An investigation conducted across Europe has uncovered widespread contamination of cereal-based foods with trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a particularly hazardous forever chemical that enters the food supply through agricultural pesticide use.

Iran’s fishery exports have grown significantly this year amid continued efforts to expand fishing and aquaculture activities across the country’s northern and southern regions.

Western media reported that China is increasing its oil imports from Iran, adding that two giant tankers carrying Iranian oil have unloaded their oil at the Chinese ports.

Iran has accelerated development activities at an oil reservoir it shares with neighboring Iraq, aiming to achieve maximum production from the field.

Iran relies on fossil fuels for more than 92% of its electricity production, according to a deputy oil minister who says the country has serious plans to expand the share of renewables in its energy mix.

Russia is interested in jointly manufacturing heavy mining machinery with Iran, according to a report published by Iranian media.

Iran is considering replacing a Russian contractor selected to build a major power plant in the country’s south.

By Basim Laleh, Economic Reporter | Borna News Agency: As Iran navigates challenges stemming from international sanctions and constraints on capital access, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) — considered the backbone of production and employment in many high-performing economies — remain an area for significant policy focus. Meanwhile, the experience of East Asian countries demonstrates that accelerating sustainable development requires strengthening the SME sector.

The Iranian Customs Administration (IRICA) has reported a trade deficit of more than $2.5 billion for the first eight months of the current calendar year.

A new Iranian airline has operated its inaugural flight as Iran continues efforts to expand its civil aviation fleet despite sanctions that limit access to foreign investment.