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Iran prepares for Qatar-mediated prisoner swap, asset release deal with the US

The finalisation of all processes related to the transfer of Iran’s assets to Qatari banks is projected to take place as early as this week, top officials confirmed. Iran is…

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Iran and US on brink of historic prisoner swap in Qatar-mediated deal

Once the funds are successfully transferred, they will be securely held in restricted Qatari bank accounts. A $6 billion transfer of unfrozen Iranian funds is poised to trigger the release…

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Iran thanks mediator Qatar for role in release of billions worth of frozen assets

Acting as intermediaries, Qatari diplomats have worked to help bridge the gap and facilitate an elusive agreement between the Islamic Republic and the US. A top Iranian official has conveyed…

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Qatar’s FM and UN chief discuss Iran nuclear deal amid months-long stalemate

Sanctions relief has been Iran’s main demand throughout the talks. Concerns regarding the 2015 Iran nuclear deal were discussed during a meeting between Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al…

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Iran begins close review of Washington’s response to EU nuclear proposal

Experts believe a failure in the nuclear talks poses risk of a fresh regional war, with the Zionist regime threatening military action against Iran. The United States has delivered its…

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‘Still no response’ from US on nuclear draft: Iran’s FM spokesperson

If the 2015 nuclear deal is finalised, Iranian crude could “save a market that’s about to lose even more Russian barrels,” experts say. The United States has failed to provide a…

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Qatar ‘welcomes’ hosting of Iran-US talks to revive nuclear deal

The talks in Qatar could be a final opportunity for Iran and the US to save the landmark JCPOA. Qatar said it welcomes the hosting of a round of indirect…

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Iran and Qatar stress need for cooperation on female empowerment

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 66th session of the United Nations Commission on Status of Women. The Iranian Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Ensieh…

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