Financial Tribune - Benchmark of Tehran Stock Exchange gained more than 1% on Tuesday, extending its winning streak into 17th day.

TSE's main index TEDPIX added 3,642.41 points for the day to 339,434.4 as market was buoyed up by the inflow of fresh liquidity.

TSE began the trading session on a visibly strong note, gaining more than 4,900 points in early hours of trade before retreating later.