February 2016
Iran and South Korea Sign a 5 Billion Euro Memorandum of Understanding
Iran and South Korea have signed a 5 billion euro agreement to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including automotive and energy. The upcoming visit of…
Participation = Legitimacy? Sanctions = Inaction?
The article discusses the significance of the Iranian elections and the implications of voter participation or boycotting. It highlights the current political climate, including external…
India Approves $150 Million Project for Development of Chabahar Port
India's cabinet has approved a $150 million project to develop Chabahar port in Iran, which includes a transit route to Afghanistan. This development aims to…
What Happened at the Sixth Development Plan and Resistance Economy Conference?
A conference on Iran's Sixth Development Plan and Resistance Economy was held, where officials discussed economic challenges, particularly high youth unemployment. Vice President Jahangiri emphasized…
Boeing Receives U.S. Government Approval to Explore Business with Iran
Boeing has received U.S. government approval to assess the needs of Iranian airlines for commercial passenger aircraft. This development follows a recent contract between Iran…
Putin's Spokesman: Timing for S-300 Delivery Uncertain as Iran Has Not Paid
Russia's spokesperson stated that the delivery of the S-300 missile system to Iran is uncertain due to Iran's failure to make payments. This situation highlights…
Russian Defense Ministry Denies Sending S-300 System to Iran
The Russian Defense Ministry has denied reports of sending the S-300 missile system to Iran, citing unpaid contractual obligations. Iranian officials, however, claim that the…
Airbus Executive's Advice to Banks: Don't Fear Investing in Iran
An Airbus executive urged European banks to invest in Iran, highlighting government interest in resuming trade. However, fears stemming from past U.S. sanctions and penalties…
Impact of Agreement Among Four Major Oil-Exporting Countries on Oil Prices
The oil ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Russia, and Venezuela reached an agreement to address the oversupply of crude oil and increase prices, while Iran…
First Phone Call Between Netanyahu and Mogherini After Months of Tension in Relations
Benjamin Netanyahu and Federica Mogherini had their first phone call in months, signaling a potential thaw in Israel-EU relations after tensions over EU labeling of…
Trudeau Says Canada Is in No Rush to Lift Sanctions on Iran
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will not rush to lift sanctions on Iran despite interest from Canadian companies. He emphasized the need…
British Airways Resumes Flights to Tehran Starting July
British Airways will resume flights to Tehran starting July 14, following the lifting of sanctions. This marks a significant step in re-establishing air travel between…
Purchase Agreement for 20 ATR Aircraft Finalized
Iran has finalized a deal to purchase 20 ATR aircraft for nearly one billion euros, part of a broader strategy to modernize its aviation fleet…
Approval of the Bill to Reduce Working Hours for Women in Parliament
The Iranian Parliament has approved a bill to reduce working hours for women, particularly those in specific challenging circumstances. This legislation aims to improve the…