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Iran says it will phase out dollar in trade with Russia
Tehran: Iran’s chief banker said the US dollar will be gradually eliminated from Iranian-Russian economic transactions, the country’s official news agency has reported. The trade volume between Iran and Russia stood at…
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‘Iran to gradually eliminate dollar in trade with Russia’
Tehran: Iran’s chief banker said the US dollar will be gradually eliminated from Iranian-Russian economic transactions, the country’s official news agency has reported. The trade volume between Iran and Russia stood at…
- Middle East
Iranian Prez hails Erdogan’s visit as turning point in bilateral relations
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Iran is ‘a turning point’ in bilateral relations. Raisi made the remarks at a joint press conference…
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Barcelona coach Xavi denied entry to US due to 3 visits to Iran
Barcelona’s coach Xavi Hernandez Creus was denied entry to the United States on Saturday due to his visit to Iran 3 times. The Spanish club said on, Saturday, that the Spanish coach…
- Middle East
Raisi, Putin vow to expand Iran-Russia cooperation
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have held talks here, agreeing to further strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation to ensure security in the region. The meeting…
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Vladimir Putin heads to Tehran for talks with leaders of Iran, Turkey
Tehran: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iran starting Tuesday is intended to deepen ties with regional heavyweights as part of Moscow’s challenge to the United States and Europe amid its grinding…
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Iran FM welcomes Iraq’s efforts in promoting regional dialogue
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has welcomed Iraq’s efforts in promoting regional dialogue aimed at enhancing security and stability, according to a report by the Iranian Foreign Ministry website. Iraq’s “constructive”…
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White House: Russian officials visited Iran to view drones
Jeddah: The White House says Russian officials have visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice in recent weeks to view weapons-capable drones it is looking to acquire for use in…
- Middle East
Iran imposes sanctions on 61 Americans, including ex-foreign minister
Tehran: Iran on Saturday imposed sanctions on 61 more Americans, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, for supporting an Iranian opposition group. It came as months of talks to revive the…
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Iran hard-liners burn US flags, slam Biden’s Middle East visit
Tehran: Dozens of Iranian hard-liners rallied on Saturday at a square in downtown Tehran, burning US and Israeli flags and denouncing President Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East. The small crowd…
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Excessive use reduces effect of US sanctions: Iranian spokesperson
Tehran: Western and US sanctions have become “a blunt sword” after excessive use, Abolfazl Amoui, Spokesman for the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian parliament, said. A number of…
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Iranian FM denies sending drones to Russia amid Ukraine war
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has rejected a recent US claim that Iran is providing Russia with drones for use in Ukraine as “baseless” and politically motivated. Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks…
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Iran warns US, allies against making “mistakes” in the region
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Thursday that any “mistakes” committed by the United States and its allies to stoke a regional crisis will receive a “decisive” response from Iran. “Unfortunately, some countries…
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Biden says US won’t wait ‘forever’ for Iran on nuclear deal
Jerusalem: President Joe Biden said Thursday that the United States is not going to wait forever for Iran to rejoin a dormant nuclear deal, a day after saying he’d be willing to…
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Iran: We will remain committed to nuclear negotiations
Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that the Islamic republic’s stance toward the talks on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal is quite clear, and Tehran will remain committed to…
