Senator: US blind support for Saudis aiding extremism

An influential US senator has questioned Washington’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia despite the regime’s backing of extremist ideology and its military offensive in Yemen.

$India\'s Essar imported 96% more Iran oil in December$

India's Essar imported 96% more Iran oil in December

Essar Oil, the top Indian buyer of Iranian crude, imported 96 percent more oil from Tehran in December compared with the previous month buoyed by the prospects of the lifting of Western sanctions, according to tanker arrival data made available to Reuters.

Tehran-Astana ties to grow in post-sanctions era

Kazakhstan's Deputy Foreign Minister Askar Mosinov said the removal of sanctions has offered great opportunities for Tehran and Astana to bolster economic cooperation.

Dealing with Iran: The key word is ‘respect’

In “Talk to Tehran, but Talk Tough” (Op-Ed, Jan. 19), Nicholas Burns, a former under secretary of state, calls for President Obama and whoever succeeds him to find a “right balance” on Iran that straddles “between cooperation on nuclear issues and containment of Iranian aggression.” The surefire way to ensure that Iran abandons its obligations under the deal is to return to a policy of coercion.

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"Iranian drone flies over US aircraft carrier"

Iran's Navy flew a surveillance drone over a US aircraft carrier and took photographs during a drill in the Persian Gulf, a report said on Friday.

Official: Gas exports to Europe could begin in two years

Iran is actively seeking new opportunities for the production and exports of natural gas, including the development of liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities to commence shipments to Europe in two years, said the managing director of the National Iranian Gas Export Company.

Iran Khodro, Peugeot of France sign a deal

Iran Khodro car maker from Iran and Peugeot of France signed a deal on Thursday to broaden mutual cooperation on automobile industry in Iran, IRNA reported.

Iran crude exports hit two-year high

Iran's oil exports are set to rise more than a fifth in January and February from last year's daily average, data from a source with knowledge of its loading schedules shows, revealing how Tehran is ramping up sales after the lifting of sanctions.

Iran, France sign 20 documents, roadmap of cooperation

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of France signed 20 cooperation documents in order to clear the way for boosted political, economic, cultural, and scientific cooperation between Tehran and Paris in the post-JCPOA era, president.ir reported.

Navy successfully tests L-band radar at drills

Iran’s Navy said it has successfully tested a new radar system during large-scale military drills south of the country.

Chinese visit, post-sanctions opportunities and cooperation prospects

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Iran from January 22-24, at the head of a politico-economic delegation. The visit came at the invitation of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

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Spread of terrorism in Mideast threat to Europe: Iran's Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, in a meeting with his Italian counterpart in Rome, has described terrorism as the main plight afflicting the Middle East region, warning that an unstable Middle East will also adversely affect European countries.

Italy PM : Iran plays fundamental role in Middle East stability

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi says Iran plays “a fundamental role in the stability" of the Middle East region, which is struggling with years of extremism and terrorism.

Swiss banks unfreeze Iranian funds

Switzerland released millions of dollars of Iran’s frozen funds in the wake of the removal of anti-Iran sanctions, a Swiss official confirmed.

Iran sends first load of petrochemical products to Egypt

Iran’s first cargo of petrochemical products in recent years has left for Egypt, marking the resumption of trade ties between the two major Muslim countries, Mehr News Agency said.

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