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U.S. Seeking to Stymie Iranian Cryptocurrency Development Plan
A few days ago, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.) introduced a bill that attempts to prevent Iran from advancing in its efforts to create a cryptocurrency.
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Berlin to Ban Mahan Air from Landing at German Airports
The German government is going to ban Iran’s Mahan Air airline from using German airports starting from 2019, local media reported.
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France Fines TOTAL 500000 Euros for Bribery Case in Iran
A Paris court fined French oil and gas group Total (TOTF.PA) 500,000 euros ($570,000) on Friday for bribing foreign public officials in a case related to Iranian contracts in 1997.
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Iraq Receives more Waiver for Importing Electricity from Iran
The United States has given Iraq a 90-day extension to the initial 45-day waiver allowing Baghdad to continue imports of electricity from Iran after the U.S. sanctions on Tehran returned, the U.S. State Department.
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China's Kunlun Bank Resumes Financial Transactions with Iran
Member of Iran's Chamber of Commerce delegation reported that China's Kunlun Bank has resumed its banking relations with Iran.
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Switzerland to Establish Payment Channel with Iran
Switzerland is close to launching an initiative to let companies sell food, medicine and medical devices to Iran using a payments channel that would be the first such mechanism to win Washington’s approval since it reimposed sanctions against Tehran.
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India to Deposit Iran's Oil Payment into 5 Escrow Accounts
India will deposit payments for crude oil imported from Iran into escrow accounts of five of their banks held with state-run UCO Bank Ltd. after the two nations agreed on a payment mechanism to overcome U.S. sanctions, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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South Korea Customs:
Iran Had No Oil Export to South Korea in November
South Korea did not import any Iranian oil for the third straight month in November, customs data showed on Saturday.
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Iran Becomes Sixth Biggest Oil Supplier of India
In November, India imported about 276,000 bpd of Iranian oil and Tehran became the sixth biggest supplier of New Delhi.
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Germany Exports to Iran Skyrocket
German exports to Iran soared in October, a month before the United States re-instated sanctions on the Islamic Republic to choke its oil and shipping industries.
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Iran Sets Tempting Discount for Asian Oil Buyers
Iran has set the official selling price (OSP) of its Iranian Light grade for its Asian buyers at 30 cents above the Platts Oman/Dubai average for January, $1 lower than the previous month.
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Iran Government's Cabinet to Review Cryptocurrencies Legislation
Secretary of Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace reported that several measures for regulating cryptocurrencies are underway in the government.
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EU to Establish Payment Channel to Have Trade with Iran in Near Future
Brussels will create an alternative payment channel to facilitate financial transactions between the European Union and Iran in the near future to bypass US sanctions, the EU’s top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, has announced.
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France to Host Special Purpose Vehicle
A German newspaper reported that France has ultimately agreed to host SPV to save Iran nuclear deal.
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NIMA System Provides 6.8 bn Euros Foreign Currency for Imports
Central Bank of Iran reported that since starting NIMA system activity, 6.8 bn euros foreign currency has been provided for importing required commodities and services to Iran.
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Iran Oil Exports to China Increase in December
China's Iranian oil imports are set to rebound in December after two state-owned refiners in the world's largest oil importer began using the nation's waiver from U.S. sanctions on Iran.
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India to Use Rupee-Based Payment Mechanism for Iran's Oil Imports
India will import crude oil from Iran using a rupee-based payment mechanism, an industry person said.
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Huawei Manager Arrested due to Violating U.S. Sanctions on Iran
Huawei Technologies Co.’s chief financial officer was arrested in Canada over potential violations of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
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Turkey's Oil Purchase from Iran Drops Drastically
Turkey's purchases of Iranian crude oil fell to zero in November, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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U.S. Likely to Extend Iraq Waiver for Iranian Energy Imports: Official
Iraq won't be left hanging amid Washington's sanctions on Iran, which supplies almost half of its electricity, experts familiar with U.S. policy say.
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Iran's Producer Price Index Increases by 26.9 Percent
Central Bank of Iran reported that the producer price index in last twelve months ending up Aban month of the current year (October) increased by 26.9 percent compared to the same period of the previous year.
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No Limitation for Foreign Oil Buyers in Stock Exchange: Official
Head of Iran's Securities and Exchange Organization said there is no restriction for purchasing oil for both domestic and foreign buyers in the energy exchange.
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Iraqi Central Bank Forbids Citizens from Taking Dollar to Iran
The Central Bank of Iraq on November 28 sent out a memo to banks and bureaux de change banning the selling of US dollars to Iraqi citizens looking to travel across the border to Iran.
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Russian President Inks EAEU-Iran Free Trade Zone Agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law ratifying a temporary agreement on formation of a free trade zone between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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France or Germany to Host Special Purpose Vehicle
France and Germany are teaming up in a bid to circumvent sanctions re-imposed on Iran by the US.
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Iran Inflation Rate Stands at 18.4 Percent
Central Bank of Iran reports that the inflation rate during the last twelve months ending up Aban month (October), as compared with the same period of the last year is 18.4 percent.
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Iran Foreign Debt Decreases by 9 Percent
Iran's external debt in the first six months of the current year reduced by 9 percent, compared to the beginning of the year.
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India Rises Iranian Crude Oil Imports by 39 Percent
India's import of Iranian crude oil between April and September 2018 increased by 39% to 15.05 million tons as compared to the 10.84 million tons imported in the corresponding period a year ago.
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Iran Oil Exports to China Increase by 4.1 Percent
China’s oil imports from Iran increased by 4.1 percent annually to average 631,556 bpd between January and September, and Tehran was the fifth-largest oil supplier to the world’s top oil importer, official Chinese data shows.
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US Fines French Bank for Violating Iran,Cuba Sanctions
Societe Generale has agreed to pay $1.34 billion to US federal and state authorities to settle a pending legal dispute over violations of US trade sanctions against Iran and other countries.