TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Iran’s nuclear issue can only be solved through dialogue and peaceful means, warning against a catastrophe if Iran was attacked.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s oil minister held talks with Omani officials and agreed to set up a joint technical committee on development of Kish gas field.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Oil prices closed modestly lower Wednesday as the market focused on demand amid a slowing global economy and signs that OPEC is under pressure to cut supply.