Tasnim News

COVID daily deaths in Iran drop to below 40

The daily death toll from the coronavirus disease in Iran was down to 39 on Tuesday, while fewer than 500 patients have been hospitalized across the country.

Society Economy

Iran’s crude oil production capacity at pre-sanctions levels

Iran’s oil production has reached pre-sanction levels, the country’s Oil Minister Javad Owji said.

Energy

Major surge in Iran’s non-oil exports despite sanctions

Iran’s non-oil exports surged in the last Persian calendar year on account of burgeoning trade with leading partners, especially China, amid the sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic by the United States.

Trade

Iran’s non-oil trade hits record $100 billion

The value of Iran’s non-oil trade exchanges in the previous Iranian year (ended on March 20) hit a record high of $100 billion, a deputy minister announced.

Trade

Iran investing in ultradeep water projects in Sistan-Balouchestan: Minister

Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says that water drilling from a depth of 3,000 meters is underway in the southeastern water-stressed province of Sistan-Balouchestan.

Energy

Iran urges South Korean banks to release its $7b oil money

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran called on South Korean banks to release Iran’s oil money frozen under US pressure, warning that the Islamic Republic reserves the right to take legal action under international law.

Trade

First of five Iranian tankers to reach Venezuelan waters Sunday

A flotilla of five tankers carrying Iranian fuel for gasoline-starved Venezuela is approaching the Caribbean, with the first vessel expected to reach the South American country’s waters on Sunday.

Energy

Iran, Iraq plan to ditch dollar in trade: Envoy

Iranian ambassador to Baghdad said Iran and Iraq are weighing plans to eliminate US dollar in trade transactions and also lift visa requirements for citizens of the two countries.

Trade

Brazil allocates $1.2bln for economic cooperation with Iran

Brazilian Ambassador to Tehran Rodrigo de Azeredo Santos said his country has allocated $1.2 billion to boost cooperation with Iran in diverse economic fields.

Iran Chamber

Iran’s Zarif: Europe must invest to save JCPOA

European partners to the Iran nuclear deal must take practical measures and confront the US psychological atmosphere if they are really interested in preserving the agreement, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underscored.

Trade