Iran-Turkey Trade to Exceed $12bln: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The value of trade exchange between Iran and Turkey is expected to surpass $12 billion this year, an Iranian official said.
700K Oil Barrels Sold on Stock Exchange in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran sold 700,000 barrels of oil through its stock exchange on Sunday.
Armed Forces Fully Prepared to Ensure Iran Oil Tankers Security: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A top Iranian Navy commander shrugged off US threats against the Islamic Republic and said the Armed Forces are fully ready to guarantee the security of the country’s oil tankers in international waters.
Economy Minister: Sanctions Aim to Demoralize Iranians
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s economy minister said the prime objective of the US sanctions against the country is to create division between the Iranian people and government and incite frustration in the society.
Iran to Face No Problem in Selling Oil Even without EU Payment System: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chairman of Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce Yahya Ale-Ishaq said that even if the European Union (EU) fails to develop a mechanism to allow oil companies and businesses to continue trading with Iran and evade US sanctions, Iran would face no problem in selling its crude.
Iran Sanctions Could Be Beneficial to Turkey: Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The new US sanctions against Tehran can bring about positive consequences for Turkey, an Iranian diplomat said.
Iran Highly Experienced in Countering Sanctions: Economy Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s economy minister highlighted the ineffectiveness of the US sanctions recently re-imposed on the Islamic Republic and said the country has become highly experienced in circumventing the economic embargoes.
China's CNPC to Take Oil from Iranian Fields as Normal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) is continuing to take oil from Iranian oilfields where it has ownership stakes, even after the United States re-imposed sanctions on the country’s oil sector, a company executive said on Friday.
Iran, South Korea Agree Cross-Currency Trade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea and Iran have agreed to switch to national currencies in trade exchanges as the sides aim to strengthen relations despite the US sanctions on Tehran.
CBI Chief Announces Iran’s Special Measures to Counter US Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdonnaser Hemmati explained about the CBI’s measures to counter the new round of US sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic.
Iraq Granted Exemption from US Sanctions on Iran’s Energy Exports
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraq will continue to have access to the energy it needs from Iran to generate and supply electricity, Brian Hook, the special representative for Iran at the US State Department, said.
Iran Air Has No Problem in Supplying Aircraft Fuel: CEO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – CEO of Iran Air Farzaneh Sharafbafi said the national flag-carrier airline has no problem in supplying fuel to its aviation fleet despite recent US sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Iranian Envoy, Iraqi Minister Discuss Bilateral Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi and Iraqi Electricity Minister Luay al-Khateeb held talks on a range of issues, including ways to boost bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries in various areas.
Japan's JXTG to Resume Oil Imports from Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan leading crude oil wholesaler JXTG Holdings Incorporation said it is preparing to resume imports from Iran after the US issued a waiver for Tokyo to continue its purchases of oil from the Islamic Republic.
SWIFT Says Suspending Some Iranian Banks' Access to Messaging System
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Belgium-based SWIFT financial messaging service said it is suspending some unspecified Iranian banks’ access to its messaging system following the US resumption of sanctions on Iran.
Iran Has Plans to Counter New US Sanctions, VP Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri made assurances that the administration has been carefully planning to circumvent the new round of US sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
2nd US Soybean Cargo to Dock in Iran Port Soon: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – For the second straight week, a bulk carrier with soybeans left the US Pacific Northwest destined for Iran, a report said.
US Sanctions Fail to Cut Iran’s Oil Exports to Zero: Zarif
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the fresh round of US sanctions against Iran have failed to cut Tehran's oil exports to zero.
