Expectations

EghtesadOnline: Iran should have "realistic" expectations from Europe, says a lawmaker, noting that the Europeans can help prevent the formation of a global alliance against Tehran, but are not able to financially compensate for the US exit from the nuclear deal.

EghtesadOnline: The eventual operationalization of the European financial channel is welcomed by Iran, but does not meet the country’s expectations, a top diplomat said.

EghtesadOnline: Oil prices changed little Monday as concerns of falling fuel demand caused by the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak in China were offset by expectations that output cuts from major producers will tighten crude supply.

EghtesadOnline: Expectations from President Hassan Rouhani’s upcoming visit to Japan should be toned down because Tokyo cannot play the role of a mediator between Tehran and Washington without the approval of the conflicting parties, a political analyst says.