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Netherlands-Iranian Business Association does not oppose Sanctions on Iran

Press News and Tehran Times published an article stating d recently over 100 Dutch businessmen have signed a statement to object to these sanctions. However, the Netherlands-Iranian Business Association (NIBA) expressed only its concern of losing business to foreign competitors. It’s all about the money….

Written on September 5, 2010 | Posted in Business, Foreign Affairs, Iran's Nuclear Program, Politics, Sanctions | No comment

Kazem Gharib-Abadi: ‘100 Dutch businessmen object to sanctions against Iran’

The Iranian ambassador in the Netherlands, Kazem Gharib-Abadi, claims that recently over 100 Dutch businessmen have signed a statement to object to the sanctions against Iran. We shall try to obtain a copy of this list.

Written on September 5, 2010 | Posted in Business, Foreign Affairs, Iran's Nuclear Program, Politics, Sanctions | 1 comment

Iran’s Private Sector: “Economy’s back is about to break”

The high volume of debts of the Iranian government to energy producing companies has led to a serious drop in investment in energy. Over 900.000 workers are about to lose their jobs.

Written on August 9, 2010 | Posted in Business, Energy, Foreign Affairs, Iran's Nuclear Program, Politics, Sanctions | 1 comment

Kurdish Rebels Blow Up Another Iran-Turkey Gas Pipeline

Suspected Kurdish rebels blew up a pipeline carrying natural gas from Iran to Turkey, forcing the shutdown of the conduit, officials said Wednesday.

Written on July 22, 2010 | Posted in Energy, Foreign Affairs, Politics | 1 comment

European Union Expands Operating Restictions On Iran Air

The Air Safety Committee unanimously supported the expansion of the operating restrictions imposed on Iran Air to exclude from operations into the EU its fleet of Airbus A-320s and of its Boeing B-727s and B-747s.

Written on July 9, 2010 | Posted in Business, Politics, Transport | Comments Off

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani to Ahmadinejad: ‘Stop Handing Out Money’

“Iran has big oil and gas reserves — the way to use that wealth is not by handing out money to people but by using it to develop the nation’s productive capacity’, Ali Larijani said today in a speech.

Written on July 9, 2010 | Posted in Business, Energy, Politics | 1 comment

Tehran Bazaar Traders Refuse to Pay for Sanctions Regime: Hike Income Tax dropped

After just one day of protests, the Iranian government has retreated from its proposed 70% hike in the income tax for merchants and traders in bazaars as vendors slammed down their shutters and continued the strike.

Written on July 7, 2010 | Posted in Business, Politics | 1 comment

Are sanctions already hitting Tehran regime? Iran Oils Sales drops with 25%

Iran’s oil sales for the 11 months to February 2010 fell by 24.3 percent to 59.55 billion dollars (48 billion euros), the Fars news agency reported on Sunday.

Written on June 27, 2010 | Posted in Analysis, Business, Energy, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Sanctions | 1 comment

Iraq replaces Iran as Middle East’s second-biggest oil producer

That possible drop in standing, largely a result of economic sanctions and Iranian mismanagement, raises the prospect of less revenue for Tehran at a time when new sanctions are piling up against the regime.

Written on June 26, 2010 | Posted in Business, Energy, Politics, Sanctions | 1 comment

More Foreign firms step away from Iran

U.S. pressure has prompted a growing number of oil firms, trading houses and other international companies to halt business with Iran this year. Unfortunately some firms, like Gazprom and Mazda, are still associated with the Iranian regime.

Written on May 4, 2010 | Posted in Business, Foreign Affairs, Iran's Nuclear Program, Politics, Sanctions | Comments Off