Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 25h Iran Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition, Reza Dehghan said: "Iran's capabilities in the oil industry are developing rapidly."

He added: "Considering the created capacities, if the sanctions are lifted, Iranian companies can cooperate with the world without fear and use this opportunity for further synergy."

The NIOC official called the strategic plan to transfer Goreh crude oil to Jask oil terminal a complete symbol of the emergence of Iranian capabilities, and said: "The contractors of this project are 100% Iranian and the share of construction in this project is 95%."

Dehghan further stated that the progress of this project has now reached more than 70%, described the speed of progress of the construction of the Goreh-Jask oil transfer pipeline considering the volume of activities as unique in its kind.