Ban on Iranian Airline’s ATR Flights Lifted
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Civil Aviation Organization of Iran lifted a month-long ban that prevented the Aseman Airlines from operating its ATR planes after a fatal crash in February.
Total to Seek Waiver If US Reimposes Sanctions on Iran: CEO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Total CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Sunday that the French oil and gas company would seek a waiver to continue the development of an Iranian gas field should the United States decide to re-impose sanctions.
Iran Air to Recruit Female Pilots: CEO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – CEO of Iran Air Farzaneh Sharafbafi said the country’s national flag-carrier airline plans to recruit female pilots for the first time.
Russia’s Zarubezhneft to Re-Develop Two Oil Fields in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia’s state-controlled Zarubezhneft signed an agreement in Tehran on Wednesday to re-develop two oil fields in western Iran.
India Says ‘Prerogative’ of Iran to Invite China, Pakistan for Chabahar Development
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Days after Iran invited China and Pakistan to participate in the development of its strategic Chabahar port, India said it was the prerogative of the Iranian government to choose its partners for the project.
Iran to Open Car Plant in Azerbaijan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will inaugurate a car factory in the Republic of Azerbaijan in an upcoming visit, Iran’s economy minister said.
Tehran-Ashgabat Business Forum Slated for Late March: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Turkmenistan are planned to hold a joint business forum in Ashgabat in late March, a report said.
Iran, Azerbaijan Finalize 12 Agreements
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Delegations from Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan held a new session of a joint commission on mutual cooperation in Tehran, finalizing 12 agreements that the two sides had drafted in the past.
Iran Likely to Join EEU in May: Russian Energy Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) could welcome Iran as a new member in May, Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak said.
Finland, Denmark, Sweden Sign Cooperation Document with Iran’s IDRO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The ambassador of Finland to Tehran said Helsinki, Copenhagen and Stockholm have signed an agreement with Iran's IDRO Group to improve cooperation in various fields, including oil and renewable energies.
Iran's Oil Exports in March Fall to Two-Year Low: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s crude and condensate exports are set to fall to a two-year low this month as loadings for its main Asian buyers will tumble by one-third from the previous month, a report said.
Iran Free Trade Zones to Attract $4.5bln in Foreign Investment: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The secretary of the Supreme Council of Iran’s Free Trade, Industrial and Special Economic Zones said the country has signed new contracts with foreign companies, attracting $4.5 billion worth of investment in free trade zones.
No Snag in India's Oil Payments to Iran: Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A top diplomat at the Indian embassy in Tehran said his country has paid all oil debts to Iran overdue from the era of sanctions, adding that India is currently paying for the oil it buys from Iran in euros.
Iran, Serbia Resume Direct Flights after 27-Year Hiatus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – After a gap of 27 years, direct flights between Iran and Serbia resumed Saturday, when an IranAir jet touched down at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla airport, Serbian media reported.
Iran, India Growing Banking Ties without Dollar: Diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A top Indian diplomat at Tehran embassy unveiled plans for the expansion of trade and banking ties with Iran using the national currencies of the two sides instead of US dollar, saying six Iranian banks have been authorized to make investment in India.
Russian Oil Firms in Talks with Iran on Its Oilfields: Novak
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian oil companies could sign contracts with Iran by March 21 that would allow them to work on Iranian oilfields, Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday.
Europe Buyer of 40% of Iran’s Oil Exports in February
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – About 40 percent of Iranian oil exports in February was sold to European companies, including the global oil giant Royal Dutch Shell and Italy’s Eni.
Iran to Outpace Qatar in Extraction from Joint Fields: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Construction Base, a conglomerate belonging to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), pledged that Iran would outstrip neighboring Qatar in terms of production of oil and gas from joint fields.
