The CBI figures published on Sunday showed that Iran’s hard currency revenues had reached $25.5 billion in the three months to June 20.

The figures showed that Iran’s positive balance of trade had also soared 51.3% to $11.2 billion in the June quarter.

The CBI said it had allocated $3.975 billion to imports of basic goods and medicine in the 101 days to June 28, adding that some $13.442 billion had been earmarked to imports of other commodities and goods over the same period.