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Iran opens 10 major energy projects worth of $100 million

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has opened 10 major energy projects with an investment of 19 trillion rials (nearly $100 million) as his administrative government presses ahead with finishing key infrastructure facilities across the country.

Energy

Six new solar plants to come online in southern Iran

Six new solar plants will come online in Fars province in southern Iran Thursday, marking another watershed in the country’s path to a decarbonized energy system and expanding its renewable portfolio.

Energy

Iran sold gasoline to Venezuela at market price: Zanganeh

Petroleum Minister Bijan Zanganeh says the Iranian gasoline delivered to fuel-starved Venezuela last month was sold to Caracas at market price.

Energy

Iran opens key border bridge to Turkmenistan

Iran has opened a key bridge connecting cities on the two sides of the border with Turkmenistan amid efforts to expand trade with countries in the Central Asia region.

Transportation

Former Tehran mayor elected Iran’s new parliament speaker

Iranian lawmakers have voted to elect ex-Tehran mayor Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf as speaker of the country’s newly-inaugurated parliament (Majlis).

Society Economy

Iran eases curbs on exports of coronavirus test kits, PPEs

Iran’s caretaker minister of industries says that the country has lifted restrictions on exports of some tests kits and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to confront the new coronavirus pandemic amid a surge in production that outweighs domestic demands.

Trade

Swiss humanitarian channel not meeting Iran’s needs: Takht Ravanchi

Iran’s permanent Ambassador to the United Nations says the trade channel launched by a Swiss bank to help the Islamic Republic use its overseas funds to procure food and medicine for its people amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic has so far failed to meet the country’s needs.

Society Economy

Robust production can fight off sanctions: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says an economy made robust through enhanced production can fend for itself and counter various intrusive elements such as sanctions that can harm an economy like a virus can hurt the human body.

Macro Economy

Iran to lay 1,200 km of new rail track in 15 months

Iran is pushing to boost infrastructure spending with a plan to launch 1,200 kilometers of new railway lines, according to the country’s transportation minister.

Transportation

Iran to build 12 more reservoir dams until Aug 2021

The number of large dams in Iran would reach a total of 156 by August 2021, says the country’s energy minister as the government pushes ahead with plans to build 12 more reservoirs across the country.

Agriculture and Environment