World  Business and Economic Analysis 

 

By :Hassan Hosseini 

Phd in Finance 

Investment&Finance advisor 

 

Amid global economic uncertainty, one untapped market stands out: Iran. Despite decades of sanctions, the country holds immense potential for foreign investors—if geopolitical tensions ease. With a diversified economy, vast natural resources, and a young, educated workforce, Iran could become a linchpin for regional stability and economic growth. The question is whether the U.S. and its allies will seize this opportunity.

 

A Hidden Economic Powerhouse

Iran is the 23rd-largest economy by purchasing power parity, with industries ranging from hydrocarbons to agriculture. It boasts the fourth-largest oil reserves and second-largest natural gas reserves globally, alongside top-tier production of minerals like zinc and copper. Its strategic location bridges 15 land and sea neighbors, offering unrivaled trade routes.

 

Beyond resources, Iran has a labor-rich economy and a domestic market of 85 million people. The Tehran Stock Exchange is the largest industrial base in the Middle East and North Africa, and sectors like solar energy, petrochemicals, and mass housing remain underdeveloped—ripe for investment. Tax incentives and infrastructure in transportation and energy further sweeten the deal.

 

The Human Capital Advantage

Iran’s greatest asset is its people. Over 60% of the population is under 30, with literacy rates near 90%. This tech-savvy generation has fueled startups even under sanctions. Imagine their potential with international partnerships.

 

A Window for Diplomacy

The world is weary of conflict. A pragmatic reset with Iran—one that prioritizes economic cooperation over confrontation—could redefine the Middle East. For the U.S., this is a chance to replace sanctions with strategic investments, fostering stability through mutual benefit.

 

The barriers are political, not economic. As global markets shift, Iran’s untapped potential may soon be impossible to ignore. The  Trump administration  should consider whether isolating Iran serves anyone’s interests—or if engagement could finally unlock a win for all.

 

 





Qais Mohammad bin Yusuf, Oman's Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment met and talked with Seyyed Shamsuddin Hossein, the head of the Special Commission for Growth and Development of Production and Monitoring the Implementation of Article 44 of the Constitution of the Islamic Council, at noon (Monday, May 18).

At the beginning of this meeting, the head of the special commission for the jump and boom of production and the principle 44 of the Islamic Council assessed the closeness and strength of relations between FIMA as continuous and stable and said: "Iran and Oman have always had close cooperation and continuous relations with each other and all-out efforts The government and parliament of the two countries have led to the deepening and development of relations in the political and economic fields.

Hosseini pointed out: "The indicators of the cooperation between the two countries are moving forward, but the economic relations between the two countries have not progressed in accordance with the political relations, and the efforts of the two countries to improve the level of economic cooperation equal to the friendly and political relations are important."

The head of the Special Commission for Growth and Development of Production of the Islamic Council added in the continuation of this meeting: "The Islamic Republic of Iran is looking for convergence between regional and neighboring countries".

Referring to the developments in the region and Iran's cooperation agreement with some countries in the region, he said: "The Islamic Republic of Iran has always welcomed the development of cooperation with the Persian Gulf countries and the establishment of regional cooperation in the direction of peace and international stability."

Referring to the readiness of our country to cooperate with Oman in various fields, Hosseini pointed out: "Iran has made significant progress in various industrial fields such as energy, industry, medicine and medical equipment, and the field of technology, and the interaction with Oman in these fields has been successful. It will benefit both countries."

The representative of the people of Tunkabon and Ramsar in the Islamic Council called for the promotion of parliamentary relations, especially in the economic field, and considered the role of parliamentary interactions between Iran and Oman in strengthening the relations between the governments to be effective and to expand the parliamentary relations between the two countries. And he emphasized the readiness and support of the Islamic Council for the approval of the agreements signed by the governments of the two countries.

In this regard, he emphasized: "Parliamentary movements in the fields of joint and special commissions and chambers of commerce of the two countries will strengthen the level of bilateral relations."

Shamsuddin Hosseini stated the importance of improving the level of relations between Iran and Oman in line with the strategic goals and in the direction of advancing bilateral relations and supporting the government and people of the two countries and emphasized the need for the increasing development of economic cooperation.

Qais Mohammad bin Youssef, Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment of Oman, expressing his satisfaction with the warm reception he and his accompanying delegation received in the Islamic Council, called for the promotion of commercial and economic cooperation between Iran and Oman, and expressed hope that the level of bilateral relations in parliamentary affairs would improve. And the governments of the two countries should be strengthened even more.

By stating Iran's industrial, pharmaceutical and technological advances and achievements, he stated his country's serious determination to strengthen relations with Iran, and for the development of joint cooperation, he considered the industrial capacities of our country as a basis for promoting trade exchanges and deepening cooperation.

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment of Oman, while inviting the members of the Special Commission for Growth and Development of Production of the Islamic Council to Muscat, said: "Strengthening parliamentary relations and exchanges is the source of improving the level of commercial and economic relations and improving the level of interactions between the two countries. It will be opened between Oman and Iran.

It is worth mentioning that in addition to the president of the Chamber of Commerce and the Omani ambassador and the economic delegation of that country, Dr. Nouri Qazaljeh, Dr. Ali Akbar Karimi, Dr. Mohammad Rashidi, Dr. Reza Taqipour, other members of the commission were also present in this meeting.

 

 

 

 

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