EghtesadOnline: The ban on ethanol imports has been lifted , according to the director general of the Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade's Import and Export Bureau.

EghtesadOnline: The Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade has lifted its seasonal ban on rice imports.

EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani reiterated on Wednesday that Iran is open to holding a meeting with heads of state of the countries that originally signed the 2015 nuclear deal, including the United States, as soon as the American sanctions are completely removed.

EghtesadOnline: All legal steps for the release of British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, detained by Iran in July, have been completed but the case is still open, a senior official said.

EghtesadOnline: The ban imposed on tomato paste exports has now been lifted until further notice, following a letter sent by the Minister of Industries, Mining and Trade Reza Rahmani to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration on Nov. 21.