Press TV

Iran bans trawling in southern waters for 2 years

The Iranian parliament says bottom trawling in southern Iranian waters would be banned for the next two years amid rising concerns about environmental harms caused by the intensive fishing activity.

Agriculture and Environment

India removed from Iran’s Farzad B gas field project: Report

A report published by an Indian newspaper suggests Iran is no longer interested in having Indian firms involved in one of its major natural gas development projects.

Energy

Low imports, smuggling reason for shortage of insulin pens in Iran: Official

Iranian health authorities say lower imports and a heavy subsidy system which has spurred smuggling of drugs out of the country are to blame for a recent shortage of insulin pens.

Society Economy

Iran’s civil aviation authority halts fare hikes

Iranian airlines would not be allowed to increase fare prices despite lower demand for air travel and restrictions imposed on the number of passengers booked for flights to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Transportation

Germany reiterates full JCPOA commitment, regrets US withdrawal

Germany has reiterated its full commitment to a multilateral nuclear agreement signed between Iran and major world powers in 2015, saying the United States’ move to pull out of the agreement is "regrettable."

Macro Economy

Iran will parlay sanctions into instruments of strengthening economy: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called US efforts and sanctions against Iran as manifestation of atrocity and "truly criminal," but said the Islamic Republic will continue to resist until it brings as much disgrace upon Washington as is possible.

Society Economy

Iran’s mobile penetration rate at 144%

Iran’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) says penetration rate for mobile services in the country increased in the first three months of the current calendar year to stand at 144.14 percent.

Society Economy

China top buyer of Iran steel in 5 months to August

China was by far the top buyer of Iranian steel in the first five months of the current calendar year ending August 21, shows figured provided by Iran’s customs office (IRICA).

Mine and Industry

Iran to provide household access to 5G by February: Minister

Iran’s telecoms minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi says household access to fifth-generation (5G) broadband service will begin in the country by February 2021.

Modern Enterprise

Iran opens 7 new hospitals, total bed capacity reaches 141,000

President Hassan Rouhani has inaugurated seven new hospitals across Iran, a sign investment has kept flowing into the country’s health sector despite financial costs imposed on the government because of the spread of the coronavirus.

Society Economy