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Efforts focused on preventing danger of war: Administration spokesperson

Administration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says all sections of the government are focused on keeping Iran away from the danger of war and countering plans, which under the guise of development, aim to weaken and fragment the country.

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Publish Date: 24/February/2026 | 12:50

Iran prepared to stand against aggression based on coordinated command: Gov’t spokesperson

Iran’s government has declared that the Islamic Republic is in a state of full readiness, emphasizing that national dignity, complete coordination among all branches, and unified command will guide the nation through current challenges.

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Publish Date: 27/January/2026 | 20:35

Pezeshkian: Government grieved; sympathizes with all those affected by tragic events

President Masoud Pezeshkian in a message to the Iranian nation while explaining the recent events, expressed sympathy with the bereaved families, and said that the government sympathizes with all those affected by these bitter events.

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Publish Date: 23/January/2026 | 17:42

Civil demos in Iran exploited by terrorists despite administration’s efforts to hear people’s voices: Spokesperson

Administration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says the recent peaceful protests over livelihood conditions in Iran were exploited by terrorist groups despite the administration’s efforts to hear the voices of the people.

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Publish Date: 13/January/2026 | 18:46

Setting up National Defense Council in Iran approved

Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has approved setting up the National Defense Council within the framework of Article 176 of the Iranian Constitution.

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Publish Date: 03/August/2025 | 22:15

Government Against Internet Restriction: ICT Ministry

EghtesadOnline: The government’s policy is not to restrict access to the internet, the minister of information and communications technologies said in his first press conference on Dec. 18.

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Publish Date: 27/December/2021 | 17:30

Gov’t Wants to Sell 2,500 Surplus Assets

EghtesadOnline: The Economy Ministry has prepared an inventory of 2,500 properties owned by different government organizations that have no legal constraints vis-à-vis divestments.

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Publish Date: 22/November/2021 | 13:48

Forex Subsidy Policy Stays, for Now

EghtesadOnline: The government's plan to eliminate forex subsidies will not be implemented this month despite insistence from several quarters.

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Publish Date: 26/October/2021 | 14:46

Gov’t to End Subsides for Medicine Import

EghtesadOnline: The government will put on end to paying subsidized foreign currency to import pharmaceuticals, the health minister said.

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Publish Date: 15/September/2021 | 13:56

Iran Gov’t to Run $16.7b Budget Deficit in Fiscal 2021-22

EghtesadOnline: The budget deficit is on course to reach 4,640 trillion rials ($16.79 billion) in the fiscal 2021-22 while the government is also facing an unfunded deficit of roughly 30%, or 3,830 trillion rials ($13.86 billion).

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Publish Date: 11/September/2021 | 13:12

Tax Revenues Jump 169% YOY to Top $3 Billion in Four Months

EghtesadOnline: The government earned 852,000 billion rials ($3.15 billion) in tax revenues during the four months to July 22, which account for 93% of the sum predicted in the budget for the period and shows a 169% increase year-on-year.

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Publish Date: 07/September/2021 | 13:49

Iran Government Rolls Out Security Deposit Loans

EghtesadOnline: Tenancy agreements signed from September 2020-21 are eligible for security deposit loans, says Ali Qaedi, an official with the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development.

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Publish Date: 05/September/2021 | 24:35

An Unambiguous Message

EghtesadOnline: Private enterprise needs one unambiguous message: The incoming government is here to facilitate the works and will create an efficient, responsible and dynamic environment.

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Publish Date: 21/July/2021 | 19:17

Economist Outlines Prospective Priorities of New Government

EghtesadOnline: The economic priorities of the new government are: formation of its economic team and urgent actions, according to Ali Marvi, the director of Sharif Business Think Tank.

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Publish Date: 30/June/2021 | 11:49

Economist Urges New Gov’t to Address Super Challenges

EghtesadOnline: The new government needs to address super challenges, as the country will not be an oil exporter by the end of the next decade, says Vahid Shaqaqi-Shahri, an economist and university professor.

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Publish Date: 27/June/2021 | 24:53

Gov’t to Allocate $6b for Subsidized Essential Goods Import in H1 2021-22

EghtesadOnline: The government will allocate $6 billion to import essential goods at the subsidized rate of 42,000 rials per dollar in the first six months of the next Iranian year (starting March 21), says First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri.

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Publish Date: 10/March/2021 | 18:45

Entrepreneurs Honored at 5th Amin al-Zarb Awards

EghtesadOnline: The Amin al-Zarb Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by entrepreneurs, business owners and government officials.

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Publish Date: 03/March/2021 | 18:09

Flights to/From 32 Countries Suspended

EghtesadOnline: The government has suspended flights to and from 32 high-risk countries with the aim of curbing the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic until further notice.

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Publish Date: 02/March/2021 | 20:12

MPs Finally Approve Outline of Fiscal 2021-22 Budget Bill

EghtesadOnline: Lawmakers finally approved the outlines of the fiscal 2021-22 budget revised by the government on Tuesday with 211 votes in favor and 28 against, while six MPs abstained from voting.

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Publish Date: 17/February/2021 | 20:01

Call for Reform in US Unconstructive Approach

EghtesadOnline: The new administration of the United States is adopting the same unlawful approaches of the previous government toward Iran, according to a senior diplomat who called for the reform of this “unconstructive” course of action.

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Publish Date: 16/February/2021 | 16:27