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Iran Urges WAIPA to Condemn U.S. and Israeli Military Aggression
The Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI) has sent an official letter to the Executive Director of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), calling for the condemnation of 'illegal attacks by the United States and the Israeli regime' against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Tehran — Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance is set to upgrade private sector bank guarantees to sovereign guarantees under a new regulato
The Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance and head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran, Mahdi Heidari, said the policy would allow the government to extend sovereign backing to private bank guarantees in exchange for counter-guarantees from domestic firms.
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Head of Investment Organization: Investment Security is a Must
The Deputy Minister and Head of Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran, speaking at a meeting with economic activists from Bushehr Province, emphasized the need to remove investment barriers, streamline administrative bureaucracy, and strengthen the role of economic activists in attracting domestic and foreign investors. He identified investment in the upstream oil and gas sectors as a key solution for improving the country's economic situation.
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Head of Investment Organization Announces: Iran’s Comprehensive Plan for Post-War Reconstruction of Vital Industries
Iran's Deputy Economy Minister has announced the start of a new phase in the reconstruction of the country's vital industries following the "Third Imposed War," describing Bushehr Province, especially the city of Asaluyeh, as one of the main hubs of Iran's economic activity.
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Iran’s Khuzestan Province Attracts $12.8mn Foreign Investment in Past Year
Iran’s south-western Khuzestan province, a strategic hub for energy and agriculture, secured $12.8mn in realised foreign direct investment during the past Iranian calendar year (ended March 20, 2026), according to the province’s top economic official, despite persistent international sanctions.
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Iran Approves $126mn in Foreign Investment Projects in 1st Board Meeting of year
Iran’s Foreign Investment Board has given the green light to 35 projects worth $126mn in its first session of the 1405 solar year (started March 21, 2026).
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Iran's Annual Non-Oil Trade with Neighbors Rises 21% to Over $74b
In terms of volume, Iran exchanged 112.8 million metric tons of goods with its neighbors, up 16 percent compared to the previous year.
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Iran’s Foreign Trade Nears $110 Billion in 2025–26 Fiscal Year
Iran’s total foreign trade reached nearly $110 billion in the fiscal year ending March 20, 2026, according to data released by the country’s customs authority, underscoring steady commercial flows despite ongoing external pressures.
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Iran-Russia Business Forum Held to Boost Banking and Cooperation
A year after Iran and Russia signed their comprehensive strategic agreement, Iranian and Russian business leaders gathered in Moscow on January 27, 2026, for a joint economic forum hosted by Bank Melli Iran (BMI) at the headquarters of Mir Business Bank. The meeting focused on expanding banking ties, facilitating trade, and identifying new investment opportunities between the two countries.
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Iran Proposes Establishing a Joint Cooperation Council Between Its FTZs and CIS Members
The Secretary of Iran’s High Council of Free Trade and Special Economic Zones has called for the establishment of a structured mechanism to expand economic cooperation with member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
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Iran, Afghanistan, and China Launch Joint International FTZ Project
A webinar was held to present the report on the International Free Trade-Industrial Zone project involving Iran, Afghanistan, and China, chaired by the Director General of Economic Affairs and Finance of South Khorasan Province.
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Iran pushes financial innovation: Gilan hosts conference on modern funding tools
A conference in Gilan province brought together senior economic managers, representatives from banks, insurers, and the capital market to discuss modern financing instruments and the need to raise financial literacy. The event, organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, underscored the government’s ambition to move beyond traditional lending and to embed new mechanisms into the country’s financial architecture.
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Iran’s Foreign Trade Volume for the First Nine Months
According to the Iran Customs Administration, the country’s total foreign trade during this period amounted to more than 148.2 million tons, valued at nearly 85.4 billion dollars.
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54 Foreign Investment Projects Approved Worth $457 Million
In its 300th session, Iran’s Foreign Investment Board approved 54 foreign investment projects totaling $457 million, the Investment Organisation reported.
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IMF High-Level Policy Forum on Sovereign Debt Opens in Kuwait
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) launched its High-Level Policy Forum in Kuwait on Wednesday, bringing together senior policymakers from ministries of finance and economy, central banks, and debt management offices worldwide. Iran is represented by Rahmatollah Akrami, the country’s Treasurer General, who heads the Iranian delegation.
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Iran, Armenia Eye Eurasian Market Through Economic Cooperation
Iran and Armenia are seeking to deepen economic ties with an eye on the Eurasian market. In a recent meeting in Tehran, Grigor Hakobyan, Armenia’s ambassador to Iran, and Reza Masroor, secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones, discussed ways to expand bilateral trade, investment, and industrial cooperation.
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Iran Introduces Comprehensive Guidelines for Establishing Foreign Investment Promotion Agencies
Iran has announced its first official framework for the establishment, operation, and supervision of foreign investment promotion agencies, aiming to align with global best practices and significantly increase foreign direct investment (FDI).
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Iran’s Foreign Trade Reaches $76.5 Billion in Eight Months: IRICA
The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has reported that the country’s foreign trade in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (beginning March 21, 2025) exceeded $76.5 billion.
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Iran Turns to Private Agencies to Court Foreign Investment
Iran’s government has unveiled a new framework allowing private agencies to spearhead the attraction of foreign investment, a move officials describe as the first serious attempt to mobilise the private sector in this field. The initiative was announced by Mehdi Heidari, Deputy Minister of Economy.
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Iran’s Economy Ministry Aims to Resolve Petrochemical Financing Issues
This week, Iran’s Ministry of Economy gathered senior officials, bankers, and industry leaders to address a significant challenge: securing funding for 16 unfinished petrochemical and refining projects in the South Pars Special Economic Energy Zone. These projects collectively require an estimated $10 billion in financing.
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Megaproject “Twenty”: A Surge Forward Amid Sanctions
The “Twenty Project” is one of six megaprojects outlined in Iran’s Ministry of Economy’s strategic plan for achieving “inclusive, justice-oriented growth.” Its objective is to finance and implement at least 20 large-scale, foreign currency–earning projects, each designed to deliver a tangible boost to the country’s GDP.
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Iran Issues Official Guidelines for Establishing and Operating Foreign Investment Promotion Agencies
Tehran - November 26, 2025: The Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran has formally issued the Guidelines for the Establishment, Operation, and Oversight of Foreign Investment Promotion Agencies, in line with Article 30 of the Law on Financing Production and Infrastructure.
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67 Foreign Investment Requests Approved Worth $485 Million
In the ninth meeting of the Foreign Investment Board this year, 67 foreign investment applications with a total value of $485 million were approved.
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National will for FTZs reform gains momentum, says senior official
At a joint meeting between Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance and investors in the Aras Free Trade Zone, Reza Masroor, Secretary of the High Council of Free Trade Zones (FTZs), underscored the need for a unified national will to drive transformative change in the country’s free zones. He outlined progress made in addressing recent challenges and stressed that free zones must play a decisive role in reshaping Iran’s economic trajectory.
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Iran and Armenia seek smoother trade flows
Iran and Armenia are stepping up efforts to ease cross-border commerce and expand transit links, underscoring the growing importance of their shared frontier as a gateway to Eurasia.
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Iran looks to digital economy for growth
Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance has placed the digital economy at the centre of its growth strategy. In a meeting with technology entrepreneurs, the minister announced plans to establish a dedicated deregulation board and a monthly council for dialogue between government and the private sector, initiatives unprecedented in Iran’s economic policymaking and inspired by successful international models.
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Iran’s Economy Ministry highlights financing and foreign investment at KishInvex 2025
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance assumed a prominent and pragmatic role at the 12th KishInvex 2025, concentrating on the identification of flagship economic projects, the introduction of innovative financing instruments, and the strengthening of engagement with financial institutions and foreign investors. Its central objective was to diversify financing channels for production enterprises and to reinforce the foundations of sustainable investment.
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Iran’s economy ministry seeks to ease hurdles for foreign investors
Iran’s economy ministry is stepping up efforts to attract foreign capital. At a meeting with more than 70 investors, Mehdi Heidari, acting head of the Organisation for Investment and Economic and Technical Assistance, announced that an international exchange will soon open in Kish Free Zone.
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Iran’s Economy Ministry takes center stage at KishInvex2025
Iran’s Economy Ministry made a conspicuous appearance at the KishInvex2025 economic forum, underscoring the government’s ambition to attract foreign investment and expand international financing channels.