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Iranian MPs Push for Cabinet Reshuffle amid Devaluation of National Currency

A huge number of parliamentarians sent an open letter to President Hassan Rouhani calling on him to immediately reshuffle his Cabinet to control a dramatic decline in the value of rial that has depressed markets in recent days.  

Iranshahr Market; A Bazaar Well-Known for High-Quality Fabrics

The market of Iranshahr, a city in Sistan and Baluchestan Provonce, is a hot tourist attraction in south-eastern Iran.

Nanotechnology Exhibition to Bring World’s Leading Firms to Tehran

The 11th edition of Tehran Nanotechnology Exhibition will be held from October 13 to 16, 2018, in the Iranian capital, putting on display the world’s latest achievements in the field of nanotechnology.

Calm Restored to Bazaar of Tehran after “Guild-Related” Protests

The Secretary general of the Islamic Society of Tehran Guilds and Bazaar says calm has returned to the Grand Bazaar of Tehran after a few hours of guild-related protests earlier today.

Iran Hails OPEC’s Decision to Stick to 2016 Agreement

Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh says the member states of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) have unanimously decided to stick to their earlier agreement on oil output.

Iran Ready to Launch Joint Iranian-Syrian Bank

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Valiollah Seif says Tehran is keen and prepared to launch a joint bank with Syria as part of its policy of expanding business ties with Damascus.

Iran against Boost in OPEC Crude Oil Output: Minister

Iran’s petroleum minister says the country sees no need for the OPEC member states to boost their oil production, as Tehran believes the recent hike in global oil prices has its roots in political tensions and not any imbalance in the market.  

Russia to Make $50 Billion Investment in Iran’s Oil Industry

Russian officials have officially expressed their intention to make a $50 billion investment in Iran’s oil industry, a media report says.

Iran, Switzerland Sign Railway Agreement

The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Matisa, a Swiss railway firm, for the construction and repair of railway tracks and machines in Iran.

Iran Says OPEC Must Resist Trump’s Calls for Output Changes

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh has called on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to resist calls from Washington to change its output policies, saying that OPEC is not a subordinate of the White House.

Iran Vows to Stand by Syria during Reconstruction Era

Es’haq Jahangiri, Iran’s First Vice President, says the Islamic Republic will continue to stand by the Syrian government and nation during their reconstruction era.

French Firms Can’t Stay in Iran, Minister Says

France’s finance minister says Europe has to build independent financial institutions immunized from US penalties which are making business in Iran impossible for European companies.

Iranian Minister Urges FIFA to Pay Its Frozen Money

Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Massoud Soltanifar has called on the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to release the Islamic Republic’s frozen money as soon as possible.

Iran’s Exports to US Increase by 450 Percent

New figures reveal that the volume and value of Iran’s exports to the US has increased by 450 percent and 333 percent respectively.

Renault to Stay in Iran despite US Sanctions: CEO

Renault says it will stay in Iran despite the fresh sanctions that the US is planning to impose on the Islamic Republic.

Enemy Plotting to Exert Economic Pressure to Disappoint Iranians: Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the enemies’ major conspiracy is to put Iranian people under economic pressure to frustrate them.

Iran Ready to Offer Technical, Engineering Services to DR Congo

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi says Iranian companies are ready to participate in energy and power projects in the DR Congo.

MP Calls for Punishment of Foreign Firms Leaving Iran

A member of Iranian Parliament Economic Commission says the foreign companies which have decided to leave Iran in the wake of the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal should be punished.

Iran President Issues Orders to Push Down Soaring Prices

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has ordered relevant organizations to adopt appropriate measures to push down the soaring prices of goods in the country.

Selling Cranberry Kernels: A Strange but Profitable Job

An Iranian man has landed himself a job that seems to be strange at first glance, but has so far helped him earn a good amount of money.

IRGC’s Construction Base Ready to Work with Foreign Investors

The commander of Khatam al-Anbia Construction Base says the IRGC-affiliated conglomerate is prepared to work with foreign investors who are willing to fund Iranian construction projects.

Iran, China to Use National Currencies in Trade Transactions

The Iranian minister of finance and economic affairs says Iran and China have agreed to use the national currencies of both countries in their trade transactions.

Tehran, New Delhi Set to Boost Strategic Ties

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have sat for talks on promotion of all-out ties between the two countries.

Araqchi Assures MPs that Joining FATF Won’t Pose Security Threat to Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi said the country’s membership in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the policy-making body of the international financial system, would not pose any security threat to the Islamic Republic.

Iranian Mango Pickle; A Marvellous Mixture of Flavours

Mango is a sensuous, juicy, exotic fruit, and one of the most popular tropical ones in many countries, including Iran. The unripe fruit tastes tart and is used for producing pickles and sauces, among other foods.

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