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Iran’s Top Anti-Money Laundry Body Clears FATF Ambiguities

The Anti-Money Laundering Supreme Council has issued a statement to clear the vague points about Iran’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

FATF Deal against Iran’s National Security: MP

A senior Iranian lawmaker warned that an agreement between the Islamic Republic and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the policy-making body of the international financial system, threatens the country’s national security.

FATF Has Nothing to Do with JCPOA: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that the country’s alleged deal with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has nothing to do with the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Iranian Banks to Open Branches in Munich

German media say three Iranian banks plan to open branches in Munich in the near future in what is expected to help stimulate business ties between the two countries.

Tehran, Tokyo to Enhance Economic Cooperation in Post-Sanctions Era: Diplomat

An Iranian deputy foreign minister stressed the need for closer business ties between Tehran and Tokyo, saying that the two countries have decided to boost their mutual economic cooperation following the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Iran Rebukes Saudi Arabia ahead of OPEC Meeting

An Iranian oil official said the country is ready to help restore balance to the oil market but did not hold out much hope given that some producers are pumping crude at record levels.

Producing Oil and Gas out of Algae in 20 Minutes

Iranian researchers invented a device that turns algae into petroleum in just 20 minutes.

British Airways Resumes Iran Flights

British Airways has resumed direct flights to Iran after the lifting of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Tehran, Baku to Jointly Build Power Plants

Iranian lawmakers have approved a bill on joint construction of two hydropower plants with Azerbaijan Republic.

Deceased Father of Boeing 747 Praises Iran’s Technical Capabilities

Joe Sutter, the recently-deceased developer of the famous Boeing 747 airplane, had penned a letter to Iran Air officials, praising the country’s flight engineers and commending Iran’s beauty.

Iran to Hold First Oil Tender in Mid-Oct.

Iran will hold its first tender of an oil field for development under the new contract model around the end of the Iranian month of Mehr on Oct. 21, an official says.

Dutch Airline KLM to Resume Direct Flights to Iran

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will resume services to the Iranian capital of Tehran as of October 30, 2016.

Iraq Mulls Selling Oil through Iran: Report

The Iraqi government says it may consider shipping crude through Iran if talks with the local Kurdish administration on oil revenue sharing fall apart.

Iranian Banks to Open Representative Offices in UK, Italy, Germany

Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has reported that Iranian banks are planning to establish their representative offices in three European countries of Britain, Italy and Germany.

Iran Seeking Major Financial Reforms: CBI Chief

Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Chief Valiollah Seif announced plans for a comprehensive reform of the country’s financial sector, including changes in laws and regulations of the banking sector and the Central Bank.

Will Iran Join Oil Production Freeze Initiative?

Oil prices have jumped after unconfirmed reports say Iran, which is currently producing almost 4 million barrels per day (bpd), may join a push to freeze production at current levels.

Iran to Support Investment in Nicaragua

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif assured the country’s private sector companies that the administration will facilitate and support investment in Nicaragua.

President: Iran’s Economy on Right Track

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the country’s economic progress during his term, saying Iran’s economy is on the right track despite a whole host of problems that have gripped oil-exporting countries.

19% Decrease in Cultivation of Opium in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Minister of Counter Narcotics announced that less opium has been cultivated in the county in 2015, but it is not satisfactory yet.

Turquoise Mine in Neyshabur, Northeastern Iran

For at least 2,000 years, Iran has remained an important source of turquoise, which was named by Iranians initially "Pirouzeh" meaning "victory" and later...

US Has Given another $1.3 Billion of Iran’s Money: Report

US payment of $400 million of Iranian money which sparked outcry among American politicians has been followed by another transfer of $1.3 billion, media reports say.

MasterCard Dismisses Reports on Its Activity in Iran

The US-based multinational financial services corporation MasterCard has rejected the recent reports on its cooperation with Iran.

Iran to Introduce MasterCards: Minister

Iran is about to introduce credit card services processed by global payment operator MasterCard for the first time, Communications and Information Technology Minister Mahmoud Vaezi says.

13 Luxury Cars Smuggled into Iran to Be Crushed in Coming Days

An Iranian official announced that 13 luxury cars, which had been illegally smuggled into the country, will be crushed within a few days in an effort to combat smuggling.DF

Boeing Representatives in Tehran: Minister

Boeing representatives are currently in Tehran, discussing the US planemaker’s planned sale of commercial aircraft to Iran, an Iranian minister says.

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