Iranian President Appoints Ex-CBI Chief as Banking Adviser
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani appointed the former governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) as his new adviser in monetary and banking affairs.
US Studying Potential Iran Sanction Waivers: Pompeo
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States is still studying possible waivers of sanctions against countries or businesses that continue commerce with Iran after November 4, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
Iran Issues Tender to Buy 30,000 Tons Rice from India
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s state grains buyer GTC (Government Trading Corporation of Iran) has issued an international tender to buy 30,000 tons of rice to be sourced from India, European traders said on Monday.
Iran Storing Oil in Fleet of Supertankers: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is starting to store oil on its fleet of supertankers again as US sanctions on the country’s oil industry loom.
US Energy Chief to Meet Russian, Saudi Counterparts ahead of Iran Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Energy Secretary Rick Perry will meet his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and Russia starting on Monday ahead of Washington’s renewed sanctions on Iran’s crude exports.
Indians Running, Not in Control of Iran’s Chabahar Port: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian officials dismissed reports that the country’s southeastern port of Chabahar has been handed over to India, saying an Indian company is in charge of running the port as a mere operator.
Iran Says to Refund Total When Major Gas Project Operational
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will reimburse French oil and gas major Total for its investment in the South Pars natural gas field but not until phase 11 of the multibillion-dollar project becomes operational, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh said.
Ex-CBI Chief under Investigation over Corruption Case: Judiciary
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Judiciary is investigating the former governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) over recent economic corruption cases, the Judiciary’s Spokesman Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei announced.
CBI Chief Hails Iran’s Economic Deals with Russia, Turkey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) hailed his bilateral talks with Russian and Turkish officials on Friday as “beneficial and constructive” and said Iran and the two countries reached agreements on various economic topics, including oil and gas exports and banking ties.
Iran’s Annual Capacity to Produce Petrochemicals Hits 65.5mln Tons
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – With the coming into operation of Iran’s new petrochemical projects, the country’s annual capacity to produce petrochemicals hit more than 65.5 million tons on Tuesday.
Iran’s Top Judge Warns of Harsh Punishment for Market Disruption
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of Iran’s Judiciary Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani cautioned those behind disruption to the country’s economy and capital market that they will face severe reaction from the Judiciary.
US, India in 'Very Detailed' Talks about Iran Oil Imports: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States and India are engaged in “very detailed conversations” over Washington’s request to completely stop India’s oil imports from Iran, a senior US State Department official told reporters.
Second Platform Held in Place in Iran’s South Pars Phase 14
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The second platform of Phase 14 of Iran’s giant South Pars gas field was installed by Iranian technicians and will be operational soon.
US’ Unilateral Measures Jeopardizing Maritime Trade: Iranian Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The managing director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) said unilateral measures adopted by the US government over the past months have endangered international trade.
India Allows State Refiners to Use Iran Tankers, Insurance for Oil Imports: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – India is allowing state refiners to import Iranian oil with Tehran arranging tankers and insurance after firms including the country’s top shipper Shipping Corp of India halted voyages to Iran due to US sanctions, sources said.
US Using Dollar as Weapon against Iran, Turkey, Russia: Economic Researcher
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An independent economic researcher from Los Angeles said the US is trying to use the power of the Dollar as a weapon to punish all antagonistic countries, including Iran, Turkey, Russia and other nations that are acting independently of Dollar Hegemony and the Washington Consensus.
Iran Launches New Petrochemical Plant
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated a new methanol-producing plant in Iran’s energy-rich province of Bushehr.
President: Iran’s Energy Industry at Forefront of Economic War
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s oil, gas and petrochemical industries are at the forefront of fighting an economic war that the enemy has waged against the Islamic Republic, President Hassan Rouhani said.
