Exports to China Rise; Iran Reports
Iranian exports to China doubled in April as the economy reopened from the slowdown in February-March to contain the spread of COVID-19, a report said.
Bushehr Nuclear Plant Reconnected to National Grid
The Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran has been reconnected to the national grid after periodic maintenance and fuel reloading, head of the plant said.
Provocations cannot undermine Iran, Afghanistan ties
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Monday provocations taken to torpedo relations between Iran and Afghanistan over a recent border incident involving Afghan nationals will fail to undermine the two countries’ close ties.
Leader advisor rules out any possibility for talks with Trump
A military aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran has said there would be no talks with the United States as Donald Trump is not a president but a “criminal”.
IRGC to Set Up Permanent Base in Indian Ocean
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it plans to set up a “permanent base” in the Indian Ocean in order to expand its presence across world oceans as per a directive by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Jahangiri Highlights Iran’s Non-Oil Exports
Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri described a jump in the non-oil exports as a panacea for the country’s economic problems.
COVID-19 in Iran: Over 2,500 New Cases Detected
Of more than 2,570 new patients with COVID-19 detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, over 1,300 ones have been admitted to the hospital.
Iran Receives Money for Gasoline Sold to Venezuela
A member of Iran’s Expediency Council said the country has received money from Venezuela for selling gasoline with five oil tankers.
India asks for Iranian ventilator to fight COVID-19
India has called for the import of Iranian-made ventilator amid the fight against COVID-19.
Top Iran, Afghanistan Diplomats Talk in Tehran
Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and caretaker of the Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan Mohammad Hanif Atmar held talks on a broad range of issues in Tehran.