Iran: Electricity Generation Capacity Added
Iran has added 464 megawatts (MW) to its electricity generation capacity by upgrading the gas units of power plants.
Iranian Economy Outperforming Germany amid COVID-19: President
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the country’s economy has outperformed Germany after the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.
Monetary Base Expansion of Iran Is Modest; CBI Says
The country’s monetary base expansion in the first half of the current Iranian year was a modest one as he dismisses claims the lender used extra finances to fund imports.
Chabahar, Gwadar Ports Link to Have Regional Prosperity: Iran
Seyyed Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said his country does not consider Chabahar and Gwadar ports as competitors, and asserted that linking the two ports will bring regional prosperity and boost bilateral trade between the two countries.
Water Drilling Underway in Sistan, Iran
Reza Ardakanian said on Friday water drilling operations from a depth of 3,000 meters is underway in the southeastern water-stressed province of Sistan and Balouchestan.
UK to Avoid Lockdown to Stop Unemployment
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government is seeking to avoid a full national lockdown to prevent unemployment soaring into the millions.
Largest Container Port Preparing for Mega Ships: Iran Official
Very large container ships with capacities of up to 22,000 20-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers would be able to dock at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port on the Persian Gulf coast by March.
Iran, Belarus Discuss Ways for Increasing Energy Cooperation
Iran and Belarus reviewed new ways for increasing bilateral cooperation in the field of energy.
7% Increase in Iran’s Gas Refinery Output in Six Months
Iran’s Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company has increased its gas production in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year.
Maduro: Oil Revenue to Plunge 99% by Sanctions
President Nicolas Maduro says US financial sanctions have caused Venezuela’s oil revenues to plunge 99 percent over the last six years.