Energy

“Iran to Reciprocate If Its Interests Jeopardized by Enemies”

An IRGC commander says it will be “natural” for Iran to respond if the US tries to the bully the country and carry out its threat to cut down Tehran’s oil exports.

Saudi Arabia Suspends Oil Exports via Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Riyadh has temporarily suspended all oil shipments through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait after Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement launched retaliatory attacks on a Saudi warship and a vessel operated by the Riyadh-led coalition waging war the Arabian Peninsula state.

Iran Can Block Global Oil Exports Whenever It Wants: IRGC

IRGC Chief-Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari has warned the US of the consequences of its efforts to cut Iran’s oil exports, saying that all oil transportation passageways are within Iran’s reach.

US Sanctions on Iran; Big Test for Erdogan

The Trump administration is engaged in intensive talks to persuade its European, Asian, and Middle Eastern allies to go along with US sanctions on Iran in a bid to increase pressure on Tehran, but it has yet to convince Turkey, a very important player in the region, to comply with its decision.

Iranian Refinery Signs Contract with German Firm

The Tabriz oil refinery has reached a deal with a consortium involving Iranian and German firms to renovate its sulphur recovery unit.

Don’t Play with Lion’s Tail, Iran’s President Tells Trump

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has advised his US counterpart not to play with fire by voicing frequent threats against the Iranian nation, amid an escalating war of words between Tehran and Washington.

Europeans Make Ridiculous Offer on Buying Iran’s Oil: Report

The Europeans have reportedly put forward a ludicrous proposal on buying Iran’s crude oil as part of their efforts to save the Iran nuclear deal.

“US Unlikely to Get Tough on Iran before November”

Analysts believe the US is unlikely to become strict with Iran before the by-elections of the US Congress in November given the dire consequences of a possible hike in oil prices.

Iraq to Import Electricity from Saudi Arabia as Iran Stops Exports

Iraqi media say Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has tasked the country’s Electricity Minister Qassem Al-Fahdawi to travel to Saudi Arabia to negotiate importing electricity from the Arab country.

India Eager to Continue Buying Crude Oil from Iran: Official

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi says Indian officials have expressed their interest in buying Iran’s crude oil despite the US sanctions.

“Iran’s Power Cuts Not Linked with Paris Climate Agreement”

An Energy Ministry official has rejected claims by opponents of the Rouhani administration that the recent power shortage across the country is a result of Iran’s fulfilment of its obligations under the Paris Climate Agreement.

“Iran to Use All Its Tools, Resources to Foil US’ Oil Plot”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the United States’ claim that it will bring Iran’s oil exports to zero is just an exaggeration and empty rhetoric, and Tehran will do its utmost to thwart the plot.

“Trump Trying to Save Saudi Economy by Stopping Iran’s Oil Exports”

An Arab news website says the US President’s bid to halt Iran’s oil exports are mainly aimed at salvaging Saudi Arabia’s sluggish economy.

Putin Receives Messages from Iran’s Leader, President

A senior advisor to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has conveyed his message and that of Iranian President to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“Iran Must Form Consortium with Russia, China, India to Resist US Sanctions”

Conservative newspaper Kayhan has called on the Iranian government to stop relying on the West and form a consortium with Russia, India and China as an alternative to cope with the West’s economic pressure.

South Korea Rejects Reports on Stopping Oil Imports from Iran

The South Korean embassy in Tehran has rejected the groundless reports on suspending its shipments of Iranian crude oil and gas condensates in July.

World Powers Reaffirm Commitment to Continuation of Iran’s Oil Exports

Russia, China, Germany, France, and the UK have reaffirmed their commitment regarding a number of objectives including the continued export of Iran’s crude oil despite the US’ bid to cut the Islamic Republic’s oil revenues.

IRGC Prepared to Put into Action Rouhani’s Threat on US Oil Bans

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it stands ready to put in action President Hassan Rouhani's latest position that if Tehran were not able to export its crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, no other country would be able to do so.

Major Project Inaugurated to End Water Crisis in Southern Iran

A huge water transfer project named Ghadir II became operational in southern Iran on Wednesday night, ending the residents’ water problem after long time.

General Soleimani Praises Rouhani’s “Timely, Wise” Remarks

IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani has thanked Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for his recent remarks on the US’ bid to cut Iran's oil exports as well as his comments on the Zionist regime of Israel.

Iran Nuclear Deal Key to Global Peace, Security: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described the Iran nuclear deal as a great diplomatic achievement whose survival is in the interests of the global peace and security.

Rouhani Says It’s Impossible to Block Iran’s Oil Exports

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says it is impossible to cut Iran’s oil exports while other regional states keep exporting their oil.

Trump’s Bid to Bring Iran’s Oil Exports to Zero Impossible Dream

Iran’s First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri says Washington’s claim that it will reduce Iran’s oil sales to zero by November is impossible to come true.

Iranian President Opens 2nd Phase of Persian Gulf Star Refinery

President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday launched the second phase of Persian Gulf Star refinery in southern province of Hormozgan.

Iran Rejects Rumours of Exporting Water to Kuwait

Iran's energy minister says the country has no plan or decision to export water to other states amid the ongoing water tension.

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