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Iran's Foreign Trade Hits $94 Billion in 10 Months

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.

Economy Minister: Iran’s Economic Situation Is Under Control

Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance says the government has full control over the economic conditions, outlining recent measures and upcoming plans in the areas of capital markets, foreign exchange, taxation, and structural reforms.

Economy Minister: Iran's Customs Breaks Historic Record in Clearing Essential Goods

Iran’s Minister of Economy says concerns over the country’s stock of essential goods are unfounded, noting that strategic reserves are in “excellent condition.” Seyed Ali Madanizadeh announced that imports have proceeded smoothly and that Iranian customs recorded historic highs in the clearance of essential goods over the past week, with distribution networks operating normally.

Economy Minister: Commodity Vouchers Designed to Curb Inflation

Iran’s Minister of Economy says the government’s new commodity voucher system is aimed at controlling inflation and ensuring subsidies reach real consumers.

Economy Minister: Government Is Paying Subsidies for Essential Goods Directly to Consumers

The Minister of Economy explained the government’s new currency policy, which allocates preferential foreign exchange directly to citizens as the final consumers. He stated that, based on data obtained in recent weeks, this policy has successfully ensured that subsidies for essential goods reach the lower-income groups, fulfilling the government’s objective.

Iran’s Finance Minister: Government Moves to Protect Middle-Class Purchasing Power

At the 134th meeting of the Government–Private Sector Dialogue Council, Iran’s Finance Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh outlined the country’s new foreign exchange policy, debt repayment strategy, measures to support corporate working capital, and mechanisms to safeguard the purchasing power of middle-income earners.

Iran Unveils ‘National Credit Plan’ to Stabilize Currency Markets and Support Households

Iran’s Finance Minister, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, has outlined a comprehensive policy package aimed at stabilizing the foreign exchange market and shielding households from inflationary pressures. Central to the initiative is the launch of the National Credit Plan for Iranians, designed to expand financial access and support employment. The plan begins this month as a pilot and will be rolled out nationwide later this year if successful.

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.

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.

Directing Resources Towards Strategic Projects, Minister Emphasizes

The Minister of Economic Affairs emphasized that bank balance sheet reform is the ministry’s top priority, with a comprehensive plan to be finalized by January 20, evaluation of banks under the AQR (Asset Quality Review). The framework has begun with Bank Sepah and will extend to others.

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.

Economy Minister: My sole aim as minister is to enact genuine change

During Student Day at Sharif University of Technology, Iran’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Dr. Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, stated he took on the ministerial role to enact meaningful change. He encouraged students worried about Iran's future to focus on essential fields like management, economics, public policy, and social sciences.

Minister: Accurate accounting and auditing are the foundation of growth

Iran’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Dr. Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, stated during Accountant’s Day that precise accounting and strong auditing are the foundation of growth and the fight against corruption.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran Launches 150 Priority Projects to Drive Inclusive Growth

Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance has unveiled 150 priority projects and several cross-sector “megaprojects” within the first 100 days of the current administration, underscoring its central goal of financing production.

Iran Introduces Measures to Facilitate Foreign Investment

Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, invited foreign investors to enter the Iranian market and outlined new measures designed to ease investment procedures.

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.

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.

Economy minister vows to scrap restrictive directives to boost FTZs

Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, has pledged to abolish restrictive directives and regulations that he says have undermined the spirit of the country’s free trade zone legislation. Speaking on the sidelines of the reopening of the Steel Aras plant, he argued that cumbersome rules had rendered the law “a dead spirit” and must be repealed to restore its intended effect.

Iran’s economy minister pledges legal stability to attract investors

Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr Seyed Ali Madanizadeh, has announced that a comprehensive bill to reform the country’s free trade zone legislation has been finalised and will soon be submitted to parliament. Speaking during a meeting with investors and business leaders in the Aras Free Trade Zone, he said the reforms aim to make the zones “truly free” and position them as engines of national economic growth.