Iran
Iran could attract US pension funds for oil industry investment
The spokesperson for Iran's Oil Products Exporters Union has suggested that Iran could attract capital from US pension funds into its oil industry.
Tehran unveils drastic measure to accelerate government's green transition
Iran plans to cut off all government buildings from the national power grid in the coming months, requiring them to switch to clean energy sources to meet their electricity needs.
Russian VTB Bank says will open branch in Iran next year
Russia's VTB Bank has announced plans to open its first branch in Iran in the coming year, marking a significant development in financial cooperation between the two countries, an official with the bank said.
Putin ratifies 20-year strategic partnership agreement with Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin ratifies 20-year strategic partnership agreement with Iran ahead of potential US deal over Ukraine.
Iran reaffirms ties with Russia despite warming relations with US
In a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to maintaining strong relations with Moscow, irrespective of its ongoing diplomatic engagement with the US.
Update: Iran and US move toward agreement framework after Rome talks
Iranian and US officials will start expert-level meetings to establish a framework for an agreement from April 23
IAEA chief calls for agency role in Iran-US talks ahead of Tehran visit
The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, has called for the UN body to play a role in the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States
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Iran's Expediency Council to vote on FATF-related bills after years of delay
Iran's Expediency Council will hold a decisive vote on the country's accession to two controversial international conventions after years of deliberation, the council's spokesman announced on April 16.
Trump warns Iran must abandon nuclear ambitions or face possible military action
US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran must give up any pursuit of nuclear weapons or potentially face military strikes against its atomic facilities.
Iran FM to visit Russia ahead of second round of US talks
Russia is heavily invested in Iran's nuclear programme, including removing spent fuel as part of the original 2015 nuclear agreement.
Iranian rial gains 10% against US dollar on talks with Trump envoy
Traders in Tehran and across Iran have been offloading the US dollar as talks with Trump envoy Steve Wiktoff are seen as positive by markets.
Dollar falls 3% in Iran as nuclear talks with US conclude in Oman
Foreign exchange rates in Tehran’s open market mostly declined on April 12, as Iranian and US officials began negotiations in Oman.
UPDATE: Iran hails indirect talks with US as 'generally good' with negotiations to resume next week
Iran and the United States have concluded high-level nuclear talks in Oman, with Trump's special envoy and Iran's foreign minister briefly talking.
Iran and US hold 'indirect' nuclear talks in Oman
Iran and the United States are holding high-level talks in Oman aimed at restarting negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme as part of a potential breakthrough in relations.
Iran to propose temporary nuclear deal to US amid growing tensions
Iran intends to propose a temporary nuclear agreement to the US to ease pressure from Washington and prevent further escalation of conflict.
Argentine prosecutor seeks arrest of Iran's Khamenei for alleged involvement in Jewish community centre bombing
Argentinian prosecutor Sebastian Basso has requested the arrest of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for his alleged role in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires.
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran ahead of Oman talks
The United States has introduced new sanctions targeting Iranian individuals and entities on nuclear-related charges, just days before negotiations scheduled for April 12 in Oman.
Global executions reach highest level since 2015, with Iran, Saudi Arabia and Iraq responsible for 91%
Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia were responsible for the overall rise in known executions, accounting for 1,380 recorded executions, or 91% of the global total.
Iranian currency markets tumble following Trump’s announcement on direct Iran-US talks
The US dollar recorded a 5.53% decline compared to the previous day’s close, selling at IRR999,500 on Tehran’s Ferdowsi Street.
Iranian rial posts significant gains against major currencies following US-Iran talks news
The Iranian rial has strengthened against major global currencies, with the US dollar falling 5.86% to IRR996,000 following US President Donald Trump's announcement of direct talks with Iran.