Majlis Gives “Thumbs Down” to President’s Pick for Industry Ministry
President Hassan Rouhani yesterday faced the first backlash from Majlis when it did not give vote of confidence to his pick as the new minister of industry, mine and trade.
Five Spies Arrested at Gov’t Bodies
Five spies have been apprehended at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).
The Disqualified Better Not to Register to Run for Presidency
Guardian Council Spokesman Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaee says the council has not yet involved in the election issue and it has not taken any action and people can register to run for presidency at the due time but he recommends those who had been disqualified in the past not to register.
Tehran Warns About Saudi Arabia’s Covert Nukes Program
Iran’s ambassador to international organizations has warned about Saudi Arabia’s covert nuclear program, urging the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to probe into the “non-transparent” program.
Iran Inaugurates World’s Biggest Methanol Plant
President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday inaugurated the world’s largest methanol producing plant in the country’s southern province of Bushehr.
Gov’t Approves $1.6b in New Foreign Investment Projects
Iran has approved 32 new projects with direct investment from foreign nationals as authorities say the value of foreign direct investment (FDI) schemes approved over the past four month has tripled compared to the similar period last year.
Imports of Goods With Domestic Counterparts Not Allowed
Acting Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister Hossein Modarres Khiabani says the ministry will not let the goods with domestic counterparts be imported in order to protect domestic production and exports.
Judiciary Chief Blasts West for Harboring Terrorists
Judiciary Chief Hojjatoleslam Seyed Ebrahim Raisi yesterday hailed the Iranian intelligence forces for arresting the ringleader of a U.S.-based anti-Iran terrorist group and said the West has turned into a safe place for terrorists.
Iran Stock Market Surges to Record High
Iran's main stock index broke through the key 2 million point mark for the first time ever on Sunday, state media reported, amid warnings that the market is overheating.
COVID-19 Restrictions to Remain in Force Until Vaccine Available
President Hassan Rouhani says restrictions enforced to contain the spread of coronavirus will remain in place until further notice.