By John Lee. The European Commission will undertake a first “technical assessment mission” to Iran in February, according to a report from Reuters. European Climate and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete (pictured) said potential areas for cooperation included all areas of energy — nuclear, oil, gas, renewable energy and energy efficiency. He mentioned in particular the […]
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A New Era for Iran
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iran Business News. After years of economic isolation, Iran is now open for business. But can Western countries trust Iran? And what does this mean for the region and the world? Presenter: Sami Zeidan Guests: Foad […]
President Welcomes Foreign Investment
By John Lee. President Rouhani has described the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as a special and historic day in the political and economic history of Iran and said: “After 12 years … we have reached a landmark where our nuclear program is not a tool for sanction and pressure from […]
UK Provides Export Finance for Iran Business
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has reintroduced cover to support UK companies seeking to compete for business in Iran. Cover is now available on a case-by-case basis in Pounds Sterling and Euros. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has also announced that UKEF will make available a £50 million facility guaranteeing payments […]
Video: Iran’s Nuclear Commitments Explained
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iran Business News. The head of the United Nations atomic watchdog Yukiya Amano arrived in Tehran Monday for talks with President Hassan Rouhani, two days after Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers went into force:
Video: Iran/EU Joint Statement on Nuclear Deal
From PressTV. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iran Business News. The historic deal between Iran and the P5+1 countries has finally come into effect. The deal’s implementation has ended a decades-long stand-off on the country’s nuclear program. Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says […]
President Rouhani’s Message to the Iranian Nation
President Rouhani sent a message to the Iranian nation following the final implementation of JCPOA and felicitated the conclusion of JCPOA to the “brave and heroic people of Iran”. Dr Rouhani’s message is as follows: In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful Brave and heroic people of Iran, today JCPOA concluded […]
Text of Iran/EU Joint Statement on Nuclear Deal
The following is the full text of the joint statement from Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini read a joint statement on implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and removal of sanctions imposed against Iran: Today, we have reached Implementation Day of the Joint Comprehensive Plan […]