Iranian oil armada heads to China ahead of U.S. sanctions

An unprecedented volume of Iranian crude oil is set to arrive at China’s northeast Dalian port this month and in early November before U.S. sanctions on Iran take effect, according to an Iranian shipping source and data on Refinitiv Eikon.

Iran, Germany ink MOU on industrial, training co-op

TEHRAN – Iran and Germany signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation in training and education of industry managers and entrepreneurs on Wednesday in Germany, IRNA reported on Thursday.

Microelectronic researchers should be supported: academic

TEHRAN -- Iran should support academic teams active in the field of microelectronic in order to improve the industry in the country, scholar Kheirollah Hadidi said, Mehr reported on Thursday.

ICT ministry provides telecom facilities for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has provided facilities for Arbaeen pilgrims this year, Mehr reported on Thursday.

Rules on carrying firearms for rangers still awaiting approval

TEHRAN – While a bill to uphold the rights of rangers, including rules on carrying and use of firearms, has been approved by the judiciary committee of Majlis [Iranian parliament] in late September, it is still waiting for approval, ISNA reported on Friday.

Persepolis midfielder Kamyabinia fit for Al Sadd match

TEHRAN – Persepolis defensive midfielder Kamal Kamyabinia will be ready for the vital match against Al Sadd of Qatar.

Iran Professional League: Esteghlal move up to fifth place

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated Saipa 2-1 to move up to fifth place in the Iran Professional League table.

Moscow hosts Iran-Russia-India summit

TEHRAN – The Russkiy Mir Foundation held a trilateral summit between the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russian Federation and India in Moscow on Friday. The summit will continue on Saturday.

Iran’s oil exports total 2.2m bpd in first 2 weeks of Oct.

Iranian crude oil and condensate exports averaged 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in the first two weeks of October, an increase of 195,618 bpd over the full month of September, Kallanish Energy reports.

National family assembly to open within months

TEHRAN – National family assembly will be launched in the country by the next few months in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, head of the national family foundation has said.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Debate over offering crude oil at IRENEX to tackle sanctions

The issue of offering crude oil in the stock market of Iran dates back to the Iranian calendar year of 1379 (March 2000-March 2001). Since then it has come on the table several times but was never materialized.

Top EU diplomat hopeful Iran payment system coming in weeks

Asian partners seek to keep nuclear deal: Mogherini

TEHRAN - European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Thursday that the EU’s Asian partners seek to keep the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Medicine tops Iran’s biotech export list

TEHRAN – Medicine is on top of the list of exports of biotechnology products in Iran, the secretary of biotech development center (BioDC) announced, Tasnim reported on Sunday.

Russia cannot force Iran out of Syria: Putin

TEHRAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia cannot force Iran to end its presence in Syria and rejected U.S. and Israeli calls for Moscow to persuade Iran to pull its military forces out of Syria.

Over 1.1m Iranians applied for visa for Arbaeen pilgrimage

Pilgrims on the way to Karbala

TEHRAN — More than 1.1 million Iranians have applied for visa to attend Arbaeen pilgrimage 2018, head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has said.

New Iran sanctions most serious mistake in U.S. foreign policy: Jack Straw

TEHRAN - Former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said on Thursday that imposition of sanctions on Iran is the most serious mistake in U.S. foreign policy.

Iran to hold nurse practitioner courses to enhance healthcare services quality

TEHRAN — In an attempt to in improve the quality of healthcare services Health Ministry is planning on holding nurse practitioner courses, Maryam Hazrati as the deputy health minister for nursing has said.

FATF gives Iran until February to complete reforms

The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force said on Friday Iran had until February to complete reforms that would bring it into line with global norms or face consequences.

Spouses of envoys attend gastronomy, crafts festival in Tehran

A group of spouses of foreign-diplomats in Tehran participated in a gastronomy and handicrafts festival, which was hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 18, 2018.

TEDPIX up 90% since March

TEHRAN- Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE)’s main index (TEDPIX) has increased 86,639 points or 90 percent since the beginning of current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2018), Mehr news agency reported on Friday.

Iran, Turkey discuss border security

TEHRAN – Murat Zorluoglu, the governor of Turkey’s Van, has met with Emamali Khodaeifar, the Iranian commander of border crossing of Razi, in Iran’s city of Khoy to discuss border security, tourism and trade ties between the two countries.

China inks deal in Iran for co-manufacturing desalination equipment

TEHRAN - Industrial Development & Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) and Chinese ZSM Company signed a deal for cooperation in manufacturing high-tech reverse osmosis water desalination equipment and machinery and also for transferring the technical know-how into Iran.

Turkey’s Tupras in talks with U.S. for Iran sanctions waiver

Turkey’s top refiner, Tupras, is in talks with U.S. officials to obtain a waiver allowing it to keep buying Iranian oil after Washington reinstates sanctions on the Islamic Republic’s energy sector in November, industry sources said.

Asghar Farhadi to receive Stockholm Visionary Award

TEHRAN – The two-time Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi will be honored with the Stockholm Visionary Award this year at the 29th Stockholm International Film Festival in Sweden, the organizers announced last week.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Saba Salehi is showcasing her latest collection “Schizotypal” in an exhibition at the Artland Café Gallery.

Khayyam Academy mounts artwork to celebrate translators of Persian poetry

TEHRAN – An artwork featuring Persian and English inscriptions of verses from Persian poet Omar Khayyam Neyshaburi was set up at the Khayyam Academy in Tehran on Friday to celebrate translators of works from renowned Persian poets.

Sculptor Reza Amir-Yarahmadi dies at 59

TEHRAN – Veteran Iranian sculptor Reza Amir-Yarahmadi has died at the age of 59.

“Umbra” to compete in two intl. festivals

TEHRAN – “Umbra”, a short film from Iran, will be competing in two international festivals in Ireland and Italy.

French filmfest honors “Revolt”, “Animal”

TEHRAN – The Iranian films “Revolt” and “Animal” have won awards at the 16th International Festival Signes de Nuit, the organizers have announced.