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CBI Chief : Iran vows to switch bank accounts to Oman

CBI Chief : Iran vows to switch bank accounts to Oman

The CBI governor made the remarks in a meeting with Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah and Deputy Chairman of Oman's central bank in Tehran on Saturday. Expansion of banking cooperation helps bolster and broaden political and economic relations between the two countries, Seif …

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Ex-Head of Iran presidential office arrested

Ex-Head of Iran presidential office arrested

Mashaei was busted by security forces for further investigations on his act to torch verdict of the former Vice President for executive affairs during the 10th government Hamid Baghaei.He put on fire the verdict in reaction to Hamid Baghaei’s imprisonment.Mashaei also has a case with regard to conducting propaganda against …

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Iran bags silver at Muscat Beach Volleyball World Tour

Iran bags silver at Muscat Beach Volleyball World Tour

During the final match, Iran was defeated by Germany and ranked second. Italy also hit Oman and ranked third.Unbeaten German duo of Philipp Arne Bergmann and Yannick Harms upset Iranian top seeds Rahman Raoufi and Bahman Salemiinjehboroun to take the top honours in the Muscat 1 Star FIVB Beach Volleyball …

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Light quake jolts Kohbanan in Kerman province

Light quake jolts Kohbanan in Kerman province

According to the report of seismography center affiliated to Tehran University Geophysics Institute, the tremor occurred at 19:08:51 hour local time (15:38 hour GMT) and its epicenter was at 65.72 degrees longitude and 31.83 degrees latitude in the depth of 14 kilometers underground.There is no immediate report on possible casualties …

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Oman underlines promotion of banking ties with Iran

Oman underlines promotion of banking ties with Iran

'I hope that besides diplomatic relations, banking and economic relations will be developed and elevated between us as neighbors,' Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah said in a meeting with Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Valiollah Seif.The Omani minister welcomed establishment of a joint banking committee between the two states …

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US violates UNSC Resolution blocking aid to civilians in Raqqa, Tanf

US violates UNSC Resolution blocking aid to civilians in Raqqa, Tanf

The Ministry said in a statement published on its website that the USA does not allow entrance of the aid sent by the UN or any international organization to Raqqa, pointing out that Washington, London and their allies completely ignore abiding by the UNSC Resolution No. 2401 on Syria.It pointed …

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Iranian athlete appointed as World Beach Soccer envoy

Iranian athlete appointed as World Beach Soccer envoy

Hosseini is an Iranian beach soccer player who plays for Shahriar Sari in the Iran Premier Beach Soccer League. He plays in the goalkeeper position.Hosseini has represented Iran at three FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups (2013, 2015, and 2017).“Players are undoubtedly one of the main assets beach soccer has, and …

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Ex-UN envoy to Iran congratulates upcoming Iranian new year

Ex-UN envoy to Iran congratulates upcoming Iranian new year

'To all our friends in Iran – and all over the world – who celebrate Nowruz as you prepare to gather around the haft seen table with your loved ones, Elizabeth Lewis [his wife] and I would like to extend heartfelt wishes for a very happy and peaceful New Year,' …

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Iran, Serbia underline fighting drug trafficking rings

Iran, Serbia underline fighting drug trafficking rings

Chegini emphasized promoting friendly relations, including visa waiver and launching direct flights.He also underscored paving the way for supporting legal rights of both countries' nationals.The Iranian diplomat pointed to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif ‘s visit to Belgrade and expressed the hope for broadening of cooperation in industry, tourism, …

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Iran rejects any change in nuclear deal: Security chief

Iran rejects any change in nuclear deal: Security chief

Iran and the major world powers signed a nuclear agreement in 2015, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), under which Tehran agreed to curb its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Despite the frequent verifications by the international nuclear watchdog, IAEA, on Iran's commitment to the …

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