By Alice C. Hill and Priyanka Mahat

Was COP29 in Azerbaijan a failure?

COP29 traversed a rocky path from the moment UN officials selected petrostate Azerbaijan as the host nation. The conference ended in overtime on November 24 with only modest climate finance goals, failed to deliver on an expected announcement of a new commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and displayed unusually high tensions among nations, spurred in part by statements from the host, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, that oil and gas was a “gift from God.” The result was deep concern among climate policy activists for the future of climate diplomacy.

Tehran rejects claims of Iranian crude on tankers involved in Singapore collision 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Petroleum Ministry confirmed on Saturday that neither of the two oil tankers that collided off Singapore on Friday carried Iranian crude.

Leader’s advisor highlights tourism potential as an economic powerhouse

TEHRAN – A top economic adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has emphasized that tourism could play a crucial role in bolstering Iran’s economic power on the global stage.

Iranian President arrives in Khuzestan in continuation of provincial trips 

TEHRAN – On Friday, Iran’s Persistent Ebrahim Raisi arrived in the southern province of Khuzestan where he has visited several times since taking office in 2021.

Ancient DNA extracted from urn-like tombs unearthed in southwest Iran

TEHRAN – A team of experts has extracted DNA samples from the remains of ancient humans buried in urn-like clay tombs, which were unearthed accidentally earlier this year in southwest Iran.

Iran's defense chief warns U.S. against offloading Iranian oil

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiyani has criticized the U.S. decision to offload Iranian oil cargo seized by Washington, waning that Tehran won’t let the move go unanswered. 

Admiral Tangsiri warns against unloading Iranian oil stuck off coast of Texas

TEHRAN - Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, on Thursday warned that any oil company unloading hundreds of thousands of barrels of seized Iranian oil sitting in a Greek tanker off the coast of Texas would be held accountable.

IRGC captures foreign tanker suspected of smuggling fuel in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy troops seized a foreign oil ship carrying over a million gallons of illicit fuel in the Persian Gulf, the IRGC Navy announced on Monday.

Iran, Cuba sign six agreements as Raisi visits Havana

TEHRAN – In the final step of his three-nation tour of Latin America, President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran visited Cuba on Thursday morning, Iran’s local time.

By Mehdi Soltani

Russia and Iran in the energy market: Competition or cooperation?

Many observers believe Moscow is behind every significant international development or organization, be that the results of the US Presidential elections or the decisions of the European Parliament.

Car of Mohammad Mosaddegh, who nationalized oil industry in Iran, named national heritage

TEHRAN - Car of Mohammad Mosaddegh, the 20th-century political leader who nationalized the huge British oil holdings in Iran, has been added to cultural heritage list of the nation.

NIOC launches projects worth €30 million

TEHRAN - The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has launched 10 oil and gas projects with a total value of €30 million.

Oil ship affiliated with Israeli billionaire hit by drone off Oman coast

TEHRAN- Based on some reports, an explosive-laden drone attack off the coast of Oman hit a Liberian-flagged oil ship affiliated with an Israeli tycoon.

S. Arabia threatens oil supply cuts as Iran deal nears: National Interest

The Biden administration’s emerging nuclear deal with Iran is not sitting well with Saudi Arabia, the National Interest said in a report on Wednesday.

Iran, Russia to take lead in global oil market: MP

TEHRAN - An Iranian lawmaker has said that the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran, two major energy producers, might open the door for both countries to seize the lead on the world oil market, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Biden found no takers for his message in Jeddah summit: commentary

TEHRAN - In a commentary on July 21, Wilson Center said President Joe Biden found no listeners in his July 16 summit with the leaders of the Persian Gulf Arab countries along with Egypt, Jordan and Iraq.

By Martin Love

The U.S., aside from criminality, must be simply jealous of Russia…

Sitting smack in the middle of the proverbial “middle America” one can only wonder what’s ahead, and it looks no good.

Tehran and Caracas: Beginning of the end of U.S. dominance

TEHRAN— Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro visited Tehran on Friday for a two-day visit. The visit marked a milestone in ties between Iran and the Latin American country. During the visit, Iran and Venezuela signed a 20-year strategic partnership. However, the most important of all was the message that the visit sent to the world: That the era of U.S. dominance in the world is over.

EU’s Mora may return to Tehran in fresh push to resurrect nuclear deal

TEHRAN - European officials are preparing to make a fresh push to salvage a nuclear deal with Iran, offering to send Enrique Mora, the European Union coordinator of the negotiations, to Tehran, according to Western diplomats.

Oil, related products transport almost doubled in 4 past months

TEHRAN- Iran’s minister of cooperatives, labor and social welfare announced that transportation of the country’s oil and oil products has been almost doubled in the past four months.

Iran, a major oil and natural gas supplier, can help stabilize volatile market: Atlantic Council

TEHRAN - As fuel prices skyrocket following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Iran as another major supplier of oil and natural gas is poised to play an important role, the Atlantic Council said in a commentary on March 3.