Zarif: New Sanctions Prove US Economic Terrorism against Iranians
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denounced the US president’s new plan for a substantial increase of sanctions on the “country of Iran” as a testimony to the US’ deliberate economic terrorism against ordinary citizens.
Enemies Failed to Sow Discord Between Iran and Iraq
TEHRAN – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei says enemies have been struggling to drive a wedge between the Iranian and Iraqi nations but have failed as the two neighbors are bound together by commonalities, particularly faith.
Russian Vehicles May Enter Iran’s Market
TEHRAN – The secretary of Iran Vehicle Manufacturers Association (IVMA) says the production of vehicles has dropped by 22% this year comparing to the same period last year and the main reason is lack of liquidity.
Wreckage of U.S. Drones to Be Displayed During Sacred Defense Week
TEHRAN – Head of central organizing headquarters of the Sacred Defense ceremonies and head of the Foundation of Preservation of Sacred Defense Works and Values highlighted detailss of the headquarters’ programs for commemorating the week, adding that the U.S. drones which have been shot down by Iranian forces are to be put on the public display.
Supreme Leader Rules Out Talks With U.S.
TEHRAN – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has suggested that Iran may sit for multilateral talks with the U.S. within the framework of the P5+1 in case the U.S. takes back its words, repents, and return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran: Growth in New Towns’ Population Accelerates
the population of new towns grew by 80,000 in the last Iranian year (ended March 20, 2019).
China Establishes $400bln Credit Line for Trade with Iran
A $400 billion credit line has been launched for trade between Iran and China, an Iranian official announced.
Iran Eyes $23b Investment in Petrochemical Projects
TEHRAN – Deputy Oil Minister on petrochemical affairs and the CEO of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) says the investment in the third leap projects in the petrochemical industry is around $23b, adding that the total value of investment in the projects which are underway in petrochemical industry stands at $40b.
Judiciary Chief Warns Canada of Retaliatory Act
TEHRAN - Judiciary Chief Hojatoleslam Seyed Ebrahim Raeisi warned on Monday that the Islamic Republic will definitely retaliate for Canada’s illegal move to seize and sell Iranian assets if the Ottawa government does not reverse its approach.
Iran, Turkey, Russia Meet in Fifth Syria Summit
ANKARA - The presidents of Turkey, Russia and Iran came together yesterday in Ankara a for the fifth summit under the Astana Process where they will discuss the recently increased tension in the Idlib province of Syria as well as attempts to start a political solution to the nine-year turmoil in the war-torn country.