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Parliament speaker says Iran expects Iraqi initiatives on repaying its debts

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has called on the Iraqi government and parliament to take initiatives aimed at countering US sanctions that have made it difficult for Baghdad to repay its debts to Tehran.

Sources say US confiscated Iran oil cargo

The US has confiscated Iranian oil on a tanker at sea in recent days, three sources have confirned. It comes days later Iran seized an oil-laden tanker in retaliation, according to a maritime security firm.

Iranian president: Iran can be a pioneer in gas and oil industries

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has said all countries are admitting that the Islamic Republic is now a pioneer in military and nuclear industries.

Syria’s Assad calls for further strengthening of economic ties with Iran

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has stressed the need for further promoting economic cooperation with Tehran, as he hosted Iran’s Minister of Road and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash and his accompanying delegation in the capital Damascus.

Report: Iranian private sector’s constructive initiative to begin economic ties with Saudi Arabia

Head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines has reportedly sent a letter to the chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, declaring the full readiness of the Iranian private sector to exchange commercial and economic delegations in areas of mutual interest and to hold joint trade exhibitions.

Minister: Iran and Saudi Arabia resume trade ties

Iran’s minister of industry, mines and trade says Tehran and Riyadh have started their trade ties after their recent agreement to normalize relations, adding the two neighbors have kicked off trade exchanges.

High-ranking Russian delegation to visit Iran, discuss economic, energy ties

An Iranian deputy oil minister says a high-ranking Russian delegation will visit Iran to discuss bilateral economic and energy ties.

Iran’s petrochemical industry projected to grow 3 tons in production

The CEO of the National Iranian Company of Petrochemical Industries has predicted a substantial increase in the capacity of the sector.

Canola fields turn gold as key oil plants flower in Arak, central Iran

One month into spring in Iran, the canola fields in the central city of Arak are shining bright.

3 EU states importing Iranian oil despite US sanctions: Report

Three European Union (EU) countries have imported oil from Iran in 2022 despite US sanctions that impose penalties on governments and entities involved in energy trade with Tehran.

Saudi airline requests three weekly flights between Iran, Saudi Arabia: Minister

Iran’s minister of roads and urban development says Saudi Arabia has requested that three flights be scheduled weekly between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iran, Venezuela oil ministers sign agreements to broaden energy ties

The Iranian and Venezuelan oil ministers have signed new agreements for broader cooperation in the energy sector, in the face of the draconian economic sanctions imposed on both countries by the US.

Beijing’s envoy: Iran oil sales to China on track despite sanctions

The Chinese ambassador to Tehran says the sales of Iranian oil to China is on track “without any problem,” despite the harsh US sanctions in place against the Islamic Republic’s energy sector.

Iran’s oil minister arrives Venezuela

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji is in Caracas, exploring ways of "strengthening relations and cooperation in the field of energy" between Iran and Venezuela.

China envoy: De-dollarization outcome of US economic coercion

The Chinese ambassador to Iran says the de-dollarization process, which has been gathering pace on the international stage, is the outcome of America’s use of its national currency as a tool to exert economic pressure on others.

Sources say Saudi Arabia to maintain crude supply in several Asian refiners despite OPEC+ cuts

Saudi oil giant Aramco will supply full crude contract volumes loading in May to several North Asian buyers despite its pledge to cut output by 500,000 barrels per day, several sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday.

Iran security chief: Intl. efforts to sideline dollar gaining momentum

Iran’s security chief praises growing economic cooperation with Russia in the face of Western sanctions, saying international efforts to diminish the role of the US dollar in financial transactions have gathered pace.

“China accounts for 31% of Iranian non-oil exports”

The head of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce says the current Persian year of 1402 (starting on March 21) will be better for the expansion of ties between Tehran and Beijing.

Iran and Iraq agree to start construction of Shalamcheh-Basra railroad

Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development says Iran and Iraq have made a final decision to start the construction of the Shalamcheh-Basra railroad project between the two countries, which was pending for many years.

Iran to form joint chamber of commerce with Saudi Arabia

A member of the presiding board of the Iranian chamber of commerce says Iran and Saudi Arabia will soon launch a joint chamber of commerce.

Bahraini official: Tehran, Manama to resume flights in near future

A senior Bahraini parliamentary official says Tehran and Manama are set to resume direct flights in the near future, amid a thaw in troubled ties between the two sides.

Iran launches major development phase at Abadan refinery

Iran has launched the first section of the second phases of a major project for development and stabilization of capacity at its Abadan refinery in the country's south.

Shamkhani: Iran, Iraq design new mechanisms for payment of debts to Tehran

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says Iran and Iraq have come up with a new mechanism for Baghdad to pay its debts to Tehran.

Volume of Iran-Oman trade increased by 100% in one year: Official

The head of the Iran-Oman Chamber of Commerce says the volume of trade between Tehran and Mascat has increased by 100% over the past year.

Iran’s security chief due in Iraq for talks after visits to China, UAE

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) is set to visit Iraq for talks on ways to remove the obstacles to economic cooperation between the two neighbors.

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