Why is Iranian rial suddenly weakening?
Al-Monitor - A recent devaluation of the rial on the so-called free market in Iran has raised concerns that the…
Economy
Iran Opens Extension Of Key Port
RFL/RE - Iran has officially opened an extension of its southeastern port of Chabahar, which Tehran hopes will become a…
Iran moves to stamp out corruption opportunities in customs
Al-Monitor - Government officials and investors all agree that Iran needs to improve its business climate to attract the needed investment for…
Iran exports $180M Persian carpets in 7 months
PayvandNews - Deputy Head of Iran's Carpet Center for Economic Affairs Mohammad Mehdi Farshchi said Iran exported hand-woven carpets worth…
Iran’s tourism chief calls on private sector to assist ‘Tabriz 2018’
PayvandNews - Iran's tourism chief has called for a partnership between domestic travel companies and associated businesses to help organize…
Iran says Qatar wants five-fold increase in trade
PayvandNews - Iran says it had received a proposal from Qatar to increase the level of trade between the two…
Iran’s Inflation rate stands at 8.4 percent: Statistical Center
PayvandNews- The Statistical Center of Iran announced that the inflation rate for the 12-month period ended on the last day of the…
Iran pushes to retain Asia oil buyers as possible U.S. sanctions loom
Reuters - Iran is pushing to retain customers for its oil in Asia, hoping that price reductions will boost the…
Iranian Currency Reaches New Lows As Inflation Remains High
PayvandNews - The value of the Iranian rial has again dropped in recent days, reaching a new record low for…
Iran’s path to becoming an LNG exporter
Al-Monitor - In the early 2000s, as Iran drafted ambitious plans to exploit its huge gas potential, allocating some of…