Tehran Stocks Edge 0.6% Higher

Stocks rallied in Tehran on Tuesday as investors tried to buy shares at depressed prices following a week of sluggish performance. 
The main index of Tehran Stock Exchange TEDPIX gained 1,961.96 points, or 0.65%, on Tuesday to end trading at 304,688.3.
About 1.95 billion shares valued at 9.43 trillion rials ($78.6 million) changed hands for the day.
Trading at TSE and over-the-counter Iran Fara Bourse starts on Saturday and ends Wednesday.