In the sweltering heat of the Persian Gulf, where summer temperatures soar and the air hangs heavy with humidity, a different kind of heat is being generated—the heat of relentless effort,…
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When officials from Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan gathered in Mashhad to sign a transit protocol, they set in motion a new chapter in regional economic cooperation.
The July 15 agreement…
Watching the recent diplomatic exchanges between Tehran and Dushanbe, it’s hard to ignore a clear pattern: both capitals are no longer content with mere rhetoric when it comes to transport…
Iran's automotive industry is embarking on a bold and necessary transformation. Faced with a pressing fuel imbalance and an aging national fleet—where over 17 million out of 27 million vehicles…
As Iran and South Korea mark over six decades of diplomatic relations, a renewed momentum is sweeping across their bilateral agenda—with culture, tourism, and creative industries taking center…
For decades, gasoline prices have been among the most politically sensitive issues in Iran. Heavy fuel subsidies have helped keep domestic prices far below international levels, but they have also…
Afghanistan is home to some of the world's richest untapped mineral deposits, yet decades of conflict have kept most of those resources buried underground. As security conditions gradually improve…
Iran’s agricultural sector experienced a difficult year in 1404 (March 2025–March 2026), with new official data showing that declining farm output became a major drag on the country’s non-oil…
Iran's petrochemical industry has been given a brief opportunity following the temporary 60-day suspension of US sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical exports. While the measure is unlikely…
Iran's industrial engine lost momentum during the last Iranian year as production contracted, employment declined and manufacturers struggled with a combination of energy shortages, inflation and…
The future of any comprehensive agreement between Iran and the United States will ultimately depend on whether it creates tangible economic benefits for both sides, Hamid Ghanbari, Iran's deputy…
For years, Iran has tried to encourage higher birth rates through financial incentives and social support programs. Yet one major obstacle has consistently undermined these efforts: persistent…
A new understanding between Iran and the United States has renewed expectations for a recovery in industrial investment. Yet economists and business leaders caution that any meaningful impact on…
As global competition for critical minerals intensifies, Iran may be sitting on an opportunity that could reshape part of its mining sector. Experts say the country possesses promising geological…
Iran’s automotive industry is once again looking to diplomacy as Tehran and Washington move closer to a possible comprehensive agreement following months of tensions and conflict. A temporary…
Iran’s foreign trade sector may be entering a new phase after Tehran and Washington announced overnight that they had reached an understanding aimed at ending the recent conflict, with a formal…
Iran’s labor market may appear healthier than expected based on its unemployment rate alone. With unemployment standing at 7.6%, the country does not seem to be facing an extraordinary labor…
For years, Tehran and Beijing have described their ties as a strategic partnership. Yet trade, investment and energy data suggest a relationship that is far from balanced. China has become a…
For years, discussions about Iran’s economic future have focused on sanctions, inflation, exchange rates, oil revenues and foreign policy. Yet beneath these short- and medium-term variables lies a…
Iran’s polymer market is grappling with one of its most significant disruptions in recent years following damage to parts of the country’s petrochemical infrastructure during the recent conflict…
As geopolitical tensions and regional security risks continue to reshape trade flows, Iran is increasingly looking north. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has emerged as a key pillar of Tehran’s…
Iran’s healthcare system is facing a growing challenge that receives far less attention than drug shortages or hospital financing: the gradual deterioration of medical equipment. As hospitals…
Iran’s steel industry is undergoing a major realignment after disruptions caused by the recent US-Israeli war against Iran reshaped production, trade routes and regional competition. The effects…
Rising regional tensions are pushing Iran to rethink the structure of its foreign trade network. The recent military conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, along with…
Rising restrictions on maritime traffic and mounting regional tensions have pushed Iran to rely more heavily on neighboring Iraq as an alternative trade corridor.
