• Iran, Russia eyeing Sukhoi Superjet deal

    Iran, Russia eyeing Sukhoi Superjet deal

    Jun 16, 2016 16:30

    Iran says it is looking into a plan to jointly produce Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100) airplanes with Russia – what could take the Islamic Republic to the club of global plane makers if materialized.

  • Turkey to triple trade with Iran to $30bn

    Turkey to triple trade with Iran to $30bn

    Jun 16, 2016 16:09

    Turkish Customs and Trade Minister Bulent Tufenkci says the country has serious plans to triple trade with Iran to $30 billion “as soon as possible”.

  • Iran Air off safety blacklist, can fly in EU

    Iran Air off safety blacklist, can fly in EU

    Jun 16, 2016 08:41

    The European Commission announced on Thursday that the Iranian flag carrier Iran Air has been taken off a safety blacklist and has thus been cleared to fly in the European Union.

  • US committed to Iran sanctions relief: Kerry

    US committed to Iran sanctions relief: Kerry

    Jun 16, 2016 08:26

    US Secretary of State John Kerry has reiterated Washington's commitment to its sanctions relief obligations to Iran under last year’s nuclear agreement between Tehran and the permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany (P5+1).

  • Tehran, Yerevan talk over electricity exports

    Tehran, Yerevan talk over electricity exports

    Jun 15, 2016 09:25

    The Islamic Republic of Iran and Armenia hold negotiations over the exports of electricity and related goods and services.

  • MPs mull suing Canada seizure of assets

    MPs mull suing Canada seizure of assets

    Jun 15, 2016 08:54

    A parliamentary panel in Iran is examining Canada's appropriation of Iranian assets for possible launch of a lawsuit against the seizure, a lawmaker says.

  • Leader warns of enemy plots to stop Iran progress

    Leader warns of enemy plots to stop Iran progress

    Jun 14, 2016 15:29

    Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned of enemy plots to hinder Iran’s progress.

  • Iran: Plane deal reached with Boeing

    Iran: Plane deal reached with Boeing

    Jun 14, 2016 12:48

    Iran said on Tuesday that it had reached a deal with the global aviation giant Boeing over the purchase of new planes – what could set a new milestone in the country’s efforts to revamp its aging air fleet.

  • Iran to set up financial hub in south

    Iran to set up financial hub in south

    Jun 14, 2016 12:43

    Iran says it is preparing to launch a financial hub in its southern Qeshm Island – a plan which is expected to facilitate the country’s overseas financial transactions currently under strains as a result of the remaining US sanctions.

  • President Rouhani to finalize rail deal in Baku visit

    President Rouhani to finalize rail deal in Baku visit

    Jun 13, 2016 11:43

    Iran and Azerbaijan are expected to finalize a deal to create a crucial rail link during the upcoming visit to Baku by the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.