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US sanctions on banks ‘direct attack’ on ordinary people: Russia
Apr 07, 2022 05:05Russia has condemned the United States' fresh sanctions on two of its largest banks, saying they are a direct blow to the Russian population and ordinary citizens.
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US to sanction Russian officials, ban new investment in Russia
Apr 06, 2022 02:12The administration of US President Joe Biden will impose new sanctions on Russia this week that include a ban on new investments and sanctions on Russian government officials and their family members, according to reports.
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Wall St falls on fears of hawkish Fed, fresh Russia sanctions
Apr 06, 2022 01:54Wall Street's main indexes fell on Tuesday after US Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said she expects rapid reductions to the central bank's balance sheet, spooking investors already on edge about the prospect of fresh sanctions on Russia.
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MPs ask for stronger guarantees for Iran in Vienna talks
Apr 06, 2022 00:47Nearly 200 Iranian lawmakers asked the administration to push for stronger guarantees in the course of the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, insisting that the country’s red lines must be observed in the negotiations.
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Iran government sold over $7bn worth of crude in year to March: Report
Apr 06, 2022 00:22The Iranian government had access to more than $7 billion worth of crude export revenues in the calendar year to late March, says a report published in the local media which indicates that the income helped the government avoid a hefty budget deficit which could exacerbate consumer price rises in the country.
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Europe expels diplomats; Russia warns of worsening ties
Apr 05, 2022 06:23Tensions between Russia and Europe over the Ukraine crisis take a new turn with Europe announcing the expulsion of Russian diplomats and Moscow warning the move will worsen ties.
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Iran FM: We will never give in to US' excessive demands in JCPOA revival talks
Apr 04, 2022 11:34Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the current stalemate in the negotiations held to revive the 2015 deal is due to excessive demands put forth by the United States, saying Tehran will never give in to such demands.
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Iran FM says US ‘directly responsible’ for protraction of Vienna talks
Apr 04, 2022 01:51Iran’s foreign minister has blamed the United States for the protraction of the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 Iran deal, saying Tehran is ready for a good and sustainable agreement in the Austrian capital.
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Iran’s manufacturing exports at over $4bn in 11 months to February
Apr 04, 2022 01:13Iran’s manufacturing exports reached a total of $4.092 billion in the 11 months to February 19, according to figures provided by the country’s Ministry of Trade (MIMT).
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Iran’s oil exports increased by 40% at height of sanctions: NIOC
Apr 04, 2022 01:05The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) says the country managed to increase its oil exports by 40 percent at the height of restrictive measures imposed by the United States to choke off Iran’s energy sales.