Bijan Zanganeh
Former Minister of Oil
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View Timeline →Reactions to the News of the Seizure of the National Iranian Oil Company Building in the Netherlands
The National Iranian Oil Company's building in Rotterdam has been seized due to a compensation ruling related to the Kowsar case, following a similar seizure…
Bijan Zanganeh Calls for Criminal Prosecution of Jalili and Zakani for 'Defamation' in Debates
Bijan Zanganeh has filed a complaint against Saeed Jalili and Alireza Zakani for defamation during election debates, accusing them of making false allegations regarding his…
Fourth Debate of Presidential Candidates; Jalili and Pour-Mohammadi Clash Over Sanctions
The fourth debate among Iranian presidential candidates focused on foreign policy, particularly sanctions and the JCPOA. Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi and Saeed Jalili had a notable clash…
The Theft of an Oil Rig 'Equipped with Advanced Tools and Engines'; Government News Agency: Belongs to Babak Zanjani
An oil rig owned by Babak Zanjani was stolen in Khuzestan, reportedly dismantled and looted by unknown individuals. The incident highlights ongoing issues of corruption…
Raisi's Legal Deputy Calls for Condemnation of Defendants in 'Karsanat' Case
Ibrahim Raisi's legal deputy has called for the condemnation of defendants in the long-standing 'Karsanat' case, highlighting corruption and mismanagement. The case involves significant financial…
U.S. Official: No Concerns About Oil Supply Shortages After Iran Sanctions
A U.S. official stated there are no concerns about oil supply following renewed sanctions on Iran, while the U.S. plans to sell six million barrels…
Hook: Trump Administration Will Not Extend Iran's Oil Sanctions Exemptions
Brian Hook, head of the Iran Action Group at the U.S. State Department, announced that the U.S. will not extend exemptions from oil sanctions on…
Hamid Bagheri Damani; From Velayati's Election Headquarters to the Court of Economic Disruptors
Hamid Bagheri Damani has received a death sentence as part of a crackdown on economic disruptors in Iran, following years of allegations of fraud and…
Iran's Oil Partner in India to 'Stop' Crude Oil Imports from Iran
The Chennai Petroleum refinery in India will stop importing Iranian crude oil due to new U.S. sanctions and insurance coverage issues. This decision will significantly…
Zarif: The 'Action Group' is Seeking a Similar Coup to the 28 Mordad Against Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused the U.S. 'Action Group' of attempting to overthrow the Islamic Republic, drawing parallels to the 1953 coup against…
Increase in OPEC Production: Alignment with US Sanctions Against Iran
OPEC has decided to increase oil production by up to one million barrels per day to counteract the expected decline in Iranian oil exports due…
Possible U.S. Request to Russia for Oil Supply Increase Following Iran Sanctions
The U.S. may ask Russia to increase oil supplies in response to sanctions on Iran, which could impact global oil markets. Japan is also under…
Bijan Zanganeh: If Europe Helps, Iran's Oil Exports Will Not Decrease
Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh emphasized that with European support, Iran's oil exports can be maintained despite potential U.S. sanctions. The discussions between Iran and…
Note: Iran's Oil Policy Change Due to Fear of U.S. Crude Oil Exports
Iran's oil minister has expressed support for increasing OPEC oil production in 2019, reflecting a shift in Iran's policy due to concerns over rising U.S.…
New Details on the 200 Billion Toman Embezzlement Case in the Oil Exploration Sector
A significant embezzlement case involving 200 billion toman from Iran's Ministry of Oil has led to the arrest of three government officials. The accused, who…
Babak Zanjani Has Paid Only One-Fifth of His Debts to the Ministry of Oil
Babak Zanjani, an imprisoned billionaire, has only paid a fraction of his debts to the Iranian Ministry of Oil, despite claims from foreign partners about…
Government Calls Court of Audit Report 'Incorrect and Causing Public Confusion'
The Iranian government has rejected a report from the Court of Audit that accused it of financial mismanagement and selling the future, calling the report…
Speculations on the Price Increase of Gasoline
Iranian newspapers are speculating about a potential increase in gasoline prices, with reports suggesting prices could rise to between 1400 and 1700 tomans. Government officials…
Babak Zanjani's Promise to Settle His Oil Debts Within the Next 10 Days
Babak Zanjani, the main accused in a significant oil corruption case in Iran, has promised to settle his debts within ten days, failing which his…
One Week Until the Formation of the '24 Million Cabinet'
The Iranian political landscape is preparing for the formation of a new cabinet reflecting the demands of the 24 million voters who supported President Rouhani.…