations that a new government plan to overhaul the country’s subsidy system could cause massive price hikes while speculators bet that exchange prices will rise if international talks to revive Iran’s nuclear deal fail to reach a conclusion.

Financial Markets

Iran grants $1.5 billion to 23.6 million households as new subsidy scheme

The Iranian government has granted around $1.5 billion worth of cash subsidies to more than 23.6 million households in the country as part of efforts to cushion shocks that could be caused by price hikes in consumer goods.

Macro Economy

Iran to increase supply of gas to Iraq

Iraq has reached new agreements with Iran on the supply of natural gas from the country, according to the spokesman of the country’s Ministry of Electricity.

Energy

Iran ready to supply Europe with part of energy needs

An Iranian deputy president says the country will be ready to supply part of Europe’s energy needs if governments in the region commit to long-term contracts and avoid seeking third party intervention.

Energy