Abbas Akhoundi
عباس آخوندی
Minister of Roads and Urban Development
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View Timeline →Was Massoud Bezhakian's Presidency Result of 'Election Engineering'?
The early presidential election in Iran resulted in Massoud Bezhakian's victory amidst low voter turnout, raising questions about the legitimacy of the electoral process. Analysts…
German Federal Railway: We Will Halt Activities in Iran
The German Federal Railway Company announced it will cease its projects in Iran due to the re-imposition of U.S. sanctions. This decision reflects broader trends…
Rouhani Criticizes U.S. 'Unilateralism'; Discusses JCPOA in China
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized U.S. unilateralism and discussed the JCPOA with China and Russia at the Shanghai summit. He condemned the U.S. withdrawal from…
Protesting Workers Block Iran's North-South Railway
Workers from the Hepco factory in Arak protested by blocking a major railway due to unpaid wages and uncertainty about their factory's future. The protests…
Iranian Aircraft in Limbo
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced the revocation of licenses for the sale of Airbus and Boeing aircraft to Iran following Trump's withdrawal from the…
Delay in Delivery of Aircraft Purchased by Iran
Iran has faced significant delays in receiving aircraft purchased from Boeing and Airbus, with key figures in the aviation sector resigning due to these failures.…
Tens of Thousands of Old Trucks in Iran Continue to Operate
Iran is facing a significant challenge with tens of thousands of aging trucks that contribute to pollution and transport inefficiencies. Plans to renew the fleet…
Iran's Minister of Roads Promises to Build 100,000 Homes Annually for Low-Income Groups
Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Abbas Akhoundi, announced plans to build 100,000 housing units annually for low-income groups, emphasizing the government's priority on…
Canadian-Made Engines Do Not Prevent ATR Aircraft from Entering Iran
Iran is close to finalizing a contract to purchase 20 ATR aircraft, overcoming previous obstacles related to Canadian-made engines. The deal is significant for enhancing…
Ministry of Roads Official: Airbus Representatives in Iran to Finalize Purchase of 100 Aircraft
Iran is finalizing a deal to purchase 100 aircraft from Airbus, following a recent agreement with Boeing for 80 planes. This is part of Iran's…
Sale Agreement for 80 Boeing Aircraft to Iran Finalized
IranAir and Boeing have finalized a $16.6 billion deal for 80 aircraft, marking a significant step in Iran's efforts to modernize its aviation fleet after…
Increase in Casualties from Semnan Accident; Parliament Moves to Impeach Minister of Roads
The death toll from a train collision in Semnan has risen to 49, prompting parliamentary representatives to gather signatures for the impeachment of the Minister…
Number of detainees in train collision incident rises to four
The number of detainees in the Semnan train collision has risen to four, including the locomotive driver who fled the scene. The incident resulted in…
Meeting of Aviation Giants in Tehran
The International Aviation Investment Conference (CAPA) took place in Tehran, gathering 150 representatives from 20 countries to discuss the development of Iran's aviation industry. Minister…
Iran's Minister of Roads: U.S. Treasury is the Only Obstacle to Our Boeing Purchases
Iran's Minister of Roads, Abbas Akhoundi, stated that negotiations for purchasing Boeing aircraft depend on lifting U.S. Treasury restrictions. Despite agreements with Boeing and Airbus,…
Minister of Roads: Positive News Regarding Aircraft Purchase Licenses
Iran's Minister of Roads, Abbas Akhoundi, announced positive developments regarding the purchase of aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, pending U.S. approval. Despite ongoing opposition from…
Iran's Minister of Roads: Only Eight Out of 60 Airports in the Country Are Operational
Iran's Minister of Roads, Abbas Akhoundi, revealed that only eight of the country's 60 airports are operational, despite significant investments. The national airline fleet is…
Scania to Invest in Iran
Scania, a Swedish truck and bus manufacturer, plans to invest in Iran's transportation sector by collaborating with local companies for production. The investment follows the…
Zarif: Purchasing Aircraft from Boeing Will Also Resolve Issues with Airbus
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that purchasing aircraft from Boeing could help resolve issues with Airbus, which has faced trade concerns with Iran.…
French Transport Minister: Major Iran-Airbus Deal is in Final Stages
The French Transport Minister announced that Iran's contract to purchase 118 Airbus aircraft is nearing finalization, pending U.S. approval. This deal, valued at $25 billion,…