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Iran eyes 3-fold increase in exports to China within next few years

Apr 04, 2021 01:17

Iran could triple the value of its exports to China to nearly $27 billion within the next few years, according to senior trade authorities in the country, amid expectations that Tehran and Beijing would exponentially increase their trade relations after signing a long-term economic partnership agreement.
Removal of US sanctions first step in reviving JCPOA: Deputy FM

Apr 02, 2021 09:51

Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi made it clear at an online session of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action that the verifiable termination of the US sanctions on Tehran is the first and foremost step in restoring the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran urges IMF to swiftly reply to Iran’s loan request

Apr 01, 2021 11:51

Iran has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to immediately consider its request for an emergency loan it needs to battle the economic impacts of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
US failing to seize golden chance for win-win bargain on Iran deal: President Rouhani

Apr 01, 2021 11:49

President Hassan Rouhani has criticized the new US administration’s foot-dragging on a return to compliance with the multilateral nuclear deal with Iran that it abandoned in 2018, saying Washington has so far failed to seize the “golden chance” for a “win-win bargain.”
'US extends sanctions waiver for Iraq to allow gas, electricity imports from Iran'

Mar 31, 2021 08:11

The United States has reportedly granted another waiver from sanctions to Iraq to let the Arab country import electricity and gas from neighboring Iran and pay for electricity purchases within a four-month period.
President Rouhani: US can resume commitments swiftly if it is serious

Mar 31, 2021 05:49

The US administration, if it is really resolved, can lift the sanctions on Iran and resume honoring its commitments practically in only one hour, President Hassan Rouhani said.
Dragging feet on Iran sanctions removal ruining chances of JCPOA revival: Spokesman

Mar 31, 2021 01:43

The spokesperson for the Iranian government warned the violators of the 2015 nuclear deal that procrastination in lifting the sanctions against Tehran would ruin the opportunity for the revival of the accord.
Biden following in Trump’s footsteps, time to abandon pressure policy: Zarif

Mar 31, 2021 00:58

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the administration of US President Joe Biden for upholding the same pressure policy of his predecessor, Donald Trump, which he himself once criticized sharply.
Google renews attack on YouTube account of Iran’s Press TV

Mar 31, 2021 00:49

Google has for the seventh time targeted Iranian broadcaster Press TV, blocking the English-language news network’s access to its official YouTube account without any prior notice.
Iran nearly doubles natural gas supply to power plants in 8 years

Mar 29, 2021 09:19

Recent statistics released by the Iranian government shows that the supply of natural gas through pipelines to power plants across the country has nearly doubled in eight years.