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Minister calls for OPEC support for countries under sanction

Minister calls for OPEC support for countries under sanction

Zangeneh in his letter to the United Arab Emirates Minister of Energy and Industry and rotating Chairman of OPEC Conference Suhail Mohamed Faraj al-Mazrouei pointed to US unilateral and illegal sanctions against Iran and underlined execution of 'Article 2' of OPEC Statute on supporting the interests of all member states. …

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Iran, Azeri universities signs cooperation MoU

Iran, Azeri universities signs cooperation MoU

The event took place during a visit of Chancellor of Tehran University of Science and Culture Saeed Hashemi to Baku.Chancellor of Khazar International University Hassan Niknafs signed the MoU with Saeed Hashemi.Hashemi and his accompanying delegation are in Baku to attend the 25th International Caspian Sea Oil and Gas Exhibition-2018.The …

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Iraq, third main destination for Iranian commodities

Iraq, third main destination for Iranian commodities

Asgari made the remarks speaking during a meeting in the western Iranian province of Ilam on border relations between Iran and Iraq. Iran and Iraq have always had active trade ties with each other, Asgari said. 'Despite all the capacities and proper security at Mehran border terminal, we are witnessing …

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Lebanese speaker congratulates Larijani on re-election

Lebanese speaker congratulates Larijani on re-election

Larijani was elected as speaker of the Iranian Parliament on Wednesday for 11th consecutive year.Nabih Berri was also re-elected as Lebanon Parliament speaker last week.He has served as the speaker of Lebanese Parliament for 26 years.1391**1396Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish www.irna.ir

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Car bomb explosion kills seven in northern Syria.

Car bomb explosion kills seven in northern Syria.

Three children are among the dead, Syrian opposition media reported, adding that more than 15 others were also wounded in the incident. Tens of others are still trapped under the rubble while efforts are underway by firefighters to save their lives, according to social network activists. No one or group …

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Iran rejects US report on religious freedoms in Iran

Iran rejects US report on religious freedoms in Iran

Speaking in reaction to issuance of a report by US State Department on the situation of religious freedoms in different world counties, Qasemi said that US cannot present an accurate and realistic assessment of the domestic affairs of the countries, particularly of their demographic and religious conditions. He said that …

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Pakistan sees bright future of ties with Iran

Pakistan sees bright future of ties with Iran

Talking to IRNA exclusively at the foreign ministry, Khurram Dastgir Khan said that Iran and Pakistan have always enjoyed strong and brotherly ties. Meanwhile addressing a press conference about foreign policy achievements of the present government in Islamabad on Thursday he said: 'We had excellent and very positive interaction with …

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Iran topping crude oil exporters to Turkey: Turkish media

Iran topping crude oil exporters to Turkey: Turkish media

Turkey's crude oil imports from Iran decreased by 20 percent to 2.1 million tons in the first quarter of 2018, compared to the same period last year, official information gathered by Anadolu Agency reveals, wrote the Turkish medium on Wednesday. Turkish total oil imports, including crude and diesel imports, decreased …

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Patriarch: US unable to confront Iranians unity

Patriarch: US unable to confront Iranians unity

Sebouh Sarkissian made the remarks during an iftar (fast breaking) reception held by the Armenian diocese of Tehran at Ararat Sport Club in Tehran on Wednesday evening.Present in the reception, were Special Aide to President Hassan Rouhani for citizenship rights Ms. Shahindokht Molaverdi and a group of Majlis (parliament) deputies.Archbishop …

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10 detained Iranian sailors released in Pakistan

10 detained Iranian sailors released in Pakistan

Iranian sailors were captured while wandering on the sea and illegally entering the Pakistani territorial waters. The sailors returned home on an Iran Air flight. In March this year 9 sailors were also released by Pakistani authorities. Over the last two years, 40 captured Iranian citizens in Pakistan were released …

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