On China National Day, Zarif Hopes for Closer Strategic Cooperation
The Iranian foreign minister congratulated China on its National Day, expressing hope for broader strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Iran Welcomes Prisoner Exchange in Yemen
Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday welcomed a recent agreement between Yemen’s Ansarullah movement and the Saudi-backed former government to exchange more than 1,000 prisoners.
No Power Can Harm Iran’s Exports, Imports: NITC official
The head of NITC emphasized on Tuesday that no power can harm the country’s exports and imports, noting that free trade is Iran's right.
Iraq, Oman Call on Iran to Boost Ties
The new ambassadors of Iraq and Oman to Iran called for the boosting of ties with Iran in various fields.
Transport Strike in Germany Disrupts Commuters
A public transport strike caused major disruption for commuters across Germany on Tuesday after the powerful Verdi union called for industrial action.
FM Spokesman Denies Arms Delivery to Armenia via Iran’s Soil
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh rejected media reports that weaponry and military hardware are transported via Iran’s soil to Armenia.
New Minister Appointed for Industry
The Iranian Parliament on Tuesday gave a vote of confidence to the president’s pick for the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade.
Draft Budget Plan Sees Inflation at 22%
The draft budget plan for the next Iranian year (to start March 21, 2021) instructed to the executive bodies has targeted an inflation rate of 22 percent.
Foreign Trade Exceeded $24b in Five Months: IRICA
The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said the country’s foreign trade has exceeded $24.6 billion in the first five months of the current year.
Iran, Venezuela Fight US Sanctions with New Fuel Tankers
The Iranian tanker Forest entered Venezuelan waters early Monday, according to tanker-tracker data collected by Bloomberg.