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Tehran Bazaar Traders Say War-Driven Prices are Cutting Sales

Shoppers have largely deserted Tajrish Bazaar in northern Tehran, where traders say higher prices since the war began have sharply cut demand, according to Agence France-Presse.

U.S. Sanctions 17 More Vessels in Iranian Oil Network and Delists Two

The US Treasury has sanctioned 17 vessels and their owners it says carried Iranian oil to Asia, while the State Department announced separate designations on the same day.

Hormuz Insurance Premiums Soar as War Closes Key Shipping Route

War risk insurance costs for ships using the Strait of Hormuz have risen sharply since Iran said it had closed the waterway following US and Israeli strikes, according to Reuters, Al Jazeera and other outlets.

Tajikistan Turns to Iran for Fuel as Russian Supplies Falter

Tajikistan has asked Iran for oil and fuel as Ukrainian strikes on refineries disrupt Russian supplies to Central Asia, though analysts question how long any opening for Iranian exports would last.

Tajikistan Turns to Iran for Fuel as Russian Supplies Falter

Tajikistan has begun receiving Iranian oil and fuel after Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries reduced Russian exports to Central Asia, according to several outlets.

Oil Prices Decline as Iran-Oman Negotiation Hopes Ease Supply Concerns

Global oil prices moved lower on Thursday as investors responded to reports of progress in Iran Oman negotiations. The market also reacted to expectations...

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Supply Concerns and Iran-U.S. Diplomatic Uncertainty Persist

Oil prices rose at the start of global trading after renewed concerns about Middle East energy supplies lifted market sentiment. Investors also weighed uncertainty...

Iran’s Rial Decline Continues as Trump Highlights Economic Pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that his administration's policies are weakening Iran's national currency. He argued that growing economic pressure continues to push...

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Concerns Drive Sharp Rise in Oil Prices

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Friday after shipping concerns in the Strait of Hormuz intensified market uncertainty. The gains marked the strongest monthly...

Iran Approves $1 Billion to Strengthen Food Security and Strategic Reserves

Iran has approved $1 billion in financing from the National Development Fund to strengthen strategic food reserves and expand agricultural infrastructure. The funding aims...

Iran’s Annual Inflation Accelerates to 66% as Rising Prices Squeeze Household Budgets

Iran annual inflation reached 66% in July, reflecting continued pressure on household budgets across the country. The latest figures indicate that inflation accelerated further...