Pakistan to pursue economic ties with Iran despite US sanctions: Spokesman
MNA – Pakistan said Thu. that it reserves the right to ‘pursue legitimate economic and commercial interests’ with Iran despite risk of…
Economy
US sanctions won’t affect Turkey ties with Iran: FM Cavusoglu
Press TV – Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Cavusoglu says his country is resolved to expand ties with Iran despite US threats to…
Turkish firms keen on trade, investment in Iran
MNA – In a meeting with Chief of Staff of Iran’s president, Turkey’s Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said that Turkish companies are…
US crude sanctions against Iran could make maintaining the world’s oil supply ‘very challenging,’ IEA says
CNBC – A U.S. plan to impose targeted crude sanctions against Iran could significantly impact global supply and exhaust the world’s spare oil capacity cushion, according…
Iran oil clients trying to circumvent sanctions, avoid high oil prices
Sputnik – Many Iranian energy customers have begun circumventing US sanctions as oil prices are expected to increase due to unilateral US…
US economic sanctions against Iran doomed to failure: Writer
Press TV – The US economic sanctions against Iran are an act of war meant to cause regime change but they are…
After sanctions, Iran’s economy is nearing a crisis
Bloomberg |Ladane Nasseri, Golnar Motevalli and Arsalan Shahla: In the runup to the Aug. 7 resumption of U.S. sanctions against Iran, the…
No import of items with home-made rivals at PSEEZ
SHANA – Director of Customer Affairs at Pars Special Economic Energy Zone Company (PSEEZ) said import of foreign goods with similar domestic…
EU firms free to decide on activities in Iran amid US sanctions – EU commission
Sputnik – EU companies are free to choose whether or not to continue working in Iran after the United States reinstates its…
Saipa offers new products despite sanctions
IRNA – The managing director of Saipa Group said on Wednesday that despite restrictions created by sanctions against Iran, the automaker has…
Iran’s president goes on TV to offer hope as US reimposes sanctions
Al-Monitor – Although he likely meant to touch upon a vast array of issues of concern to Iranians, President Hassan Rouhani couldn’t help but focus on…
Tomato exports earn $80m in 4 months
Financial Tribune – Iran exported 233,360 tons of tomatoes worth $80.29 million during the first four months of the current Iranian year…
British Diplomat: Europeans’ acting differently from US an important signal
Iranian Diplomacy – Iran Daily’s Interview with Simon McDonald, the Permanent Under-Secretary at the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office and head of…
Europe ‘needs to get a backbone’ when it comes to Trump’s Iran sanctions — Ron Paul to RT
RT – Washington is powerful, but Europe needs to “stick to its guns” against President Donald Trump’s threats that any countries doing…
VP urges for more exports as national currency value decreases
MNA – The Iranian First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri called on Iranian manufacturers to export more of their products as the decline…
China, Germany defend business with Iran in face of U.S. threats
Reuters | Ben Blanchard, Michelle Martin :China and Germany defended their business ties with Iran on Wednesday in the face of President…
Zangeneh sends letter of complaint to OPEC on JMMC fault
SHANA — Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zanganeh send a letter to Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy & Industry of…
Italy premier: I asked Trump for info on Iran nuclear status
AP — Italy’s premier says he recently asked U.S. President Donald Trump to share intelligence about Iran’s alleged nuclear program that has…
China defends Iran business ties after Trump threat
Reuters – China’s business ties with Iran are open, transparent and lawful, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald…
MTN slumps on return of Iran troubles and surge in net debt
Bloomberg | Loni Prinsloo: MTN Group Ltd. warned that renewed U.S.-led economic sanctions against Iran had once again tied up funds in its second-biggest…
Sanctions on Iran are morally wrong – and they won’t work
The Guardian | Afua Hirsch: There is no justification for the US action. All sanctions will do is cause suffering for innocent…
Turkey to continue buying gas from Iran in line with long-term deal: Minister
Hurriyet Daily News – Turkey will continue buying natural gas from Iran on the basis of a contract, which is due to end in…
Spotlight: Washington receives widespread criticism for reimposing sanctions on Iran
Xinhua — The international community has widely criticized Washington following U.S. President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from a major nuclear pact and resumption…
Iran’s foreign minister: U.S. will not stop Iran oil exports – newspaper
Reuters – A U.S. plan to reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero will not succeed, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was…
Japan ready to promote relations with Iran in hard times
IRNA – President of Japan’s International Friendship Exchange Council Ken Matsuzawa expressed readiness for developing relations and boosting cooperation between Tokyo and…
Int’l business analyst explains who is biggest winner in anti-Iranian sanctions
Sputnik – Radio Sputnik has discussed the newly re-imposed US sanctions on Iran with Lawk Ghafuri, a London-based political analyst, who specializes…
‘Firms that agreed to engage in Iran are now worried about US punishment’ – Prof
Sputnik – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned that Washington will enforce the sanctions on Iran, the AFP reported. According…
UK encourages US to talk with partners, Iran about way forward – Williamson
Sputnik – The United States needs to start working with its partners and Iran to find a way forward after it decided…
Iran clients tweaking US sanctions as $90 oil looms
Press TV – With China, India and Turkey already on board to continue Iranian oil imports, Japan also says it is considering continuing shipments amid…
US aims to crush Iran oil sector in next wave of sanctions
CNBC | Patti Domm: Crude prices are likely to be volatile and higher, as tensions between the U.S. and Tehran rise ahead…
Iran’s steel production to reach 35m tons by March
IRNA – Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mehdi Karbasian said on Tuesday that steel products output will hit 35 million…
Trade with Iran and you won’t trade with US, Trump warns
The Guardian | Saeed Kamali Dehghan and Josie Le Blond: Donald Trump has warned America’s trading partners that anyone who does business with Iran…
KOGPC to boost output by 114,000 b/d
SHANA — Karoon Oil and Gas Production Company (KOGPC) is planning to enhance its crude oil production capacity by 114,000 barrels per…
Iran Khodro to unveil upgraded models
Financial Tribune – Iran Khodro, the largest auto manufacturer in the country, is reportedly set to showcase three updated versions of its…
Iran tested as Trump tightens sanctions screws
Bloomberg | Ladane Nasseri: Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani responded to the return of sweeping U.S. sanctions with a statement of defiance and a call…
Iraqi PM: We won’t interact with anti-Iran sanctions, will protect our interests
Sputnik – On Monday night, the US introduced the first wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s acquisition of dollar bank notes, trade in…
Moscow says Iran’s nuclear deal durable, US decision to re-impose sanctions ‘disappointing’
RT – The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program has sufficient durability, and its participants are able…
EU will punish own companies if they comply with US sanctions on Iran, says Mogherini aide
RT – European companies doing business with Iran could soon find themselves between a rock and a hard place. Should they comply…
‘Main beneficiary of US sanctions on Iran will be China’ – Political commentator
Sputnik – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned that Washington will enforce sanctions on Iran, adding that the restrictions on…
Forex drops to 8074t/1$ in secondary currency market
MNA – Iranian petrochemical plants, major suppliers of foreign currency in the country, sold their currency as low as 80740 rials/$1 in…