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OPEC tries to depoliticize oil, Barkindo says in Tehran
OPEC tries to depoliticize oil, the producer groups secretary-general was quoted by the Iranian oil ministry as saying on Thursday, following accusations by Iran that the United States is using oil as a weapon against Tehran.
Iran oil tanker breaks down in Red Sea off Saudi coast
An Iranian oil tanker carrying over 1 million barrels of fuel oil suffered a malfunction in the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia, authorities said Thursday, raising concerns that the vessel could be leaking.
Zarif hails his important talks in Qatar
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message lauded his current visit to Qatar and underlined the importance of creating regional dialogue forum.
Iran, Iraq cooperation stabilizing region: Def Min
Defense collaborations between Iran and Iraq makes the region balanced, peaceful, stable and secure, said the Minister of Defense Brigadier-General Amir Hatami on Thursday in a meeting with a numbr of Iraqi commanders.