Jonathan Fryer made the remarks in an exclusive interview with IRNA in London.'Saudi Arabia seems to wish to assert its preeminence in the region partly in contrast to Iran. It sees Iran as its major opponent but also as a means of self-preservation,' Fryer said while commenting on the role …

According to Saderat Bank website, following regular and effective diplomatic, legal and banking pursuits by directors of relevant sectors and after the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), French Central Bank officially declared removal of restrictions imposed upon the Iranian bank in the French capital, making it …

Manouchehri said Iran needs $ 10 billion for development of offshore oil fields.He said annually, about eight to $ 10 billion should be invested in the offshore oil fields. He added that South Pars development led to economic growth, growing welfare, technological advancement and upgrading of working standards of Iranian …

Shohani said that by signing bilateral agreements between neighboring Iraqi provinces of Maysan, Wasit, Diyala and Babil with Ilam, the two sides planned to double export volume between the two countries from Mehran border.He said that exporting goods from this border terminal increased 61 percent last year, adding that totally …

Speaking to IRNA, he referred to the recent visit of President Rouhani to Russia, and said the visit played significant role in expanding economic cooperation, exports of Iranian products to Russia, transfer of technological knowhow for construction of power plants, increase of political relations and playing significant role at international …

Director General for Southeast Railway Department Majid Arjoni in Zahedan told IRNA that the first train carrying potatoes, mango, tangerine and rice from Pakistan for destination of Kazakhstan arrived in Zahedan railroad station.He said that it is due one million tons goods to be transited through Zahedan railway annually.Considering differences …

Iran’s Ambassador to Oslo Mohammad-Hassan Habibollahzadeh was also present in the signing ceremony.The MoU calls for control and prevention of seafood diseases and promotion of protective and monitoring system for the purpose.Iranian and Norwegian research and scientific centers will have cooperation in prevention and elimination of the diseases and issuance …

In the message addressed to President Putin, President Rouhani voiced his condolences and strongly condemned the terrorist explosion claiming lives of innocent people and injured dozens of others. In his message, President Rouhani also sympathized with the bereaved families of the victims and the Russian people and prayed for their …

Shahdaie said once all petrochemical projects are operational, the nominal capacity of the petrochemical industry will rise to 72 million tons a year. She said production of different kinds of petrochemical products is expected to exceed 59 million tons in the year ahead, showing 18 percent growth.Elsewhere in her remarks, …

Public Relations Department at the IRISL said that the MoU had been signed following meeting of the IRISL managing director Mohammad Saeedi with Japan’s Suzue Corporation and Kamigumi.Under the MoU, the two sides will examine ways and means of building onshore ports and invest in port terminals in Iran in …