EghtesadOnline: Donya-e-Eqtesad Media Group hosted experts and officials from the Iranian steel industry on Tuesday, for the second preparatory meeting prior to the upcoming 10th Iranian Steel Market Conference, also known as "ISMC 2020".

EghtesadOnline: The sharp drop in temperatures across Iran in recent weeks has led to an unprecedented increase in energy consumption, which is also blamed on the cheap price of gas.

EghtesadOnline: The new round of US sanctions against Iran is being felt across the entire spectrum of Iran's economic sectors. One such sector is the strategic steel industry, which is currently dealing with the threat of losing its export markets—a crucial avenue through which Iran's aggressive expansion plans are being pursued.

EghtesadOnline: The Iranian steel industry was one of the main winners of the lifting of sanctions against Tehran in 2016. Now, with sanctions back in place, the industry’s future is at stake.