India insures Iran oil imports to safeguard flow
India has given state-run insurers approval to provide limited cover to its ships transporting Iran's oil, allowing refiners to avoid any interruption in supplies because of the constraints of an Iranian fleet struggling with tough Western sanctions.
Iran’s nuclear drama looks like a rerun
New U.S., Canadian and European economic sanctions against Iran have taken effect over the last eight days, aimed at finally persuading Iran to give up its quest for nuclear weapons.
Iran submarine plan may fuel Western nuclear worries
Iran's announcement that it plans to build its first nuclear-powered submarine is stoking speculation it could serve as a pretext for the Islamic state to produce highly enriched uranium and move closer to potential atom bomb material.
Talks on Iran’s nuclear program to continue
Iranian and international technical experts have exchanged details on proposals to end the standoff over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program and a new meeting will be set soon, the European Union said Wednesday.
Russia suspends funding for military base in Tajikistan
The Russian Defense Ministry will not allocate funds for the 201st Russian military base (RMB) in Tajikistan, head of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, General Nikolai Makarov said, Avesta.Tj reported with reference to Russian media.
Nabucco to start negotiations on cooperation with TANAP
The negotiations on cooperation between Nabucco West and Trans Anatolian gas pipeline (TANAP) will be started this summer, Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH Managing Director, Reinhard Mitschek said during a conference call on Friday.
EU intends to sign contract with Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan on legal base of Trans-Caspian gas pipeline
European Union intends to sign contract with Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan on legal base of Trans-Caspian gas pipeline, materials on outcomes of meeting of foreign ministers of EU 27 member countries in Luxemburg reported.
India taking steps to avert disruption in oil imports from Iran
India's Oil Ministry is adopting measures to provide insurance coverage for tankers transferring crude oil from Iran, in an attempt to prevent the US-engineered EU sanctions from disrupting Iranian oil shipments to the Asian country.
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