Starting next year, non-European producers of cement, aluminum, iron, and steel will have to pay a CO₂ tax at the EU’s borders when importing environmentally unfriendly goods.

Due to a decrease in the export of food and live animals, as well as transport equipment and machinery and equipment from Europe to Iran, the volume of trade between Iran and the European Union fell by 17% between January and February 2025, reaching €703 million.

Iran and Germany exchanged nearly €244 million worth of goods during the first two months of 2025, marking a 14% decrease compared to the same period last year.

German media have widely covered the recent talks between Iran and the United States, which took place on April 12, 2025, in Muscat, Oman.

The first round of talks between Iran and the United States took place in Oman, with both sides describing the meeting as constructive and positive, and agreeing to continue negotiations.

In January 2025, the trade volume between Iran and the European Union reached nearly €355 million, marking a 6% decline compared to January 2024.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Steve Witkoff are scheduled to hold indirect talks this Saturday in Muscat, Oman.

The trade volume between Iran and Germany reached €110 million in January 2025, marking a 10% decrease compared to January 2024.