Despite expecting to have the repatriation of failed asylum seekers raised during talks with Iran, Trade Minister Steve Ciobo says the topic never came up. Mr Ciobo met with a number of Iranian ministers during a two-day visit leading a trade mission with Australian companies. But he insists there were no discussions around Iran accepting the ...

Iran and Australia have signed fresh agreements to forge closer ties, withAustrian Trade Minister Steve Ciobo announcing the dawn of a new age of relationship. Ciobo is leading a trade delegation of more than 20 companies to Tehran, seeking out opportunities, buoyed by the prospects in Iran's mining, oil and gas, and other industries as well ...

The Federal Government has announced it will reopen a trade office in Iran ahead of Trade Minister Steve Ciobo's visit to Tehran this week. A business delegation led by Mr Ciobo is expected to discuss rebuilding trade ties between Australia and Iran after a very long hiatus. Mr Ciobo said Iran offered significant economic opportunities for Australia....