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Iran expedites solar panel imports to tackle electricity blackouts
Iran is fast-tracking solar panel imports to expand its clean energy capacity as it grapples with a growing electricity shortfall.
TEHRAN BLOG: Iran faces perfect storm as energy crisis meets Trump's foreign policy
Iran's energy crisis could push the country over the edge, with the Trump administration well aware of the plight of the Islamic Republic.
Iran strikes oil deposits estimated at 5bn barrels worth $346bn
Discovery announced by head of exploration department of National Iranian Oil Co. NIOC.
Tehran-based ride-hailing giant sets record with nearly 6mn daily trips
Uber clone in Islamic Republic reaches new daily ride record of 5.8mn.
Iranian MP says Trump must prove negotiation intent by ending sanctions
An Iranian lawmaker hints at movement from Tehran's negotiation position but advises the US to remove sanctions on the Islamic Republic as a goodwill gesture first.
Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects Trump’s call for negotiations
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dismissed the United States’ call for negotiations, stating that the purpose of such talks is only to impose Washington’s demands.
Iran denies receiving Trump letter on nuclear negotiations
Iran's mission to the United Nations has denied receiving any diplomatic communication from President Donald Trump.
Trump-Zelenskiy meeting shows "humiliation" awaits US allies, says Iran prayer leader
Tehran's interim Friday prayer leader said that Trump's treatment of President Zelenskiy demonstrated the humiliating fate that awaits those who submit to American influence.
IAEA chief says sanctions against Iran "not working"
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said in an interview that sanctions against Iran are ineffective, pointing to advancements in the country's nuclear programme.
Iran plans Russian bazaar launch under new free trade pact
Iran is set to open a new trade centre in Russia following a free trade agreement between Tehran and member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).
Cristiano Ronaldo misses Iran match amid conflicting reports on reasons
Cristiano Ronaldo has been excluded from Al-Nassr's squad for their AFC Champions League round of 16 match against Esteghlal Tehran in Iran
Iran has "technical capacity" to produce nuclear weapons, says official
An Iranian MP has said that Iran possesses the technical capacity to produce nuclear weapons, stating that only its "will" has stopped it from do so.
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.