Iran, Pakistan discuss trade expansion, launching flights
TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran and Pakistan are exploring ways to boost trade and economic cooperation, including launching direct flights to ease travel and commercial exchange.
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Halting Iran’s nuclear program not an issue in talks with US
TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that stopping the nuclear program of Iran is not being discussed in the negotiations with the United States.
Macron slams Netanyahu's Gaza policy as 'shameful'
TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron blamed Israeli regime's premier Benjamin Netanyahu, for "unacceptable" and "shameful" behaviour in blocking aid to the Palestinians in Gaza.
US sanctions network facilitating Iran oil sales
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The US Treasury Department has sanctioned an international network for its alleged facilitation of the shipment of millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil worth billions of dollars to China
Iran reports 4.6% surge in mild steel output in April
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran has reported a 4.6% year-on-year increase in its production of mild steel in the calendar month to late April.
Iran, Iraq emphasize developing joint coop. in energy field
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iranian and Iraqi officials stressed the need to strengthen cooperation in the fields of oil and energy.
FTA to boost Iran-EAEU trade, economic cooperation
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Implementation of an agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), an economic union of five post-Soviet states will help both sides promote trade and economic cooperation, Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Bitcoin price exceeds $105,000
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – The price of Bitcoin climbed above $105,000 for the first time since January 31, according to the Binance platform.
US and China agree to drastically roll back tariffs
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – The United States and China agreed Monday to drastically roll back tariffs on each other’s goods for an initial 90-day period, in a surprise breakthrough that has de-escalated a punishing trade war and buoyed global markets.
US announces China trade deal in Geneva
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The White House touted a "China trade deal" on Sunday — without providing details — after two top US officials alluded to a potential agreement with China following talks between the two countries in Switzerland at the weekend.
Iran strongly warns against misusing snapback mechanism
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any misuse of the JCPOA's snapback mechanism could not only end Europe's role in the deal but also escalate irreversible tensions.
Iran says preparing for Putin's visit to Tehran
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – "Putin's trip to Tehran is currently being worked out, preparations are underway," Iranian government spokeswoman said on Monday.
Mirzakhani needs to be remembered on Intl. Day of Mathematics
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – While the world celebrates the International Day of Mathematics (IDM), the legend female Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, who died several years ago at a young age, has to be remembered.
US ‘not genuine’ in talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – An Iranian official told CNN that recent indirect talks with the United States were “not genuine” from the American side and were likely designed from the outset as a “trap to draw the situation toward tension.”
FAO expert visits Iran to help boost pistachio competition
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has dispatched a technical delegation to Kerman Province to assess and improve sampling and laboratory testing procedures for detecting contaminants in pistachios.
Chinese, US officials meet in Geneva for trade talk
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Senior US and Chinese officials held talks early on Saturday in Geneva in a tentative first step towards defusing a trade war that is disrupting the global economy.
South Pars gas output volume to increase by 15 mcm per day
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex highlighted its role in supplying 73% of the country’s gas and announced the early start of major refinery overhauls, targeting a daily production rise of 10 to 15 million cubic meters.
Iran, Oman FMs hold meeting before US talks
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi held a meeting in Muscat on Sunday before the talks between Tehran and Washington begin.
Fourth round of Iran-US nuclear talks live updates
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The fourth round of the indirect nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington is set to kick off in Oman on Sunday. Here you can find the latest news stories about the upcoming negotiations.
Caspian Sea drilling operations resume after 3-decade halt
TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Iran Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad ordered the restart of exploratory drilling operations in the shallow waters of the Caspian Sea, deploying the drilling rig of the Northern Drilling Company in the Rudsar structure in Block 18.
Leader urges whole world to stand against Israel crimes
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, says the whole world must stand against the crimes of the Zionist regime in Gaza.
Araghchi offers congratulation to new pope
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi extended his congratulations to newly-elected Pope Leo XIV, and expressed hope that the new pope will strengthen the role of religious values in promoting justice, peace.
Pakistan may hold extraordinary meeting on nuclear weapons
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Pakistan's prime minister has called an extraordinary meeting of the civil-military authority responsible for decisions about nuclear weapons.
Yemeni conducts missile, drone attacks on Ben Gurion Airport
TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Yemen’s Armed Forces Spokesperson Yahya Saree announced on Saturday a successful attack on Ben Gurion Airport with a hypersonic ballistic missile and an attack on Tel Aviv with a "Yaffa" drone.
Magnitude 4.7 quake hits Afghanistan,tremors felt in Pakistan
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 on the Richter Scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday (May 10) slightly after 10:30 am, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS) -- India's top agency for monitoring earthquakes.
Iran rejects involvement in plot to attack Israeli embassy
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Tehran has categorically rejected Western media reports about Iranian nationals being involved in an alleged plot to target the Israeli embassy in London.
Iran urges restraint as FM Araghchi arrives in India
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Upon arriving in New Delhi, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed hope that India and Pakistan will show restraint and prevent further regional escalation.
Iran lifts ban on imports of goods that have domestic rivals
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran has lifted a five-year ban on imports of goods that have domestic rivals, allowing businesses to resume imports of products like home appliances.
Ukraine ratifies strategic minerals deal with US
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The Ukrainian parliament ratified a milestone minerals deal with the United States on Thursday, lawmakers said.
Iran, India hold high-level talks on boosting cooperation
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar in New Delhi to discuss strengthening ties and addressing regional security concerns.