Sanctions Aimed at Throwing Country Into Disarray
TEHRAN - Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli warned on Sunday that enemy seeks to throw the country into disarray by imposing sanctions.
Iran Tourism Revenues Hit $11.8b
TEHRAN – Vice President and Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism says the country’s revenues in the tourism were around $11.5b last year.
Iran to Increase Gas Exports
TEHRAN - Iran is about to raise gas exports to neighboring Iraq to 35 million cubic meters a day this year, head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Hassan Montazer Torbati said.
Iran Sanctions Impact Oil Consumers
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani spoke out against Washington’s decision not to extend sanctions waivers on exports of Iranian oil, saying the US’ unwise move hurt the countries that rely on the supplies.
Iran Eyes Closer Military Cooperation with Iraq
The Iranian defense minister called for the enhancement of military and defense cooperation with Iraq, saying collaboration between the two neighbors would serve regional security and stability.
Iran Castigates US for Violating UNSC Resolution, Forcing Others to Follow Suit
Iran’s mission to the United Nations lashed out the US government for violating the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and pressuring other UN member states to breach it as well.
Iran Frees 2 Kuwaitis
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tehran has released two Kuwaiti nationals who had been arrested for illegal entry into Iranian waters.
Persian Gulf Is Iran’s Lifeline
TEHRAN - Iran is commemorating the National Day of the Persian Gulf. Honoring the occasion, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has highlighted the significance of the strategic body of water, describing it as a “lifeline” for the country.
Talks With U.S. Under Pressure Means “Submission”
TEHRAN - Senior Iranian Commander Major General Qasem Soleimani says the U.S. wants to drag Iran to the negotiating table with economic pressure, but sitting for talks with the enemy under the current circumstances means “submission”.
Iran-Turkey’s 30-Billion-Dollar Trade Balance Is Possible
TEHRAN – Iran’s Road and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami says there is a strong determination among leaders of Iran and Turkey which can materialize the annual 30-biilon-dollar trade balance between both countries by boosting cooperation in the transport sector.