Markets Rattle As Israeli Aggression Fuels Regional Tensions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Global markets stumbled Tuesday as Israel’s ongoing aggression on Iran entered its fifth day, triggering a surge in oil and gold prices and raising concerns of broader instability in the Middle East.
Academic at Helm of Iran’s Economy Ministry
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Parliament approved Ali Madanizadeh as the new minister of economy.
World Bank Lifts Nuclear Funding Ban amid Power Demand Surge
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The World Bank has ended its ban on financing nuclear energy projects in developing countries, as part of a broader shift to meet soaring electricity demands.
Tesla Faces Autonomy Challenge from China EV Rivals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese EV makers led by BYD are undercutting Tesla in the race for self-driving technology, offering advanced driver-assistance systems at lower costs amid growing pressure on Elon Musk’s strategy shift toward autonomy.
Iran Backs Formation of SCO Bank
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The governor of the Central Bank of Iran expressed Tehran’s support for the idea of establishing a joint bank of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
US, China to Resume Trade Talks in London Monday
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Senior US and Chinese officials will meet in London on Monday to continue efforts to ease trade tensions that have rattled global markets.
Iran Pushing for Free Trade with Venezuela: Parliament Speaker
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf expressed Tehran’s determination to enter into free trade with Venezuela and remove the obstacles to banking interactions.
Global Markets Slide As US-China Tariff Tensions Escalate
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Stocks and the dollar fell on Monday amid rising US-China trade tensions and investor caution ahead of key US economic data and an anticipated European rate cut.
President Urges Push for Big Jump in Iran-Oman Trade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for efforts to prepare the ground to raise the volume of annual trade exchanges with Oman to $30 billion.
Trump to Double US Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Imports to 50%
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said Friday he will raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, escalating his trade war and intensifying pressure on global producers.
Iran Deploys New Fleet to Strengthen Maritime Services, Safety Infrastructure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has launched 13 new service vessels, including tugboats and rescue craft, across key commercial ports, in a move aimed at enhancing port efficiency and maritime safety.
Nuclear Electricity Scheme Launched in Iran: Eslami
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A major project to generate 20,000 megawatts of nuclear electricity in Iran has gotten underway, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami said.
Iran Eager for Cooperation with AfCFTA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed Iran’s willingness for economic cooperation with Africa within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Freight Route Gets Rolling As Chinese Train Unloads in Iran’s Dry Port
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A commercial rail route connecting China to Iran was formally brought into operation after the first Chinese cargo train unloaded in a dry port near Tehran.
Iran Raises Finance for Solar Technologies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Top Iranian authorities ratified a decision that allows the Energy Ministry to get $1.5 billion in funding for the import of equipment to generate solar power on a large scale.
Apple Stock Slips As Trump Demands iPhone Production Shift from India to US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Apple shares dropped on Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened a 25% tariff on the tech giant’s products unless it moves iPhone manufacturing from countries like India to the United States.
Iran Condemns Latest US Sanctions on Construction Sector as ‘Crime Against Humanity’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the United States on Friday morning over the expansion of sanctions targeting the country's construction industry, calling the move illegal, inhumane, and another sign of Washington’s hostility towards the Iranian people.
ECO Ministerial Meeting to Be Held in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is going to host a meeting of the agriculture ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states in late summer.
