Thursday, December 25, 2025
type here...
Home Blog Page 2251

Iran carpet business no longer a main export earner, annual sales drop to $72mn

By
IFP Media Wire
-

The ILNA news agency reported on Monday carpet exports from Iran in the calendar year to late March had topped to $72.4 million, accounting for 0.17% of the country’s total non-oil exports over the period.

That comes as hand-woven carpet shipments used to be a main export earner for Iran besides crude and oil products in the not too distant past.

Government data shows that annual carpet exports had reached a record of nearly $700 million in 1997. That amounted to about a fifth of the total non-oil exports from the country over that year.

“A main reason for the freefall in carpet exports is the fact that experienced exporters have withdrawn from the market,” stated Seyyed Razi Miri, a major carpet trader, who insisted that current rules on exports have deterred many traders from export activity.

Iran imposed tight controls on currency liquidity in 2018 after the country’s foreign exchange resources came under strain because of US sanctions.

Those controls require exporters to return their hard currency proceeds to the country within a short period of time.

Miri added the requirement is totally untenable for carpet traders as they need time to sell their products in foreign countries where demand for hand-woven carpet has declined in recent years.

“Rules and regulations imposed on exports can somehow be viewed as a domestic form of sanction or at least they can have impacts similar to the sanction,” he continued.

Russia, China, U.S. hold trilateral discussions on Vienna talks

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

The head of Russia’s delegation Mikhail Ulyanov said on Twitter that he sat down for talks with China’s lead negotiator Wang Qun, and U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley.

Ulyanov wrote that during the trilateral meeting of the Russian, Chinese and American delegations, they discussed the new round of Vienna talks on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA.

The Russian diplomat noted that during the meeting, the three sides reaffirmed their common determination to successfully conclude the talks.

Before the beginning of the first day of the negotiations in Vienna, Ulyanov said Moscow is fully aware of all the problems at the Talks but remains cautiously optimistic.

Iran and the P4+1 group namely Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany held a JCPOA Joint Commission on Monday, with Tehran insisting that the talks are focused on finding ways to remove all sanctions imposed against the Iranians since America’s unilateral withdrawal from the nuclear deal in May 2018.

Iran FM to UN chief: Tehran attends talks with good faith

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

Hossein Amir Abdollahian enumerated the characteristics of a good deal, saying the other side must return to full compliance with its obligations under the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA. 

He said in that case, the Islamic Republic of Iran will reverse its remedial measures, but “the key point is that any resulting deal must be effectively verifiable.” 

Regarding the 6 previous rounds of talks, Amir Abdollahian pointed out, “We will not ignore the negotiations, but as a new administration, we reserve the right to review the disputed issues and discuss them in light of our own considerations”. 

The top Iranian diplomat went on to refer to the recent constructive and progressing talks between the director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi, saying Tehran will continue its technical cooperation with the IAEA. 

Antonio Guterres the UN Secretary General also welcomed the start of the new round of talks and threw his full support behind the full revival of the JCPOA. 

The UN chief described Iran’s demand for verification of the removal of sanctions as reasonable. 

He said it is necessary that all sides make efforts to take confidence-building measures and reaffirmed the UN’s full support in this regard. 

The two sides also raised the issue of Afghanistan. 

Amior Abdollahian underlined the need for the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan and described the dangerous humanitarian situation on the eve of the cold season as worrisome. 

He cited the existence of the refugee crisis, the freezing of the Afghan financial resources, and Daesh’s acts of terrorism as crisis factors in Afghanistan. 

António Guterres voiced concern over the profound crisis, particularly the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and underlined the necessity of a cash injection into the economy of the country. 

He said the UN is making an effort to set up an international monetary fund with the help of the World Bank and several countries with the aim of creating a mechanism for cash injection into the Afghan economy despite the US sanctions.

President Raisi: Iran ready to continue full cooperation with IAEA

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

“While in Iran, the director general of the Atomic Energy Agency said nothing about any Iranian non-compliance with its obligations, and we are now ready to continue our full cooperation with the IAEA,” Raisi said in a phone conversation with Macron on Monday night.

Raisi noted that Iran has always adhered to its commitments to the nuclear issue, and the IAEA has repeatedly reaffirmed Iran’s compliance.

During the phone call with Macron, Raisi referred to Iran’s adherence to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the fulfillment of its obligations, the U.S. violation of the agreement, and also the Europeans’ failure to live up to their commitments.

“Those who violated the treaty should be asked why they did not fulfill their obligations,” he noted.

On the resumption of talks between Iran and the P4+1 in Vienna, Raisi said sending a full team to the talks shows Iran’s serious will in these talks.

He called on the French president to work with other countries in Vienna to conclude the negotiations and remove anti-Iran sanctions.

The Iranian President stressed that sanctions have failed to stop Iran’s progress, and “today the whole world knows who the violators of the JCPOA are and they must return to their obligations.”

The French president condemned the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA, saying: “We consider the JCPOA our common responsibility and I have always tried to bring all parties back to the framework of the agreement.”

“I have also held talks with U.S. president Biden in this regard, and we are determined to continue the talks until they reach a conclusion,” Macron added.

China renews call for removal of U.S. sanctions against Iran

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin said the United States, as the party which created the current crisis in the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, should remove the sanctions including those against third parties like China.

He also welcomed the resumption of the Vienna talks on lifting anti-Iran sanctions, calling it the result of serious efforts by all parties, which showed the group’s willingness to move forward in line with the expectations of the international community.

“We must respect the legitimate rights, interests and concerns of all parties, and these negotiations must be based on mutual respect, seeking win-win results, restoring the balance between the rights and obligations of the parties to this agreement, and strengthening regional peace and stability, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman stated.

He noted that in the Vienna negotiations, the rights and interests of all parties to establish normal relations and economic and trade cooperation with Iran must be respected.

China is Iran’s biggest trade partner and remains an important customer of its crude oil even as many other countries avoid buying Iranian oil out of fear of unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States.

The two sides signed a 25-year cooperation agreement this year to strengthen their long-standing economic and political ties.

Iranian, French presidents speak over the phone

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

During the conversion that lasted one and a half hours, Raisi and Macron discussed bilateral issues between Iran and France and also the ongoing nuclear talks between Tehran and the Western parties in Vienna.

Baghari: Sanctions removal group to be launched Tuesday

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

Bagheri stressed the need to lift all inhumane and coercive US sanctions against the Iranian people, saying the lifting of sanctions must be the top priority in the talks.

He noted that the Islamic Republic has demonstrated its adherence to its obligations under the nuclear deal in practice.

Bagheri stressed that the revival of the JCPOA is nothing more than an exaggeration as long as the US campaign of maximum pressure is alive.

During the talks it was agreed that the meeting of the working group for the lifting of sanctions should be held Tuesday morning.

Meanwhile, EU deputy Foreign Policy chief Enrique Mora described the preliminary talks in Vienna as positive, expressing hope that this round of meetings will result in the removal of US sanctions on Iran.

Mora said the talks will continue in the coming days and that all sides are determined to revive the JCPOA.

The EU official noted that a working group will be launched on Tuesday with the aim of removing the sanctions and from Wednesday, the nuclear working group will be formed.

Mora noted that the foreign ministers of the parties will meet in a separate session which is not expected to happen in the near future. He also said the nuclear deal is in a difficult situation and said there is an urgent sense to revive the JCPOA and end the “ordeal” of the Iranian people.

Iran FM thanks Russia role in Vienna talks

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

Hossein Amir Abdollahian, in a meeting with Mikhail Bagdanov Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Representative of Russia’s President for the Middle East and Africa, said the Islamic Republic is attending the negotiations with a serious will to reach a good and effective agreement.

Amir Abdollahian described Tehran’s cooperation with the Russia Federation on regional issues as effective and fruitful.

He also declared Iran’s readiness to host the summit of the Astana peace process as well as the meeting of foreign ministers regarding Syria and underlined that Iran and Russia share the same view in this respect.

The top Iranian diplomat also welcomed the Russian side’s offer for cooperation between the two countries in the fight against Covid-19.

Amir Abdollahian referred to the recent ECO Summit in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, and expressed satisfaction with the process of cooperation in the region.

He called the meetings of the Iranian president with the leaders of regional countries fruitful and positive.

Mikhail Bagdanov also said in the meeting that friendly ties between Iran and Russia are based on long-standing relations and have continued steadily and solidly.

He said Russian officials are satisfied with the level of relations between the two countries, adding, “We are interested in receiving the views of the officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding regional developments.”

The Russian deputy foreign minister called the issues of the Caucasus important for both countries and the region.

The Russian official said the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan is a cause of suspicion and concern for regional countries.

He highlighted the importance of relations with Syria and condemned sanctions on the country.

Iran FM calls for continuous consultations with UAE

By
IFP Media Wire
-

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed different topics, including bilateral political and consular issues during a phone call on Monday.

Amir Abdollahian referred to the Iranian President’s emphasis on the development of relations with neighbors including the UAE in different fields. The top Iranian diplomat stressed the need for continuous consultations between the two countries.

Describing bilateral relations with the UAE as expanding, Amir Abdollahian said that the new administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to continue its effective consultations and cooperation with friends and neighbors, and in this regard he referred to the recent visit of the deputy foreign minister for political affairs to the UAE and also the positive negotiations between the two sides.

The Iranian foreign minister also invited his Emirati counterpart to visit the Islamic republic.

In this telephone conversation, the UAE foreign minister also thanked Amir Abdollahian for establishing close and continuous relations with the UAE, calling it a sign of the two countries’ efforts to enhance ties.

It should be noted that the two sides exchanged views on consular issues as well as some issues related to Iranian nationals with the Emirati side promising to provide assistance and follow up on those matters.

Russian envoy: Reaching agreement is feasible in Vienna talks

By
IFP Media Wire
-

During an exclusive interview with IRNA on Monday, Ulyanov reiterated that he firmly believes that reaching an agreement is feasible in this round of negotiations.

The Russian diplomat added that he was optimistic about the current round of talks in Vienna.

He stressed that negotiations should be in a direction that would lead to success otherwise any alternatives would be disastrous and would have extremely negative consequences for everybody.

Referring to the differences between Iran and the Western sides, he noted “It is the task of diplomats to overcome differences and difficulties, that’s why we work and get paid. So I remain optimistic and I do believe that we are obliged to make these processes successful because the alternative is disastrous. It might have very extremely negative consequences for everybody. So our task is preventing negative threats and overcoming them and bringing the negotiations to the successful conclusions.”

1...2,2502,2512,252...5,125Page 2,251 of 5,125

© All Content by IFP News ( Iran Front Page ) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

About Us

Popular Articles

Editor Picks