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Iran’s SNSC Sets New Conditions for Joining FATF

Head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi said the country’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has set some new conditions for joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Why Falafel Is So Popular in Iran

Falafel is always a tempting option for members of the middle or working class who are less likely to splurge on expensive food in restaurants and often look for frugal meals in small shops.

Int’l Flower Exhibition Underway in Iran’s Karaj

The 5th Karaj International Flower Exhibition, underway in Karaj for five days, has provided an opportunity for enthusiasts of plants of flowers with displaying more than 300 species.

UK Blocks Iran’s Gas Revenues Over Bans

Iran says it has been paid for selling natural gas from a field that it jointly owns with BP in the North Sea but the payments cannot be accessed due to sanctions.

‘China May Build Iran’s 4th Nuclear Plant’

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says European and Chinese companies are interested in the country’s nuclear power generation plans.

Iran’s Potentials in Medicinal Plants and Diversity of Plant Species

Iran not only cultivates such unique crops as barberry and saffron and a copious amount of varied medicinal plants, but is also in the vanguard of rose essential oil extraction, which is worth around $18,000 per litre.

National Grape Festival Held in Iran

The fourth edition of National Festival of Best Bunch of Grape was held in the city of Malayer in Hamadan Province, northwest of Iran.

Oil Exporters, Consumers Both Harmed by Unstable Market, Low Prices

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says an unstable oil market and low prices will be detrimental to both oil exporting countries and consumers.

Iran Supports Measures Aimed at Stabilizing Oil Market: Minister

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zanganeh says the Islamic Republic supports any potential measures aimed at restoring stability to global oil markets, implying, however, that oil prices should be set at reasonable levels.

Iran’s Top Anti-Money Laundry Body Clears FATF Ambiguities

The Anti-Money Laundering Supreme Council has issued a statement to clear the vague points about Iran’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

FATF Deal against Iran’s National Security: MP

A senior Iranian lawmaker warned that an agreement between the Islamic Republic and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the policy-making body of the international financial system, threatens the country’s national security.

FATF Has Nothing to Do with JCPOA: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that the country’s alleged deal with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has nothing to do with the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iranian Banks to Open Branches in Munich

German media say three Iranian banks plan to open branches in Munich in the near future in what is expected to help stimulate business ties between the two countries.

Tehran, Tokyo to Enhance Economic Cooperation in Post-Sanctions Era: Diplomat

An Iranian deputy foreign minister stressed the need for closer business ties between Tehran and Tokyo, saying that the two countries have decided to boost their mutual economic cooperation following the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Iran Rebukes Saudi Arabia ahead of OPEC Meeting

An Iranian oil official said the country is ready to help restore balance to the oil market but did not hold out much hope given that some producers are pumping crude at record levels.

Producing Oil and Gas out of Algae in 20 Minutes

Iranian researchers invented a device that turns algae into petroleum in just 20 minutes.

British Airways Resumes Iran Flights

British Airways has resumed direct flights to Iran after the lifting of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Tehran, Baku to Jointly Build Power Plants

Iranian lawmakers have approved a bill on joint construction of two hydropower plants with Azerbaijan Republic.

Deceased Father of Boeing 747 Praises Iran’s Technical Capabilities

Joe Sutter, the recently-deceased developer of the famous Boeing 747 airplane, had penned a letter to Iran Air officials, praising the country’s flight engineers and commending Iran’s beauty.

Iran to Hold First Oil Tender in Mid-Oct.

Iran will hold its first tender of an oil field for development under the new contract model around the end of the Iranian month of Mehr on Oct. 21, an official says.

Dutch Airline KLM to Resume Direct Flights to Iran

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will resume services to the Iranian capital of Tehran as of October 30, 2016.

Iraq Mulls Selling Oil through Iran: Report

The Iraqi government says it may consider shipping crude through Iran if talks with the local Kurdish administration on oil revenue sharing fall apart.

Iranian Banks to Open Representative Offices in UK, Italy, Germany

Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has reported that Iranian banks are planning to establish their representative offices in three European countries of Britain, Italy and Germany.

Iran Seeking Major Financial Reforms: CBI Chief

Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Chief Valiollah Seif announced plans for a comprehensive reform of the country’s financial sector, including changes in laws and regulations of the banking sector and the Central Bank.

Will Iran Join Oil Production Freeze Initiative?

Oil prices have jumped after unconfirmed reports say Iran, which is currently producing almost 4 million barrels per day (bpd), may join a push to freeze production at current levels.

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