Rouhani orders first VP to pursue issue of astronomical salaries
President Rouhani ordered First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri to seriously pursue the issue of extremely large salaries given to certain executives, urging him to fire the ones who had violated the law as soon as possible.
Irans draft oil contracts still need revisions, minister says
Irans new model oil contracts, designed to lure billions of dollars in foreign investment for its energy industry, still need revisions and the government is confident the first deals will be signed within months, Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said.
Zarif: JCPOA reached thanks to Supreme Leader guidelines, people resistance
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said here on Sunday that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has been reached thanks to the guidelines of the Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and peoples resistance and prayers.
Bank Mellat forms panel to gain compensation from UK
Managing director of Bank Mellat said the bank has formed a committee to follow up the issue of getting compensation from UK because of a 4-billion-dollar damage inflicted by the sanctions on the bank.
Iran: Canadas court ruling against Intl laws
Irans Judiciary Spokesman Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei blasted a Canadian courts ruling to seize Irans assets under the pretext of support for so-called terrorist activities, describing it as contradictory to the international laws.
Zangeneh to brief Majlis on oil, gas market
Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh is expected to attend this weeks Majlis(parliament) public meeting to explain developments in oil and gas market.
Iran safe for foreign investments: FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif said Sunday that the world needs to face the fact that Iran is the most secure and lucrative market for investments, semi-official Mehr news agency reported.