The English name pistachio is derived from “Pisteh”, which is a Persian name. (Iranian or Persian?) Also known as the green almond. Pistachio nuts are intertwined with Iranian culture and are actually present in all facets of…
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Saffron and Iran are uniquely linked together. Iran harvests about 80% of the world’s production of saffron. Despite its small size, this spice is quite expensive, and is suitable for many applications. Persian saffron is…
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The CEO of Norway’s Scatec Solar said the company is in negotiations to build its first solar power plants in Iran. “I wouldn’t like to say by when we (Tehran and Oslo) expect a signed deal but…
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The CITIC Trust, a major Chinese investment company, signed an agreement with five Iranian banks to open a $10bln line of credit to support construction projects in the Islamic Republic. The agreement was signed between the…
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