By Mahmood Khaghani in association with Chris Cook

Iran at the crossroad of 1398 budget

TEHRAN - A journalist called me the other day and requested my opinion with regard to the next Iranian year 1398 budget that it seems the government considers oil prices will be higher than 50 dollars per barrel. I, in turn, asked a Senior Research Fellow at University College London about his prediction with respect to oil market during 2019. He said: "As a wise man said, "It is difficult to make forecasts, especially about the future."

Iranian FM urges ‘comprehensive strategy’ against terrorism

Extremists are the main threat to ECO region: Zarif

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that Iran is ready to draft a “comprehensive strategy” with regional countries to counter terrorism and extremism.

IRU to provide technical assistance to Iran

TEHRAN - The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is going to provide technical assistance to the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member countries, Iran in particular.

Rouhani attaches importance to ties with neighbors

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that Iran attaches great importance to relations with the neighboring countries.

Tehran to host ECO customs administration heads in Oct.

TEHRAN- The 7th meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Heads of Customs Administration (CHCA) will be held in Tehran from October 17 to 19.