US Sanctions
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Deputy industry min.:
Mining sector not to take much damage from US sanctions
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Jafar Sarghini said that the ministry is not much concerned about the hampering effects of US sanctions on the implementation of the country's mining projects.
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By: Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh
Reactions to rial rally in FOREX Market
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Simultaneous with the decrease in foreign exchange rates and regain of rial, commencing as of Monday evening, other markets including gold, mobile phone and auto have shown a green light to the prices decline.
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US sanctions on Iran can affect trade of humanitarian goods: Nephew
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Richard Nephew, who served as the lead sanctions expert for the US team negotiating with Iran, is of the opinion that it is certainly true that US sanctions on Iran can affect the trade of humanitarian goods and the hostile licensing policy from the United States on civil aviation licenses is a complication.
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EU's Juncker defends Iran nuclear deal despite US sanctions
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – The European Union should remain strong on its commitment to the Iran nuclear deal and not be swayed by a change in policy from the United States, the head of the European Commission said in a speech Friday.
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India to keep buying Iranian oil despite US sanctions
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – India will buy 9 million barrels of Iranian oil in November, two industry sources said, indicating the world’s third-biggest oil importer will continue purchasing crude from the Islamic republic despite US sanctions coming into force on Nov. 4.
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ICJ ruling a political success for Iran: Rouhani
TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the International Court of Justice ruling is a significant legal and political success for the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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By: Martin Love
Banality and crudeness on display in Washington
TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The latest turn in attention in the US in recent days has been somewhat away from imperial pretensions and overreach, sanctions on other countries, threats of attacks on Syria (and Iran) and any other country, including even Venezuela, that fails to bow to US demands, whatever they may be.
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US terminates Treaty of Amity with Iran in reaction to ICJ verdict
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Reacting to Wednesday’s ICJ ruling US's against anti-Iran sanctions, the US Secretary of State accused the court of being abused by Iran.
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US says ICJ has no jurisdiction over anti-Iran sanctions
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – After the International Court of Justices ruled against the anti-Iran US sanctions, the US ambassador to the Netherlands rejected the court's jurisdiction over the issue.
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Iran, Turkey sign documents on cooperation in agricultural field
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iran and Turkey signed three documents on agriculture, veterinary and beekeeping on Wednesday.
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Russia to continue coop. with Iran after US bans take effect: Energy minister
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has described Iran as a long-term economic partner, adding that Russia is interested in cooperation with the Middle Eastern country even under the US sanctions.
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Zarif describes ICJ’s order as ‘victory for rule of law’
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that International Court of Justice’ Wednesday order in favor of Iran is a “victory for rule of law.”
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By: Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh
After repeated record lows, rial recovers unexpectedly
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Following government’s Saturday measure to grant authority to the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) to interfere in the foreign exchange market in defense of the rial, the Iranian currency started to regain incrementally.
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In a statement;
Iran says ICJ ruling indicates unfairness of US sanctions
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement after the ruling of the UN Court in favor of Tehran, saying the Court’s decision is another clear testament to Iran’s legitimacy and the unfairness of US sanctions.
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UN court orders US to lift anti-Iran sanctions on medicine, food, aviation
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an interim order to the United States on Wednesday to lift its sanctions against Iran linked to civil aviation, humanitarian goods, and medicines.
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Iran to give 5-year residence to foreign investors
TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Supreme Council of Economic Coordination of Iran has approved new policies to manage foreign currency market, which includes 5-year residence permits for foreign investors.
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Indian commentator:
Putin’s India visit to test Modi’s idea of ‘strategic autonomy’ for India
TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – A New Delhi-based senior journalist and commentator, Kallol Bhattacherjee, says Russian President Putin’s visit to India will be the biggest test for the concept of “strategic autonomy” that Indian Prime Minister Modi presented in his speech at the Shangri La Dialogue earlier this year.
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ICJ to announce decision on Iran lawsuit against US sanctions tomorrow
TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The International Court of Justice on Wednesday will deliver its order on the lawsuit of “Alleged violations of the 1955 Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights” filed by Iranian lawyers against the United States.
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Jahangiri:
Iran’s current problems not a ‘deadlock’
TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian first vice-president Es’hagh Jahangiri described current problems of the country as critical, not a ‘deadlock’.
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Americans will fail in exercising unjust sanctions against Iran: Parl. speaker
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani said Mon. that the Americans will fail in exercising unjust sanctions against Iran.
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Norwegian amb.:
Norway working closely with Iran, EU to help preserve JCPOA
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Norwegian Ambassador to Tehran, Lars Nordrum, said in an exclusive interview with Mehr News that Norway is fully committed to the JCPOA and will support EU’s promised financial mechanism to continue trade with Iran in the face of US sanctions.
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Deputy FM:
New US sanctions on Iran to seriously affect oil prices
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The new US sanctions against Iran will seriously affect oil prices and the entire Middle East, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
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Swiss president says JCPOA important for world
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – President of Switzerland Alain Berset stressed the importance of Iran nuclear deal for the international community, saying the existence of a deal is better than the absence of one.
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NIOC managing director:
Iran to keep its oil quota in global markets
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iranian oil executive, and the current managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Ali Kardor said the country is weighing different strategies to keep its oil flowing into the international markets despite the looming US sanctions.
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Iran judiciary sentences 3 to death over financial crimes
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The spokesman of Iran’s judiciary Mohseni-Eje’i announced Sun. that a special court tasked with fighting economic corruption in foreign currency market has given death penalties to 3 people.
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India, Russia seek to evade US sanctions and bolster defense cooperation
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – There is a palpable buzz in the policy circles of India ahead of Russian President Vladmir Putin’s much-anticipated visit to India next week (October 4-5). He will be attending the 19th India-Russia summit with focus on advancing bilateral ties between the two time-tested allies.
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Zarif says oil deal with Europeans is close despite US threats
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that Iran is closing on an agreement to sell oil to European countries despite the United States’ threats of imposing sanctions against countries that do business with Iran.
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UK’s trade envoy to Iran:
US running a real risk to international trading system
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – UK PM Trade Envoy to Iran Lord Norman Lamont said in an exclusive interview with Mehr News that US President Trump’s extensive use of the sanctions regime is running a real risk to the international trading system.
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Sanctions motivate Russian banks to bring more euro than dollars
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The threat of US and Europe sanctions against Russia has motivated Russian banks to bring into their country more euros than dollars, the CEO of Russian VEB development bank told TASS Sat.
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Zarif:
Iran may withdraw from JCPOA if EU’s special mechanism doesn’t work
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iran may pull out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) if Europeans’ introduced special mechanism doesn’t work.