Iran, Turkey Discuss Ways to Boost Transportation Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Ambassador to Ankara Mohammad Farazmand and Turkey’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister Adil Karaismailoglu discussed ways to promote cooperation between the two neighbors in the sector of transportation.
Iran Launches New Medical, Construction Projects
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday inaugurated dozens of projects in the health and construction sectors, which he said would help people amid the outbreak of the coronavirus.
IRISL Reports $778 mln in Revenues despite Anti-Iran Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line Group (IRISL) said revenues of the company topped $778 million in the year ending June 21 despite a series of harsh US sanctions seeking to choke off the country’s trade.
Iran Not Lagging Behind Neighbors in Joint Oilfields: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh highlighted a jump in crude extraction from joint oilfields over the past couple of years, saying Iran is by no means lagging behind the neighbors in this race.
Iran’s Economy Regaining Balance after COVID-19 Shock: Top Banker
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran said the country’s economy has begun to recover after the shock of outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pakistan to Launch Int’l Ferry Service to Iran, Iraq
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistan’s federal cabinet gave formal approval to the launch of a ferry service from Karachi and Gwadar ports to neighboring states of Iran, Iraq, and beyond.
Non-Oil Exports from Iran’s Chabahar Port Almost Doubles
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The export of non-oil commodities in the current Iranian year –a period of around 6 months- via the southeastern port city of Chabahar has risen by 95 percent compared to the corresponding period a year earlier, an official said.
New Power, Water Projects Come on Stream in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President of Iran Hassan Rouhani inaugurated three major power and water projects in the provinces of Kermanshah, Ardabil, and East Azarbaijan.
Iran, Asian Nations Discuss Ways to Tackle Challenges in Rural Areas
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) along with its 46 member nations convened a conference to provide an inclusive platform to examine ways forward to strengthen the resilience of agro-food systems and livelihoods amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Iran Eyes Close Economic Ties with Neighbors
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian president described the promotion of economic cooperation with neighbors as a main priority in Tehran’s foreign policy agenda.
Denmark’s Novo Nordisk Sets Up Insulin Production Line in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The world's top insulin-maker, Novo Nordisk of Denmark, has unveiled a production line of the drug in Iran, the Iranian health minister said.
Iran’s Exports to Iraq on Rise: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior member of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce announced that the value of Iranian exports to Iraq during a period of five months from March to August stood at 2.4 billion dollars.
Iran Says Serious Legal Action Underway against US Suit to Seize Its Assets
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A deputy governor of the Iranian Central Bank said the Islamic Republic was taking legal steps to counter a lawsuit filed in a US court by creditors seeking to seize $1.7 billion of its assets held by Deutsche Boerse’s Clearstream unit.
US’ Desperate Bid to Intensify Sanctions Fails to Upset Iran’s Market: CBI Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran highlighted his CBI’s extensive plans to deal with the illegal and unilateral US sanctions, stressing that desperate attempts to increase sanctions will not deter Iran’s plans for maintaining market stability.
Iranian Vessel Loads with Venezuelan Alumina amid Closer Ties: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - An Iranian-flagged vessel loaded a cargo of alumina in Venezuela this month after delivering supplies for an Iranian supermarket in the South American nation, three sources familiar with the shipment said.
President: Admin Pushing for Economic Boom in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted his administration’s efforts to deal with the economic consequences of the US sanctions and the coronavirus pandemic while economic boom and stability is still high on the agenda.
Resistance Foiling Enemy’s Plots against Iran: Rouhani
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said all hostile plots against the Iranian nation have ended in failure under strong resistance, adding that his administration has handled the economy despite a $50 billion drop in incomes caused by the US sanctions.
Iraq Says Gas Imports from Iran to Continue for Next 5 Years
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraq’s oil minister, Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar, said his country has plans underway to produce its own gas to meet domestic needs, but imports from Iran will continue for the next five years.
