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Iran, Turkmenistan Urged to Strengthen Banking Ties
Iran has stressed the need to strengthen banking cooperation with Turkmenistan following a review of the latest developments in financial relations between the two countries.
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Iran Ready to Offer Investment-Ready Projects to Turkmenistan and Regional Partners
Iran is ready to present feasibility-assessed and investment-ready projects in energy, transit and logistics, agriculture and food processing, as well as industrial projects in free and special economic zones, to Turkmenistan, Central Asian states and other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the head of Iran’s investment organization said.
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Iranian Investment Official Arrives in Ashgabat for Turkmenistan Investment Forum
Mahdi Heidari, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance and head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI), has arrived in Ashgabat to attend Turkmenistan's International Investment Forum.
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‘Iran determined to strengthen ties with China to contribute to peace, progress in region, world’
TEHRAN- The Embassy of China in Iran held a ceremony on the evening of September 29 at the embassy on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China, attended by Iranian officials and diplomats from various foreign embassies.
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Iran Approves More Than 270 Foreign Investment Projects in Six Months
Iran approved more than 270 foreign investment projects and issued investment licenses for them during the first six months of the current Iranian year (starting on March 20, 2026), the head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI) said.
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Iran’s Economy Cannot Be Fully Constrained by Sanctions, Deputy Economy Minister Says
Iran’s economic policymaking team is pursuing regulatory reforms and broad deregulation measures to facilitate imports, exports and business activity in response to restrictions affecting the country’s foreign trade, Deputy Economy Minister Morteza Zamanian said.
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Iran Provides More Than 8 tn tomans in Employment-Retention Credits to War-Affected Businesses
Iran has provided more than 8 trillion tomans in loans to preserve employment at businesses affected by the war, the Deputy Minister of Economic Policy at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance said.
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Iran Closes in on Three-Day Customs Clearance Target as Cargo Dwell Time Halves
TEHRAN —Iran has cut the average time required to clear goods through its customs facilities from 143 hours to 73 hours, bringing the country to within roughly one hour of its three-day customs-clearance target, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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Rimdan Has Potential to Become One of Iran’s Key Trade Gateways
Rimdan has the potential to develop into one of Iran’s most important and efficient trade gateways, provided that investment in logistics, transport, and border infrastructure is accelerated, the secretary of Iran’s High Council of Free and Special Economic Zones said.
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Iran Increases Capacity for Export Trucks at Border Crossings
TEHRAN — All of Iran’s border crossings with neighboring countries remain open, while the daily capacity for handling export trucks has been increased following recent talks between Iranian customs authorities and their counterparts in Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Armenia, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said.
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Chabahar Free Zone Advances Smart Service Systems
The Secretary-General of Iran’s High Council of Free Zones has stressed the continued expansion of smart services and digital infrastructure at the Chabahar Free Zone, with the aim of reducing in-person visits, streamlining administrative procedures, and improving satisfaction among investors and economic operators.
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Tejarat Bank, Iran Customs Authority Move to Expand Strategic Cooperation
TEHRAN — Tejarat Bank has expressed its readiness to develop new financial solutions to facilitate customs and trade processes in Iran, as the bank and the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) move to broaden strategic cooperation.
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Iran Moves to Electronic Commercial Books for Free Zone Businesses
TEHRAN — Iranian National Tax Administration (INTA) has announced the launch of electronic commercial books for businesses operating in the country’s free trade-industrial zones, as part of efforts to digitalize tax and business processes.
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Iran’s 18th International Exhibition to Spotlight Finance, Investment and Digital Infrastructure
TEHRAN — Iran’s 18th International Exhibition of Financial Systems, Investment and Digital Infrastructure, known as the Iran Finance and Banking Exhibition, will be held from November 17 to 20, 2026, at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground, with the participation of the Association of Private Banks.
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Foreign Investment Drives Construction of 30-MW Solar Power Plant in South Khorasan
A 30-megawatt solar power plant backed by foreign investment in Nehbandan County, South Khorasan Province, has reached 60% completion and is scheduled to come online before the anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution in February (Feb. 11, 2027), according to the province’s director-general of economic and financial affairs.
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Ilam Issues $684.7 Million in Foreign Investment Permits for Four Projects
ILAM, Iran — Iran’s Ilam Province has issued four new foreign investment permits with a combined value of $684.684 million, covering projects in energy, power generation, industrial alloys and information technology, according to the provincial Department of Economic Affairs and Finance.
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Yazd Issues First License for Foreign Investment Attraction Agency
Iran’s Yazd Province has issued its first license for a foreign investment attraction agency, marking a new step toward streamlining access to professional investment services and expanding the province’s capacity to attract international capital.
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CBI Chief Meets Turkish, Tunisian Counterparts in Istanbul
Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati held talks with his Turkish and Tunisian counterparts in Istanbul on expanding monetary and banking cooperation among Islamic countries.
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Iran Executive VP Calls for Stronger Border Trade with Neighboring Countries
Iran’s Executive Vice President Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah has called for expanding economic ties between Iran’s border regions and neighboring countries, saying free trade zones should coordinate with provincial authorities and relevant institutions to strengthen such relations.
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Iran Economy Minister Meets NDB President to Explore Development Financing
Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, has met with Dilma Rousseff, President of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), to discuss the institution’s potential role in expanding economic cooperation and financing Iran’s development projects.
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Pezeshkian Highlights BRICS Opportunities for Investment and Financial Cooperation
TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the growing potential for economic cooperation among BRICS members, saying recent talks by Iran’s economy minister with economic ministers and senior officials of the bloc’s member states have opened promising avenues for joint investment, easier financial transactions and deeper economic ties.
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Iran, Armenia Customs Authorities Agree on Measures to Facilitate Cross-Border Trade
The heads of Iran’s and Armenia’s customs administrations have agreed on a package of measures to deepen customs cooperation, facilitate bilateral trade, and streamline the movement of trucks and cargo across their shared border.
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Iran Seeks Stronger Economic Diplomacy Through Free Zones
Iran’s Foreign Ministry and the Secretariat of the High Council of Free and Special Economic Zones have agreed to strengthen coordination on economic diplomacy, with a focus on using the border regions to expand trade with neighboring states and mitigate the impact of sanctions.
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Bushehr Approves 21 Foreign Investment Projects Worth $143 Million
Iran’s southern Bushehr Province has approved 21 foreign investment projects totaling $143 million, strengthening its position as the country’s leading province in investment volume and opening new opportunities to attract domestic and international capital.
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Frankfurt branch: Payment failure or sanctions constraint?
Germany’s financial regulator BaFin is seeking to end the more than five-decade presence of Bank Sepah’s Frankfurt branch, moving to revoke its operating licence on the grounds of what it describes as a “technical inability to meet its obligations,” while the Iranian bank is pursuing legal avenues to challenge the decision.
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Iran Economy Minister: BRICS to Play Key Role in Easing Sanctions Impact
Iran’s Economy Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh said BRICS is expected to play a key role in reducing the impact of sanctions over the long term, as member states expand the use of local currencies, interoperable payment systems, and transport and data corridors.
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Iran Says Local Currencies, Domestic Payment Systems Key BRICS Gains
Iranian Economy and Finance Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh has described the greater use of local currencies, the development of domestic payment systems and financial messaging platforms, and closer economic coordination among BRICS members as key outcomes of the bloc’s latest meeting.
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Iran Economy Minister Arrives in India for BRICS Economic Diplomacy
Iranian Economy Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh has arrived in Mumbai to attend a meeting of BRICS finance ministers, continuing Tehran’s efforts to expand economic ties with member states of the bloc.
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Iran, Russia Pledge to Complete North-South Corridor with Rasht-Astara Rail Project
MOSCOW — Iran and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to completing the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), with the two sides discussing the swift implementation of the Rasht-Astara railway project, a key missing link in the route.
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Iran Seeks to Expand Presence in Eurasian Market as Economy Minister Holds Talks in Moscow
MOSCOW — Iran’s Economy Minister Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh held talks with senior officials of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in Moscow on accelerating trade and expanding economic cooperation as Tehran seeks to strengthen its presence in the bloc’s market of about 180 million people.