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World Bank Says Iran’s Foreign Debts Have Decreased by 64%

The World Bank says Iran’s foreign debts have significantly dropped since 2011 when the country faced a series of US-led sanctions.

Turkmenistan to Be Fined for Cutting Gas Supply to Iran: Official

Turkmenistan to Be Fined for Cutting Gas Supply to Iran: Official

Iran Holds Talks with Italy for Financing Two Rail Projects

Iranian Railroad Company’s Director General for International Affairs Abbas Nazari said Tehran and Rome are in negotiations over Italy’s investment in two rail projects in the Islamic Republic worth 4 billion euros.

Iran Slams Turkmenistan for Going Back on Its Word and Cutting Gas Supply

An Iranian energy official denounced Turkmenistan for going back on its word and cutting off gas supplies to Iran abruptly, saying, however, that Iran’s ability to feed the countrywide gas grid remains unaffected by such “immoral” measure by the Ashgabat government.

Turkmenistan Inks Last-Minute Gas Deal with Iran

Turkmenistan managed to avert the loss of one of its only two buyers of natural gas with some desperate, last-gasp negotiations, media reports said.

South Korea’s Daewoo Wins Deal to Build Shipyard in Iran

South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Company (DSME) – the world’s second biggest shipbuilding companies – has announced a major deal to develop a construction yard in Iran.

Direct Train Service Launched between Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan and Iran’s Mashhad

A direct passenger train service has been launched between Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad and Azerbaijan’s landlocked region of Nakhchivan, a report said.

40% Increase in Iran’s 9-Month Car Production

The number of four-wheeled motor vehicles manufactured in Iran during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 20, shows a 39.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Swedish PM to Visit Iran Heading an Economic Delegation

Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Löfven is scheduled to visit Tehran in February 2017 heading a high-ranking economic delegation, the country’s envoy to Iran announced.

Iran and India May Construct Oil Refinery in Brazil

Talks between Brazil, Iran and India could result in the construction of an oil refinery and petrochemical plant in one of the South American nation’s poorest states.

Iran to Buy Electric Bus from Belarus: Official

Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Vladimir Semashko said the European country plans to sell electric buses to Iran.

Economic Analyst Explains Why Iran Didn’t Turn into a Second Venezuela

An Iranian analyst has explained why Iran’s economy found its way to growth during the past years while the Venezuelan economy ended in meltdown in spite of having better economic conditions.

Increasing Dollar Rates in Iran Provoke Criticism

The runaway dollar has sparked serious concerns in Iran over what many believe could eventually prove costly for a country which has been planning for months to reap the benefits of the removal of the sanctions.

Iran Has Exported over $31bn of Non-Oil Products in 9 Months

The Islamic Republic of Iran has exported more than $31 billion worth of non-oil goods during the first nine months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 20, 2016, official customs data showed.

Iranian Banks Authorized to Sell Dollars at Free Rates

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says it has authorized banks to deal in foreign exchange trading at a free-market rate – a move which is expected to help control the rising rates of the dollar.

Iran Should Boost Export of Oil Products Rather than Crude Oil: Rafsanjani

Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani says the export of oil products should be increased.

JCPOA Is Like a Melting Snowball: IRGC General

A former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers is like a snowball that is gradually melting.

Iran Eyes Broader Energy Ties with Armenia

Iran’s president expressed the country’s willingness to promote cooperation with neighboring Armenia in the energy industry.

Iran’s Customs Office Ranks Third in Fight against Smuggling

The World Customs Organisation’s Centre of Information and Security has introduced Iran as the world’s third country in the fight against violation of customs regulations and smuggling of goods.

After OPEC Deal, Iran Is Now Trying to Attract Foreign Investment

Energy experts believe that Iran need to increase its cooperation with major oil companies if it wants to take better advantage of its recent victory in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) summit.

Iranians Will Be Able to Use Their Debit Cards in Other Countries

An Iranian official says the country’s debit cards will be connected to global banks in the coming months.

Iran Drops A380 Planes from Its Deal with Airbus

Airbus Group SE suffered a blow to its already troubled A380 program when Iran, which had previously suggested it would buy the double-decker planes, said it had dropped the model as part of a wider fleet upgrade.

Iran Finalizes Deal to Buy 100 Airbus Planes

The Iranian flag carrier, Iran Air, says it has finalized a much-awaited contract with the European aviation giant Airbus to purchase 100 aircraft.

Iran to Stop Gasoline Imports in 2017

Iran’s deputy petroleum minister says the country will become self-sufficient in gasoline production next year as it eyes exporting the crucial fuel to other countries in the region and across the world.

Republican Members of US Congress Vow to Fight Iran’s Deal with Boeing

Republican members of the US Congress are vowing to fight a $16.6 billion deal between Boeing and Iran after the air giant announced Sunday it had agreed to sell 80 aircraft to Iran Air.

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