Iran not to give in to pressures in nuclear field: VP
TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (DID) – Iran will negotiate and interact with Western countries about its nuclear program but will never give in to pressures, Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said.
US sanctions failed to crimp Iran’s oil supply: Chevron CEO
TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (DID) – An international oil industry executive says US sanctions on Iran have failed to remove the country’s oil supply from the markets.
Iran, Russia launch two transport projects to boost trade
TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (DID) – Iran and Russia have initiated two major transit-logistics projects to enhance connectivity and trade efficiency.
Araghchi comments on Iran approach toward militants in Syria
TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (DID) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that Iran is closely monitoring the developments in Syria and its approach will depend on the policy militant groups in the Arab country adopt toward the Islamic Republic.
Syrians to determine Syria’s future: UN chief
TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (DID) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday that the future of Syria is a matter for the Syrians to determine and that there is much work to be done to ensure an orderly political transition to renewed institutions.
Only Syrians can decide their fate sans foreign meddling
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (DID) – The Iranian foreign ministry issued a statement on Sunday after the Syrian government led by President Bashar Assad was toppled, stressing that only the Syrian people can decide on the fate of their country.
Iran non-oil exports up 18% in 8 months: IRICA
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (DID) – Iran’s non-oil exports in first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21) registered an 18% growth compared to the same period last year, Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said.
Iran plans to organize cryptocurrencies: Minister
TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (DID) – Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnaser Hemmati has said that the government intends to organize digital currencies and cryptocurrencies instead of putting limitations on them.
Tehran hosts 26th GECF ministerial meeting
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (DID) – The 26th ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has kicked off in the Iranian capital Tehran.
Iran reacts to IAEA chief’s remarks over its nuclear program
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (DID) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has said that the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program is peaceful and based on technical needs, and remains under supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Syrian army command declares fall of Assad’s government
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (DID) – The Syrian army command has notified officers in a statement that President Bashar al-Assad’s government has fallen as armed groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) entered the capital Damascus.