Americas
Read the latest news from Americas covered by Iranian media.
Iran’s President Forms Committee to Reclaim Money Seized by US
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has set up a committee to find a way to restore the Central Bank of Iran’s assets, seized by Washington according to a US court order, an Iranian diplomat announced.
Bombardier to Set Up Own Airline in Iran
Canada’s global aviation firm Bombardier is reportedly planning to launch its own airline in Iran – a groundbreaking move that could help boost air trips between Iran and Northern America.
Kerry assures world business transactions with Iran are safe
US Secretary of State John Kerry assured the world that financial transactions with Iran are safe and European banks should not be worried in this regard.
Iran and Canada to Cooperate on Oil Industry Equipment Construction
A high-ranking oil industry official said that Iran and Canada are to cooperate on building equipment related to oil industry surface facilities.
Iran Signs Deal to Export Heavy Water to US
Tehran signed a deal with an American company to export its excess heavy water supplies to the US, Abbas Araqchi, the head of Iran's Foreign Ministry Headquarters for Monitoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), said on Friday 22 April.
Kerry: No objection in the way of foreign banks engaging with Iranian banks
Secretary of State John Kerry before meeting Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday said US has no objection does not stand in the way of foreign banks engaging with Iranian banks and companies.
Next President Revoking JCPOA Would Undermine US Credibility: American Academic
An American university professor said the abrogation of a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers by a potential Republican winner of the next US presidential election would damage other countries’ trust in the US.
Iran’s Zarif, US’s Kerry Meet in New York, Discuss JCPOA Implementation
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with his American counterpart John Kerry in New York and discussed the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Tehran and six world powers.
US company seeks Iranian petrochemical products
An Iranian energy official says a US company seeks to purchase petrochemical products from Abadan’s Petrochemical Co.
Zarif: Iran Sees No Hurdle in Establishing ‘Healthy’ Economic Ties with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined that Tehran sees no obstacle in the way to establish normal and healthy economic relations with Washington.
Zarif urges effective implementation of JCPOA by US
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urged effective and real implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by Washington.
Paymentwall ‘not connected’ to Iranian banking system
Central Bank of Iran has rejected the claim by San Francisco-based Paymentwall that it has integrated its payment services into Shetab - Iran’s local payment system.
Zarif to Meet US Counterpart in NY
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left Tehran for New York early Monday morning to attend the Paris Agreement signing ceremony.
Uruguay vice president to visit Iran in coming days
Vice President of Uruguay Raúl Fernando Sendic will visit Iran on April 25 to expand economic and parliamentary relations, Iran's Embassy to Montevideo announced on Sunday.
Iran, Venezuela must boost international cooperation: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran and Venezuela must enhance close and constructive cooperation in international circles.
“Starless Dreams”, “Sonita” win awards at Full Frame festival
Iranian films “Starless Dreams” and “Sonita” won awards at the 19th Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, U.S., the organizers announced on Sunday.
Iranian oil tankers free to cross Panama Canal
Iran and Panama have reached agreement on Iranian tanker ships crossing the Panama Canal and to register vessels under Panamanian flag.
Iran, Brazil Hold 9th Round of Consultative Meetings
Iranian and Brazilian foreign ministry officials held the 9th round of political consultative meetings in Tehran.
Boeing Offers to Sell 3 New Aircraft Models to Iran: Official
US plane maker Boeing has proposed to sell new models of its 737, 777 and 787 aircraft to Iran and promised after-sales support, a top Iranian aviation official says. - See more at: http://en.alalam.ir/news/1807385#sthash.VJnhI2vQ.dpuf
Rio center to hold Abbas Kiarostami retrospective
A retrospective of works by Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami will be held at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) in Rio de Janeiro from April 13 until May 9, the Rio Times reported on Friday.
No New Arrangement for Missile Negotiation with Iran, US Says
US State Department Spokesman Mark Toner said Washington has no new arrangement for negotiation with Iran over its ballistic missiles.
Kerry: Iran ‘absolutely’ deserves access to US dollars as part of sanctions relief
Secretary of State John Kerry said that Iran deserves access to US dollars out of fairness because Tehran has met its core obligations under the nuclear agreement, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Who Will Muslim Americans Vote for in the US Presidential Election?
Foad Shams: Muslims in America are in a small minority (3.3m among 318m American citizens), but today, the issues regarding their rights are some of the most important topics of the US elections.
US Faces Political Earthquake if Donald Trump Becomes President
Kamran Najafzadeh, IRIB’s New York correspondent, believes that if Donald Trump makes his way to the White House, the US would be faced with...
Larger increase in number of American tourists applying for visa to visit Iran
Interests Section of Iran in Washington DC.: No obstacle for issuing visa
