TEDPIX drops 27,400 points on Saturday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 27,441 points to 1.366 million on Saturday (the first day of Iranian calendar week).

Iran firm on constructive cooperation with IAEA based on CSA: diplomat

TEHRAN – Tehran is resolute on continuing constructive cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in line with its commitments under the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement (CSA), acting head of Iran’s mission in the Vienna-based IAEA said on Friday.

42m tons of goods loaded, unloaded at ports in 3 months

TEHRAN – Some 42 million tons of commodities have been loaded and unloaded at Iranian ports in the three-month period since the new government administration took office in August, IRNA reported.

Tehran hosting intl. elevators, escalators exhibition

TEHRAN - The 10th International Exhibition of Elevators, Escalators, Conveyors, Components and Accessories kicked off at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Friday, IRNA reported.

Oil Ministry to define mega projects to use capacities of domestic equipment builders

TEHRAN – Head of the Iranian Petroleum Industries Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPIEMA) has said the Oil Ministry is going to define new mega projects in which equipment manufactured by the country’s oil equipment builders will be used, Shana reported.

TCCIMA hosts meeting with TPO head to explore export issues

TEHRAN - Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) hosted a meeting with the head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) on Saturday to discuss the issues faced by the country’s exporters.

Taylor gave me motivation to win gold: Yazdani

TEHRAN - Hassan “The Greatest” Yazdani headed into the Oslo World Championships with revenge on his mind. He lost to career rival David Taylor (USA) in three consecutive matches – including once in August via a last-second takedown in the Tokyo Olympic finals, however he says the American gave him inspiration to win the gold medal.

Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan ink trilateral MOU on railway co-op

TEHRAN – Iran, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan have signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MOU) on railway cooperation, the portal of the Iranian Transport and Urban Development Ministry reported on Saturday.

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Saudis no longer have impunity to strike Yemen: Yemeni expert

‘Now Yemenis have the ability to retaliate’

TEHRAN – A Yemeni political activist says that the Saudis no longer have a free hand to strike civil targets as Yemen retaliates.

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IME’s monthly worth of trades up 18%

TEHRAN- During the past Iranian calendar month (ended on November 21), 8.961 million tons of commodities worth $2.357 billion were traded at Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME), indicating 18 percent rise in the value and 24 percent growth in the weight of trades as compared to its preceding month.

Iran set to showcase attractions at Fitur 2022

TEHRAN – The Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) has been tasked with organizing the Iran pavilion at Fitur 2022 to promote tourism attractions, handicrafts, and traditions of the country at the prestigious Spain fair.

Iran, Armenia FMs hold phone talks

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan have held a phone conversation in which they discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues.

Iran chief negotiator calls for removal of all U.S. sanctions

TEHRAN – Iran’s top negotiator in the Vienna talks, due to be held later this month, has called on the United States to remove all the sanctions it imposed on Tehran, warning that not doing so would doom the talks.

Ground is prepared to export $5b technical, engineering services, Safari says

Foreign Ministry official highlights Iran’s transit opportunities

TEHRAN – The Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy said late on Thursday that Iran enjoys transit advantage over neighboring countries, noting that there have been talks about transit of goods from Central Asia and the Caucasus to southern Iran and vice versa.

VP: SCO has proven successful in regional cooperation

TEHRAN — First Vice President of Iran Mohammad Mokhber said in the 20th Meeting of SCO Council of Prime Ministers held online on Thursday that the bloc was a successful example of strategic regional cooperation and in line with promotion of multilateralism in international arena.

Raisi to fly to Turkmenistan

TEHRAN— Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi will leave Tehran on Saturday to participate in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

Kamalvandi says Iran doesn't 'get permission' to produce advanced centrifuges

Karaj centrifuge-producing plant is not subject to Safeguards Agreement: Iran

TEHRAN – An official from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Thursday that production of centrifuges at the Karaj nuclear facility is not subject to Safeguards Agreement because there is no nuclear material there.

Rouyin to be weighed as national village of handicrafts 

TEHRAN – North Khorasan province wants nationwide recognition for Rouyin to be named a national village of handicrafts, the deputy provincial tourism official has said.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

A collection of paintings by veteran Iranian filmmaker Masud Kimiai is on view in an exhibition at Golestan Gallery. The exhibit will be running until December 8 at the gallery, which can be found at 34 Kamasai St. in the Darus neighborhood.

Over 910,000 liters of smuggled oil products seized

TEHRAN – Over 910,000 liters of smuggled oil products worth more than 55 billion rials (nearly $1.3 million at the official rate of 42,000 rials) have been confiscated last week across the country, police chief Mohammad Reza Moghimi, said on Friday.

Poland downgrades ties with Israel

TEHRAN - Poland has downgraded its diplomatic relation with Israel, saying it has no plans to appoint a new ambassador to the occupied territories, amid tensions over a Polish legislation that sets a limit for restitution claims for properties allegedly seized during World War II.