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Qatar says prisoner swap could pave way for better understanding between Iran-US

Five detainees from each side were released in exchange for the unblocking of $6 billion in funds belonging to the Islamic Republic. Qatar voiced optimism following a landmark Iran-US prisoner…

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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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EXCLUSIVE: Former US Trump official says ‘not in favour’ of Iran nuclear deal revival

Former US state official claims sanctions were not intended to harm Iranian citizens, despite reports proving otherwise. The United States’ former Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin said he was in…

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Qatar sends aid to Afghanistan as earthquake death toll tops 1,000

“People are digging grave after grave,” said Afghanistan’s head of the Information and Culture Department. Qatar has sent aid to Afghanistan after hundreds were killed after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake…

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Qatar, Venezuela direct flights to take off from October: President Maduro

Venezuela’s government has also announced direct flights to Iran and Algeria. Direct flights between Caracas and Doha will commence from October this year, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro announced on Thursday.…

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First round of Qatar talks to revive Iran nuclear deal end with ‘little progress’

The two-day talks held in Doha have been described by the Iranians as “a test for the western participants of the JCPOA to implement their commitments.” Indirect talks between Iran…

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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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