Official Sees Sanctions as Opportunity for Iran-Russia Partnership
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran and Moscow, both facing Western sanctions, could use the embargoes as an opportunity to reap economic benefits.
US Congress Reaches Deal on Sanctions Bill for Iran, Russia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Republicans and Democrats have reached agreement on legislation that allows new sanctions against Russia, Iran and now also North Korea, leading congressional Democrats said on Saturday.
Iran’s Parliament Forms Committee to Review Gas Deal with France’s Total: MP
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Iranian parliament’s Energy Commission announced on Saturday that a special committee headed by Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has been formed to review a controversial $5 billion gas deal recently signed with France’s energy giant Total.
Italy’s Eni Says Happy with Total’s Presence in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The CEO of Eni said the Italian oil giant is not competing with France’s Total in Iran, noting that it has also signed an agreement with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) to develop oil and gas fields in the Islamic Republic.
Iran Ranks 14th in World Steel Production: WSA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new report released by the World Steel Association (WSA) shows that Iran has ranked 14th in the world in crude steel production in the first six months of 2017.
Iran, Azerbaijan to Transport Goods via North-South Corridor Soon: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Azerbaijan are expected to start transporting goods and cargos through the International North-South Transport Corridor (NSTC), a multi-model route to link India and the Middle East to the Caucasus, Central Asia and Europe, a report said.
Iranian Spokesman Hails Gas Deal with France’s Total as ‘Unparalleled’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesman for the Iranian Administration Mohammad Baqer Nobakht praised the $5 billion gas deal recently signed between Iran and France’s energy giant Total, saying the investment project would be highly profitable for the country.
Russia’s Zarubezhneft Signs MoU to Carry Out Studies on Oil Fields in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian state-owned oil group Zarubezhneft has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) to carry out initial studies on the development of two oil fields in Iran, a report said.
EasyHotel Plans Presence in Iran Market
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – London-based easyHotel, a super budget hotel chain, has announced plans to open branches in Iran.
US Hampering Iran’s Accession to WTO: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s minister of industry deplored the US government for its attempts at obstructing Tehran’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Iran’s Oil Exports to S Korea Rise by over 10% in June: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s crude oil exports to South Korea rose by 10.5 percent in June compared to the same period last year, a report said.
Iran Should Keep An Eye on Total: American Author
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Dean Henderson, author and geopolitical analyst from Missouri, said the recent major gas deal between Iran and Total can encourage other foreign companies to invest in Iran, noting, however, that the Islamic Republic should keep a watchful eye on France’s energy giant.
Iraq to Need Iranian Natural Gas for Next 7 Years: Baghdad
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraq will be in need of sustained supplies of Iranian natural gas for the next seven years to operate its power stations, the Arab country’s electricity minister said, according to local media reports.
Total Deal Serves National Development: Iran’s VP
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s first vice-president played down criticism by opponents of a recent gas deal Iran has signed with France’s Total, saying the contract would serve the goals of national development, as emphasized by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Iranian Oil Minister Defends Gas Deal with Total in Parliament
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh in an open session of the parliament briefed the lawmakers on a controversial $5 billion gas deal recently signed with France’s energy giant Total, saying the agreement would serve the Islamic Republic’s interests.
Iran Says in Talks with 27 Foreign Firms over Major Oil Projects
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Deputy Oil Minister for International Affairs Amir Hossein Zamaninia said Tehran is in negotiations with 27 foreign companies over oil projects worth $200 billion.
Spokesman Plays Down Parliamentary Concerns on Total Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – There is nothing confidential to the parliament about a recent deal Iran has signed with France’s Total, spokesman for the administration said, recommending the MPs seeking suspension of the deal to bear in mind a law binding the administration to attraction of foreign investment.
Number of Iran’s Shipments to Europe Rising: Iranian Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An official with the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) said the country’s shipments to Europe were increasing on a daily basis, noting that the leading oil tanker operator planned to renovate its fleet.
Iran Says Eyeing 14 Oil, Gas Exploration Tenders
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is readying its first round of oil and gas exploration tenders since the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions, an Iranian energy official said on Monday.
