


US Hindering Iran’s Access to Coronavirus Vaccine: CBI Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran lashed out at the US for hampering Tehran’s efforts to access the coronavirus vaccine, saying Washington falsely claims that banks can process payments for humanitarian trade with Iran.

Iranian Intensive Care Doctors Grapple with Covid-19, US Sanctions (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Trump's "maximum pressure campaign" has hampered Iranian doctors fight against Covid-19.

Iranian, Afghan Presidents Inaugurate Khaf-Herat Railway Project
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani inaugurated the Khaf-Herat railway connecting the Afghan city of Herat to Mashhad in Iran and on to Turkey.

Iran’s Oil Sale to Reach 2.3 Million bpd Next Year: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tehran will be selling at least 2.3 million barrels per day of crude in the next Iranian year, President Hassan Rouhani said.

President: Iran’s Economy on Path to Stability, Growth
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his administration’s wise investment in infrastructures has steered the country’s economy towards stability and progress.

CBI Chief: US Blocking Iran’s Purchase of COVID-19 Vaccine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The inhumane sanctions imposed by the US government have prevented financial transactions for the sale of the coronavirus vaccine to Iran, the country’s top banker said.

FAO: Production of Fattier Chickens Not Economical
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Senior Animal Health and Production Officer at the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific said that farmers will more likely to lose money if they keep chickens in poultry farms for more than 40 days.

President: Iran Ready for Rapid Jump in Oil Output
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is prepared to immediately raise the oil production to the normal export levels, President Hassan Rouhani said.

New Power Projects Launched in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated 25 projects improving the national grid.

Iran Eyes Stronger Trade Ties with Turkey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian president’s Chief of Staff voiced Tehran’s willingness to expand economic relations with neighboring Turkey by removing the obstacles to bilateral trade.

Iran, Afghanistan Begin Railroad Trade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The first shipment of Iranian commodities was exported to Afghanistan via a long-awaited railroad that links Iran’s eastern city of Khaf to Herat in the neighboring country.

Iran Economy Could Rebound to 4.4% Growth by Next Year: IIF
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s economy could grow 4.4% next year if US President-elect Joe Biden lifts the sanctions against the country, the Institute of International Finance (IIF) said.

Iran Welcomes Foreign Investors: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the country’s successful resistance in the face of enemy pressures and economic war and said his administration embraces foreign investors and entrepreneurs following the failure of enemy plots.

Speaker Stresses Ending Reliance on Oil Revenues
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The speaker of Iran’s Parliament described petrodollars as an unreliable source of income while the administration is going to submit its proposed budget bill for the next Iranian fiscal year (which will begin in March 2021).

Iran, Qatar Move to Broaden Economic Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Qatar, at the conclusion of a meeting of the Joint Economic Commission, signed a memorandum of understanding to expand economic cooperation.

More Foreign Firms Eager to Work with Iran: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A growing number of foreign companies have shown enthusiasm for cooperation with Iran recently, the Iranian administration’s spokesperson said.

EAEU Can Save Members from Globalization Fallout: Iranian Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has the potential to protect its member states and trade partners against the adverse effects of globalization.

US Attempts to Omit Iran’s Transit Routes Stymied: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to the large number of flights using the Iranian airspace as a testimony to the failure of American attempts for the exclusion of Iran’s transit routes from the region.
