Thursday, November 14, 2024

Russia Eyes Free Trade Pact With Iran

June 19 (Reuters) - A free trade zone agreement between Iran, Russia and several countries that cover the vast Eurasian region spreading from the borders of Eastern Europe to Western China is possible by the end...

Iraq to Pay $2.76 Bln in Gas and Electricity Debt to Iran

BAGHDAD, June 10 (Reuters) - Iraq has agreed to pay about $2.76 billion in gas and electricity debt to Iran after receiving a sanctions waiver from the United States, a senior Iraqi foreign ministry official said. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein was...

Iraq Says Iran Blames Reduced Gas Exports on ‘Technical’ Matter

BAGHDAD, May 26 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister told his Iraqi counterpart on Friday that a reduction in gas exports to Iraq was a technical matter and Tehran had not decided on any cuts, an Iraqi foreign ministry...

Jilin Jinguan Electric to Build Road Between Iran and Russia for New Energy Facilities

BEIJING, May 24 (Reuters) - Shenzhen-listed Jilin Jinguan Electric Co Ltd 300510.SZ signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build a road between Iran and Russia for the constructions of new energy facilities, it said on Wednesday. The company plans to...

Russia Strengthens Its Banking Presence in Iran

May 17 (Reuters) - Russia's second-largest bank VTB VTBR.MM has opened a representative office in Iran, an Iranian official said on Wednesday, as Moscow and Tehran, both restrained by Western sanctions, seek to improve trade and transaction capabilities. State-owned...

Tehran Stock Exchange Tumbles As Retail Investors Withdraw Large Amounts 

By Kayhan Life Staff Nearly $144 million in cash investments in stocks were withdrawn from Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) on May 7 and 8, Eghtesad-24 online newspaper reported. (The conversions are based on the current exchange...

Striking Iranian Workers Demand Back Pay, Insurance, Better Work Environment

By Kayhan Life Staff Iranian manufacturing, production, and service industry workers are continuing to fight for better wages, back pay, health insurance, improved work environment, and other benefits. Given the soaring cost of food, essential goods,...

Iran’s Oil Minister Visits Venezuela

CARACAS - Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji arrived in Venezuela on a visit meant to "strengthen energy relations," the South American country's foreign ministry said. The trip will include visits to the facilities of state oil company PDVSA,...

Saudi Arabia Could Invest in Iran ‘Very Quickly’ After Agreement – Minister

By Rachna Uppal RIYADH, March 15 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Wednesday that Saudi investments into Iran could happen "very quickly" following an agreement to restore diplomatic ties. "There are a lot of opportunities for...

ANALYSIS: Twenty-Six Million Iranians Live In Extreme Poverty

By Kayhan Life Staff President Ebrahim Raisi’s government established the “Headquarters for Eradicating Absolute Poverty” in 2022. Yet almost a year later, the number of Iranians forced into poverty continues to increase. In comments reported by the...