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Iran Turns Dream into Reality by Unveiling Its Own Cryptocurrency

They say every dream begins with a dreamer. But dreams cannot be realized through miracles and magic. They take hard work, determination, and lots of sweat. This is the current state of Iran. What started as a dream in the summer of 2018 seems to have become a reality as the country just unveiled a state-backed cryptocurrency.

EU’s INSTEX Not to Affect Iran’s FATF Approach, Officials Say

Last week’s announcement by European powers that they are to launch a financial mechanism for Iran-EU trade would not affect Iran’s approach on joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), two Iranian officials said.

Iran Welcomes Implementation of Europe’s Financial Mechanism

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran welcomes the EU’s announcement of its special financial mechanism for trade with Iran, but considers it as a first step that should be followed by quicker implementation of other commitments.

EU Announces Special Mechanism for Trade with Iran

The European Union has announced a long overdue special mechanism, called INSTEX (Instrument for Supporting Trade Exchanges), aimed at facilitating trade with the Islamic Republic of Iran in the face of the US sanctions.

‘US Exit of Nuclear Deal Makes Tehran Hesitant Regarding FATF’

The US withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, for which Iran made lots of concessions, conjures up "bitter memories" that makes Iran undecided to give further concessions to anti-money laundering and terrorism laws, a former MP and political analyst said.

Shipping Line Between India and Chabahar Port Established

The first Indian cargo entered Chabahar’s Shahid Beheshti Port on Sunday, formally establishing shipping lines between India’s port and the strategic Iranian port.

Japanese Firms Continue Purchasing Iranian Oil as Tokyo Says Crude Imports Untouched

The Japanese firm Cosmo Oil has become the latest Japanese refiner to start loading crude oil cargo from Iran, as Japanese Officials vow crude imports from Iran will be untouched despite US sanctions.

Iranian-Built 1930 Mercedes Benz Looks Perfectly Original

A man from Isfahan in central Iran has built from the ground up a handmade copy of a rare vintage car, a luxurious 1930 Mercedes-Benz.

Iran’s Not Joining FATF Detrimental: Official

A senior Iranian official says if Iran does not join the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) that would mean the country will be deprived of selling oil, even to China.

‘EU Could Show Good Faith by Running Bank to Keep Ties with Iran’

An Iranian lawmaker says the EU decision to launch a special financial mechanism to keep trade ties with Iran despite US sanctions was not made in a good-faith gesture.

Can Iran Survive US Sanctions on Trade?

As Iran appears to have a difficult year ahead with the “harshest-ever” sanctions imposed by the Trump administration, the question that everyone is asking is can Tehran survive the US bans?

Switzerland Runs Payment Channel for Iran Drug Trade

The Swiss government has finalised an independent payment mechanism for trade with Iran, which could be used to import drug and grain to the country.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Says US Oil Sanctions on Iran Futile

The speaker of Iran’s parliament said the US has failed to cut down to zero Iran’s oil trade, in a clear defeat for Donald Trump administration in its maximum pressure campaign against Tehran.

Tomato Harvest Begins in Southern Iran

Hormozgan province in south of Iran these days provides most of the country's tomatoes, and the largest part is produced in Parsian county in the west of the country.

Iran Calls Germany’s Ban of Mahan Air “Unjustifiable”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has described as hasty and unjustifiable the decision made by Germany to withdraw landing permission for Iran’s Mahan Air and said the move breaks the spirit of long-standing relations underway between Iran and Germany.

Iranian Firm Ready to Develop Chabahar’s Second Phase

An IRGC-affiliated firm has announced readiness to develop the second phase of Chabahar port in southern Iran.

Japan Begins Importing Oil from Iran: CBI Governor

Governor of Central Bank of Iran says after China, South Korea, India and Turkey, Japan has begun the process of importing oil from the Islamic Republic.

Int’l Energy Exhibition to Start in Iran’s Persian Gulf Island

The 15th edition of the Kish International Energy Exhibition will open on Iran’s southern island of Kish on Monday with representatives of 11 foreign countries in attendance.

Iran, Iraq to Raise Trade Volume to $20 Billion

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran and Baghdad can increase annual trade volume to 20 billion dollars and if the ground is prepared, the Islamic Republic is ready to proudly share its achievements in energy, engineering, agriculture and trade areas with the Iraq.

Works of Art Fetch Over $3m at Tehran Auction

Items at an auction in the Iranian capital, Tehran, have sold for a record of over three million USD.

Daffodil Festival Underway in Iran’s Behbahan

The city of Behbahan in the east of Iran’s Khuzestan Province is nationally known for its ancient Daffodil gardens.

Every Day Several Clients Ask to Buy Iran’s Oil: Official

Iran’s deputy oil minister says every day 5 or 6 purchasers send their request to buy oil from Iran, but the names will not be revealed as the enemies may misuse that information.

‘Anti-Iran Summit in Poland Shows US Frustration with Previous Plots’

The governor of Iran’s Central Bank says the US’ plan to organize an anti-Iran conference in Warsaw signals Washington’s frustration with its previous anti-Iran plots.

US-China Trade War Offers Iran Ample Opportunities to Circumvent US Sanctions

The escalating trade war between the US and China could in many ways benefit Iran, which has been a victim of US punitive measures just like China, a report published by Fararu news website reads.

Iran Not to Wait for Europeans: Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says the country will not wait for the Europeans and will work with its traditional partners.

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