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Iran Gas Deal with Total Continues to Stir Controversy

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Newspapers on Thursday, July 13, widely covered the remarks made by Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh about the gas deal with Total in an address to the Parliament on Wednesday. The huge deal has sparked huge controversies since it was signed earlier this month.

‘Zanganeh Strongly Defends Total Deal’, ‘Endless Controversy’, and ‘Opponents of Total Deal Back Off’ were among the headlines used to cover the controversial deal.

Pro-government papers mostly picked positive headlines to highlight the cancellation of a triple-urgency parliamentary motion to stop the deal with Total, and described Zanganeh’s defence of the contract as a victory for Rouhani’s government.

Critics of the government, however, looked at the same issue from a different point of view and used critical and even harsh headlines to rap MPs for accepting the gas deal.

The Siasat-e Rooz and Kayhan newspapers claimed that Iranian officials have violated the law by signing the deal with Total.

Resalat, however, adopted a softer stance and only covered the remarks made by Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani who declared a committee composed of Judiciary and Parliamentary representatives will oversee the deal with Total.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Newspapers on the last weekday in Iran used emotional headlines to cover the funeral ceremony held for Atena Aslani, a 7-year-old girl who was raped and killed in Pars Abad in northwestern Iran.

Among other top stories were the remarks made by President Hassan Rouhani in a cabinet meeting on Wednesday as well as the documents revealed by Qatar on Saudi Arabia’s support for ISIS.

The top story, however, was the remarks made by Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh about the gas deal with Total in an address to the Parliament on Wednesday. The huge deal has sparked huge controversies since it was signed last week.

‘Zanganeh Strongly Defends Total Deal’, ‘Endless Controversy’, and ‘Opponents of Total Deal Back Off’ were among the headlines used to cover the controversial deal.

Pro-government papers mostly picked positive headlines to highlight the cancellation of a triple-urgency parliamentary motion to stop the deal with Total, and described Zanganeh’s defence of the contract as a victory for Rouhani’s government.

Critics of the government, however, looked at the same issue from a different point of view and used critical and even harsh headlines to rap MPs for accepting the gas deal. The Siasat-e Rooz and Kayhan newspapers claimed that Iranian officials have violated the law by signing the deal with Total. Resalat, however, adopted a softer stance and only covered the remarks made by Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani who declared a committee composed of Judiciary and Parliamentary representatives will oversee the deal with Total.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

 

Abrar:

1- Turkish Ambassador to Tehran: I Appreciate Tehran’s Support on Coup Night

2- Parliament Speaker: Judiciary, Parliament to Oversee Gas Deal with Total

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Afkar:

1- Rouhani: We’ve Seen ISIS Executioners Back in 1980s in MKO Atrocities

2- MP: Oil Minister Should Reveal Secrets about Confidential Deal with Total

3- Holocaust in Myanmar

4- You Can’t Talk to Americans unless Using Strong Language

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- 919 Anti-Iran Sanctions Removed Thanks to ‘Fruitless’ JCPOA!

2- Parliament Smiles at Gas Deal with Total

3- Iran’s Positive View on Iraq’s Reconstruction

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Asr-e Iranian:

1- Iran Government’s Actions Not Proportionate to US Violation of JCPOA: Parliament Report

2- Hijab Day Commemorated in Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Ebtekar:

1- Total Safely Passes Iran’s Parliament

2- Ball of Supporting Terrorism in Saudi Arabia’s Court

  • Qatar Reveals Documents on Riyadh, Abu Dhabi’s Support for ISIS, Al-Qaeda

3- Intelligence Minister: I’m Opposed to Arresting Civil Rights Activists

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Emtiaz:

1- Government Annuls UNESCO 2030 Document

2- Nature Plagued by Plastic Bags

3- Iran Judiciary to Firmly Counter Destruction of Forests, Seas

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Etemad:

1- Oil Minister: Say It Loud and Clear You’re Opposed to Foreign Investment

2- Atena Aslani’s Father Only Wants Death Penalty for Her Killer

  • Prosecutor: Atena’s Murderer Confess to Three More Murders

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Ettela’at:

1- Qatar Discloses Papers on Saudi Arabia’s Support for Al-Qaeda, ISIS

2- Kremlin: Russia’s Patience towards US Over

3- Hezbollah Secretary-General: Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei Play Key Role in Mosul Liberation

4- Excessive Expansion of Universities in Iran Leads to Troubles: Speaker

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- Report on Health Conditions of Iranian Math Genius Maryam Mirzakhani

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Hemayat:

1- Plan to Form National Body of Human Rights Being Finalised

2- Anti-Iran Banking Sanctions Only Lifted on Paper: Parliamentary Report

3- People’s Support for Hijab

4- Iran’s Firm Stances Helped Iraq: Nasrallah

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Iran:

1- Oil Minister Strongly Defends Deal with Total

  • Total Death Failure of Americans, Sanctions
  • Second Deal with Total to Be Signed in Weeks

2- Return to Normal Life in Free Mosul

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Javan:

1- CIA: Iran Biggest Long-Term Challenge of US in Middle East

  • First Sign of US Foreign Policy’s Exit from Vacuum after 6 Months

2- I Didn’t Expect Rouhani to Break Limits, Make People Afraid of Me This Much: Raisi

3- Rouhani: MKO Terrorists in 1980s Skinned IRGC Forces

4- A Flower for Thinking about Best Type of Hijab

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Rouhani Welcomes Oman’s Offer to End Regional Conflicts

2- Iran in Talks with 27 Foreign Firms for Signing $200bn Worth of Oil Deals

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Kayhan:

1- Mr Minister! Here’s Document on Total’s Bribe to Iranian Official

2- Ankara Respects Syria’s Territorial Integrity, Sovereignty: Turkish Envoy

3- Iran’s Car Production Officials Arrange Policies Based on Opinion of the French

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Shargh:

1- Which Women Will Be Appointed Ministers?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

 

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- MKO Terrorists Skinned IRGC Forces: Rouhani

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 13

Iran Locates Sites for Tidal Power Generation

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The woes of using fossil fuels, including its pollution of the environment, are no secret any more, said Massoud Sadri-Nasab, the director of a state-funded project titled Identifying Potential Sites for Producing Energy from Tidal Currents in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea.

“Most of the countries in the world have taken steps towards achieving renewable energies. The tide is one the main sources of these energies,” he noted, according to a Farsi report by the Mehr News Agency.

He went on saying that some regional countries like India and Pakistan have already launched projects to generate renewable energies.

Sadri-Nasab said Iran is surrounded by two seas in the north and south which can be used for generating energy.

“We have already studied the ebb and flow of the regional waters in 10 sites and at the end recognized 5 of them as the best sites for generating energy.”

The project director said Khor Musa in the south is the best site for electricity production.

“Imam Khomeini Port next to the port cities of Pol and Kaveh are respectively the other best sites for energy generation,” he said.

On the tide in the Imam Khomeini Port, he said the water in this region rises and falls at least twice per day.

According to Sadri-Nasab, the Imam Khomeini site is potentially capable of producing 60 to 80 megawatts of renewable electricity.

“The produced electricity has its own purchasers in the region especially because the site is close to a free petrochemical zone and Imam Khomeini Port,” he said.

Documents Show Saudi, UAE Back Al-Qaeda, ISIS

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Qatar has revealed documents which show Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) support al-Qaeda and ISIS terrorists in Yemen, reports the Lebanese Al Mayadeen news network.

The diplomatic papers which leaked out of the Qatari Embassy in Washington were handed over to Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. They show Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and Emirati heir to the throne Mohammed bin Zayed back some al-Qaeda and ISIS kingpins in Yemen.

According to the papers, the deputy US Treasury secretary for terrorism affairs has said that bin Salman and bin Zayed were in constant contact with Yemeni Ali Abkar al-Hassan Ali and Abdallah Faysal Sadiq al-Ahdal, whose names are on the US list of people linked to the al-Qaeda terrorist group.

The documents bring to light details about the activities of the two top al-Qaeda leaders as well as Saudi intelligence chief Khalid bin Ali al-Humaidan’s direct financial support for Ali Abkar to purchase required equipment and deliver it to ISIS members.

The US official has voiced concern over bin Salman’s links with ISIS and other terror groups without coordination with the White House.

He also speaks of Washington’s discontent with the expansion of al-Qaeda in Yemen and adjacent countries.

Iran Oil Minister Raps MPs for Opposing Total Deal

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Zanganeh

Iranian Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has hit back at the legislators who have expressed their opposition to a contract recently signed by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and the French energy giant Total to develop one of the phases of Iran’s South Pars Gas Field.

Speaking on the parliament floor on Wednesday, the minister said he respects the opinion of the MPs who believe such agreements are against the Constitution, but “the regulations allow me to sign contracts.”

“They say instead of Total, you should sign contracts with a company which has a good reputation,” he said.

“All right, you name a couple of companies with a good reputation!”

“If we sign a contract with [a company from] Britain, they term it (the UK) the old fox,” he said, noting that their reaction is the same in case of making deals with France and the US.

He then took a swipe at the lawmakers who ‘say they agree with foreign investment in the country, but in practice show the opposite.’

“If you are against foreign investment, say it loud and clear,” Zaganeh said critically.

The oil minister also blasted the lawmakers who claim Total has been bribed.

“If you have documents [to prove that Total has received bribes] give them to the Judiciary to find the company guilty and ban it from signing contracts,” he said.

“Without an injunction, I cannot stop signing deals,” the minister underlined.

He also underscored that the presence of companies such as Total in Iran will prevent the imposition of sanctions on the country because if bans are slapped on Iran, it will be to their detriment.

Commission to Be Set Up on Tensions at Iran-Pakistan Border

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Asked about the accuracy of reports on firing of three rockets at Pakistan’s soil, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi said sometimes tensions build up at Iran-Pakistan border.

In a Farsi interview with ILNA on Wednesday, Qassemi was also asked about the visit of a Pakistani delegation to Iran after the recent terrorist attack on Iranian soldiers in Mirjaveh, and said the issue of Mirjaveh is totally different.

“The kind of mechanisms that two countries have, like the formal protocols of each country, is different.”

Qassemi also referred to the number of martyrs of the Mirjaveh incident and added the situation at that time forced us to act promptly, but now there is no such thing at all.

Considering the claims by the German intelligence agency regarding the alleged sale of missile carrier technology to Iran and also the spying charges raised against the Islamic Republic, Qassemi said Iran will protect its citizens anywhere in the world.

“If such a thing happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Ministry will definitely look into it and follow up the case.”

Qassemi also said that he does not have any information about the alleged arrest of three German nationals charged with cooperating with Iran to sell nuclear items for Arak reactor and for missiles that can carry nuclear warheads.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Qassemi talked about the stance of Iran on the presence of the US and Turkish military forces in the region despite the liberation of Iraqi city of Mosul and the defeat of ISIS.

“In this case, the central government of Iraq should comment, but no one can be present in this country without the Iraqi government’s permission.”

Qassemi further responded to a question on Iran’s participation in reconstruction of Iraq saying that Iraq is an important country for Iran.

“Our behaviour in the aftermath of the imposed war is clear. After the war, we have done what we could do for the Iraqi people.  If requested, Iran looks positively at the reconstruction of the Arab country.”

Terrorism, Interventionism Fan Flames of Conflict in Region: Rouhani

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Quenching the fire in the Middle East requires further coherence and cooperation in the region, President Hassan Rouhani said in a meeting with Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi in Tehran.

The Iranian President added that the Islamic Republic of Iran has responded positively to the governments that have called for help to combat terrorism.

“When the Iraqi people needed assistance in their fight against terrorism, Iran helped them until they liberated the city of Mosul. The Islamic Republic will continue providing help for the Iraqi people and other oppressed people of the region to fight against terrorism,” Rouhani added.

He said terrorism is an infectious microbe in the region whose eradication requires the assistance and cooperation of all countries.

All capabilities and facilities of these countries must contribute to this goal, he underlined.

The Iranian President pointed to the wrong decisions by some governments as the root cause of ongoing problems in the region, including those in Yemen, Syria, Bahrain and Qatar.

“The continuation of this process is not at all in the interest of the regional countries and the first victim of these policies will be the governments that make such decisions.”

Rouhani also stressed that negotiation and keeping peace are the only ways to resolve problems in Yemen and Bahrain.

“Use of threat, pressure and the siege in dealing with a neighbouring country, such as Qatar, is a false policy.  Everyone should do its best to end these tensions in the region,” the Iranian President added.

Referring to the fact that Iran, Oman and Kuwait have always had positive negotiations for regional issues, Rouhani stressed that Tehran welcomes any attempt to end conflicts in the region.

 

Terrorism, Interventionism Fan Flames of Conflict in Region: Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani meeting Oman’s Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs on July 12 / Retrieved from President.ir

Elsewhere in his remarks, Rouhani called the relations between Iran and Oman “brotherly and close”, and emphasized that the ties between Tehran and Muscat must be developed and consolidated in all fields.

“During the past years, Iran and Oman have had intimate and brotherly relations at bilateral and regional levels,” he added.

“We should use the opportunity of good relations between Tehran and Muscat in order to develop, strengthen and consolidate ties that are in the interest of the people of both countries.”

Rouhani also touched upon Iran and Oman’s economic agreements in various sectors such as energy, bilateral cooperation in ports, the North-South transit corridor, and the development of trade and economic relations between business and private sectors of the two countries.

He also urged the officials at the Iran-Oman Joint Commission to put more efforts into implementation of these agreements as soon as possible.

Rouhani highlighted the advanced facilities in southern Iranian ports, including the Chabahar port, as an opportunity for developing trade and economic relations with regional countries.

“Omani companies and private sectors from the Arab country can participate in various projects in Iran and invest in them.”

For his part, the Omani minister said relations between Iran and Oman are very close.

“Relations between the two countries are not only diplomatic. They are friendly and brotherly. The interest in developing ties with Iran is not only a diplomatic compliment, but also a belief in the entire Omani sovereignty,” bin Alawi added.

The Omani top diplomat hailed Iran’s progress, especially in the field of nuclear technology, and said the implementation of the JCPOA has led to the country’s authority in the region and the world.

“Iran has been able to convince the international community that it is an international power.”

Bin Alawi underlined the need for resolving regional disputes through diplomatic solutions and said the role of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the peaceful settlement of regional issues, including the resolution of the Syrian crisis and the fight against terrorism and ISIS, has been very important and influential.

The Omani official also emphasized the need for boosting of ties between Tehran and Muscat and said the development and consolidation of ties with Iran is one of Oman’s principle policies. He also called for the development of relations in various economic sectors, particularly in ports.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Newspapers today widely covered the remarks made by President Hassan Rouhani about his government’s tolerance towards insults and attacks.

Rouhani also highlighted his government’s role in the country’s military achievements by saying that the recent missiles launched on ISIS positions in Syria were built by his defence ministry.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

 

Abrar:

1- Zarif to Visit New York to Address Council on Foreign Relations

2- Gov’t Spokesman: No Need for Parliamentary Motion to Stop Total Deal

3- US Defence Secretary: Tehran Has Supplied Yemen with Ballistic Missiles

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12 - abrar

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Rouhani: Don’t Pay Attention to Insults

2- Qatar Is Ultra-Regional Country, Cannot Be Boycotted: Analyst

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12 - aftab

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Rouhani: We’ll Stay, We’re Not Afraid of Insults

2- Government, Defence Ministry Built Missiles Launched on Syria: President

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12 - arman

 

 

Etemad:

1- Russia Has Warned US against Playing with JCPOA: Deputy FM

2- Rouhani: Happiness Not Haram (Forbidden)

3- Revival of Lake Urmia Saves 14 Million Lives: President

4- Academic: Trump Incapable of Forming Coalition against Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12 - etemad

 

 

Ettela’at:

1- President: Gov’t Attacked, Insulted Because of Its Successes

2- Niyayesh Highway, Tunnel in Tehran to Be Named after Ayatollah Rafsanjani

3- 27 Billion Cubic Metres of Water Wasted Each Year: Official

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12 - etelaat

 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- Iranians Fly to Iraq’s Najaf More than Istanbul, Dubai: Official Statistics

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12- haftesobh

 

Iran:

1- People to Counter Those Who Prevent Iran’s Development

2- Imam Khomeini’s Grandson: Unethical Political Behaviours Result of Lack of Dialogue

3- Qatar to Leave Persian Gulf Cooperation Council If Boycott Not Lifted in 3 Days

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12 - iran

 

Javan:

1- Partner in Missiles! The Gov’t without Guns Becomes Gov’t with Missiles!

  • Rouhani: Government Paid for Missiles [Fired by IRGC]

2- Four Bodies Receiving Highest Number of Complaints

  • Most Lawsuits Filed against Labour Ministry, Social Security Organization, Municipalities, Education Ministry: Judiciary Official

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12 - javan

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Russian Deputy FM to US Officials: No Alternative to Nuclear Deal

2- Washington’s Support for Doha’s Stances; Qatar’s Ultimatum to Arab States

3- Deal Signed with Total Shows Iran’s Successful Diplomacy: Official

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12 - jomhori

 

Kayhan:

1- Gov’t Gives Expert Response: Critics of Total Deal Talking Nonsense!

2- ISIS Confirms Death of Its Leader Al-Baghdadi

3- Yemen Official: Al Saud behind Cholera Outbreak in Yemen

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12 - kayhan

 

 

Khorasan:

1- Rouhani Highlights Unprecedented Number of Strategic Weapons Built in His Term

2- Millions of Fish Die in Hamun Lake in Southeast Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12 - khorasan

 

Resalat:

1- General Soleimani: Some Problems Not Solvable through Diplomacy

2- President: Missiles Are Built by Government

3- Cabinet of Old Men Cannot Make Courageous Decisions: Official

4- Foreign Ministry: US Trying to Prevent Iran from Benefitting from JCPOA

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12 - resalat

 

Shahrvand:

1- Iran to Send 570 Doctors, Nurses to Saudi Arabia for Iranian Pilgrims

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12 - shahrvand

 

Shargh:

1- Female MPs Working on Women’s Right to Go Abroad without Husband’s Permission

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 12- shargh

FM Zarif Meets Oman’s Top Diplomat in Tehran

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Iran-Oman
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif meeting his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi in Tehran on July 12 / Photo retrieved from the Iranian Foreign Ministry

During the Wednesday meeting, the two sides explored avenues for promoting Iran-Oman bilateral relations in all fields.

They hailed the currently good level of bilateral political ties and underlined the need for expansion of economic relations between the two countries.

Zarif and bin Alawi also conferred on latest developments in the Middle East.

FM Zarif Meets Oman’s Top Diplomat in Tehran

Iran Signs $1.3bn High-Speed Rail Deal with Italy

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Renato Mazzoncini, CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), and head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Saeed Mohammadzadeh oversaw the signing of the agreement in Tehran on Tuesday for the first stretch of a high-speed rail line which FS plans to build in Iran.

The other link is to be built between Tehran and Hamadan, with the overall deal worth 5 billion euros which Ferrovie initially signed under a framework agreement when former Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi visited Tehran with a delegation of business leaders last April.

The Italian group has also been connected with the planning and construction of a high-speed rail corridor between Tehran, Qom and Isfahan, and electrification of the rail link between Tehran and Tabriz on the way to the Caucasus and Turkey.

The deal signed on Tuesday foresees FS supplying assistance to the Iranian railways for both high-speed and conventional rail lines, including a complete program for training personnel.

Iran plans to invest $25 billion over the next 10 years in the modernization and expansion of its railway network, stretching out its railroad line to 25,000 kilometers by 2025 from under 15,000 kilometers now.

Iran Signs $1.3bn High-Speed Rail Deal with Italy

On Tuesday, Mohammadzadeh said one percent of oil and gas sales have been dedicated to rail development in Iran’s sixth development plan.

The country’s transport expansion plans include aligning with the regional rail networks in the Persian Gulf, the subcontinent and Central Asia.

In July 2015, France’s architectural firm AREP signed a $7 million deal for redevelopment of three main railway stations in Iran, marking a return of European companies to the country after the conclusion of a nuclear accord.

AREP, a subsidiary of France’s national railway company SNCF, will rebuild the stations in the Iranian capital, Tehran, as well as the holy cities of Mashhad and Qom which attract millions of pilgrims every year.

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