By: Mahmood Khaghani

Change never comes from within!

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – It is often said that change never comes from within. So I am pleased to report that the presentation by Chris Cook, Senior Research Fellow of the Institute for Strategy, Resilience and Security, University College London at the Iranian and Tehran Chambers of Commerce on Sun. about 'Energy Fintech: Introducing the ECO', introduced refreshing innovations in the energy field.

Oil minister says Europe not buying Iran oil despite US waivers

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said Tuesday Italy and Greece had stopped buying oil from Iran despite being granted waivers from US sanctions.

By Setareh Behroozi

Space technology, future market for Iranian entrepreneurs

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – About half a century ago, human left footprints on the moon. For years, space technology was associated in the mind of public with launching satellites, astronauts in their weird costume exploring other planets. Space technology was unreachable and done behind closed doors!

Iraqi delegation to visit Iran Wed. for electricity talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Deputy minister of energy said an Iraqi delegation will arrive in Tehran tomorrow to confer on ways to expand cooperation with Iran’s electricity industry.

Iran recoverable oil reserves at 160bn barrels: Zanganeh

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zanganeh said Tuesday the country’s recoverable oil stood at 160 billion barrels.

Yazd earns $386m from exports in 10 months

YAZD, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Close to 1.6 million tons of non-oil commodities worth over $386 million were exported from Yazd province, central Iran, during the past 10 months through January 20, a senior official at the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration said.

Iran’s overhauled fighters used against terrorists in Iraq: chief of staff

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces, said some Sukhoi fighter jets overhauled by Iranian experts were used in Iraq to combat terrorism.

New pelletizing plant becomes operational in Hamedan province

HAMEDAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – A new pelletizing project called Asadabad Pelletizing Plant, located in Hamedan province, was inaugurated by First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri on Tuesday.

Islamic Revolution bears important message to regional dictators: Larijani

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that the victory of Islamic Revolution in 1979 carried an important message to all dictators of the region.

Transfer of oil revenues via INSTEX ‘off the table’: MP

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Chairman of Parliament’s Economic Committee said Tue. that EU’s recently created trade mechanism for Iran (INSTEX) has excluded the transfer of Iran’s oil revenues, adding the mechanism has no timetable or contract bond.

Bahonar Port TEU throughput up 32% in 10 months

BANDAR ABBAS, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Over 40,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) were loaded and unloaded in Shahid Bahonar Port, in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province, in the first 10 months of the current fiscal (through Jan. 21), a provincial official affiliated to Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization said.

Fire in wealthy Paris district kills seven, 30 injured

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – A fire in a Paris apartment building killed at least seven people and injured around 30 in the early hours of Tuesday, authorities said.

500,000-ton rebar plant launched in Hamedan province

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri inaugurated a rebar production plant in Kabudarahang County, Hamedan province, on Tuesday.

VP inaugurates 7MW solar farm in Hamedan prov.

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – A 7MW solar farm was inaugurated today in Kabudarahang, Hamedan province, with Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri in attendance.

Tehran, Baghdad discuss bilateral coop.

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with Speaker of Iraqi Parliament Muhammad al-Halbusi on Monday to discuss bilateral and regional issues.

Iran taking part at Clermont-Ferrand film market with 8 animations

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran is taking part at the Clermont-Ferrand film market in France with eight short animated pieces, the latest productions of the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults.

NIOC puts Iran’s recoverable crude at 160 billion barrels

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) in an announcement put Iran’s reserves of recoverable liquid hydrocarbons at an estimated amount of 160.12 billion barrels, while its natural gas reserves stand at 33.33 trillion cubic meters.

Syrian FM to visit Tehran today to boost bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Syrian foreign minister Walid al-Moallem is scheduled for an official visit to Tehran on Tuesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral relations.

Zarif says Iran will not wait for Europeans in its trade relations

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Foreign minister Zarif says that Iran will not wait for the implementation of EU's non-dollar channel as it has continued its trade relations so far.

Hezbollah leader describes Iran’s Islamic Revolution as a turning point in history

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution in Iran changed the course of history and we believe that this revolution directly affects the fate of the Resistance and the region, according to Hassan Nasrallah.

President Rouhani appoints Saeid Namaki as health minister

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – President Rouhani appointed Saeid Namaki as Minister of Health and Medical Education after he secured confidence vote by the lawmakers in the parliament today.

Zarif says newly-unveiled EU trade mechanism cannot be linked to FATF

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The Spokesman for the Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Ali Najafi Khoshroudi said Monday that in today’s meeting at the Commission, foreign minister Zarif had said that the newly-unveiled EU trade mechanism cannot be conditioned on Iran’s accession to anti money laundering body FATF.

Velayati:

Iran has found real regional allies for first time

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Senior Adviser to Iran’s Leader for International Affairs and Head of Founding Board of Islamic Azad University (IAU) Ali Akbar Velayati said that Islamic Republic of Iran has found real regional allies for the first time in a way that countries like Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Afghanistan and recently Yemen have stood at the axis of Islamic resistance.

Nuclear chief:

Iran produces oxygen 18 with 97% purity in Arak Heavy Water Plant

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says that oxygen 18 with 97% purity is being produced at Arak Heavy Water Plant, describing it as a great achievement which is done only by few countries.

Araghchi leaves for Paris to attend Iran-France talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for Paris on Monday to take part in the fourth round of Iran-France political talks.

Chicago to host 8 Iranian films

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The 28th Annual Festival of Films from Iran running at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago is presenting a number of movies by Iranian directors working within and outside of Iran.