Regional Security Key to Flourishing Blue Economy in Indian Ocean
Iran’s foreign minister said the Indian Ocean region is facing many challenges, including piracy and human trafficking, adding that the blue economy there could be achieved only through the security and stability of the entire region and this cannot be purchased from outside.
US Treasury’s OFAC Nothing More Than A ‘Jail Warden’
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is nothing more than a "jail warden”, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.
Spokesman Hits Back at US’ Brian Hook over Anti-Iran Comments
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi strongly condemned the anti-Tehran comments of US Special Representative on Iran Brian Hook and Washington’s new act of “economic terrorism” that aims to increase pressures on the Iranian people.
US Confirms Bid to Blackmail Captain of Iranian Tanker
A senior US official personally offered several million dollars to the Indian captain of an Iranian-operated tanker, the US State Department confirmed.
Iran to Take 3rd JCPOA Step, Start R&D Friday: President Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the country’s third step to suspend more of its nuclear commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers would be taken on Friday.
US Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Shipping Network
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on a shipping network that Iran uses to sell oil as part of its effort to exert pressure on the Iranian economy.
Iran awaiting fulfillment of Europeans’ promises: Gov. spox
The spokesman of the Iranian government, Ali Rabiei said on Wednesday that despite its decision to take the third step of reducing its JCPOA commitments on the set date, Iran still awaits Europeans making their promise of purchasing its oil and letting Iran access the money.
IRGC seizes 7 trawlers near Hormuz Strait
The Navy of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said in a statement that its forces have detained seven trawling ships in Jask region, near the Strait of Hormuz.
Foreign Ministry condoles death of American thinker Immanuel Wallerstein
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has voiced deep condolences over the deah of American thinker and author of “The Modern World-System”, Immanuel Wallerstein, who died at the age of 88.
Iran frees seven crew of detained UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero: Mousavi
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said that Tehran has released seven crew members of the UK-flagged ship Stena Impero which was detained weeks ago due to violation of maritime regulations.