Chabahar to Replace Suez Canal
An official of Iran’s port of Chabahar (southeast of the country) has said the gateway will soon outshine the Suez Canal in providing a quicker trade link between Europe and Asia.
Iran Nominal GDP Growth,1.55 percent: SCI
Iran’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) had a growth of 1.55 percent on the base-year 2011-2012 as reported by the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) on July 5.
Iran Underground Missile Cities along Southern Coasts
Iran has established onshore and offshore missile cities all along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
Rouhani: Enemies Trying to Stifle Iran Oil-Free Economy
Iran has set the goal of an oil-free economy despite the severe conditions caused by the economic war of the enemies over the past two years, the president said.
No Service in Government Offices for People Refusing to Wear Mask
Government offices across Iran will not offer any service to people refusing to wear face mask as of July 5 as part of strict regulations to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Self-Sufficiency in Repairing Offshore Oil Rigs; Iran Says
Iran has gained self-sufficiency in the repair and maintenance of offshore oil drilling rigs, an official said.
Iran Opens New Energy Projects, Worthing $100m
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday opened 10 new major energy projects with an investment of 19 trillion rials (nearly 100 million).
Cause of Natanz Site Incident to Be Announced at ‘Appropriate Time’
The spokesman for the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has said the main cause of the incident occurred on July 2 at Natanz nuclear site has been determined and will be announced.
Iran Remembers 290 Passengers, Crew Killed in Plane Shot by US
Iran on Thursday commemorated the 32nd anniversary of the downing of its passenger aircraft by a US Navy guided-missile cruiser over the Persian Gulf, which killed 290 people.
COVID-19 Deaths in Iran Hit 11,000
The deaths from COVID-19 in Iran hit 11,000 on Thursday after more than 140 patients succumbed to the viral disease over the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry announced.