Economy of Iran
Tehran downplays the importance of Trump’s victory – “Our livelihood will not be affected by the US election”
The Iranian people will not be affected by the US election, government spokeswoman Fathemeh Mohajerani said today, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, after Donald Trump declared victory in the US presidential election.
Latest EU sanctions compound aviation industry’s woes in Iran
Iranian photographer Tannaz was on her way to Tehran's airport when European sanctions on flag carrier Iran Air forced her to return home, unable to make it to work in Paris.
Private sector’s external debt at $165 billion
The Turkish private sector's total outstanding loans received from abroad recorded $165.1 billion as of April, increasing by $1 billion from the end of 2023, the Central Bank said on June 12.
The long-term loans stood at $154.5 billion, decreasing by $458 million, whereas short-term loans, excluding trade credits, increased by $1.5 billion over the same period to $10.6 billion.
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Calabrese: ‘Raisi’s death unlikely to change Iran’s ruling system or core policies’
What caused the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and what will be the impact of his death on the country's relations with the United States? Who is his most likely successor and what will the day after look like in Iran and the Middle East?
Private sector’s external debt declines
The Turkish private sector's total outstanding loans received from abroad declined by $394 million from the end of 2023 to stand at $163.4 billion as of February, the data from the Central Bank have shown.
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Western Powers Plot Further Sanctions Against Iran After Israel Attack
In the wake of Iran's recent drone and missile assault on Israel, the European Union (EU) and the United States are gearing up to expand sanctions against Tehran. The move, driven by mounting concerns over Iran's aggressive military actions, marks a significant escalation in international pressure on the Iranian regime.
Middle East on edge as Israel and Iran trade threats
Israel and Iran traded threats after Tehran's first-ever direct attack on its arch-foe sharply heightened tensions in a region already on edge after six months of war in Gaza.
EU to start work on expanding Iran sanctions, Borrell says
The European Union will prepare to expand its sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's attack on Israel, EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Tuesday after an emergency video conference of the bloc's foreign ministers.
PM Mitsotakis in Brussels for the emergency summit of the European Council
Discussed will be the developments following Iran’s attack on Israel
Greek shipowner seeks US government help with tanker seized by Iran
Empire Navigation Inc, the Greek shipowner of an oil tanker seized by Iran, said it sought any help from the US government in regaining control of its vessel in a US court filing on Thursday.