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Cabinet reviews rebuilding push in war-battered south

SHANA (Tehran) – Members of the Cabinet on Wednesday reviewed reconstruction efforts in southern provinces damaged during the country's third imposed war, hearing reports from executive agencies on the pace of repairs to local infrastructure.

Pezeshkian: Iraqi PM's Tehran visit to mark 'turning point' in bilateral ties

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian and Iraqi officials reviewed key areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy, trade and investment, during a special session on economic relations held ahead of an official visit by Iraq's prime minister and a high-ranking delegation to Tehran.

Iran launches energy-saving drive, starting with gov’t agencies

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's government has begun reducing energy consumption within its own executive bodies, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday, ordering ministries and other state bodies to cut waste and improve energy efficiency.

Oil Ministry weathers five-month test: MP

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil Ministry successfully navigated the challenges of the past five months, maintaining oil and gas production, fuel supplies and exports despite wartime pressures and damage to parts of the country's energy infrastructure, according to the spokesperson for Parliament's Energy Committee.

MPs prioritize farm fuel

SHANA (Tehran) — The parliamentary Agriculture Committee is prioritizing fuel supplies for agricultural machinery and faster payment of wheat farmers’ outstanding claims, its spokesperson said.

President vows reliable energy for industry

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that the government remains committed to ensuring a stable energy supply for the country's industrial sector while removing barriers to production and supporting economic activity.

Parliament pushes to speed reconstruction of damaged petchem plants

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Parliament Energy Committee said lawmakers are working to accelerate the reconstruction of petrochemical facilities damaged during the Third Imposed War, with a focus on securing funding, equipment and removing key obstacles.

Parliament approves 100m liters of fuel for farm machinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The Parliament has approved 100 million liters of fuel for agricultural machinery during the summer months of Mordad and Shahrivar, the head of the Parliament's Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Environment Committee announced.

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Fixing imbalances requires public participation, not just gov’t

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's problems cannot be solved by the government alone, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday, calling for broad public participation to address the country's structural imbalances.

Spox warns of repercussions if US attempts to seize Kharg Island

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran warned Monday that the United States would face consequences for any attempt to seize Kharg Island, following reported threats by the US president regarding the strategic island.

VP: Service at SP equals frontline dedication

SHANA (Tehran) — Presidential Executive Deputy Mohammad-Jafar Ghaempanah said Monday that the dedication and sacrifice of employees at the South Pars Gas Complex are comparable to those of military personnel defending the country.

Renewable energy parks aim to accelerate clean power investment

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the parliamentary Energy Committee said the country can accelerate investment in clean energy by expanding renewable power plants, citing Iran's significant solar and wind resources.

Presidential aide visits South Pars Gas Complex

SHANA (Tehran) — Presidential Executive Deputy Mohammad-Jafar Ghaempanah and Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi visited the South Pars Gas Complex in Asaluyeh on Monday during a tour of southern provinces, according to the government.

Pezeshkian urges Oil Ministry to modernize systems, boost global standards

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday called on Oil Ministry to align its operations with global standards, expand technical training and develop integrated management systems to improve the performance of engineers and specialists in the oil and gas sector.

Gov’t vows full-scale rebuild for war-damaged petchem firms

SHANA (Tehran) – Government has launched a resource-mobilization effort to rebuild petrochemical and energy companies damaged in recent attacks, according to government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani, who toured affected facilities in Khuzestan province this week.

Renewables seen as key to easing energy shortfall

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the parliamentary Energy Committee said expanding renewable power plants by industrial companies offers an effective short- and medium-term solution to the country's electricity and energy imbalance.

Fuel boost for summer farming

SHANA (Tehran) — Deputy chairman of the parliamentary Energy Committee said the Ministry of Oil has allocated 100 million liters of diesel to support agricultural activities across the country's provinces during the summer.

Lawmaker pushes renewables to cut fossil fuel reliance

SHANA (Tehran) – A Parliament energy committee member said renewable power plants, particularly solar and wind farms, make strong economic sense, adding that lawmakers have prioritized expanding the country's renewable energy portfolio to cut reliance on fossil fuels.

Universities urged to lead on energy efficiency

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian called for universities to play a greater role in addressing Iran’s national challenges, describing energy consumption management as one of the most important areas where academic expertise can make a difference.

Expanding small power plants vital for a more efficient grid

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Parliamentary Energy Committee emphasized that expanding small-scale power plants is essential for reducing fuel consumption and strengthening the country's electricity network.

Iran prioritizes energy efficiency, renewable power in reconstruction drive

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian said energy demand management and improving energy efficiency are among Iran’s top strategic priorities as the government advances reconstruction plans following the recent conflict.

Small-scale power plants key to cutting fuel use

SHANA (Tehran) – The Deputy Chairman of the Parliament’s Planning and Budget Committee emphasized the importance of expanding solar energy and small-scale power plants to strengthen electricity generation while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Pezeshkian: Unbalanced development, poor management fuel national imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said unbalanced development and non-scientific management are the root causes of many of Iran's structural imbalances, including the country's energy imbalance, stressing the need for evidence-based policymaking and more efficient governance.

President praises Oil Ministry for maintaining energy services

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian commended Iran's oil minister and the country's oil and gas industry for maintaining energy production, exports and public services despite recent challenges.

Oil workers keep fuel flowing during wartime

SHANA (Tehran) – Executive vice president said round-the-clock efforts by oil industry workers ensured uninterrupted fuel supplies and other essential services during the third imposed war, despite damage to key infrastructure.

MP: Oil industry to drive Iran’s postwar recovery

SHANA (SHANA) – A member of Parliament's Energy Committee said Iran's oil industry will serve as a key driver of the country's economic recovery in the postwar period, highlighting the sector's uninterrupted operations despite damage to some energy facilities during the recent conflict.

Oil, petchem sanctions lifted in Iran-US agreement, president says

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian said a recent agreement between Iran and the United States marks a major achievement for the Iranian people, highlighting the removal of sanctions on the country's oil and petrochemical sectors.

Parliament backs renewable energy push

SHANA (Tehran) - A senior member of Parliament presidium said lawmakers support expanding renewable energy investment to help address the country's electricity imbalance, reduce fossil fuel consumption and improve environmental conditions.

Reshadat platform hailed as symbol of Iran's oil self-reliance

SHANA (Tehran) – A senior member of Iran's parliamentary Energy Committee has described the installation of the P4 processing platform at the Reshadat oil field as a symbol of the country's self-reliance in the oil industry, saying the project carries strategic significance for Iran's energy economy beyond its technical achievements.

Rail expansion key to cutting fuel use, president says

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said expanding Iran’s rail network and easing traffic congestion are among the most effective ways to reduce gasoline and diesel consumption.