Iran can serve as a reliable and steady partner for the European community in terms of natural gas needs, Iran’s foreign minister said Monday. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said during a visit to Kazakhstan his country was already a trustworthy gas partner for Asian economies and a westerly pivot may soon follow. “Iran, on par with Russia, enjoys all the (needed) resources to provide gas to Europe,” he said from Astana. Iran is anticipating major sanctions relief if a framework nuclear agreement with international powers enters into force during the summer. Sanctions limit Iran’s energy export potential and the lifting of sanctions could help Tehran capitalize on its European market ambitions. The Islamic republic is pegging energy advancements on its oil and gas from the […]