RFL/RE – The United Nations is for the first time in two years convening a new round of peace talks in an effort to bring an end to the devastating war in Yemen.
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US sanctions accelerate Iran’s blockchain drive
Al-Monitor – Blockchain technologies, especially cryptocurrencies, have become a hot topic in Iran during the past few years, just as in most other countries. Few tangible results have materialized so far, but US officials may have actually done Iran a favor as they have significantly accelerated development of blockchain-based projects. The unilateral reimposition of US sanctions and a local drive for …
Read More »Iran says special channel for trade with Europe almost set up
Al-Monitor – Iranian officials have announced that a special channel to conduct trade with European countries has been established and will be implemented soon in order to facilitate trade while bypassing US sanctions and keeping the Iran nuclear deal alive.
Read More »As Sanctions Take Effect, Loss Of Oil Revenue Hits Iran’s Budget
Radiofarda – The Iranian government has lost two thirds of its funding, according to statements from the head of the Islamic Republic’s Planning and Budget Organization (PBO) that were quickly removed from official websites.
Read More »Foreigners Are ‘Looting’ Iranian Markets – Economist
Radiofarda -A prominent Iranian economist says selling essential goods to foreigners in Iran’s border area markets is “looting” and should not be counted as “export”.
Read More »Huawei CFO Arrested In Canada For Violating U.S. Sanctions On Iran
Reuters- Canada has arrested Huawei’s global chief financial officer in Vancouver, where she is facing extradition to the United States on suspicion she violated U.S. sanctions against Iran, the Globe and Mail newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Read More »U.S. Confirms Its Iran Envoy Met Saudi Energy Minister In Vienna
Radiofarda -The U.S. government confirmed that Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih met with U.S. special representative for Iran Brian Hook in Vienna on Wednesday, contradicting a Saudi denial that the talks had taken place.
Read More »Iranian TV: Suicide Car Bombing Kills 3 in Southeast Iran Port City
VOA – A suicide car bomber attacked a police headquarters in the southeastern Iranian port city of Chabahar on Thursday, killing at least three people and wounding several others, state TV reported.
Read More »Iran’s Reformists under pressure to clean house amid criticism of leadership
Al-Monitor – Despite mounting criticisms, member of parliament Mohammad Reza Aref — a one-time presidential candidate — was recently re-elected as the chairman of the Reformists’ Supreme Council for Policymaking, an appointment that may widen the gaps within the Reformist camp and further diminish its social capital.
Read More »Khamenei orders controversial retirement law amended
Al-Monitor – The Iranian government implemented a new retirement law in September intended to abolish a decades-long practice of re-employing public sector managers already past retirement age, making room for young Iranians in the sector.
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