Iran revs up auto industry as sanctions ease

Country wants to be one of top 10 automakers in the world by producing up to 3 million cars a year.

Last updated: 26 Dec 2013 18:16

A recent nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers means sanctions on its automobile industry will be eased.

The restrictions hit the sector particularly hard, slashing profits and jobs.

In the city of Karaj, site of Iran's biggest car manufacturing plant, there is hope things are about to turn around.

Al Jazeera's Soraya Lennie reports from Karaj.

http://www.aljazeera.com/video/middleeast/2013/12/iran-auto-industry-sanctions-20131226134241245158.html

oh Persia. Based on their glorious history, that country can achieve anything.

And yet some unpatriotic Nigerians still wants Nigeria to keep importing cars.