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Iranian parliament Committee to study Iran-Pakistan gas project delay

An Iranian MP did not rule out the possibility of a contractual penalty delay on Pakistan after it failed to honor its obligations under a joint gas pipeline project with Iran.

Iran, Belarus set to boost economic ties amid West bans: VP

Tehran and Minsk enjoy growing relations in the political and economic sectors, but both sides must take more serious steps to further strengthen their economic ties, said Jahangiri.

Iran raises daily gas output by 70m cubic meters

Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has said that Iran's gas output has surpassed 70 million cubic meters and is estimated to reach 100 million by year-end.

Iran sets its sights on joint oil fields

The Iranian government has devised special plans for the joint oil fields, trying to raise the country’s crude output in four years.

Iran hits 66% copper production target

In order to boost copper production capacity, new investment and development plans are inevitable, said a senior industry ministry official.

Iran’s economy grows 4 percent in six months

A report released by the Central Bank shows that Iran’s economy posted 4 percent growth in the first half of the year [started March 2014].

By 2040 countries lacking nuclear-generated electricity will fall apart

Production of nuclear energy is cheaper than wind and solar energies and is not tied to any specific climatic conditions.

Iran becomes the ninth member of an exclusive club of nations tapping geothermal energy

Almost a dozen areas across Iran are suitable for generation of geothermal energy.

Iran’s changed flight routes benefit neighboring countries

Foreign companies are willing to sell their air navigation products to Iran following nuclear talks between Tehran and P5+1.

Saudi comments add to market volatility

A slump in prices is temporary and it will be “difficult, if not impossible” for OPEC to curb its oil production amid a glut, said Ali Al-Naimi, Saudi Arabia’s oil minister.

Saudi Arabia serving Western States by Surplus Production

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi has said that Saudi Arabia has decreased crude prices to place pressure on regional countries which are fighting ISIL terrorists.

Iran FM blasts ME countries on falling oil prices

Iran’s foreign minister has said that Tehran is ready to promote all-out ties with Iraq, adding that Iraq’s progress and security is intertwined with that of Iran.

Iran to resume petchem exports to Europe

A consignment of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), measuring 2,000 tons with a total value of over $2 million, will be shipped to Belgium next week.

We need to attract foreign investment: Iranian deputy trade min.

Under a 5-phase joint venture between Iran and Kuwait a steel mill is to be set up in the Persian Gulf Special Mineral Industry Zone in southern Iran.

Zanganeh denies Iran, Russia ‘oil bartering’

Iran's oil chief Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has ruled out reports that Tehran has signed a deal with Russia to barter oil for essential goods.

With oil prices in free fall, an OPEC extraordinary meeting is likely: Iranian oil minister

Consensus among all members will determine whether or not an extraordinary meeting of OPEC should be held in case global oil prices continue to drop, said the Iranian oil chief.

Iran, S. Africa eye $2 billion trade; a dream that can come true

It is not hard for Iran and South Africa to raise their non-oil trade to $2 billion if their business sectors earnestly get down to business.

Dependence of government’s public funds on oil should end: MP

Elias Naderan, a principlist MP, says government coffers rely on revenues generated by the government’s monopoly over oil industry and other natural resources.

Iran to unveil 40 great oil projects at London conference

The oil projects are mainly in connection with South Pars and West Karoun oil fields and could fetch $40 billion worth of investment.

Business as usual after 20 years; A German delegation is in Iran

A German trade delegation is in Tehran to talk business with Iranian officials and size up investment opportunities in the country.

Elecomp 2014 opens in Tehran

A four-day International Exhibition of Electronics, Computer and E-Commerce opens in Tehran.

Foreign investors interested in Iranian market

The head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines has said that foreign investors show much interest in Iranian market, citing a growing number of business delegations visiting the country.

Central Bank chief expounds on new banking corruption case

The corruption occurred between 2006 and 2012. However, officials learned about it in 2013.

Whole region to benefit from Iran-Central Asia rail

President Hassan Rouhani says that the entire region will benefit from the Iran-Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan railway, adding it marks a new beginning for better interaction among regional nations.

Iran to release Persian Carpet Encyclopedia

The focus of Persian Carpet Encyclopedia is on designs, patterns and aesthetics, technical knowledge, management, economics and trade, history, geography and the styles of carpets.

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