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.
Germany Says Checking How to Protect Companies Affected by Iran Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A German government spokesman said Berlin is exploring ways to protect companies affected by sanctions reimposed on Iran by Washington by enabling legal business relations with Tehran.
Turkey to Receive Waiver from US Sanctions on Iran: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkey has been told it will receive a waiver from the US sanctions on imports of Iranian oil, Finance Minister Berat Albayrak said on Monday, as Washington re-introduced the sanctions.
South Korea Gets US Exemption on Iran Oil Imports
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – South Korea has been granted a waiver from US sanctions on Iranian oil, a government official said on Monday.
Turkey Says Awaiting US Clarification on Waiver for Iran Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said on Saturday that Turkey has received initial indications that it will be among eight countries to be granted a waiver from US sanctions against Iran, but is awaiting clarification on Monday.
Russia Says Will ‘Do Everything to Preserve’ Intl. Trade Ties with Iran in Sanctions Era
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia strongly condemned a move by Washington to impose new sanctions on Tehran, stressing that Moscow will “do everything necessary to preserve and expand international trade and economic and financial cooperation” with Iran in the era of sanctions.
Japan Says in Close Communication with US on Iran Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Japan is in close communication with the United States on Iran sanctions, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Monday.
US to Grant Iraq Waiver over Iran Sanctions: Iraqi Officials
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United States has told Iraq that it will be allowed to keep importing crucial gas, energy supplies and food items from Iran after Washington reimposes sanctions on Tehran’s oil sector, three Iraqi officials said.
Iran Exports 105 Tons of Saffron to 47 Countries in 6 Months
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has exported 105 tons of saffron to 47 countries in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 – September 22), the deputy head of the National Saffron Council said.
US Warns SWIFT Not to Provide Services to Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Belgian-based financial messaging service SWIFT could be hit with US sanctions if it provides services to Iranian financial institutions that Washington blacklists.
S. Korea, India to Keep Importing Iranian Oil
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - South Korea and India agreed with the US on the outline of deals that would allow it to keep importing some Iranian oil after it asked the United States for "maximum flexibility" this week, according to Asian officials.
US Grants 8 Nations Oil Waivers under Iran Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US has agreed to let eight countries -- including Japan, India and South Korea -- keep buying Iranian oil after it re-imposes sanctions on the OPEC producer on Nov. 5, a senior administration official said.
Some Iranian Planes Refused Fuel in Turkey: Turkish Media
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Some Iranian airliners were refused fuel in Turkey’s Istanbul airports on Friday and had to cancel at least one flight, while other carriers had to cut the number of passengers on board in order to fly on less fuel, Turkish media reported.
Report: US Far From Zero Iran Oil Exports Target
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – While a fresh wave of US sanctions with the purpose of driving Iranian oil exports down to zero is looming, the White House is still far from that target, as Tehran was still selling up to 1.9 million barrels per day of crude in September, a leading business website reported.
Iran Denies Reports Russia Is to Help with Sale of Oil
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s oil minister denied reports that Russia would help Tehran to circumvent the upcoming US sanctions by reselling Iranian crude.
Planned Corridor to Link India to Europe via Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Officials from Iran, India, and Russia will meet next month to discuss the operation of a 7,200 km trade and transport corridor that would present a cheaper and shorter alternative to the traditional route through the Suez Canal.
