December 2015
Washington to Compensate American Embassy Hostages in Tehran
The U.S. will compensate 38 former hostages from the Tehran embassy crisis using funds from a French bank's penalty for sanctions violations. Each hostage will…
International Monetary Fund: Next Year Will Be 'Brighter' for Iran's Economy
The IMF predicts that Iran's economy will improve in the next solar year, with growth rates potentially reaching 4-5.5% due to the lifting of sanctions…
The Fall of Oil Prices: An Opportunity for Iran's Economy?
Oil prices have plummeted to an eleven-year low, prompting discussions among Iranian economists about the potential for this crisis to serve as an opportunity for…
John Kerry Calls for Alignment Between the U.S. and Russia on Syria and Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry emphasized the need for U.S.-Russia alignment on the Syrian conflict and the Ukraine crisis during his visit to Moscow.…
Salehi Confirms Meeting with U.S. Energy Secretary in Oman
Ali Akbar Salehi confirmed a secret meeting with U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz in Oman to discuss issues related to the nuclear agreement. The U.S.…
OPEC Fails to Reach Agreement on Production Ceiling Limits
OPEC failed to agree on production ceiling limits during a recent meeting, allowing member countries to maintain current production levels. Iran is pushing for other…
Iranian Airlines Owe 5 Trillion Tomans
Iranian airlines are facing severe financial difficulties, owing 5 trillion tomans, prompting a planned increase in ticket prices. While the Civil Aviation Organization supports this…
Putin Threatens Turkey Again: 'Economic Sanctions Are Not the End'
Vladimir Putin has threatened Turkey with further retaliatory actions following the downing of a Russian warplane, asserting that economic sanctions will not be the only…
Iran's Commitments at the Paris Environmental Summit
At the Paris Environmental Summit, Iran, represented by Vice President Masoumeh Ebtekar, expressed a conditional commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4% over the…
Putin: Turkey Shot Down Jet to Protect Oil Trade with ISIS
Vladimir Putin accused Turkey of shooting down a Russian jet to protect its oil trade with ISIS, a claim Turkey denies. The incident has led…