Iran received more than $1 billion in oil revenues during the first 11 days of the period ending September 2, according to Fars News Agency report.
The semi-official agency said its reporter reviewed documents showing that oil-related foreign currency entered the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
According to the report, the additional funds could strengthen the Central Bank’s ability to meet Iran’s foreign currency requirements.
Moreover, oil sales during the first five months of the current fiscal year generated more than 80% of the revenue projected in the 2026-27 budget.
Iran’s fiscal year runs from March 21, 2026, through March 20, 2027.
Oil Revenues Boost Foreign Currency Reserves
The latest figures follow data released by Iran’s Oil Ministry in late August.
The ministry said $7.5 billion generated from oil sales during the first four months had been transferred to the Central Bank.
That period covered March 21 through July 22, according to the reported figures.
Meanwhile, the revenue data emerged as Washington intensified economic pressure on Tehran.
The increased foreign currency inflows could provide additional support for Iran’s reserves amid continuing economic pressure.
Iranian Serviceman Killed in US Attacks
Iranian state media reported that a Navy serviceman died during recent US attacks in Khuzestan province. State-run IRNA identified the serviceman as Amirhossein Salimzadeh. It said he was killed while on duty during US attacks in Khuzestan on September 1.
Meanwhile, Iranian Health Ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour said at least 18 people died and 142 others were injured. The casualties were recorded between the evenings of August 30 and September 2, according to Kermanpour.
Reported fatalities included seven people in Khuzestan, four in Sirik and four IRGC Aerospace Force members in Kermanshah.
Three Basij members on Lavan Island also died, while at least 50 people sustained injuries at a wedding gathering in Sirik.
