Expediency Council Approves Formation of 7 FTZs, 13 SEZs

The Expediency Council, a powerful body that resolves disputes between the parliament and the Guardians Council, approved on Wednesday the establishment of seven free trade zones and 13 special economic zones. 
The Guardians Council is an oversight body that ensures laws are in line with the Iranian Constitution and Islamic law.
According to Secretary of the High Council of Free Trade Zones and Special Economic Areas Hamidreza Momeni, the seven new FTZs include Mehran in the western province of Ilam, Sistan in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan Province, Baneh-Marivan in the northwestern Kurdestan Province, Bushehr in southern Bushehr Province, Qasr-e Shirin in western Kermanshah Province, Ardabil in northwestern Ardabil Province and Incheh Borun in the northeastern Golestan Province.