EghtesadOnline: The United States has specifically warned South Korean pharmaceutical companies manufacturing medicines for a group of rare diseases called mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) against working with Iran, the head of Food and Drug Administration of Iran said.

EghtesadOnline: With the final call by the global anti-money laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force, on Iran coming to a head, a group of MPs are preparing a letter to the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to convey their concerns about the consequences of non-compliance with FATF standards.

EghtesadOnline: Iranian lawmakers underlined the significance of improving economic relations with Japan as the most important aspect of President Hassan Rouhani's possible visit to Tokyo this month.

EghtesadOnline: Iran's nuclear chief, Ali Akbar Salehi, and Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Sunday briefed lawmakers on the latest developments surrounding the 2015 nuclear deal, according to MPs .

EghtesadOnline: There are ulterior political motives behind Washington's decision to renew sanctions waivers for Iran’s nuclear programs and the move does not signal a shift in the US approach toward Tehran, lawmakers say.

EghtesadOnline: All market regulatory functions have been restored to the Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade as per the decision taken by the Supreme Council of Economic Coordination last week, which gave rise to the opposition of parliamentarians.

EghtesadOnline: Although the three branches of government (executive, legislative and judicial) have come to the conclusion that gasoline prices should increase, there is still no consensus among MPs about the sensitive subject, a lawmaker said.

EghtesadOnline: With the car market getting out of its Norouz Holiday hiatus, vehicle prices have once again started their rally. Irked by the latest price hikes, the Majlis has gone ballistic against the dented auto industry.

EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif managed to convince lawmakers on Monday that his ministry is effectively fulfilling its responsibilities in the area of foreign diplomacy to help overcome challenges confronting the country.