Iran · Country watch
Iran Protests Starlink, Gold Prices Rise
Iran protests Norway over Starlink activities; gold prices rise amid currency fluctuations, impacting trade and finance.
In this briefing Iranian gold market · Iranian currency market · Paal Bjoernestad · Starlink · Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Iran · Iraq
Regulation
Nothing significant reported today.
Disruption
Nothing significant reported today.
Internal tension
Nothing significant reported today.
Safety & health
Nothing significant reported today.
Companies
Nothing significant reported today.
Markets
Gold prices rise amid currency fluctuations
Gold prices in Iran have surged, with the price of 18-carat gold reaching 26,571,000 tomans, according to Donya-e-Eqtesad. The increase in gold prices coincides with a rise in the exchange rate of the dollar, which has gone from 174,181 to 176,280 tomans over the past three days. This trend reflects the broader economic pressures and currency fluctuations impacting the Iranian market.
Impact Gold traders and financial institutions face increased costs due to rising gold prices and currency fluctuations.
Sources: Donya-e-Eqtesad دنیای اقتصاد ↗, Tabnak ↗, Donya-e-Eqtesad دنیای اقتصاد ↗, Donya-e-Eqtesad دنیای اقتصاد ↗
Trade
Nothing significant reported today.
Politics
Iran protests Norway over Starlink activities
Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned Norway's ambassador in Tehran, Paal Bjoernestad, to lodge an official protest over Norway's inaction regarding unauthorized Starlink activities in Iranian territory, according to IRNA. The Director General for International Peace and Security at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed Tehran's concerns to the ambassador, emphasizing the need for Norway to address the issue. This development highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and international entities over satellite internet operations.
Impact Telecom operators and technology firms face increased regulatory scrutiny due to Iran's protest over Starlink activities.
Sources: IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency ↗, Mehr News Economy ↗, ISNA ↗
Iran and Iraq to enhance anti-drug cooperation
Iran and Iraq have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in combating drug trafficking, Tehran Times Economy reports. The two countries plan to enhance operational intelligence sharing, exchange experiences, and expand joint efforts against narcotics. This collaboration aims to address the challenges posed by drug trafficking in the region and improve security measures.
Impact Public-sector agencies involved in border security and law enforcement will engage in increased cooperation with Iraqi counterparts.
Sources: Tehran Times Economy ↗
Also today in Iran
- Army commander: Iran will deliver a crushing response if the enemy makes another mistake — ISNA
- Any new war against Iran will engulf everyone: Maj. Gen. Abdollahi — ISNA
- قیمت دلار، طلا و سکه امروز دوشنبه ۱۳ مهر ۱۴۰۵ | دلار بازار آزاد امروز چند؟ + جدول — Eghtesad Online
- نرخ ارز دلار، طلا و یورو امروز دوشنبه ۱۳ مهر ۱۴۰۵/ افزایش قیمت طلا و‌سکه — Donya-e-Eqtesad دنیای اقتصاد
- قیمت جدید دلار در بازار آزاد؛ امروز دوشنبه ۱۳ مهر ۱۴۰۵ | عرضه ارز بانک مرکزی چه تاثیری بر قیمت گذاشت؟ — Hamshahri
- قیمت دلار امروز دوشنبه ۱۳ مهرماه/ نرخ رسمی حواله‌های ارزی اعلام شد — Tabnak
- قیمت دلار، یورو و پوند امروز دوشنبه ۱۳ مهر ۱۴۰۵/ کاهش قیمت دلار و یورو — Donya-e-Eqtesad دنیای اقتصاد
- Pezeshkian: Administration adopts new approach to counter economic pressure — IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Sources in this briefing
- Donya-e-Eqtesad دنیای اقتصاد 1
- IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency 1
- ISNA 1
- Mehr News Economy 1
- Tabnak 1
- Tehran Times Economy 1
Sources: each headline links to the original article on the publisher's site.
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