Self-Sufficiency

CEO of NIGC:

Iran to attain self-sufficiency in gas industry within 5 yrs.

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Chief Executive of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Hassan Montazer Torbati said that the country will attain self-sufficiency in the gas industry from refining to distribution within the next five years.

Deputy Ministry of Agriculture:

Iran attains self-sufficiency in rice production

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Deputy Ministry of Agricultural Jihad for Planning and Economic Affairs Abdol-Mahdi Bakhshandeh said that Iran attained self-sufficiency in the production of rice.

Iran becomes self-sufficient in supplying hospital disinfectants

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iranian producers have become self-sufficient in manufacturing hospital equipment to control infection, a senior official at the Association of Manufacturers of Medical and Laboratory Equipment said.

Rear Admiral Rastafari:

Progress in developing marine propulsion systems promising

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Chief of the Iranian Defense Ministry’s Marine Industries Organization highlighted Iran's progress in the field of marine systems, saying the ministry has geared up to become self-sufficient in developing marine propulsion systems.

US claim on disrupting Iran's missile system 'an absolute lie'

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, said US claim on disrupting Iran's missile system is an absolute lie, since we turned their industrial sabotage against our systems to our advantage."

Iran 90% self-sufficient in producing equipment for filling stations

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – CEO of planning and studies center for filling stations Ali Monshi said that Iran has achieved 90% self-sufficiency in producing equipment for filling stations.

Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan ink trilateral MoU on wheat trade

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iranian, Russian and Kazakh agricultural officials signed and sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the venue of Russian Ministry of Agriculture on Tue. with regard to wheat trade.

Iran 'main player in the region': Gen. Sayyari

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari pointed to the Islamic Republic's significant role as the 'main player' in the region, saying that no country can take any measure in the region without Iran’s presence or determination.

Mirage, F-5 fighter jets rejoin Iranian Army after overhaul

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – A Mirage and an F-5 fighter jet have rejoined the Iranian air force after being overhauled and reconstructed by the military experts.

Iran envisages harvesting 13.5m tons of wheat in current crop year

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) –Iran has envisaged producing at least 13.5 tons of wheat during the current crop year, which started in late September, said a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture.

Ayatollah Sedighi:

US sanctions have made Iranians stronger, more united

TEHRAN, Nov. 9 (MNA) – Tehran's interim Friday prayers leader Kazem Sedighi condemned the US’s aggressive stance against the Islamic Republic, saying Washington’s wish to defeat Iranian nation will never be realized.

Self-sufficiency in oil pipelines, telecommunications hits 80%

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Chief executive of Iranian Oil Pipelines and Telecommunications Company (IOPTC) Abbas-Ali Jafarinasab said that more than 80 percent of parts and equipment related to the oil pipelines and telecommunications is manufactured inside the country.

Iran to reach self-sufficiency in potassium sulfate fertilizer by 2 years

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The Managing Director of Agricultural Support Services Company, Hamid Rasouli reassured that Iran will reach self-sufficiency in the production of potassium sulfate fertilizer by 2 years.

Army Chief:

Enemies fear Iran-Mediterranean axis

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Army Chief Maj. Gen. Bagheri said, as a result of improvements made following the Holy Defense, enemies now discuss Iran-Mediterranean axis with consternation and dismay as well as that reactionary states in the region secretly envy Iran’s current position.

Iran to set world record in rapeseed production

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Deputy Agriculture Minister Abbas Keshavarz, while noting that Iran will soon obtain sugar self-sufficiency, said the country’s rapeseed output will exceed the global record within three years.

Wheat self-sufficiency to continue

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Deputy agriculture minister, while reporting on exports of 250 thousand tons of wheat and flour, said Iran will remain self-sufficient in production and exports of wheat.

South Pars Phase 20 begins operation

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – NIOC deputy head said Phase 20 of South Pars joint gas field officially came on stream on Sunday.

Rouhani:

Nation to be informed on Resistance Economy measures

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – President Rouhani has underlined that Iranians will be informed on all the measures taken in line with the policy of Resistance Economy.

Brig. Gen. Dehghan:

Defense Ministry enjoys year of pride, progress

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Def. Min. Dehghan said the present Iranian year has been replete with dignity and upturn in defense sector, defense industry in particular.

Zanganeh:

Iran to become self-sufficient in oil industry commodities

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Iranian petroleum minister has announced the country’s plan to become self-standing in strategic oil industry commodities.

Iran, Shell begin rivalry in petchem market

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – An official, while pointing to Iran’s self-sufficiency in production of two new petrochemicals, said fresh round of rivalry had grown among Iranian, British, German and Japanese firms over exports of the two strategic products.

Iran self-sufficient in 5 crop seeds

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – An agriculture official announced that Iran has become entirely self-sufficient in production of most essential seeds like wheat, barley, cotton, corn and rice.

Iran to participate in oil projects abroad

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – IOEC managing director has reported on Iran’s plans to take part in offshore oil projects in Europe and Africa.

Iran to buy petchem catalyst from Germany

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – An official has announced the signing of the first contract to purchase a petrochemical industry catalyst from a German firm in the post-JCPOA era.

Iran indigenizes polypropylene production

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Deputy oil minister announced that Iran has achieved the technical knowledge to produce polypropylene as a strategic petrochemical product.

Iran to strengthen rainfed agriculture

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Mahmoud Hojjati said the country’s rainfed agriculture production will soar by 25 per cent within five years.