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Russia will no longer rely on West's partnership as Moscow shifts energy trade to China, India: Lavrov

Mar 03, 2023 12:22

The Russian government has said that it will no longer rely on partners in the West for its energy trade and its new energy policy will be oriented towards the East where it has more reliable customers such as India and China.
Iran urges 'unconditional' removal of sanctions against quake-hit Syria

Mar 01, 2023 03:04

Iran urges immediate and unconditional removal of Western sanctions against Syria as means of helping Damascus ride out the aftermath of the hugely deadly and devastating earthquake that hit the Arab country earlier this month.
Iranian firm unveils home-made polyurethane foam for use in car seats

Mar 01, 2023 02:37

An Iranian company has unveiled a home-made polyurethane foam for use in automobile seats, an initiative that is expected to enable the country to cut back on nearly $450 million worth of imports per year.
Iran reports over 12% y/y rise in exports in 11 months to late February

Feb 27, 2023 03:12

Figures by the Iranian Customs Administration (IRICA) show that non-oil exports from the country rose by 12.22% year on year in the 11 calendar months to February 19.
Iranian automakers await certification to export cars to Russia

Feb 26, 2023 04:47

Iranian automakers Iran-Khodro and SAIPA are awaiting certification in Russia for the export of cars, according to a spokesperson for Iran's Trade Ministry.
Iranian airline restores Boeing 737 grounded because of sanctions

Feb 26, 2023 02:36

An Iranian airline has restored a Boeing 737 aircraft to its fleet as part of a domestic overhaul program that is aimed at offsetting the impacts of US sanctions on the Iranian aviation industry.
US announces fresh sanctions on Russia as Ukraine war enters second year

Feb 24, 2023 13:51

The United States has announced sweeping sanctions aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia and reducing Moscow's access to critical technologies such as semiconductors, as the war in Ukraine enters its second year.
Weeks after quake, EU says temporarily lifting sanctions on Syria

Feb 24, 2023 05:31

Two weeks after the devastating earthquake in Syria that had already been contending with harsh US and European sanctions, the EU has decided to temporarily ease the sanctions in order to supposedly speed up aid delivery.
With an eye to US waivers, Iraq seeks increased trade ties with Iran

Feb 23, 2023 09:38

The foreign minister of Iraq expressed his country’s willingness to boost trade exchanges with Iran considering his recent negotiations with Washington about Baghdad’s exemption from the US sanctions against Tehran.
Iran: Some European states don't qualify to advise others on intl. law principles

Feb 22, 2023 03:43

Iran says certain European states do not qualify to advise others towards observing the principles of international law, reacting to the Council of the European Union's sanctioning of dozens of Iranian individuals and entities.