India starts commercial activity at Chabahar Port
India has started its commercial activities in Iran’s southeastern port of Chabahar, the Indian government said on Monday, Economic Times reported. “The Government of India took over the operations of a part of Shahid Beheshti Port, Chabahar, in Iran during the Chabahar Trilateral Agreement meeting held there on December 24, 2018,” the Indian Shipping Ministry […]
Iran’s Bank Pasargad to open branch in India within next 3 months
Minister of Road, Transport and Highways Sh. Nitin Gadkari announced the Indian government has allowed an Iranian bank to open a branch in Mumbai. Iran’s Bank Pasargad will open its branch within the next three months, Gadkari said on Tuesday, after a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in New Delhi. Gadkari termed his […]
VP calls on EU to take practical steps for JCPOA implementation
The Iranian First vice president Es’hagh Jahangiri has told euronews that the European countries have faced a big test in their history since the World War II with regard to Iran nuclear deal, calling on them to take practical measures to implement the deal. Es’hagh Jahangiri during an interview with euronews today, which will be […]
Iran ready to talk with India over gas price
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to start negotiations with Indian officials regarding the price of gas delivered to Indian firms in Chabahar port. Iran is ready for talks with India so that Indian firms can start investing in Chabahar Port, and especially in petrochemical Industries, […]
Iran soon to begin coast-to-coast Euro-4 gasoil distribution nationwide
The CEO of National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) said his company was supplying Euro-4 gasoil across the country, adding the item would soon be distributed nationwide soon. According to NIOPDC, Mohammad Reza Mousavikhah said the provinces of Keman, Yaz, Sistan and Balouchestan, Bushehr, Semnan and Fars would be fully supplied with the item […]
Tehran hosting intl. auto show
The 3rd edition of Tehran International Exhibition of Automobile and Related Industries (Tehran Auto Show) became operational at Shahr-e-Aftab International Exhibition Center on Monday, IRIB reported. The exhibition aims to introduce Iranian Auto industry’s capabilities in various fields including domestic production, spare parts and related industries. In addition to the main exhibition, this year’s event […]
Rouhani highlights role of farmers for food security
President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that farmers play an important “security” role in Iran, meaning food security in the country is dependent on them. “Farmers provide a major part of security in the society,” he said during a meeting with Agriculture Jihad Minister Mahmoud Hojati and other senior managers of the ministry. He added, […]
Rouhani calls for moving toward self-sufficiency in agriculture
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for achieving self-sufficiency in agricultural and livestock products. He made the remarks Monday in Tehran at a meeting with Iranian Minister of agriculture Mahmoud Hojjati and senior managers of the ministry, the official website of Iranian President reported. “Many people, and even the educated, think that our country has problems […]
Talks with Taliban never to lead to talks with ISIL, Jabhat al-Nusra: Shamkhani
Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, the representative of Iran’s Leader and secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) pointed to Iran’s recent negotiations with Taliban on the Afghan-Afghan peace issues, dismissing the possibility of holding talks with ISIL and Jabhat al-Nusra terrorists. He made the remarks on Monday during the opening ceremony of the […]
Iran-Taliban talks can help restore peace in Afghanistan: MP
MP Mojtaba Zonnour has said that talks between Iran and Taliban can help restore peace in Afghanistan. The remarks by Zonnour came days after Iran officially confirmed that it has been holding talks with the Taliban with the prior knowledge of the Afghan government in order to help bring security to the central Asian country. […]