Iran
UPDATED: Iran’s President Pezeshkian rejects negotiations with US President Trump
Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, acknowledged the severe economic challenges posed by US sanctions during a parliamentary hearing on March 2, but reaffirmed Tehran’s refusal to engage in dialogue with Washington.
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Iranian parliament impeaches economy minister
Iran’s Parliament has voted to impeach Economy Minister Abdolnasser Hemmati on March 2, only a few months after granting him a vote of confidence.
Iran’s economy minister to face impeachment
Iran’s Parliament is set to debate the impeachment of Abdolnasser Hemmati, Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, in its session on March 3
PKK declares immediate ceasefire with Turkey
President Erdogan says there is an “historic opportunity” to end the 40-year-insurgency. Talks could unravel, but process could also help bring stability to Syria.
Iranian parliament approves free trade zone with EEU
After years of negotiations, Iran's parliament has ratified an agreement with the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to create a free trade zone.
ISTANBUL BLOG: PKK leader’s call to disarm not first of its kind. Nor is it serious
Not-so-negligible note circulated by Abdullah Ocalan’s messengers missed by international media.
PKK Kurdish separatist leader Ocalan issues historic call to lay down arms, end 40-year bloody conflict with Turkey
Doubts all factions will heed message emerge. Peace could advance Ankara’s ambition to play main role in reconstruction of post-war Syria.
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BRICS nations push to expand trade in local currencies
Iran has revealed potential plans to develop plans to take on the SWIFT payment system with a new alternative system created by itself and Russia.
Iran to continue ‘maximum patience’ approach, holding out hope for fair US negotiations
Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, says conditions are not currently suitable for negotiations with the US.
Is Iran being offered as a bargaining chip in Russia-US negotiations?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov conducted a swift but significant six-hour visit to Tehran on February 25, meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Lavrov in Tehran to discuss Trump sanctions and nuclear programme
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Tehran on February 25, holding a private meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.
US Treasury targets Iran's National Oil Co. CEO in new sanctions push
The United States imposed a fresh wave of sanctions on Iran’s oil sector, targeting over 30 individuals and tankers, including the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Co. (NIOC), for facilitating the sale and transportation of Iranian crude.
Iran kills Peugeot model after 25 years production
Iran has finally ended production of the long-in-the-tooth Peugeot Pars model as people move to Chinese competitors in droves.
Millions face longer wait to retire as Iran overhauls pensions
Iran has set maximum retirement ages of 62 for men and 55 for women as part of sweeping pension reforms announced by First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref.
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to resume flights to Iran
German flag carrier Lufthansa and its Austrian subsidiary will resume flights to Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in early March.
Thousands mourn Hezbollah leaders at historic Beirut funeral
Tens of thousands of mourners filled Beirut's Sports City Stadium for the funeral of Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine on February 23, in what officials called Lebanon's largest memorial service in 20 years.
Russia's Rosatom in talks to build new nuclear power plant in Iran
Russian state-run atomic energy giant Rosatom is in talks to construct another nuclear power plant (NPP) in Iran, the company’s chief said.
Gold hits new record as global prices surge while dollar spikes in Iran
Gold prices in Iran spiked due to the weakening rial exchange rate against the US dollar on February 20.
Iran’s embattled energy minister warns of worsening power shortages
Speculation is mounting over Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi's potential dismissal from President Masoud Pezeshkian’s government after widespread blackouts in Tehran.
Brazil to host expanded BRICS summit in July amid US dollar tensions
Brazil will host leaders from the BRICS nations and their new members in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, as the burgeoning bloc faces growing pressure from the US over plans to reduce dollar dependence in trade.