Energy Policy

An official at the provincial government of Ardabil. northwestern Iran. has confirmed eyewitness reports that an aircraft. most likely military. has crashed near Sabalan Mountain.

Tehran has not closed the window of dialogue and will be ready for talks if other parties fulfill their past commitments.

Moscow respects Beijing’s wish to avoid international talks on arms control and will not force China to take part in such consultations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Iran and the remaining parties launched talks to save the JCPOA after the US withdrawal.

The construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline will be completed despite the threat of US sanctions because European nations have a clear economic interest in the project. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Tajikistan tries to develop economic convergence with foreign states. including the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that the US sanctions have increased self-sufficiency in the country and many industries are flourishing.

Iran has a legitimate right to respond reciprocally to US violations of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 adopted in support of the Iranian nuclear program.

The U.S. sanctions over the pipeline would affect bilateral relations between Moscow and Washington.