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IIKSS - Iran is going to participate in construction of renewable energy plants in Kazakhstan and the two countries are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding in this regard, Shana quoted a Kazakh official as saying on
Rouhani to visit Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Political and military events
IIKSS - The communications and information director at the presidential office announced on Sunday that President Hassan Rouhani will leave Tehran for Yerevan on Wednesday. The trip to Yerevan will be made at the invitation of Armenian President
Turkmenistan, Bangladesh interested in energy cooperation Energy
IIKSS - The energy cooperation prospects between Turkmenistan and Bangladesh were discussed during a meeting with Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Bangladesh to Turkmenistan (with a residence in Tehran) Mahbur Rahman in the Turkmen Foreign Ministry. The Turkmen
Iran Army to hold major air defense maneuvers: Commander Political and military events
IIKSS - The Iranian Air Defense Force will stage massive five-day military exercises in southern parts of the country to display its might and boost its integrity and cohesiveness, a senior Iranian commander says. The large-scale maneuvers, code-named
Azerbaijan hopes to welcome more Iranian tourists Tourism
IIKSS - Azerbaijan plans to welcome more tourists next year and the country will be an attractive destination for Iranian tourists on the eve of Novruz holiday. Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfas Garayev made the remark as he
Iran to approve additional protocol simultaneously with sanctions relief Political and military events
IIKSS - Iran’s Head of Expediency Discernment Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani met Finland’s Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja in Tehran on Monday. Speaking about Iran’s policy regarding its nuclear program and the ongoing negotiations with the West, he asserted
Christians enjoy peace, security in Iran: Archbishop Political and military events
IIKSS - The Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Tehran, Ramzi Garmou, has hailed Iran's peace and security amid war and chaos in the Middle East, saying Christians are living safe and secure in the Islamic Republic. According to a
Iran sells crude oil at $52.16 in a week Energy
IIKSS - Iranian light crude oil price continued its upward trend in the week ended on December 23, increasing 30 cents per barrel (pb) to reach $52.16, IRNA reported on Saturday. The country’s light crude price stood at
Iran hailed over ‘JCPOA-style’ gas deal with Turkmens Energy
IIKSS - Iran’s media have hailed the country’s success to resolve a gas dispute with Turkmenistan despite demands from Ashgabat for Tehran to pay $1.8 billion in alleged unpaid arrears for historic gas deliveries. The country’s IRNA news
Iran to approve additional protocol simultaneously with sanctions relief Political and military events
IIKSS - Hashemi says Iran would accept the additional protocol as a trust-building move. Iran’s Head of Expediency Discernment Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani met Finland’s Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja in Tehran on Monday. Speaking about Iran’s policy regarding
Tehran, Baku Boost Transport, Trade Ties Investment
IIKSS - Iran and Azerbaijan are boosting trade and transportation ties, following the new agreements reached during a joint intergovernmental commission held in Baku and Nakhchivan last week. The two sides agreed to reduce transit fees to $100
Iran may apply to international arbitration over gas dispute with Turkmenistan Energy
IIKSS - The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) says it would apply to international arbitration over the stoppage by Turkmenistan of its natural gas export to Iran. Turkmenistan halted natural gas supplies to Iran on January 1 in
Iranians hold funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Rafsanjani Political and military events
IIKSS - Iranians take part in a funeral procession and interment ceremony to bid farewell to late Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, a former Iranian president and chairman of the Expediency Council, who is viewed as a pillar of
Nakhchivan-Mashhad train schedule to be optimized: Azerbaijan Investment
IIKSS - Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) plans to optimize the schedule of the passenger train running from Nakhchivan to Iran’s Mashhad, Deputy Head of the ADY Passenger Transportation Department Madad Shikhamirov told Trend Jan. 6. He said there is
Iran-Azerbaijan Rail Linkup in a Month Investment
IIKSS - The railroads of Iran and Azerbaijan will be connected in a month, according to Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mahmoud Vaezi. The two country’s rail networks will be linked via a 10-km route connecting the
Iran, Germany ink transportation deals Investment
IIKSS - Iran, Germany ink transportation dealsThe agreements were signed by Iranian Minister of Road and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi and German Minister of Transportation Alexander Dobrindt here in Tehran. They also agreed to form a work group
Iran seeks ensuring pilgrims’ dignity, safety in Hajj talks with Saudis Political and military events
IIKSS - Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Hamid Mohammadi said that the country is after ensuring dignity and safety of its pilgrims in its talks with Saudi Arabia on Hajj issues. Official: Iran seeks ensuring pilgrims’
Iran consults with Russia, Turkey in Astana ahead of Syria talks Political and military events
IIKSS - The Iranian and Turkish delegations held talks on Saturday in Astana, Kazakhstan, ahead of the planned talks between the Syrian government and opposition groups on Sunday. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari and Turkish Undersecretary
ATR says aircraft deal with Iran imminent Investment
IIKSS - Turboprop maker ATR has completed commercial negotiations with IranAir for the sale of at least 20 aircraft and expects to be able to sign a contract very soon, the head of the Franco-Italian aircraft maker said.
IRGC Aerospace Starts Massive Military Operations in Northern Iran Political and military events
IIKSS - Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force kicked off massive military drills dubbed 'Modafe'an Harim-e Aseman Velayat' (Defenders of the Velayat Skies) in Semnan province in Northern Iran on Saturday. The new stage of the IRGC's
Kazakhstan and Iran set up joint logistics business Investment
IIKSS - During the visit of the head of JSC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Kanat Alpysbayev to Iran the documentation on creation of a joint enterprise between KTZ Express (branch of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy) and Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran welcomes deepening ties with EU Investment
IIKSS- President Hassan Rouhani has said Iran would stay committed to its obligations under any deal as long as others do not breach it. “The Islamic Republic of Iran will stay committed to its obligations as long as
PSA to carry out Iran plans despite US threats Investment
IIKSS- France's auto giant PSA Group says it is pushing ahead with a plan to invest in Iran’s auto industry despite an increased anti-Iran rhetoric by the United States under President Donald Trump. PSA Middle East chief
Iran unveils Tous marine outboard gasoline engine Political and military events
IIKSS- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan has unveiled a marine outboard gasoline engine dubbed Tous through an official ceremony in Tehran. Addressing the ceremony on Tuesday, Dehqan said the marine engine was totally designed and manufactured
Afghanistan: Is Moscow the Key to Peace? Political and military events
IIKSS- The six-party talks that took place in Moscow this week represented an unprecedentedly broad and uniquely multipolar approach to resolving the long-running War on Afghanistan. This is the first time that Russia, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and
Iran kills or captures terrorists nearing borders: Senior IRGC commander Political and military events
IIKSS- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ Ground Forces Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour speaks in a press conference in Tehran, February 18, 2017. A senior Iranian commander says Iranian security forces either kill or arrest any terrorists
How Russia Doubled Non-Energy Exports to Iran in 2016 Investment
IIKSS - With all the expectations that Russian businesses had about Iran after the lifting of American sanctions, the 60% growth in Russia-Iran trade from $1.2 billion in 2015 to almost $2 billion in 2016 can hardly be
Azerbaijan Delegation Attends Joint Business Forum Investment
IIKSS- Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Shahin Mustafayev entered Ardebil Province in northwest Iran on Wednesday to take part in a business forum. Heading a 50-member economic delegation, the minister discussed ways of expanding transactions with Iran, particularly in
Iran Khodro eyes to open more car plants in Azerbaijan Investment
IIKSS- Iran’s major car-maker plans to open new plants in neighboring Azerbaijan. The issue was on agenda of the Azerbaijan-Iran Business Forum in Urmia, where a delegation headed by Minister Shahin Mustafayev arrived in to discuss expansion of
New Energy Project Proves 'Unprecedented Level of Trust' Between Russia, Iran Energy
IIKSS- Last week, Russia and Iran launched the construction of the Sirik 1.4-gigawatt thermal nuclear plan in the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. The opening ceremony was attended by Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak. In mid-December
Iran's Ahmadinejad lectures Trump on 'corrupt' elections, immigration Political and military events
IIKSS- Iranian former political leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad took pen to paper to issue a scathing assessment of the United States and President Donald Trump, telling the commander in chief in mocking tones that he’s right, America’s electoral system
Iran means business Investment
IIKSS- A team at International Research Networks (IRN) organised an excellent Iran Business Symposium on Feb. 21+23, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam. It was attended by Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and many other EU countries and
Iran means business Investment
IIKSS- A team at International Research Networks (IRN) organised an excellent Iran Business Symposium on Feb. 21+23, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam. It was attended by Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and many other EU countries and
Baku, Tehran strengthen legal basis for fruitful cooperation Investment
IIKSS- The recent visit of Azerbaijani president to Tehran as well as signing of several important documents showed an eternal friendship between the two neighboring countries. President Ilham Aliyev paid a one-day official visit to Iran on March
Baku, Tehran strengthen legal basis for fruitful cooperation Investment
IIKSS- The recent visit of Azerbaijani president to Tehran as well as signing of several important documents showed an eternal friendship between the two neighboring countries. President Ilham Aliyev paid a one-day official visit to Iran on March
Priorities of Azerbaijan's foreign policy Political and military events
IIKSS- While on an official visit to Russia, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, deputy chairman of the Federation Council Ilyas Umakhanov, Deputy Prime Minister, co-chairman of the Russia-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission Dmitry
Iran: Rohani Highlights Relations And Projects With Azerbaijan Political and military events
IIKSS- Iran’s President Rouhani described relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan friendly and strategic. “Relations between the two countries has been developing since three years ago with regard to political ties and
Tehran, Moscow discuss naval co-op Political and military events
IIKSS- Iranian and Russian navy officials in a meeting in Makhachkala, the capital city of the Republic of Dagestan, discussed ways to improve bilateral naval cooperation. During the meeting, commander of the Iranian naval fleet, Captain Mohsen Sheidayee
Doc on Caspian tiger warns of breaching nature’s rules Ecosystem
IIKSS- A new documentary directed by Iranian filmmaker Jamshid Mojaddadi about the Caspian tiger has warned about breaching the rules of nature. He has recently completed shooting the documentary “Scarlet Lion” (“Qezel Shir”) in northern Iran where the
Tehran, Astana mull over expanding ties Political and military events
IIKSS- Iranian and Kazakh deputy FMs, at a meeting in Astana, investigated venues for bolstering bilateral relations and exchanged views over regional and international issues. During the joint session, which was attended by Iranian Deputy FM for Asia
Joint Projects of Russia & Iran in Energy, Transport Investment
IIKSS- The largest Russian project in Iran is the nuclear power plant in Bushehr. This is a unique building which has no analogues elsewhere in the world. The construction of the station was started in 1974 by the
Iran eyes tourism as a fertile source of revenue Tourism
IIKSS- Iran regards tourism a fertile source of generating wealth, seeking to make the best use of positive atmosphere created in the wake of the 2015 landmark nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA. Based on official figures compiled
China’s strategy in the Caucasus Investment
IIKSS- When leaders of Azerbaijan and Georgia took part in a session titled “The Silk Road Effect” at the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, they were predictably eager to promote the importance of the China-led Silk Road
Bahram Amirahmadian: ‘Russia is a pragmatic state, and Iran at times plays an emotional attitude in the political game’ Political and military events
International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) - In an interview with International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) (Farsi), Bahram Amirahmadian, an assistant professor at University of Tehran and the senior fellow at IRAS, discussed some deeper layers
Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan eye enhancing electricity coop Investment
TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan Republic discussed connecting electrical grids of the three countries and creating a North-South electricity corridor. The trilateral meeting was attended by Azerbaijan Republic’s
Iran ready to swap Turkmenistan gas destined for Pakistan Investment
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Deputy Oil Minister Hamidreza Aqaqi said, “Islamic Republic of Iran has announced its readiness to swap Turkmenistan gas destined for Pakistan.” He made the above remark while referring to the
Zarif hails Iran-Russia co-op in Caspian Sea Political and military events
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov met on April 28 in Moscow on the sidelines of the trilateral meeting of Russian, Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers on Syria. During the meeting, Zarif hailed
Russia to boost ties with Iran if US pulls out of JCPOA: Official Political and military events
A senior Russian official says Moscow will reinforce its relations with Iran in different sectors should the US withdraw from the 2015 nuclear agreement as a deadline looms for Washington to announce whether or not it will keep its
Iran and Russia’s very pragmatic alliance Political and military events
If Donald Trump chooses not to extend the nuclear deal with Iran in May, there will be a regional crisis. Meanwhile Tehran seeks to boost its relations with Russia, with which it’s had centuries of dealings. Russo-Iranian relations
Azerbaijan after the Presidential Elections: Internal and Foreign Policy Dynamics Political and military events
The campaign, which ended on April 11, was held ahead of schedule. If it had been held in the “normal mode,” the vote would have taken place on October 17. Thus, the shift of the election
Russia “deeply disappointed” at US exit from historic Iran deal Political and military events
Moscow decried US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the historic 2015 Iran nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions with the Russian Foreign Ministry saying it is “deeply disappointed”. “There are and there may
Zarif says no limit in developing ties with Turkmenistan Investment
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told the visiting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Raşit Meredow in Tehran on Sat. that Iran puts no limitation on developing ties with Turkmenistan. “We see no
Russia and allies to sign trade pact with Iran Political and military events
TEHRAN — The Kremlin said Friday that Russia and its ex-Soviet allies will sign a free-trade pact with Iran, the latest fallout from the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. President Vladimir Putin’s foreign affairs adviser, Yuri Ushakov,
China Opens New Rail Link With Iran Investment
Beijing has officially opened its new train route to Iran, as the US urges its companies to wind down their operations with Tehran. As US President Donald Trump hardens his confrontational attitude to Tehran, tearing up the 2015 nuclear
Iran ready to export technical, engineering services to Turkmenistan Investment
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told the visiting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Raşit Meredow that Iran is ready to export technical and engineering services to Turkmenistan. “The Islamic Republic
Iran and Russia Discuss Transacting in Crypto to Avoid International Sanctions Investment
Iran and Russia could start using cryptocurrencies to avoid Western sanctions, Russian news portal RBC reported yesterday, May 17. Mohammad Reza Pourebrahimi, the head of the Iranian Parliamentary Commission for Economic Affairs, referred to cryptocurrencies as a promising way
US exit from nuclear deal driving Russia, Iran closer Political and military events
Russia appears to be taking a long-haul approach to economic relations with Iran, one based on patience and building a solid base for cooperation. When Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited Moscow on May 14,
German FM: Europe 'Very United' On Decision To Stay In Iran Deal Political and military events
Germany's foreign minister has reiterated Europe's determination to remain a part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal even in the face of a U.S. withdrawal from the landmark agreement. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Heiko Maas said he explained
Russia vows to continue efforts to maintain Iran nuclear deal Political and military events
Moscow can see that all participants in the Iran nuclear deal, except the US, are determined to maintain the agreement and will continue efforts to that end, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday, TASS reports. "A
Press review: Russia, Austria ink gas deal till 2040 and Iran sends uranium hint to Europe Political and military events
Kommersant: Gazprom signs deal to supply gas to Austria for another 20 years Russian energy giant Gazprom and Austria’s OMV extended a contract on gas supplies until 2040 on Tuesday. Austria, the first country in Western Europe to