Afghanistan is slowly emerging as an unexpected destination for regional professionals. After years of economic collapse and political instability, the country has entered a fragile recovery phase…
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Iran’s mining sector is facing one of its most difficult periods in recent years as rising production costs, tighter regulations and supply chain disruptions squeeze the industry’s already thin…
As pressure on Iran’s southern ports intensifies and maritime risks in the Strait of Hormuz rise, Pakistan is emerging as an important trade lifeline for the Iranian economy. The launch of six new…
In the modern geopolitical landscape, economic resilience has become as important as military power. From the naval blockade of Germany during World War I to sanctions imposed on countries such as…
Tourism is widely seen as one of the most shock-sensitive sectors of any economy—and Iran’s recent experience shows how quickly it can slip into contraction when uncertainty rises. Even before…
Iran’s labor market is sending mixed signals. On the surface, headline indicators suggest modest improvement. But a closer look reveals a more troubling reality: young people—especially women—are…
Iran’s foreign exchange market has entered a new phase of volatility, with the dollar rising sharply from around 150,000 tomans early last week to above 170,000 by midweek—and extending its rally…
Iran’s economy was already under heavy pressure before the recent military attacks by the United States and Israel. Chronic inflation, a persistent budget deficit, energy shortages and the…
School closures after the recent US-Israeli military attacks on Iran have left deep and potentially lasting damage on the country’s education system. What began as an emergency response to…
Closing the Strait of Hormuz has long been viewed as one of Iran’s most powerful geopolitical tools, especially during periods of military confrontation with the United States and Israel. Even the…
A temporary ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel has created a fragile pause after weeks of conflict. While the physical damage from the recent war is still being assessed, a more…
Iran is at a historic crossroads. A durable nuclear deal following recent tensions with the US could reduce uncertainty, attract investment and ease sanctions, creating a path toward economic…
Iran’s steel industry has entered one of its most complex periods in recent years after recent US and Israeli strikes damaged key production sites, including major complexes such as Khuzestan…
A fragile two-week ceasefire following weeks of conflict has created a narrow but critical window for Iran’s economy to stabilize and potentially pivot toward recovery.
As regional tensions disrupt established logistics corridors, Iran is recalibrating its trade routes to secure the steady supply of essential goods. The effective loss of access to the UAE’s Jebel…
Targeted strikes on Iran’s industrial infrastructure in recent days mark a significant escalation beyond conventional economic pressure, posing immediate and long-term risks to the country’s…
Iran’s financial markets in the Persian year 1404 (March 2025–March 2026) were defined by a clear divergence in performance, as capital flowed decisively toward safe-haven assets while equities…
Iran’s fiscal outlook is facing growing pressure as new estimates suggest the government may require substantial additional resources to meet its spending commitments this year. Even before the…
The trajectory of economic development in many countries depends less on geography or culture than on the quality of political institutions and leadership. Economists widely argue that policy…
Hamid Mollazadeh
Iran’s year-end shopping season—traditionally one of the busiest periods for retailers—has been overshadowed by war, leaving many businesses across Tehran and other major cities operating at a…
Hamid Mollazadeh
Iran’s gasoline supply in the capital remained stable despite overnight airstrikes targeting main fuel storage facilities around Tehran and Karaj, highlighting the…
Iran’s consumer markets have experienced a wave of precautionary buying following renewed military tensions, as households rush to stock up on essential goods while authorities and business groups…
Hamid Mollazadeh
The widening conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is already reverberating far beyond the Middle East, with American drivers beginning to feel the…
Hamid Mollazadeh
The ongoing escalation between the United States and Iran over military strikes has thrust the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow maritime chokepoint in the Persian Gulf through…
