EghtesadOnline: Close to 51.5 million cubic meters of natural gas was consumed per day in thermal power plants between March and December 2019, the Energy Ministry spokesman for power department said.

EghtesadOnline: Iran is still ready to engage in negotiations with the United States despite the recent escalation, if Washington changes its approach and lifts the sanctions, the Iranian top diplomat said.

EghtesadOnline: The European Union foreign policy chief is still upbeat about the situation surrounding the 2015 nuclear deal because the recent meeting of its Joint Commission showed it is still possible to preserve the accord.

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 can discuss other issues with the West if the 2015 nuclear deal is fully implemented, President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday, but ruled out talks over Tehran's missile program.