Iran: UNSC under ‘Great Test’ over US Arms Embargo Bid
Iran says that UNSC faces a “great test” as the top body is set to discuss a US bid to extend the arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.
European Insurers Have to Pay Compensation for Downed Ukrainian Plane
Iranian insurance companies will not compensate Ukraine International Airlines for its plane Tehran accidentally downed in January because the passenger jet was insured by European firms, the head of Iran's Central Insurance Organization said yesterday.
China, Top Destination for Iran Exports
China, Iraq, the UAE, Afghanistan and Turkey have been the five top destinations for Iran’s exports in the first four months of the current year while China, the UAE, India and Germany have been the major exporters to Iran in the same period.
70% of Oil Equipment Indigenized
Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh says over 70 percent of equipment needed for the recent oil contracts are produced in the country.
Iran Welcomes Investment by Friendly Countries
Deputy Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade for Planning Affairs Saeed Zarandi says the ministry has put on this year’s agenda the target of increasing exports to the friendly and neighboring countries.
Iran-Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Transit Corridor Opened
The pilot project of the Iran-Afghanistan-Uzbekistan transit corridor became operational under the TIR system.
Iran Dismisses Claims of Interfering in US Election
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman rejected as “ridiculous” reports that Iran is interfering in the upcoming US election.
Rouhani Hails Global Sympathy with Lebanon after Beirut Blast
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani commended global sympathy and solidarity with the people of Lebanon in the wake of last week’s deadly blast in Beirut.
Iran to Boost Strategic Ties with East, Security Chief Says
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said the Islamic Republic is determined to boost strategic cooperation with East.
Iran ICT Minister Calls for Lifting Ban on Twitter
Iran’s minister of communications and information technology said on Sunday he has demanded that the ban on Twitter be lifted.