Russias LUKoil reopens office in Iran
Russian oil company LUKoil has reopened its office in Iran, part of a push into the Middle Eastern country amid expectations for the removal of sanctions if a deal to curb its nuclear program is reached.
Official: Irans policy based on helping IAEA
Director General of the Political and International Affairs Department at Foreign Ministry Hamid Baeedinejad said in Tehran on Wednesday that the questions of International Atomic Energy Agencys (IAEA) cannot last for ever and Irans policy is based on helping the Agency.
Russian, Iranian companies discuss barter deal terms: minister
Russian and Iranian companies are discussing terms for a barter deal which will not include oil deliveries, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday, trying to end confusion over the status of a long-heralded agreement.
Irans Rouhani dismisses US Congress pressure over nuke deal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has dismissed pressure from the U.S. Congress over a preliminary deal on Irans nuclear program, saying that Tehran is dealing with world powers not American lawmakers.
Spain lauds Lausanne statement, hopes for final nuclear deal by June
The Spanish prime minister has highlighted themutual understanding reached between Iran and the P5+1 group on Tehrans nuclear program, saying it was essential that the two sides achieve a comprehensive final deal by the end of June.