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EU 'not at war with anyone' on trade but will protect its interests

EU 'not at war with anyone' on trade but will protect its interests

The tensions between the United States and its European allies have been on the rise as Trump administration announced it will slap new tariffs on steel and aluminum produced by three of the country's biggest trading partners - Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, all of which vowed to retaliate.She …

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Sanctions not to affect Iran scientific research: Official

Sanctions not to affect Iran scientific research: Official

Iran has scientific exchanges with several countries in the world and sanctions will not affect these relations, Hossein Vatanpour, an official affiliated to the Health Ministry said to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).He said that the international research works are not affected by the hostile diplomatic measures.Iran's knowledge based …

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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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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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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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Iran, Uzbekistan trying to activate air links

Iran, Uzbekistan trying to activate air links

'Uzbek First Deputy Prime Minister Achilbay Ramatov emphasized the activation of air transport which is directly related to tourism and issuing visa; we need to facilitate the path,' said Akhoundi who is in Tashkent.He said that people of Iran know a lot about Uzbek cities, like Tashkent, Termez, Samarkand, and …

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Iran, Pakistan keen on free trade agreement (FTA)

Iran, Pakistan keen on free trade agreement (FTA)

At the last meeting, both countries had decided to carry out further deliberations in order to complete all annexes of the FTA agreement by June 2018, which would complete the technical process of final FTA for consequential approval by the respective governments.In this connection, the ministry has invited request for …

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Iran to prevent oil exports fall: Petroleum Min

Iran to prevent oil exports fall: Petroleum Min

Zangeneh made the remarks Wednesday on the sidelines of government committee meeting.Referring to cooperation with Europeans, he said it is important for selling oil, insurance, shipping and receiving money.Thanks to the fact that less than 1/3 of Iran oil is exported to Europe, but working with Europe is of importance …

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Iran says French Total has 60 days to decide on its stay in South Pars project

Iran says French Total has 60 days to decide on its stay in South Pars project

If Total decides to leave the Phase 11 of development project on Iran's supergiant South Pars gas field, the country will substitute China's CNPC for the French company, Bijan Zangeneh said.About his Tuesday's presence in Majlis (Parliament) to review the current situation, Zangeneh said Petroleum Ministry and the Majlis Energy …

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Russian oil firm halts cooperation with Iran

Russian oil firm halts cooperation with Iran

“Lukoil, Russia’s second biggest oil producer, said on Tuesday it had decided not to go ahead with plans to develop projects in Iran at the moment due to the threat of US sanctions,” Reuters quoted a company official as saying.“Considering the latest developments, I guess, it’s too early to say …

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