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Iran's President Is Betting Billions on Economic Reform
Almost all the money available to Iran after the lifting of sanctions has stayed in foreign banks, but Tehran has around $7 billion that it plans to repatriate and use to stimulate the economy.
Iran's Missile Tests May Not Violate the Nuke Deal, But May Be Still Breaking Rules
Iranian TV aired footage of missiles launches on Tuesday, drawing criticism from US lawmakers and officials. While the tests may violate some UN and US sanctions, they don't appear to breach last summer's nuclear agreement.
Billionaire Businessman Sentenced to Death in Iran for 'Spreading Corruption on Earth'
Babak Zanjani, a tycoon worth an estimated $14 billion, played a prominent role in helping the Iranian government evade oil sanctions.
Iran's President Is in Europe to Sign Some Million-Dollar Deals, Despite Rights Concerns
A week after sanctions were lifted against Iran, President Hassan Rouhani is hoping European nations will close their eyes to his country's human rights record in favor of making money.
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