Sanctions to Make US More Isolated than Iran: Ex-Adviser
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former US government adviser praised Iran as “very strong in diplomacy” and said the US sanctions due to be re-imposed on the Islamic Republic later in November will make Washington more isolated than Tehran.
Beijing to Continue Trade with Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China's Commerce Ministry declared on Thursday that Beijing is consistently opposed to the United States’ unilateral sanctions against Iran and intends to continue its trade cooperation with the country under its international commitments.
German Minister Requests India to Keep Buying Iran’s Oil, despite US Pressure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The German minister of state for International Affairs Neils Annen in an interview with Indian TV on Wednesday expressed hope that India will continue buying oil from Iran.
EU Vows to Give Its Firms Legal Cover to Operate in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – EU countries gave European firms legal cover to operate in Iran despite the US pullout from the nuclear deal, after a report that the Trump administration has rejected calls by Brussels for an exemption from sanctions.
Europe Seeking to Activate Accounts for Iranian Central Bank: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The French, British and German governments have told Iran they are exploring activating accounts for the Iranian central bank with their national central banks in a bid to open a financial channel to keep alive the Iranian nuclear deal, a report said.
All Countries Must Defend Iran against US Sanctions: Finnish Economist
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Finnish political economist and author deplored the US sanctions due to be re-imposed on Iran in November as “illegal and illegitimate” and said all countries should stand up to defend Tehran against Washington or else they could become the next victim.
Iran’s Zarif, D-8 New Chief Discuss Closer Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with the new secretary general of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, about a range of issues, including ways to boost cooperation between Iran and the other member states.
US Not Able to Isolate Iran, Stop Its Oil Exports: Italian Analyst
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A prominent political expert based in the Italian city of Milan referred to Washington’s plans to re-impose sanctions against Tehran in November and said the Trump administration is not able to isolate the Islamic Republic or block its oil exports.
Diplomats from 100 Countries to Discuss Trade with Iran after US JCPOA Exit: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Senior officials and ambassadors from over 100 countries in a meeting in Tehran on Monday will discuss the problems created for trade with Iran following the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), an official said.
US Rejects EU Request for Iran Sanctions Relief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States has rejected a European request for some of its key businesses to be exempt from US sanctions on Iran.
S Korea's June Crude Imports from Iran Fall to 3.5-Year Low
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea’s imports of Iranian oil fell 40.3 percent in June from the same month a year ago to their lowest since January 2015.
Iran Says Will Strive to Ensure Oil Supplies to India
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will do its best to ensure the security of oil supply to India by offering “flexible measures” to boost bilateral trade, a statement from Tehran’s embassy in New Delhi said.
France Says Europe Should React to US Extra-Territorial Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US has rejected a French request for waivers for its companies operating in Iran that Paris sought after Washington re-imposed sanctions on Tehran, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said, adding that Europe needs to defend itself against such extra-territorial sanctions.
Bank Pasargad of Iran to Open Branch in India: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India has reportedly approved a proposal from Bank Pasargad of Iran to open a branch in Mumbai, a report said.
Japanese Banks MUFG, Mizuho to Stop Iranian Transactions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japanese banks are moving to stop handling all Iran-related transactions to meet a November deadline set by the United States, after President Donald Trump in May pulled out of a nuclear program agreement with Tehran.
US Says to Consider Requests for Waivers from Iran Oil Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States will consider requests from some countries to be exempted from sanctions it will put in effect in November to prevent Iran from exporting oil, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
Austrian Airlines to Limit Flights to Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Austrian Airlines has announced plans for changes in its flight schedule, including a halt to flight to the Iranian cities of Isfahan and Shiraz.
Chinese Refiner Stops US Oil Imports, Turns to Iran Crude: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An independent Chinese refiner has suspended crude oil purchases from the United States and turned to Iran as one of its sources of crude, a report said.
