Russia’s New Gas Deals With Iran Are A Threat To The West
Gazprom’s MoU with the Iranian NIOC marks the next major step in oil and gas cooperation between the two countries. Gazprom has pledged its full assistance to the NIOC in Continue Reading
MI6 Chief: Iran May Not Want A Nuclear Deal
Stalled talks between world powers and Iran over a potential nuclear deal have left millions of barrels of Iranian oil hanging in the balance. The Chief of the UK’s MI6, Continue Reading
Putin Finds a New Ally in Iran, a Fellow Outcast
A three-way summit meeting in Tehran between the leaders of Russia, Iran and Turkey sent a clear signal that Vladimir Putin is pushing back against ostracism from the West. President Continue Reading
Russian And Iran Ink $40 Billion Oil And Gas Agreement
Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iran on Tuesday, his second foreign trip since he invaded Ukraine in February, Russian Gazprom and the National Iranian Oil Company have Continue Reading
Biden’s Talks With Israel Highlight a Split Over Iran
Israel’s caretaker prime minister, Yair Lapid, pushed President Biden on Thursday to go beyond his public commitment to stopping Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon, declaring that all democratic Continue Reading
Biden heads to Mideast jittery about Iranian nuclear program
Joe Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Continue Reading
Ukraine war: Iran plans to supply Russia with drones, US warns
Iran plans to supply Russia with potentially hundreds of drones for its war in Ukraine, some with combat capabilities, a US official has said. White House National Security Adviser Jake Continue Reading
Iran Moves To Expand Supergiant Oilfield Amid Global Crude Crisis
Iran is one of the only countries on earth with the potential to add significant oil supply to a global oil market that is desperately tight. In its latest attempt Continue Reading
US levels new Iran sanctions aimed at oil, petrochemicals exports to China
Treasury targets UAE, Hong Kong entities tied to Iran sales Apparent attempt to raise pressure after latest nuclear talks Chances of JCPOA deal remain slim as US midterms loom The Continue Reading
Iran ready to raise output as market may face shortage in next few months
Iran, whose energy trade is pressed by US sanctions, is ready to pump more oil as the world needs the crude to balance supply and demand and calm prices before Continue Reading
Iran Slashes the Cost of Its Oil to Compete With Russia in China
Bloomberg News Iran is being forced to discount its already cheap crude even more as a top ally gains a bigger foothold in the key Chinese market. China has become Continue Reading
Iran, U.S. Nuclear-Deal Talks End Without Progress
The reactor building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran. Indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal ended without a breakthrough on Continue Reading
After Israel’s Spies Hit Iran Hard, an Intelligence Official Loses His Job
For more than a decade, he was a feared presence in Iran, presiding over a vast intelligence apparatus. He crushed domestic dissent and political rivals and expanded covert operations beyond Continue Reading
Iran Looks To Join BRICS Group Of Russia And China
Iran has applied to join the BRICS group of major emerging economies, which includes China, Russia, and India, Reuters reported on Tuesday, a move that would help to secure an Continue Reading
Iran Makes Major Concession To Revive Stalled Nuclear Negotiations
In a significant concession aimed at reviving stalled negotiations with the United States, Iran has dropped its demand that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) be removed from Washington’s list Continue Reading
With No Nuclear Deal In Sight, U.S. Slaps Extra Sanctions On Iran
With no nuclear deal with Iran in sight, the United States Treasury has slapped additional sanctions on companies based in Iran, China and the UAE for enabling the export of Continue Reading
U.S. pressures Iran by targeting Chinese, UAE companies
The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on Chinese and Emirati companies and on a network of Iranian firms that help export Iran’s petrochemicals, a step that may raise pressure Continue Reading
Fears Grow Over Iran’s Nuclear Program as Tehran Digs a New Tunnel Network
Israeli and American intelligence officials have been watching each day as Iran digs a vast tunnel network just south of the Natanz nuclear production site, in what they believe is Continue Reading
New Development In Iran, Greece Tanker Seizure Story
‘The move significantly lowers tensions’. A Greek court has overturned an earlier court ruling that allowed the confiscation by the United States of part of a cargo of Iranian oil Continue Reading
Iran and Venezuela sign 20-year cooperation plan -state TV
June 11 (Reuters) – Iran and Venezuela on Saturday signed a 20-year cooperation plan, according to live coverage on Iranian state TV. The plan includes cooperation in the fields of Continue Reading
Iran expanding nuclear work, switching off cameras amid IAEA censure
Iran has begun further expanding its underground uranium enrichment and said on Wednesday it would switch off two of the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s cameras, as the watchdog’s 35-nation board overwhelmingly Continue Reading
U.N. Nuclear Watchdog Rebukes Iran for Failure to Cooperate With Probe
The United Nations atomic agency’s board overwhelmingly passed a resolution rebuking Iran for failing to cooperate with an agency investigation, as Tehran said it had turned off some cameras monitoring Continue Reading
Iran Might Get US OK To Flow More Oil Even Without Nuclear Deal
The US may allow more sanctioned Iranian oil onto global markets even without a revival of the 2015 nuclear accord, according to Vitol. The US may allow more sanctioned Iranian Continue Reading
Iran Might Get US OK To Flow More Oil Even Without Nuclear Deal
The US may allow more sanctioned Iranian oil onto global markets even without a revival of the 2015 nuclear accord, according to Vitol. The US may allow more sanctioned Iranian Continue Reading
‘Enemies’ triggering unrest in Iran to overthrow Islamic Republic -Khamenei
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed recent protests in Iran on foreign “enemies” seeking to overthrow the government in the Islamic Republic. Also, he said, enemies were Continue Reading
Israel Warns It Will Use “Right To Self-Defense” To Keep Nukes Out Of Iran
Israel is ready to use its “right to self-defense” to prevent Iran from building nuclear weapons. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett “expressed Israel’s deep concern regarding Iran’s continued progress toward Continue Reading
Iran decries ‘unfair’ IAEA report on nuclear activities
Iran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency on Tuesday of publishing an unfair report on its investigation into Tehran’s nuclear activities, possibly setting up a fresh diplomatic clash with the Continue Reading
Iran, Greek tanker troubles spook oil, shipping markets
Tehran detained Delta Poseidon, Prudent Warrior on May 27 US seized tanker carrying Iranian oil off Greece Iran nuclear deal unlikely ahead of US midterm elections, say analysts Geopolitical risks Continue Reading
Iran seizes 2 Greek tankers in Persian Gulf as tensions rise
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized two Greek oil tankers Friday in helicopter-launched raids in the Persian Gulf, officials said. The action appeared to be retaliation for Athens’ assistance in the Continue Reading
U.S. Seizes Russian Tanker Full Of Iranian Crude Near Greece
Fresh off of the US targeting a series of companies involved in an Iran-linked oil smuggling network , the US has now seized an oil tanker near Greece, taking the Continue Reading
Russia and Iran discuss swapping supplies for oil and gas, goods logistics
Russia and Iran have discussed swapping supplies for oil and gas as well as setting up a logistics hub, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday, as Moscow Continue Reading
Iranian-Russian ‘Oil Smuggling’ Network Hit With U.S. Sanctions
Washington has imposed sanctions on an oil smuggling network led by figures connected to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and allegedly backed by the Russian government. “Today, the U.S. is sanctioning an Continue Reading
US Treasury cracks down on oil smuggling network aiding Iran, with ties to Russia
Hundreds of millions of dollars of oil revenue evaded sanctions Also aided Iranian petrochemical sales, gold transfers US authorities May 25 announced new sanctions on several individuals and entities involved Continue Reading
U.S. Sees Chances Of Iran Nuclear Deal As Slim
The chances of the world powers reaching a deal with Iran on its nuclear activities that would pave the way toward the removal of the U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil Continue Reading
Iran Says It Can Double Oil Exports If Market Needs More Barrels
Iran has the capacity to double oil exports if there’s sufficient demand, a top official said, even as a deal on the country’s nuclear program that could pave the way Continue Reading
Stalled Iran Talks May Restart After EU Visit To Tehran
Nuclear deal talks between the West and Iran may soon be restarted after a visit by EU envoy Enrique Mora to Tehran. “The negotiations had stalled and now they have Continue Reading
From the Maldives to Venezuela: how Iran gets oil to an ally
A Venezuela-owned tanker in March sailed to a remote spot in the Indian Ocean and met an Iran-flagged vessel, took on a cargo of Iranian condensate and sailed home, according Continue Reading
Venezuela begins imports of Iranian heavy oil for refining -PDVSA documents
Venezuela has begun importing Iranian heavy crude to feed its domestic refineries, documents from the state-run oil company PDVSA showed, a deal that widens a swap agreement signed last year Continue Reading
China’s Iranian oil imports ease on poor margins, lure of Russian oil
April imports estimated at 650,000 bpd – Vortexa Q1 Iran exports average 840,000 bpd, almost all to China – Kpler Independent refiners face shrinking margins Displaced Russian Urals crude heading Continue Reading
Iran Moves Ahead With $500 Million South Pars Oil Development Deal
Iran is set to move ahead with a $500 million deal for the production, development, and enhanced oil recovery from the South Pars oilfield. The project will introduce new horizontal Continue Reading
Europe to Make Fresh Push to Revive Iran Nuclear Deal
European officials are preparing to make a fresh push to salvage a nuclear deal with Iran , offering to send a top European Union negotiator to Tehran in an effort Continue Reading
Iran Boosts Oil Exports As Its Key Buyer China Cuts Russian Purchases
Iran’s oil exports jumped by 30 percent from last year to 870,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the first quarter of 2022, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing Continue Reading
Iran Invites Russia To Invest Its One Sanctions-Proof Energy Sector
The chief officer of Iran’s new National Petrochemicals Company invites Russia to help exploit opportunities in the sector. Iran’s petchem industry has not been targeted by international sanctions so far. Continue Reading
Iran says talks with regional rival Saudi Arabia resumed in Baghdad
Rival regional powers Iran and Saudi Arabia resumed talks in the Iraqi capital after they were suspended in March, Iran’s semi-official Nour News reported on Saturday. There was no confirmation Continue Reading
Iran Says Its Natural Gas Sector Needs $80 Billion of Investment
Iran said it needs tens of billions of dollars of investment in its natural gas sector, underscoring how it would struggle to ramp up production even if the U.S. lifts Continue Reading
In Iran, Russia’s war on Ukraine is a political flash point
During its 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran embraced the protest cry of “neither East nor West,” rejecting both the U.S. and the Soviet Union, then locked in the Cold War. The Continue Reading
The Odds Of A Nuclear Deal With Iran Are Shrinking Every Day
The odds of a new nuclear deal with Iran are shrinking. The Iranian position on several key issues is preventing a breakthrough. Without addressing the future role of Iran in Continue Reading
Iran imposes sanctions on 24 Americans as nuclear talks stall
Iran said on Saturday it had imposed sanctions on 24 more Americans, including former Army Chief of Staff George Casey and former President Donald Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani, as months Continue Reading
Tehran Says Waiting on USA to Reach Nuclear Deal
Here is a snapshot of what’s happening with Iran. Here is a snapshot of what’s happening with Iran, its nuclear talks and energy markets. Latest developments Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Continue Reading
Iran nuclear talks at stalemate over terrorism issue
Tehran’s demand that the United States lift its designation of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization, and U.S. refusal so far to do that, have brought Continue Reading