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Al-Moallem and Velayati: Increasing coordination between Iran and Syria to face terrorism
Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Moallem on Wednesday discussed with Adviser to the Supreme Leader of Iran for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati the strategic relations between Syria and Iran and means to boost them in all fields.
Gov’t latest currency policy a key step for lowering concerns
President described the recent currency policy by the government as an important step for decreasing concerns of people, producers and businesspeople and increasing predictability for future planning.
Iran, India resolve differences on Farzad B development
Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said, “Disagreements between Iran and India over Farzad B Development Project have been resolved.”
French president: JCPOA should be preserved
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday reiterated the importance of preserving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) while at the same time criticizing Tehran’s missile program.
Iran urges deep relations with Brazil
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with Brazilian President Michel Temer called for deep economic ties and trade balance between the two countries.
Iran rejects instrumental use of chemical weapons issue
A senior advisor to Iranian foreign minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari on Tuesday dismissed instrumental use of chemical weapons issue as unacceptable, saying that Iran favors a legal approach to deal with the alleged use of such arms.
Total finalizes tenders for SP11 development: Official
France’s energy giant Total has carried out tendering for subcontracts and other preparatory work at its South Pars Phase 11 project in Iran, the CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) said.
Iran blasts Saudi MBS’ hostile comments
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman hit back at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his anti-Iran remarks in a visit to France, saying Saudi Arabia’s role in fostering extremism and terrorism has become clear to the world.
Iran says oil at $60 good, bullish on India gas deal
Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh has said $60 a barrel is a good price for both oil producers and consumers and what is important is to avoid volatility in the market.
Attack on T-4 airbase to be responded: Iran official
A top advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader warned the Zionist regime of Israel against the repercussions of its attack on T-4 airbase in Syria.