Iranian ship arrives at Venezuelan port in defiance of US sanctions
Iran and Venezuela continue to defy illegal US sanctions against the two longtime allies and trade partners, with reports saying an Iranian…
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US own restrictions sanctioned US firms out of Iran’s market: Zarif tweets
In reaction to the recent remarks of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said that the US own…
Iranian tanker reportedly loading Venezuelan oil for export
A tanker chartered by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) is loading Venezuelan crude for export as the two countries apply new…
Iran needs no permissions to return to oil market, minister says
Iranian Petroleum Minister Bijan Zangeneh said on Monday that Iran will not seek the permission of others to return to oil market…
Pres. Rouhani describes Europe’s sensitivity over propagandist’s execution as meddling in Iran affairs
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has slammed certain European countries for making interventionist remarks on the recent execution of a counterrevolutionary figure in…
Iran’s economy on way to stability, growth: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that his administration’s wise investment in infrastructure projects has directed the country’s economy towards stability…
Iran’s agrifood exports up 13% in value terms in 8 month to late November
ran’s exports of agricultural products surged by 13 percent in value terms in the eight months to November 20 compared to the similar…
Iran allocates $40mln for purchase of COVID-19 vaccines
The Iranian government has allocated $40 million for the purchase of vaccines needed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic amid efforts to secure…
Iran ready to increase oil production rapidly: Pres. Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the country is ready to increase oil exports in the next year. Speaking on Sunday in the…
Biggest Iranian flotilla en route to Venezuela carrying fuel, defying US sanctions
Bloomberg reported on Saturday that Iran is sending its biggest fleet yet of tankers to Venezuela in defiance of US sanctions to…
Pres. Rouhani vows to prevent economic instability in Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that his government is doing its utmost to prevent psychological insecurity and prevent the instability…
Iran extracts 400,000 bpd from Azadegan oilfield: Zangeneh
Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh announced on Thursday that Iran extracts 400,000 barrels of oil per day from southwestern joint Azadegan oilfield.…
Iran says ‘devil’s advocate literally melting down’ after hair dye drama
Iran says attempts by “devil’s advocate” Rudy Giuliani to defend anti-Iran terrorism have failed and the personal attorney to US President Donald…
Iran’s FTA with EAEU to boost country’s regional trade
Iran is slated to host an economic gathering of Eurasian countries this month in an effort to counter Washington’s unlawful sanctions. In…
Iran calls on US to live up to int’l commitments
Iran’s Vice President for Legal Affairs Laya Joneidi on Thursday called on the United States to comply with its international commitments. Joneidi…
Iran FM in Venezuela on first leg of Latin America tour
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Venezuela for high-level talks as he begins a three-nation Latin America tour that will…
Dollar down 7% in Iranian market as US votes looms large
The Iranian rial has risen more than seven percent against the US dollar as investors keep betting on the result of the…
No civilized brags about stealing: Spox
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh blasted the pirates of the Caribbean openly boasting about their booty, and said that but no…
US imposes Iran-related sanctions on 11 individuals, entities
The administration of US President Donald Trump has imposed Iran-related sanctions on several individuals and entities, including some based in China and…
Iran petchem output at over 35 mln tons in 7 month to late October
Iran has reported an 8-percent increase in its petrochemical output in the seven months ending October 21 despite problems faced in the…
Zarif calls UN for action against unilateralism, war
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that appeasement is the cause of the growth of the US bullying, calling…
Iran-China 25-year economic accord will bring trade boom to Mideast
The 25-year draft document for comprehensive cooperation between Tehran and Beijing is an important development in the Middle East region, the development…
Iran’s exports to EU up by 8% at $500mln in August, report shows
A study of trade exchanges this year between Iran and members of the European Union shows exports to the bloc surged in…
China: Removal of Iran arms ban must be faithfully implemented
China has lauded the expiration of the UN Security Council (UNSC) arms embargo and travel restrictions against Iran, saying the development, which…
Termination of UNSC arms embargo to entail economic benefits
Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Tuesday that the removal of the UNSC arms embargo will bring Iran positive economic consequences…
Iranian president says gov’t focusing on overcoming economic hardship with least damage
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said overcoming the current economic situation with the least pressure possible inflicted on the economically vulnerable groups is…
China blasts US sanction threats after arms embargo against Iran ended
China has lambasted the United States for ‘peddling arms’ and ‘interfering’ in the domestic affairs of other countries in the wake of…
Iranian Pres. Rouhani warns enemies against investing in domestic conflicts
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned Sunday against the enemies’ plots as they have invested in domestic conflicts to fortify their sanctions. All…
Contraband medicine seized in Iraq not Iranian: IFDA
Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) rejected media reports about smuggling of Iranian medicine into Iraq, saying a cargo of medicine confiscated…
Weapons embargo against Iran not linked with nuclear deal: Russian spox
Restrictions on weapons supplies to Iran were not linked with the settlement of the situation around Iran’s nuclear program, of which all…
Iran calls US unilateralism as real threat to human rights
Calling US unilateralism as a real threat to human rights in the world, Iran’s representative in the Third Committee of the UN…
Iran free to sell, buy weapons as of Sunday, says Pres. Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Iranians over the end of ten years of cruel arms sanctions against the nation – to take…
Central Bank of Iraq stresses solving banking issues with Iran
Governor of Iraq’s Central bank Mustafa Ghalib Mukheef in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abdolnasser Hemmati stressed resolve to settle banking…
Leader says Iran to turn ‘maximum pressure’ into US ‘maximum disgrace’
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called US efforts and sanctions against Iran as manifestation of atrocity and “truly criminal,” but…
Iran describes day of arms embargo removal as “day of US defeat”
Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday that 18 October 2020, when bans on Iran’s export and import…
Report says World Bank to consider Iran’s improved climate for business in 2021
Iran’s main private sector advocacy group says the World Bank has accepted one of its studies showing the country has improved its…
Iran reports rise in non-oil exports in month to late September
Iran has reported a significant surge in the value of non-oil exports in the month to late September amid an easing of…
Iran’s FM discusses regional, int’l developments with Chinese Counterpart
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi reviewed regional and international topics on Saturday. Zarif heading a…
Iranian tanker left for Persian Gulf carrying Venezuelan heavy oil
An Iranian-flagged oil tanker left Venezuela on Friday for Iran’s Kharg Island, Refinitiv Eikon data showed, after the vessel loaded 1.9 million…
Borrell: EU trying to increase trade with Iran
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Policy and Security Affairs said that EU is trying to increase trade with Iran,…