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President Rouhani Orders Iran-140 Planes Grounded after Crash

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the grounding of the country’s Iran-140 passenger planes after Sunday’s deadly crash in Tehran.

Sanctions are not to blame for a rise in unemployment

Economists blame wrong policies rather than sanctions for Iran’s unemployment crisis.

Zarif: Iran heart of region’s trade corridors

Iran’s Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is heart of the trade corridors of the region; could play a pivotal role in goods transit to Central Asia.

Iran Desk to be set up at Italian industrial promotion agency

An Italian delegation visits Iran to promote bilateral cooperation.

Iran Self-Sufficient in Diesel Fuel

Iran's Oil Minister says the country has become self-sufficient in the production of diesel fuel.

Iran Ready to Train Foreign Air Traffic Controllers

Iran is ready to offer standard training courses on working with radars to the air traffic controllers from other countries, Ebrahim Shoushtari, Deputy CEO for Aeronautical Operations at Iran Airports Company (IAC) announced on Sunday.

Iran Defines Six-Point Gas Development Plan

Iran has defined a six-point plan for the gas sector under the country’s sixth five-year economic development plan which starts in March 2015, director for planning of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said.

Bushehr Exports Up 10% in Value

The southern province of Bushehr exported 2.049 billion dollars worth of non-oil Commodities during the first quarter of the current calendar year which started on March 21.

Iran’s 3-month carpet exports rise 23%

Iran exported 1000 tons of hand-made carpets in spring 2014, a 23 percent growth in weight compared to spring 2013, the acting director of Iran's National Carpet Center said on Wednesday.

Iran sanctions cost US economy $175bn: NIAC

The US sanctions against Iran have cost Washington as much as USD 175 billion dollars in losses for not doing business with the Islamic Republic, a Washington-based think-tank has found.

Iran’s Bushehr Province, Qatar Become Economic Partners

Qatar and Iran's southern province of Bushehr penned an agreement for economic cooperation.

Iranian Hydroelectric Power Plants’ Output Rises by 9%

The electricity produced by Iran’s hydroelectric power plants has witnessed over 9 percent increase since the beginning of the current Iranian year

Final nuclear deal to spur Iran economy: CBI official

A senior Iranian banking official forecasts a six-percent economic growth for Iran in case Tehran and six world powers reach a final accord on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Russia builds 5 power plants for Iran

Russian contractor Technoprom energy firm has negotiated construction of 5 power plants with Iran’s ministry of energy.

Iran, Ukraine set to boost cooperation in air transport

Head of Iran Civil Aviation Organization Alireza Jahangirian and his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Antoniuk, in a meeting in Tehran on Saturday, explored ways to promote bilateral cooperation in air transport.

Envoy: Kabul Keen to Sign Transit Deal with Iran, India Via Chabahar

Afghan Ambassador to New Delhi Shaida Mohammad Abdali said his country is keen to ink a trilateral agreement with Iran and India to facilitate the transit of commodities between Afghanistan and India via Iran's Chabahar Port.

Renault Willing to Resume Activity in Iran

French giant automaker Renault once again voiced its readiness to resume its cooperation with Iranian carmakers in the near future.

Iran, Denmark to Increase Technical, Engineering Cooperation

Iran and Denmark are determined to increase their cooperation in technical and engineering fields, specially in the mining sector.

Iran would export gasoline next year

An official has said Iran would export gasoline beginning next year with operation of the news oil refinery.

Rouhani: government committed to curb inflation

Iran’s Hassan Rouhani is in Khorramabad visiting the general public; says government is committed to curb inflation.

Iran top holder of worldˈs natural gas reserves: BP

The British Petroleum (BP) classed Iran, for the second consequent year, as the world’s top gas reserves holder with 33.8 trillion cubic meters, it was reported on Wednesday.

Official: Isfahan Refinery to Produce Euro-4 Gasoline

Iran's Isfahan refinery plans to start producing Euro-4 gasoline once the necessary catalyst is mass-produced in the country, a senior official announced.

Iran among the safest countries for investment

First deputy- President has said Iran is one of the safest countries for petrochemical investments.

Azerbaijan Planning to Promote IT Cooperation with Iran

Azerbaijan’s Communications and Advanced Technologies Minister Ali Abbasov plans to pay an official visit to Tehran in the second half of June to promote Tehran-Baku ties in various fields of communications and information Technology (IT).

MP: China Planning to Finance Completion of Khoda Afarin Dam in Northwestern Iran

China plans to allocate approximately $1bln for the implementation of Khoda Afarin Dam irrigation project, an Iranian parliamentarian announced.

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