Leader: Greater activity required for oil exports

SHANA (Tehran) – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of the cabinet on September 7, 2025, at Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah of Tehran, according to khamanei.ir.

Iran boosts monthly oil exports by 630,000 barrels

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil exports have risen by an average of 630,000 barrels per month in the first four months of the current Iranian year compared with the same period in 1403, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Wednesday.

Speaker: US unable to halt Iran oil sales

SHANA (Tehran) — The United States has been unable to stop Iran’s oil sales, Iran’s Parliament speaker said Tuesday.

Iran sets oil export records despite sanctions, war

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s crude oil and condensate exports reached historic highs over the past 12 months despite the imposition of 14 new US sanction packages totaling 465 measures, including the largest oil sanctions since 2018.

Iran vows to maintain oil exports, plans for sanctions snapback

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister emphasized the continuation of the country’s oil exports, stating that the Ministry of Petroleum has necessary plans in place to address sanctions and the potential activation of the "snapback" mechanism.

Sanctions fail to stop Iran’s oil exports from setting new records

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s crude oil exports have set new records, a fact now undeniable even to foreign media outlets competing to cover the story. This achievement comes amid challenging times, made possible by the smart strategies and dedication of Iran’s oil industry workers.

MP says US oil sanctions policy against Iran has failed

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee said the US believes that by intensifying sanctions and imposing restrictions on individuals, entities and international companies, it can disrupt Iran’s oil sales and revenue. However, he stated, this policy has failed.

No disruptions to Iran’s oil exports, Paknejad says

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Wednesday that Iran’s oil exports are continuing unchanged in volume and terms, adding, “At present, we have no concerns in this regard.”

Iran sets June 2025 oil prices for global markets

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced official selling prices for various crude oil grades in June 2025.

Kharg Island ready to fully support maximum Iranian oil exports

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iranian Oil Terminals Company emphasized the strategic position of Kharg Island in the country’s oil export chain and announced the company’s full readiness to support Iran’s maximum oil exports. He stated that Iran’s oil terminals play a key role in achieving the oil industry’s major goals through their specialized, infrastructural and logistical capabilities.

Gov’t works to sustain oil exports despite sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) emphasized the strategic importance of Kharg Island and praised the 14th administration’s intensified efforts to maintain exports under sanctions. “Kharg is not just an oil terminal—it symbolizes national synergy in safeguarding the country’s underground wealth,” he said.

Venezuela Energy Supply and Exports

SHANA (Tehran) - Venezuela was once a prominent oil market player in the world. For years, it has been experiencing a sharp decline in its energy supply due to political tumults along with economic mismanagement and international sanctions. By late 2024, the oil and gas production outlook in Venezuela indicates an intertwined layer of challenges and gradual improvement, impacting both local affairs and exports.

Iran’s official oil prices for May announced

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company has set the official selling prices (OSP) for its crude oil in May 2025.

Iran's economic growth up

SHANA (Tehran) - The latest calculations by the Parliament Research Center show that the country's economic growth in Dey (Dec. 21, 2024-Jan. 19, 2025) increased by 1.8% compared to the same month last year, while non-oil economic growth stood at 1.3%. 

Siri Island: Iran’s oil hub in Persian Gulf

SHANA (Tehran) – Siri Island, also known as Raz Island, is Iran’s southernmost island and the last piece of Iranian territory in the heart of the Persian Gulf. It is the country’s most oil-rich island, where oil is extracted and exported from five fields: Nosrat, Esfand, Sivand, Dena, and Alvand.

Key role of oil terminals in oil exports

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iran Oil Terminals Company emphasized the crucial role of the company in receiving, storing, and exporting oil and gas condensates.

Iranian oil minister's remarks coverage by int’l media:

Trump's wish will not come true

SHANA (Tehran) – Recent remarks by Iran's oil minister have garnered widespread attention in global media.

Oil minister: Iran's crude oil exports will not stop

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized that the presence of the people in public demonstrations strengthens the authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stating that while the US president speaks of reducing Iran's oil exports to zero, this goal will never be achieved. 

Oil minister: It's impossible to stop Iran’s crude exports

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad dismissed the US policy of exerting maximum pressure to curb Iran's oil exports as a failed strategy, emphasizing that reducing the Islamic Republic's oil exports to zero is an unattainable goal.

Iran's oil exports continue despite sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's oil exports keep on despite the ongoing and intensifying US sanctions targeting the country's oil industry and speculation about a decline in Iran's oil exports is entirely unfounded.

Maritime operations, backbone of sustainable oil production and exports: CEO

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iranian Oil Terminals Company emphasized the strategic importance of maritime operations in supporting the sustainable production and export of the country’s oil and gas.

Iran’s official oil prices for January announced

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) released the official selling prices for Iranian crude oil in January 2025.

Oil minister: No challenges in Iran’s oil sales

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister addressed rumors about problems with oil sales, dismissing them as baseless and part of psychological operations by adversaries. "We currently have no issues with selling oil," he said, adding "Measures have been taken to ensure we face minimal challenges in the future."

CBI governor:

Iran’s crude sales have not decreased

SHANA (Tehran) – The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) stated that rumors suggesting China will reduce its purchase of Iranian oil in the future are completely false, noting that both oil production and investments are on the rise.

Oil Exports Continue As Usual, Paknejad

SHANA (Tehran) - With the coming to power of a new president in the United States, measures have been taken to ensure that Iran's oil exports continue without or with minimal challenges.

Oil Price Reported:

Iran's Oil Supply to China Most Expensive in 5 Years

SHANA (Tehran) Iran’s crude oil going to China these days is priced at its narrowest discount to Brent in five years.

U.S: Iran's Oil Exports on the Rise

SHANA (Tehran) - Despite imposing frequent sanctions against Iran's oil industry this year, the U.S says that Tehran has been able to raise its oil exports in 2024 so that its oil exports are expected to reach 1.5 million barrels per day, up by 100.000 b/d against last year's figures.

Sanctions Can't Stop Iran's Oil Industry Development, MP

SHANA (Tehran) - Recent advancements in the oil industry indicate that sanctions have not hindered the growth and development of the oil industry.

Iran Oil Output the Highest Since 2018, Reuters

SHANA (Tehran) - A Reuters survey on OPEC members' July oil output shows that Iran’s oil output has reached 3.22 million barrels per day, the highest since 2018.

Iran’s Crude Oil Price Rises

SHANA, Tehran, - MNA has released a report showing Iran’s crude oil price rose by 4.76 dollars per barrel during the first half of 2024.