Bijan Namdar Zangeneh
بیژن نامدار زنگنه
Minister of Oil
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View Timeline →Reuters: Iran's Covert Efforts to Utilize Foreign Oil Tankers
Iran is covertly seeking second-hand foreign oil tankers to replace its aging fleet amid stalled negotiations with South Korea due to U.S. sanctions. The efforts…
Zangeneh: Iran Will Not Exit OPEC and Must Be Exempt from Production Cuts
Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh affirmed that Iran will not exit OPEC and must be exempt from production cuts, especially under current sanctions. This comes…
Zarif: Europe Cannot Always Wait for Time Regarding JCPOA
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized European nations for failing to translate their supportive rhetoric on the JCPOA into concrete actions, emphasizing the urgency…
Iran's Oil Minister Protests Saudi Arabia's Increase in Oil Production
Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh protested Saudi Arabia's plans to increase oil production, urging OPEC members to adhere to collective agreements. This situation arises amid…
Likelihood of Rejection of Iran's Request to Discuss U.S. Sanctions at Upcoming OPEC Meeting
Iran has requested that discussions on U.S. sanctions be included in the agenda for the upcoming OPEC meeting, but reports suggest this request may be…
Total France: Unable to Continue Work on South Pars Project Without Exemption from US Sanctions
Total France has announced it cannot continue its operations in Iran's South Pars gas project without an exemption from US sanctions, highlighting the complexities of…
India's Readiness to Invest $6.2 Billion in Iran's Gas Project
India is poised to invest $6.2 billion in Iran's Farzad B gas field despite U.S. sanctions, as President Rouhani visits New Delhi to attract foreign…
Iran's Gas Exports to Oman Remain Uncertain
Iran's gas exports to Oman, initially planned to start next year, are delayed due to unresolved issues regarding pricing and pipeline routing. The project remains…
The U.S. Released the 'Kremlin Report' on Individuals Close to Putin
The U.S. Treasury released a 'Kremlin Report' listing individuals close to Putin, warning them of potential sanctions due to their economic ties with sanctioned Russian…
Opposition to the Construction of the Kirkuk Oil Pipeline to Iran
The Kurdistan Parliament's Vice Chairman has criticized the agreement between Iraq and Iran to construct an oil pipeline from Kirkuk to Iran, claiming it violates…
Approval of Iran-TOTAL Contract by High Council for Oil Resources Supervision
The Iranian Parliament has approved a controversial oil contract with TOTAL, which has faced severe criticism from conservative factions who liken it to historical treaties…
Negotiation between Iranian and Iraqi Oil Ministers on Joint Oil Field Exploitation
Iran and Iraq's oil ministers are negotiating a memorandum of understanding for joint exploitation of oil fields, specifically Khorramshahr and South Naftshahr. This agreement is…
Nobakht Warns Critics of Total Contract: The People Will Settle Accounts with You
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, spokesperson for Rouhani's government, defended the gas contract with Total against parliamentary critics, warning that the people will hold accountable those obstructing…
Member of Parliament: Some Iranian Parties in the Total Contract Have Corruption Cases
A member of the Iranian parliament has accused individuals involved in the gas contract with Total of corruption, while the Oil Minister defends the contract…
Zangeneh Defends Oil Contracts, Emphasizes 'Rationality' in Foreign Policy
Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh defends the new oil contracts with Total amid criticism from conservative factions and the Supreme Leader. He emphasizes the need…
Total and Iran Sign $4.8 Billion Contract for South Pars Development
Total has signed a $4.8 billion contract with Iran for the development of Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, marking a significant return…
Russia's Oil Projects in Iran May Reach $20 Billion
Russia's Energy Minister announced that potential oil and gas contracts with Iran could reach $20 billion, following a new agreement for Iran to export 100,000…
Zanjani's Lawyer: Final Decision on My Client's Case Depends on Interrogation of 'Ziba Halat'
Alireza Ziba Halat Monfared, a key figure in the Babak Zanjani corruption case, has been arrested and returned to Iran, with his interrogation deemed crucial…
Hassan Rouhani to Amoli Larijani: The Judiciary Must Be Accountable to Public Opinion
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for the judiciary to be accountable to the public following harsh criticism from the Judiciary Chief regarding the handling…
Elevator Fall at Sharif University; Six Professors Injured
An elevator accident at Sharif University injured six professors, leading to surgeries for their fractures. The university is investigating the cause of the incident, while…