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Boeing Co. says it signed new $3B deal with Iranian airline
Boeing Co. said on Tuesday it has signed a new, $3 billion deal with Irans Aseman Airlines to supply 30 737 MAX aircraft to the carrier, the first major sale by a U.S. company to the Islamic Republic under new President Donald Trump.
N-deal mechanism based on Iran-US mutual distrust Foreign Minister Zarif said USs lack of commitment under the nuclear deal was not surprising, adding the mechanism of the deal was determined based on mutual distrust between the two sides.
Investors from 37 countries active in Irans capital market
Investors from 37 countries are currently active in Irans capital market, ISNA reported. Investors from the United States, Britain, Spain, Russia, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, China, the Netherlands, India, Turkey, Lebanon, South Africa, Japan, Cyprus, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Norway, Greece, Indonesia, Maldives, Hong Kong, Qatar, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Luxemburg, Kuwait, New Zealand, Malaysia, South Korea, Georgia, Armenia, and Afghanistan have initiated their activities in Irans capital market.
Top General: Iran to stand firm against US psywar
Irans highest-ranking military official stressed that the armed forces will press ahead with plans to boost the countrys defense capabilities and deterrent power, saying that every effort will be made to counter the anti-Iran psychological warfare waged by the US and its allies.
Nobakht: Rouhani to run for a second term
Cabinet spokesperson has said President Hassan Rouhani will be the only cabinet member to register in the presidential elections of May 19.
New planes to create 20,000 direct jobs
The new planes ordered by Iran after the lifting of nuclear sanctions will create 20,000 direct jobs in Iran, an official with the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran said.