Iran’s tax revenues surge by 51% in current fiscal year

Iran’s tax revenues have increased by approximately 51% compared to the previous year, according to Mohammad Hadi Sobhanian, head of the Iranian National Tax Administration (INTA).

Iran’s jobless rate improves 0.4% YOY to 7.2%

Iran’s unemployment rate for the third quarter of the country’s calendar year (September 22 – December 21, 2024) has been reported at 7.2%, showing a 0.4% decline compared to that of last year’s corresponding period.

Iran’s Central Bank pushes for stronger private sector role in global trade

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) urges stronger banking ties with BRICS, SCO, and EAEU, highlighting Iran’s $140 billion trade despite sanctions.

Supreme Leader calls for removal of barriers to private sector growth

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on government and supervisory bodies to avoid placing obstacles in the way of the private sector.

Supreme Leader to meet with private sector activists on Wednesday

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, is scheduled to meet with a group of Iranian entrepreneurs and private sector representatives in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran’s joining FATF seen as crucial for achieving economic growth goals

Iran must join the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to achieve the 8% economic growth target outlined in its Seventh Development Plan, according to Payam Bagheri, Vice President of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

Iran’s Expediency Council to form committee to review FATF

Iran’s Expediency Council plans to stablish a special committee to review the country’s stance on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) after the issue was referred by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the request of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Joining FATF can facilitate investments in Iran: Gov’t spokesperson

Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) can facilitate making investments in the Islamic Republic.

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Private sector operator highlights strategic priorities for Iran’s new vision plan

Bahram Shakouri, head of the Mining and Mineral Industries Commission at Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has outlined a set of strategic priorities for drafting the country’s new development plan.

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Iranian economist urges realistic approach to development plans

Iranian economist and Tehran University professor Albert Bogozian emphasized the importance of basing development plans on realistic assessments.